I love these too. Just got the extended version. Sometimes when I'm getting grease coming out of the tip I push and hold the adapter on the fitting. Sometimes the adapter doesn't close all the way.
Great video as always Brian, I love my lockandlube on my Milwaukee M18, I also heard other people had problems with their lockandlube on their m18 grease gun, I didn't have any problems with it on mine, weird. But thank you for showing us all the new products from the lockandlube company, always like having the newest and innovative products!!
I notice you don't rotate the tires as you're greasing. Is that standard practice because every other video I've seen shows the tire being rotated as you grease.
Got the LNL grease coupler in the mail today to use on my Legacy (Tractor Supply) battery powered grease gun. Greased my bush hog and finishing mower. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! WHY didn’t I buy one of these years ago!
First time used the XL on my Harley it just blew a big ‘grease flower’ as the grease squeezed out between the four jaws onto the bike as opposed to into the zero. Took the zero out and confirmed it would take grease. It did. Blew grease flower again. Switched to standard coupler and the steering head bearing took grease just fine. Not sure what happened.
Unfortunately I too wasted money on the Univerco coupler. I installed it on my second grease gun. At first it seemed like it would work great but the first time I encountered a stubborn zerk that required a lot of pressure I discovered the weakness of the Univerco... you cannot remove it under pressure. In fact, way back when I first learned about this coupler the manufacturer knew the problem also because they were going to release a long cumbersome pressure relief valve that was to be installed between the hose and the coupler. Very unwieldy. The other issue that reared its head after a couple months of use was if you get one speck of dirt in the little ball-lock mechanism of the coupler it will refuse to lock on when pushed on the zerk. I finally removed it and installed a second LNL.
Love your video I have a small John Deere d110 lawn mower I bought a grease gun for it which one would be better for me I'm not going to be using it for much else that I know of do I need the longer one or the shorter lock n lube tip.
Thanks for your review. Have you tried/tested the "mini" version of this grease gun? I don't use a grease gun often, and I think the mini version would suit me better. Not many reviews of it out there. Thanks.
@@WorkshopAddict Aren't you worried about it blowing up in your face? It's only rated for 3500 PSI and even the manual yellow LNL grease gun is rated for 8000 PSI.
@@WorkshopAddict Thanks!! Wonder why that one is hidden on the website? It's not shown on the Adapters and Accessories page with the other swivel. Oh well. Thanks for posting the style, I would have never known about it otherwise.
Driveshafts on my 02 Tundra are so narrow, I had to file down my gun tip. That adapter is to big. Can't even get a socket in there to change Zerk. I love it though.
Ok... speaking of the LnL coupler. I see you have it attached to the Milwaukee M18 grease gun. I have the same setup with the normal length LnL coupler. The problem is the hex nut on the end of the Milwaukee hose is so large that when depressed the release handle of the LnL coupler comes in contact with the nut and prevents the jaws on the LnL coupler from opening fully. I've tried two different LnL couplers (including the extended version) and have the same issue with both. Have you experienced anything like this? I never see anyone mention the issue and my M18 grease gun hose is the same as everyone elses. What gives? I've even tried bending the LnL release lever but it's too stiff to give much. I'm tempted to just take a grinder to the nut on the Milwaukee hose knowing that it will later make removing the coupler difficult.
It's bad when you start replying to yourself. It looks to me like the release lever may be slightly redesigned in shape to be a tad wider. This may help avoid contact with the large nut on the Milwaukee M18 gun. I would be hesitant to order from Amazon as you may not necessarily get the new version, especially since what they have pictured is the older style. Despite already owning THREE LNL couplers I may be forced to try one of these newer versions as the current one just doesn't work well with the Milwaukee hose. Note - I have the same coupler on a second manual grease gun and there is no interference with the hose nut and it works and releases MUCH better.
@@WorkshopAddict Thanks! I appreciate that! I believe they have flared the new release lever just a bit more than the original. I tried to flare mine but it's just too stiff without damaging it. Guess I'll have to pony up for a new style coupler. I just refuse to grease anything with a standard coupler anymore. #NoMess #CleanHands
@@WorkshopAddict It's a shame there's no way to retrofit the new shape lever on the existing LNL coupler. It's a bummer to have to spend $30 to replace a perfectly good working LNL coupler just because of the release lever.
@@WorkshopAddict Here's a question. I wonder if I could simply install the swivel behind the LNL coupler? That would not only add a swivel but it would space the release handle far enough away that it would no longer contact the nut on the Milwaukee hose.
