I think you ought to re-read the owners manual. You need to bleed the air out after loading a new tube and the handle goes all the way in when properly bled and loaded.
LOVE your channel. This is how I do it that might save y"all a couple of steps: I unscrew the whole tube housing from the unit, then pull the push rod out and lock it out in the groove, then load the grease tube back in the grease tube housing and screw it back into the unit, then release the plunger. If the grease does not come out, hold the trigger down THEN push the black "bleeder" button on the front to relieve the pressure. I use the M18 Milwaukee at work and go thru over 100 tubes of grease a year.
Loosening the tube a little also allows air in for retracting the grease pressure spring. One other issue is if you get a big enough air bubble at the front Ive had a pain getting it primed with the button. I finally loosened the bolt under the button and that allowed the bubble to escape.
Just going to reiterate, what some of the comments are saying about pushing the rod all the way in, you had it close. One other thing that will also help instead of holding that little button once you’re sure the tube is empty just twist that like you did to take it out the cartridge holder and then pull the handle that way you can have both hands right at the back. Just thought I would share that information with you as you’ve taught me a lot on your videos. Thank you very much for sharing all your talents with us.👍
How does too much grease ruin bearings? Best practice is to unload the wheel being greased and spin it as you pump grease in. You may want to research proper greasing of wheel bearings you need to add a proper amount of grease not just a set number of pumps. As noted by others You should bleed the air with a new tube of grease. I love my M12 grease gun and I am sure you will too. I have considered a lock and lube as well but have had no issues to date.
I knew of no other way to load a grease gun, Milwaukee, Dewalt or manual. What other way is there? Lock-N-Lube? Owned one for years and will never be without it ever.
Hey...love your channel. You're a good guy. I'm curious about your opinion. I like the idea of Mr. Cool due to the DIY friendliness for a first timer without tools. However, I'm wondering what premium you pay for that convenience? For a comparable unit that isn't already charged with freon and assuming you have tools, how much can you save percentage-wise? Or, if convenient, just give me a price example off the top of your head. I'm thinking this won't be a one off, and it may be worthwhile to get tools and minimize costs.
We started a 20x48 foot two story "tiny" home with/for our daughter 4 years ago in the Missouri Ozarks. We installed a 3,600 BTU system with two 9,000 & one 18,000 air handler units. It took us about two weeks from start to finish. It cost a little over $5,000. It has been working GREAT since October 26, 2023. It is super quiet & once we had insulation & drywall, holds a perfect temperature. The people at Mr Cool helped us design the system. I suppose if installing systems for a living, you could do it cheaper, but it was a "foolproof" system for first timers. We have done over 90% of all the work ourselves, that's why it has taken so long. So far we've spent about $35K for a 1,300 ft floor space house. We've been told it will be worth about $200K when done. We only have plumbing fixtures & kitchen to be "move in ready". We installed our own septic system & 200 AMP electrical & shared water from main well. I am almost 82 & Gail is 58.
After loading the cartridge into the Milwaukee grease gun, does the Tee handle remain extended or can you simply push it back into the cylinder in order to make the system more compact. Enjoyed the video. Thank You...
Geeze, I was really hoping that there was something new getting presented. This whole presentation is very old news by several years. You didn't even bring up the release valve that can be installed at the base of the hose where it connects to the tool. So very tardy to the party and found lacking on top of it all. truly disappointing except for those who haven't a clue about these powered grease guns. Is reading the owner's manual so impossible to do? I feel robbed of 8 minutes of my life.
I think you ought to re-read the owners manual. You need to bleed the air out after loading a new tube and the handle goes all the way in when properly bled and loaded.
Correct
LOVE your channel. This is how I do it that might save y"all a couple of steps:
I unscrew the whole tube housing from the unit, then pull the push rod out and lock it out in the groove, then load the grease tube back in the grease tube housing and screw it back into the unit, then release the plunger. If the grease does not come out, hold the trigger down THEN push the black "bleeder" button on the front to relieve the pressure. I use the M18 Milwaukee at work and go thru over 100 tubes of grease a year.
