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RE: Grease gun recommendation - Malcolm Parker - 27-11-2020

I have a Wanner type, I always pull the plunger back and secure it with the chain when not in use.  It still leaks a bit but I think that is due to temperature changes. It pays to keep an old rag next to the grease gun.

RE: Grease gun recommendation - John Mason - 27-11-2020

I have had mine for years don’t know the make. I bought a flexible hose from Amazon (Not a sponser) and found it far better to get into awkward places. I did have to put my old end on however as it fits and grips the nipples better.

John Mason

RE: Grease gun recommendation - David Witton - 27-11-2020

(27-11-2020, 10:42 AM)John Mason Wrote: .....I did have to put my old end on however as it fits and grips the nipples better.

John Mason
I say, steady on old chap!

RE: Grease gun recommendation - Nick Salmon - 27-11-2020

I was taught that if the nipple does not quite fit snugly enough into the grease gun nozzle, you put a stocking/tight (just a piece, not the whole thing!) over it first.  Probably wise to remove the lady from the stocking/tight first.

RE: Grease gun recommendation - Steve Jones - 27-11-2020

I've never, really, got on too well with any grease gun but I've used a Wanner for a long time and that's about the best. I do find that mine air locks a lot for some reason and can be a pain to clear. Like others, I release the tension on the spring by pulling the plunger back when not in use.

Steve

RE: Grease gun recommendation - Chris Garner - 27-11-2020

Years ago I lent my Wanner out to a neighbour. He returned it saying he'd refilled it with grease. However he'd just taken the cap off and put the grease the wrong side of the piston!

RE: Grease gun recommendation - Ian McGowan - 27-11-2020

(27-11-2020, 09:48 AM)Malcolm Parker Wrote: I have a Wanner type, I always pull the plunger back and secure it with the chain when not in use.  It still leaks a bit but I think that is due to temperature changes. It pays to keep an old rag next to the grease gun.

+1

Ian Mc.

RE: Grease gun recommendation - Peter Naulls - 27-11-2020

Thanks everyone. I shall pull the plunger back on the one I have and see what happens. Failing that I'll ask Father Christmas for a Wanner.

RE: Grease gun recommendation - Colin Wilks - 10-06-2022

Some time ago I took a punt on a Wanner grease gun on eBay. Used it for the first time this week and it is a revelation. Air bleed valve and back pressure relief valve that work perfectly, and a nozzle that swivels, locks on and releases without drama. There are several on eBay this evening. Highly recommended.

RE: Grease gun recommendation - Peter Naulls - 11-06-2022

Thanks Colin. 

I've been storing mine with the plunger pulled back and it has cured the leakiness completely. Much less messy.