Thanks !! I was climbing mine the other day to check it out. I did not know it uses OIL !!! I wondered why it was hard to spin......that might be the problem. Guesz i will be climbing up again lol
Great video. I just climbed my first windmill this week, at age 65. not too bad. But I surely need to get back up there to check the oil now that I know there's oil to check. ;). Also, mine has a small square platform with one corner knocked off. Kinda sketchy gettin up there.
If you used a trans/gear oil with thicker viscosity, after you verified both the shaft and punp-rod gear feed ports being clear, you'd probably have a little less leakage. The design being over 100 years old, ya might want to also check for excessive seal wear on the vacuum pump at the bottom of your rig and the guide-links attached to the wooden pump rod, if your Aeromotor has a bit of age on her. Like the engineering of an old mechanical pocket watch, with a little scheduled service, they'll keep ticking along.
Doesn't the furling hand lever set some kinda a brake to where the blades can't turn while your up there? I gave you a thumbs up because you made it back down safely :) Thanks for capturing this.
Any idea how to service those bigger windmills, like you have in the background there? Specifically adding hydraulic oil. We have one and can't seem to keep it running. No technicians to be found. Thanks
all windmills do wear out sometimes the berings need to be replaced i would not advise hydrolic oil. i use used motor oil in mine you can also use 90 wt oil. is what they typically call for. To service them i just climb on up and hope i dont fall. if it is pumping and no water check the leathers in your casing. i have another video on how to do that
They should self prime. The check valves may have something holding them open. Or your down pipe May have a hole in it. Or the leathers may need a day to soften up. If nothing after a day check your check valves
hey tom sorry it took a while to reply i forgot to check a few video comments. hope all is going well in Louisiana. man we could sure use some of your moisture up here.
Glad to hear regular motor oil will work, I was told light weight non-detergent. Thanks for the video.
Thanks !! I was climbing mine the other day to check it out. I did not know it uses OIL !!! I wondered why it was hard to spin......that might be the problem. Guesz i will be climbing up again lol
Always takes a couple times to get it right. Be careful when your on top.
Dude, that's awesome! Been looking for something like this before I climb mine for maintenance! Thanks!
Happy to help out. And stay safe.
Great video. I just climbed my first windmill this week, at age 65. not too bad. But I surely need to get back up there to check the oil now that I know there's oil to check. ;). Also, mine has a small square platform with one corner knocked off. Kinda sketchy gettin up there.
Geez be careful
I love this video
Thanks man
Good job
If you used a trans/gear oil with thicker viscosity, after you verified both the shaft and punp-rod gear feed ports being clear, you'd probably have a little less leakage. The design being over 100 years old, ya might want to also check for excessive seal wear on the vacuum pump at the bottom of your rig and the guide-links attached to the wooden pump rod, if your Aeromotor has a bit of age on her. Like the engineering of an old mechanical pocket watch, with a little scheduled service, they'll keep ticking along.
We change the Vacuum pumps about every 5 years.
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That'll do it.
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thanks
I have two windmills and they squeak like crazy. Gotta get up there with some oil and grease but I'm scared!
Ohh I hear ya on that one. Just removed always keep 3 points of contact and take a cresent wrench up with ya
Doesn't the furling hand lever set some kinda a brake to where the blades can't turn while your up there? I gave you a thumbs up because you made it back down safely :) Thanks for capturing this.
Thanks for the like. Yes it does however they are often wore out.
@@farmdude yea mine is worn out. You gotta be careful
hmmm.... we put a step up so you can see in the oil well and welded it to the deck, made life easier, and a safety cage around the ladder
That sounds like a good idea. As far as as a safety cage goes I don’t think I have ever seen a windmill with one.
Any idea how to service those bigger windmills, like you have in the background there? Specifically adding hydraulic oil. We have one and can't seem to keep it running. No technicians to be found. Thanks
all windmills do wear out sometimes the berings need to be replaced i would not advise hydrolic oil. i use used motor oil in mine you can also use 90 wt oil. is what they typically call for. To service them i just climb on up and hope i dont fall. if it is pumping and no water check the leathers in your casing. i have another video on how to do that
how do you prime the well after not running for a while? I am having a hard time getting water coming up.
They should self prime. The check valves may have something holding them open. Or your down pipe May have a hole in it. Or the leathers may need a day to soften up. If nothing after a day check your check valves
I have vertigo but I want a windmill. Maybe I can setup an oiler on a pump so I don't have to go up.
that is a good idea. i only check them 1 time each year
15-40wt? Service time next week
Yep it’s what i have used for years and the wells are all in great shape.
Where are you located? What town?
Limon colorado
@@farmdude I’m in Estes Park.
There some of them work with mercury
Wanna come to Ohio?
Heck yea. But I’m unfortunately in the middle of planting and everything keeps breaking. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it
No safety gear!?
I was wearing my favorite safety hat.
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hey tom sorry it took a while to reply i forgot to check a few video comments. hope all is going well in Louisiana. man we could sure use some of your moisture up here.
Is there anyone that can make a video without the damn music?
Some do and some don’t. I always felt it helped make the videos a little easier to watch