Here are 4 reasons why hydraulics pros rarely if ever use a hand pump when troubleshooting a hydraulic machine:
A hydraulic system is a sealed, fluid-filled system. And one that is sensitive to ingress of dirt, water and air. In addition to the contaminant ingression risk, there is always a safety … Read more
For heavy equipment owners at least, there are only two ways to get the essential hydraulics knowledge they need. The first way is via their preferred repair shop, in exchange for helping to pay for the owner’s holiday home. This is ‘after the event’ education. And it’s the most expensive education anyone can get. The second way is to get … Read more
Jules Nijst is a retired oilwell engineer from the Netherlands. He read The Hydraulic Troubleshooting Handbook recently and sent me this note:
… Read more“I’ve received your book and what a great book this is. Brendan, this book is a delight to read. So well explained in short paragraphs to encapsulate a fact. I catch myself becoming aware all the time while reading,