If you are bleeding pressure on your grease gun and it is making a big mess, you are not alone. This issue is frustrating and wastes expensive grease, but it can be fixed. Why it happens saves you time and keeps your tools clean. The mess often comes from air trapped in the grease or … Read more
Working in tight spaces with a grease gun is frustrating. You need targeted lubrication to keep your machinery running, but standard tools just won’t fit where you need them. That problem is real for anyone maintaining heavy equipment. I have found that using flexible hose extensions and swivel couplers makes all the difference for reaching … Read more
You pull the trigger on your grease gun and grease squirts out before you even touch a fitting. This messy problem wastes grease and makes it hard to know if you are getting the right amount into your equipment. The real issue is often trapped air inside the barrel pushing grease out under pressure. Many … Read more
You pull out a fresh grease cartridge, slide it into the gun, and it feels too tight or won’t fit at all. This is frustrating, especially when you are in the middle of a job and need to get back to work quickly. Many grease guns use different cartridge styles, like standard 14.5-ounce or smaller … Read more
If you store your grease gun upright, the heavy grease can settle and push against the seals. This pressure often forces grease past the nozzle, causing a messy leak. Storing it horizontally spreads the grease weight evenly inside the chamber. This simple change relieves pressure on the seals, keeping your gun clean and ready for … Read more
I never expected to call customer support for a simple hose, but the hard rubber line on my grease gun started leaking grease everywhere. A bad hose makes a mess and wastes expensive lubricant, so fixing it fast matters to anyone who works on their own equipment. The factory hose cracked right at the crimped … Read more
It is incredibly frustrating when your grease gun coupler locks tight onto the zirk fitting and refuses to let go. This common problem stops your work and can damage expensive fittings if you are not careful. The locking issue often happens because of internal pressure or a tiny piece of dirt jamming the locking sleeve. … Read more
I know the frustration of a brand new grease gun that jams right out of the box. That debris is often just packing grease or tiny metal shavings from manufacturing. In my experience, a quick blast of brake cleaner and a stiff nylon brush usually does the trick. This simple step saves you from stripping … Read more
If the relief valve on your grease gun keeps popping off, it is a frustrating sign that something is wrong. This issue matters because it stops you from greasing your equipment properly and wastes expensive grease. Many people think a popping relief valve means the gun is full, but that is rarely true. In my … Read more
If you have ever struggled with a new grease cartridge, you know that annoying plastic sleeve. You have to cut it with a knife before the gun will work, and that step often feels like a hidden trick. That plastic sleeve is actually a sealed wrapper designed to keep the grease clean and inside the … Read more