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For those of you who order from Espec, you ought to check the sales flier that came a week or so ago...There are some great prices in there...I just stocked up on stainless couplers, they're priced between $0.72 (1/4" plugs) and $2.55 (3/8 coupler). Some of the stuff in there is over 50% off their regular price.
 
I put my order in yesterday there for $60 which is a ton of the small stuff like stainless steel quick connects etc. You can't beat the prices in that flyer.

They'll probably recoup some of there money though by charging alot for the shipping. Either way those prices are to good to pass up.

Lasty you need to place at least a $50 order from them or they won't take your order. Doesn't matter cause I can't remember when I ever placed less the a $50 order with anyone.:)
 
John:

I've placed smaller orders from them before, if I remember correctly.

The shipping wasn't bad, I think $12.00 on a box that weighed about 20 lbs. I've now got enough QCs for the next year at least.

Where they make their money is the folks that order non-sale items at the same time.

I try to order supplies from people on the boards, but at those prices I just can't pass them up.
 
Guys,
I have been using their s.s. plugs and couplers for about a year now.

A real good value. Be aware though they are mfg. in China

Some of the plugs were machined a little off center and one rusted through.

The balls in the couplers are not hard enough and they wear out.

These can easily be fixed by purchasing new balls when this occours. I paid like .06 each for them.

Would I purchase the plugs and couplers again? Y E S!!!!

Working up a $300.00 order of various stuff myself.
 
Bill 3752,
Slide the external sleeve back.

You will notice a round stainless retaining clip. Pop it off with a small screwdriver.

Slide off the external sleeve.

You will now see the eight balls and the internal spring.

Remove the balls while leaving the spring in place.

Pull the spring back slightly if needed and insert new chrome or s.s. balls.

Slowly slide on external sleeve and reinstall retaining clip.

May take five minutes or so until you get the hang of it.

Do this repair over a box in case you drop a ball or two.

If you use a small screwdiver with a magnet on the end of it, the ball placement will be easier.


This is an inexpensive fix. The coupler should last idefinitely
depending on use!
 
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Tim,
A bearing supply house should have them.

McMaster-Carr would be another source.

I would prefer stainless if they have them.
 
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Hell, for the price I just paid for them, I'll gladly just change them out and toss them when the balls wear out...

http://www.replacementpumps.com/NewSite/introPage.asp has SS couplers pretty cheap also...Not quite as cheap as Espec's sale price, but close. Why take the time to rebuild a $2.50 coupler? Mine seem to last several months before they begin having problems.
 
Mike,

When your using around 15 or so why not repair them? For .56 and two minutes of labor it is repaired. Normal price for this budget line of s.s. couplers is around $5.00. Would you repair it if it were say a Hansen version and you paid $15.00 for one?

I see it as a maintenance issue. Change and repair as time permits.

Like oil, o-rings, air filters, nozzles, gas and diesel filters, pump oil,
rebuilding turbo nozzles, adjusting rotary unions, greasing trailer bearings, checking air in tires, inspecting hoses, ect.


I do all my own work. I guess my repair and parts budget does not come close to some of my fellow washers.

It works for me anyway!
 
EnviroSpec is also having a sale on their chemicals. Average savings is in the 30% range.

Shur-flo pump prices have been increased about 15% this year. Those are on sale also, with an average 25% savings.

I wouldn't buy anything but stainless - plated steel plugs are rusted before you finish your first job (plating is porous and should always have a base other than steel); brass coupler balls will have flats on them within a few weeks.

As for replacing the balls in couplers:
For the folks that are making $100 per hour, those 5 minutes are worth $8.33. OK... for those that make $50 per hour, it's $4.17.
With couplers selling for $0.98 to $2.55 each, I prefer to leave the assembly work at the facory.
 
Paul:

That was my point. It isn't like I go through a coupler every week...if the failure rate was higher, I'd think about rebuilding them...I changed just about everything over to stainless about 6 months ago, and have only had to replace one coupler and a couple plugs...

Of course, on the other hand, the time taken to change out a coupler could be used to rebuild it...I just don't have the fingers or the patience for putting small parts back together.
 
I was just wondering, do you guys charge yourself labor by the minute when you have to stop and take a leak while on a job?

What about if you stop for a drink of water?

Let see, remove gloves quickly walk to trailer or other site.

Find a suitable container and take a leak.

Hopefully wash hands replace gloves and return to work.

Should take about three minutes if you walk quick and pee fast.

Lets see how much that comes out to if you are making:

$150. per hour/ 3.0 minutes =$7.50

$125. per hour/ 3.0 minutes =$6.24

$100. per hour/ 3.0 minutes =$4.98

$75. per hour/ 3.0 minutes =$3.75

$50. per hour/ 3.0 minutes =$2.49

$25. per hour/ 3.0 minutes =1.23

What this tell me is you guys that are making big money don't have time to take a leak or get water!

Myself, well I can afford to to pee six times before it starts to cost me as much! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey it is all in fun!

Maybe I am making $12.00 per hour.

Let see that is...........................................................................
 
Bathroom breaks are before work starts, at mid-morning break time, lunch, at mid-afternoon break and after work.

But yes, bathroom breaks are expensive (every minute your pi..ing away money), as are smoke breaks and B.S. sessions. That's why somedays it takes 11 hours to get 10 hours of work done.

Seriously:
You should wash your hands before going to bathroom.
Don't want to get your privates dirty.
Learn not to p.. on your hands!

Give yourself a raise:
- Wear a camelback (don't need to stop working to take a drink).
- Wear a flight extender (don't need to go anywhere for the #1's).

Line workers keep their potties close by, don't you?
 

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Well, I've mastered the art of peeing in the 5 gallon bucket without getting any on my hands OR the nearby equipment...What I haven't figured out is how to do #2 in a 5 gallon bucket comfortably...Those things are quite a bit smaller in diameter than a typical toilet, and not so comfy.

Thank GOD for an enclosed trailer!
 
Mike,
Yeah you can't be the enclosed trailer for the little needs.

The five gallon bucket works for #2. Just place 1-2 Walmart bags over the bucket rim.

This allows for quick disposal. LOL!
 
Where do you go to the bathroom in the middle of a wash job?
Depends.
 
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