How often should you clean your bearings?
649423
Depends on where you skate. I practice in a very dirty warehouse, so mine get dirty pretty quick. I go by how they feel and sound. You can tell when they need to be cleaned because they don't roll as smoothly
649424
I'm not sure it says on that but I do it whenever they stop rolling well or seem dirty. Depends on how much you skate I suppose.
1515753
That depends on the purpose of the bearing and the environment you live in. I live down in the South where it is damp and the humidity is always lurking around. Therefore, you might want to have a grease fitting for your sealed bearings. If you are using these bearings on spindles on a lawn mower cutting deck I would definitely put grease fittings on the spindles and grease them often. Always blow your deck off with a blower, never wash your deck! Sealed bearings can be greased. On mower deck spindles with zirk fittings the seal is removed on the inside that face each other and the outside seal stays in place, therefore the grease can flow to all parts of the bearing. That depends on the purpose of the bearing and the environment you live in. I live down in the South where it is damp and the humidity is always lurking around. Therefore, you might want to have a grease fitting for your sealed bearings. If you are using these bearings on spindles on a lawn mower cutting deck I would definitely put grease fittings on the spindles and grease them often. Always blow your deck off with a blower, never wash your deck! Sealed bearings can be greased. On mower deck spindles with zirk fittings the seal is removed on the inside that face each other and the outside... » Read More That depends on the purpose of the bearing and the environment you live in. I live down in the South where it is damp and the humidity is always lurking around. Therefore, you might want to have a grease fitting for your sealed bearings. If you are using these bearings on spindles on a lawn mower cutting deck I would definitely put grease fittings on the spindles and grease them often. Always blow your deck off with a blower, never wash your deck! Sealed bearings can be greased. On mower deck spindles with zirk fittings the seal is removed on the inside that face each other and the outside seal stays in place, therefore the grease can flow to all parts of the bearing. « Show Less
1985188
1) Remove the bearings from the wheels. I use a bearing press/puller to make it quick and easy. 2) Gently remove any bearing shields (if any). 3) Open up the container and loosen the wingnut until all the spacers come off. 4) Place each bearing on the bolt separated by a spacer (you can clean 8 bearings at a time. Tighten the wing net. 5) Fill up 1/3 of the container with the solvent of your choice. I use 91% Isopropyl alcohol or 99% Isopropyl alcohol (don't use 70%). 6) Screw on cover tight and shake rapidly. 7) Pour out the solvent. If the solvent is very black, refill the container and repeat the cleaning. 8) When done cleaning, remove the bearings and let them dry. 9) Lubricate the bearings with an appropriate lubrication and reattach the shields if applicable. 10) Press the bearing back into the wheels and enjoy smoother and faster skating.
1868766
I always clean mine after each use as a small amount of oil is left in the bottom.
510427
I use solid oils and leave in at all times. About once a year, or if I cook fish, I strain the grease and put it back after I have cleaned the unit.
1235494
the best bearings you will ever buy period. they dont rust. i have mine for 4 years now and all i do is clean them every few months according to the instructions of the manufacturer. i am very heavy weighted and these are the first bearing that i dont break from ollies and landings. they are expensive but considering the fact they last long the investement is worth because in the time period you will own them you will probably buy inferior bearings for a lot more money
1323643
I just take a part the grinders and hand wash them. The ceramic and stainless would be safe in the dishwasher but I don't know what the bearings are made of. In all honesty, I wash it about once a month. It cleans itself out pretty good.
872532
I found that once a week seemed to be enough. That was for a good scrubbing not a brief rinse. Every day is a bit over the top.
2101329
We have that problem now after a gazillion times down the spiral. I checked out a YouTube video by Braille Skateboarding that demonstrates how to clean ball bearings on boards that I am going to try. The young man suggests cleaning with a mild citrus orange cleaner followed by a lubricant. Makes sense to me.I am also going to be cleaning the spiral and then use a gentle polish on it. My grandsons love this toy.I will post in a couple of days to let you know how this maintenace works, but I am pretty confident it will.
2161428
I have never done that before as I do maintenance on them every time. However, there should be guides on removing the ball bearings from their nylon/plastic housings.
1757845
2 things that I have to say is "don't let no one use your roller and always clean your roller after using it" if your using it weekly I will say 2 months and if it's monthly (like I'm doing) every 6 months.
793115
It depends on your specific situation. You should check it at least every six months for excess dirt. Have a professional do it if you are not capable of checking it yourself. Mine lasts about a year with light use in a small house.
2010805
RTFM (The manual is available in PDF from Paslode): If a filter/regulator/lubricator is not installed on the air system, air operated tools should be lubricated at least once a day with 6 to 20 drops of oil, depending on the work environment, directly through the male fitting in the tool housing.
1279406
That is what i have been doing. I put it on the auto clean about once a week.In between I just brush it out.
904834
We make several batches per day and clean it maybe once a week. You will be fine with an end-of-day cleaning.
593682
I do. Once a month I really wash it, both sides, really dry and rub it with Mineral oil. Let sit for awhile and rub off excess oil with a paper towes. Loves this board. Only comment is it is a little heavy so I leave it out on the coiunter.
477553
We clean ours about every 2 weeks. Although we do use our own media so cleaning amounts may vary.