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Default Filling Oilers

On Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 12:53:13 PM UTC-8, Bob La Londe wrote:
I've got four machines with automatic oilers now. One pneumatic (with an
electric timer and a solenoid air valve) and three electric. The all have a
fine filter screen under the fill cover. Its a pretty fine screen which I
appreciate. The problem is it takes a long time to fill.


One approach would be to use a microdispensing pump; just put it on a five minute
timer to get 5 fluid ounces transferred. Costs the world, though.

Another is to install a quick-connect (zerk, or similar) fitting that excludes
dirt, and delivers clean oil from a prefiltered source, to the reservoir UNDER
the filter. Snap the oiler onto the fitting, pump a few strokes, and you're
done. The fitting plugs itself when you detach the fill connection.