If you find yourself working with a lot of different size zerk fittings and replacing them on occasion using your assortment box, LNL has a really nifty Grease Fitting Thread Tester than you can use to determine the thread type on an unknown zerk. The only rub is the INSANE price of $40 that they want. It is just a flat metal plate like those nut/bolt size testers you see everywhere. This thing would be a must-have at $10. :-(
@@WorkshopAddict Huh? Interesting. I just went to the LNL website and the only swivel they show on the Adapters and Accessories page is LNL131 (low pressure one). But keying in LNL231 brought me to the high pressure version. No idea where they have it hidden on their site. Someone ought to suggest they delete the entry for the old 3500 PSI version and replace it with this one. So thanks much for the style... I'd have never found it otherwise.
I lot of guys dont seem to realize that if you have a zerk which is hard to connect to OR, You have zerk which will not accept grease, theres an easy fix for that. Replace the Zerk. DUH. !
For every day use, M18 vs 20v? I have both brands, what do you recommend? I know they are rated at the same psi, which one do you think has more power. I work on mainly big dozers and excavators. Thanks and thanks for all the great videos!
I love these too. Just got the extended version. Sometimes when I'm getting grease coming out of the tip I push and hold the adapter on the fitting. Sometimes the adapter doesn't close all the way.
Great video as always Brian, I love my lockandlube on my Milwaukee M18, I also heard other people had problems with their lockandlube on their m18 grease gun, I didn't have any problems with it on mine, weird. But thank you for showing us all the new products from the lockandlube company, always like having the newest and innovative products!!
I love my lock n lube couplers I have both sizes the regular and the XL and they always work flawless
I used mine for the first time today. I LOVE IT!!!
I have the short regular lock n lube coupler on my 20volt dewalt grease guns as well
I notice you don't rotate the tires as you're greasing. Is that standard practice because every other video I've seen shows the tire being rotated as you grease.
I just bought one!!!! Cant wait to use it...
Got the LNL grease coupler in the mail today to use on my Legacy (Tractor Supply) battery powered grease gun. Greased my bush hog and finishing mower. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! WHY didn’t I buy one of these years ago!
First time used the XL on my Harley it just blew a big ‘grease flower’ as the grease squeezed out between the four jaws onto the bike as opposed to into the zero. Took the zero out and confirmed it would take grease. It did. Blew grease flower again. Switched to standard coupler and the steering head bearing took grease just fine. Not sure what happened.
I bought one of these and got rid of it for the univer-co uc3102 its way more compact and works like an air hose fitting.
Unfortunately I too wasted money on the Univerco coupler. I installed it on my second grease gun. At first it seemed like it would work great but the first time I encountered a stubborn zerk that required a lot of pressure I discovered the weakness of the Univerco... you cannot remove it under pressure. In fact, way back when I first learned about this coupler the manufacturer knew the problem also because they were going to release a long cumbersome pressure relief valve that was to be installed between the hose and the coupler. Very unwieldy. The other issue that reared its head after a couple months of use was if you get one speck of dirt in the little ball-lock mechanism of the coupler it will refuse to lock on when pushed on the zerk. I finally removed it and installed a second LNL.
I changed to the univer-co one because it wasn’t as bulky as the lnl i have yet to have an issue with it
I just ordered a Lock N Lube this evening.
Could you show us how to remove the Dewalt hose to place the LockNLube grease swivel on it. Thanks for your video.
Love your video I have a small John Deere d110 lawn mower I bought a grease gun for it which one would be better for me I'm not going to be using it for much else that I know of do I need the longer one or the shorter lock n lube tip.
If you are working on the deck while installed, the shorter might be the best.
@@WorkshopAddict Thank you
Will this grease coupler push through zerts that won't take grease?
Thanks for your review. Have you tried/tested the "mini" version of this grease gun? I don't use a grease gun often, and I think the mini version would suit me better. Not many reviews of it out there. Thanks.
I have not tried the mini, 😐 sorry.
Definitely going to pick up few of them swivels from your link bro thanks
I need to pick up some more swivels also. They rock.
@@WorkshopAddict Aren't you worried about it blowing up in your face? It's only rated for 3500 PSI and even the manual yellow LNL grease gun is rated for 8000 PSI.
@@eosjoe565 I just posted the part number of the 10k rated one.
