Eastonmade 12-22 hydraulic update
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ก.ค. 2024
- Doing a quick hydraulic update on the Eastonmade 12-22. Went to a local hydraulic shop to get the hose and fittings. This is a preventative measure to protect the cooler.
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Wow.. I think this update was what Andrew and his team discovered after they took my 12-22 back to figure out..I blew the cooler twice.. 1st time he overnighted a new cooler the second time he wanted to replace the whole machine but I decided to switch to the Axis because I had a processor coming and figured the Axis wood be more useful than the 12-22..
Very well could be! Can't beat that service eh? Now most of the fluid will bypass the cooler, but looks like it should still push enough through the cooler to keep temps down, we will see this coming summer.
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Great video. I also have a 12-22 but a newer version so it looks like I don’t need the update. Will you show a video when you replace the hydraulic intake filter. Thx again!
Thank you! And are you referring to the cartridge filter on top of the tank?
Yes the cartridge within the tank
I sure can! It is quite simple, three bolts, remove the lid, and replace the cartridge. Though these don't need to be replaced often, unless the system got contaminated.
Thanks so much…good to know! Love the channel!
Good stuff man! Currently looking at splitters to replace our 27-ton craftsman. How has the 12-22 held up for you so far?
I really enjoy running it. Gotta keep an eye on maintenance and parts, as with any hight output machine. You'll be blown away coming from a box store machine.
I guess I missed it. Could you provide more detail as to why you are doing this mod? You mentioned that it is to avoid having to replace the cooler. What's the problem? Why are some failing? Which 12-22's are affected? I noticed some 12-22's run bigger radiators, but never really heard why.
I think it's of there's any pressure on the back stroke. The coolers are rated for 250psi. You won't see any pressure on the back stroke u less something gets caught, causing the ram to work. I believe that is why. I think all 12-22s with a cooler should be updated.
I think they upgraded the cooler to a different one a few years back.
I assume this is an upgrade to older machines that's built into current production?
Yes I would assume all newly built machines would be updated from factory.
Great video brother did Eastonmade want you to do the upgrade or did you do this yourself 👍👍🇺🇸
I seen a comment about the email, so I asked about it. Must not be a very big problem because its not publicly announced from what I could find. I though the cooler should have a bypass when I first got the unit, but never did have a Issue. But i also didn't want to risk having an issue for only $125.
@@earthandbloom 10 4 buddy I should get my 12-22 in a few weeks ,didn’t know if it was something I had to do with mine,looking forward to it. Thanks
I would assume all new machines have it, this update was released December. Your going to love it! Definitely changes the game.
We are on our way home with another new woodsplitter on the truck. It'll be making an appearance on the channel soon!
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So did Eastonmade contact you about this fix? Why would you have to buy anything if it is an update they are asking you to make?
No, I seen it posted online by another party and contacted eastonmade.
@@earthandbloom that stinks I would expect them to contact everybody and pay for this fully.
Definitely would be nice, but I'm happy that they let us know there's a problem at least and gave us a fix. If it was a $1000 fix then there might be more of a fight. But if $125 saves me expensive downtime, I'm happy to pay that.
@@earthandbloom I haven’t had any problems with mine but went on and did the update took 5 minutes max. These machines are awesome. I had a guy come by one day that didn’t think what I was telling him about how fast they are and after 2 hours and 2 1/2 cords later him was impressed.
I didn't either, but with such a simple update, might aswell!
Very true, everyone that watches it is impressed. They are truly a machine!
Why didn't they send You the parts
It must not be a serious update maybe. I didn't want to risk it for only $125 of parts. And we didn't have to wait for parts to come in the mail, our shop had it all in stock.