Thumb of Michigan | Red Whiskers - 12/13/2024 09:36
I put a tee with a break bleader on one of the couplings on each of the attachments and made sure to never leave an attachment against the end of stroke. Most times it’s a temperature change from when unhooked.
+1 on temp change can be a problem.
I did make some couplings that I attached to the hoses, I don't know where the pics of them are. Basically, 6" long 1/2" nipple with cap on one end and hydraulic disconnect on other end (one male, one female). The air inside the nipple allows the hydraulic fluid pressure to be less with regards to temperature changes. I welded hooks on the end cap, so I hang these, helps keep the air from migrating into the hose. Clear as mud I suppose. Just look at what they put on water lines to reduce hammering, kind of same principle. |
Skid loader aux hydraulic couplers