Yes, that's the way I've done it with all grease guns for some decades now.
Shove the rod back in. It slips thru the plunger and spring and into the grease. No reason to leave it protruding.
Loosening the tube a little also allows air in for retracting the grease pressure spring. One other issue is if you get a big enough air bubble at the front Ive had a pain getting it primed with the button. I finally loosened the bolt under the button and that allowed the bubble to escape.
Just going to reiterate, what some of the comments are saying about pushing the rod all the way in, you had it close. One other thing that will also help instead of holding that little button once you’re sure the tube is empty just twist that like you did to take it out the cartridge holder and then pull the handle that way you can have both hands right at the back. Just thought I would share that information with you as you’ve taught me a lot on your videos. Thank you very much for sharing all your talents with us.👍
Great video, thank you !
The ‘thing’ is a zerk fitting. Nice video. Merry Christmas
Thank goodness for Oscar Zerk and Alemite Corp.
Nice video, but I still use my old mechanical grease gun (that's older than you are), and it works fine. Merry Christmas.
So to summarize RTFM
Merry Christmas HVAC GUY
How does too much grease ruin bearings? Best practice is to unload the wheel being greased and spin it as you pump grease in. You may want to research proper greasing of wheel bearings you need to add a proper amount of grease not just a set number of pumps. As noted by others You should bleed the air with a new tube of grease. I love my M12 grease gun and I am sure you will too. I have considered a lock and lube as well but have had no issues to date.
Holly Crap that's Huge.... Doesn't look like a grease gun.. Looks more like a Grease Truck😉
Merry Xmas
I knew of no other way to load a grease gun, Milwaukee, Dewalt or manual. What other way is there? Lock-N-Lube? Owned one for years and will never be without it ever.
Hey thanks you've prevented me from looking foolish reloading my friend's grease gun! Merry Christmas
Hey...love your channel. You're a good guy. I'm curious about your opinion. I like the idea of Mr. Cool due to the DIY friendliness for a first timer without tools. However, I'm wondering what premium you pay for that convenience? For a comparable unit that isn't already charged with freon and assuming you have tools, how much can you save percentage-wise? Or, if convenient, just give me a price example off the top of your head. I'm thinking this won't be a one off, and it may be worthwhile to get tools and minimize costs.
We started a 20x48 foot two story "tiny" home with/for our daughter 4 years ago in the Missouri Ozarks. We installed a 3,600 BTU system with two 9,000 & one 18,000 air handler units. It took us about two weeks from start to finish. It cost a little over $5,000. It has been working GREAT since October 26, 2023. It is super quiet & once we had insulation & drywall, holds a perfect temperature. The people at Mr Cool helped us design the system. I suppose if installing systems for a living, you could do it cheaper, but it was a "foolproof" system for first timers. We have done over 90% of all the work ourselves, that's why it has taken so long. So far we've spent about $35K for a 1,300 ft floor space house. We've been told it will be worth about $200K when done. We only have plumbing fixtures & kitchen to be "move in ready". We installed our own septic system & 200 AMP electrical & shared water from main well. I am almost 82 & Gail is 58.
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After loading the cartridge into the Milwaukee grease gun, does the Tee handle remain extended or can you simply push it back into the cylinder in order to make the system more compact. Enjoyed the video. Thank You...
No, it doesn't stay extended. Yes, you take it off it's locking detent and push it back in.
Geeze, I was really hoping that there was something new getting presented. This whole presentation is very old news by several years. You didn't even bring up the release valve that can be installed at the base of the hose where it connects to the tool. So very tardy to the party and found lacking on top of it all. truly disappointing except for those who haven't a clue about these powered grease guns. Is reading the owner's manual so impossible to do? I feel robbed of 8 minutes of my life.
That’s no different than a regular grease gun.
Yet another RUclips video where they don't know what they are doing . Read your manual , nothing here is accurate .
Ummmm just unscrew it. Why tf are you making it so much harder?