@@WorkshopAddict Thanks!! Wonder why that one is hidden on the website? It's not shown on the Adapters and Accessories page with the other swivel. Oh well. Thanks for posting the style, I would have never known about it otherwise.
My Amazon link is to the 10K one. amzn.to/2ZipeBf
What boots do you have in this video?
Thanks
If you had to buy one tip for general maintenance and occasional light farm use , would you get the regular or XL model.
Regular
Great product I have had one for a few years now...I suggest them everytime I see someone with the none locking old style.
Will the swivel work well on the milwaukee? I have the m12 variant
Yes it will
@@WorkshopAddict awesome thanks
Driveshafts on my 02 Tundra are so narrow, I had to file down my gun tip. That adapter is to big. Can't even get a socket in there to change Zerk. I love it though.
We remove a lot of driveshafts to grease the u joints.
@@WorkshopAddict damn that’s a pain
Ok... speaking of the LnL coupler. I see you have it attached to the Milwaukee M18 grease gun. I have the same setup with the normal length LnL coupler. The problem is the hex nut on the end of the Milwaukee hose is so large that when depressed the release handle of the LnL coupler comes in contact with the nut and prevents the jaws on the LnL coupler from opening fully. I've tried two different LnL couplers (including the extended version) and have the same issue with both. Have you experienced anything like this? I never see anyone mention the issue and my M18 grease gun hose is the same as everyone elses. What gives? I've even tried bending the LnL release lever but it's too stiff to give much. I'm tempted to just take a grinder to the nut on the Milwaukee hose knowing that it will later make removing the coupler difficult.
It's bad when you start replying to yourself. It looks to me like the release lever may be slightly redesigned in shape to be a tad wider. This may help avoid contact with the large nut on the Milwaukee M18 gun. I would be hesitant to order from Amazon as you may not necessarily get the new version, especially since what they have pictured is the older style. Despite already owning THREE LNL couplers I may be forced to try one of these newer versions as the current one just doesn't work well with the Milwaukee hose. Note - I have the same coupler on a second manual grease gun and there is no interference with the hose nut and it works and releases MUCH better.
@@eosjoe565 I posted a pic of it on Instagram and Facebook just for you.
@@WorkshopAddict Thanks! I appreciate that! I believe they have flared the new release lever just a bit more than the original. I tried to flare mine but it's just too stiff without damaging it. Guess I'll have to pony up for a new style coupler. I just refuse to grease anything with a standard coupler anymore. #NoMess #CleanHands
@@WorkshopAddict It's a shame there's no way to retrofit the new shape lever on the existing LNL coupler. It's a bummer to have to spend $30 to replace a perfectly good working LNL coupler just because of the release lever.
@@WorkshopAddict Here's a question. I wonder if I could simply install the swivel behind the LNL coupler? That would not only add a swivel but it would space the release handle far enough away that it would no longer contact the nut on the Milwaukee hose.
If you find yourself working with a lot of different size zerk fittings and replacing them on occasion using your assortment box, LNL has a really nifty Grease Fitting Thread Tester than you can use to determine the thread type on an unknown zerk. The only rub is the INSANE price of $40 that they want. It is just a flat metal plate like those nut/bolt size testers you see everywhere. This thing would be a must-have at $10. :-(
Caution... the swivel is a great idea but it's only rated for 3500 PSI. That can be bad news when used on a 10,000 PSI grease gun.
Part number LNL231 is 10,000 psi rated
Part number LNL231 is 10,000 psi rated
@@WorkshopAddict Huh? Interesting. I just went to the LNL website and the only swivel they show on the Adapters and Accessories page is LNL131 (low pressure one). But keying in LNL231 brought me to the high pressure version. No idea where they have it hidden on their site. Someone ought to suggest they delete the entry for the old 3500 PSI version and replace it with this one. So thanks much for the style... I'd have never found it otherwise.
Here it is on Amazon: amzn.to/2ZipeBf
That’s nice.
I lot of guys dont seem to realize that if you have a zerk which is hard to connect to
OR,
You have zerk which will not accept grease, theres an easy fix for that.
Replace the Zerk. DUH.
!
how much Indian rupees
US dollars (how much)
For every day use, M18 vs 20v? I have both brands, what do you recommend? I know they are rated at the same psi, which one do you think has more power. I work on mainly big dozers and excavators. Thanks and thanks for all the great videos!
M18
I want
still cheap labour