No really, this is on topic - Thank you Plumb Centre

attica

Recently my track pump broke, a Spesh Air Tool
I phoned the local Specialised* Concept Store, they said they could not fix it or get parts for it, but they could sell me a new one.
I took it apart and discovered that a rubber O-ring had deteriorated and that it just needed replacing.
Popped into the Plumb Centre near work (I know, I know, they spell it center but frankly, I refuse - don't get me started on a rant about the American language and the number of times I'm confronted by language options that include "English (United States)" but not "English (England)" GAH!!!!!)
I digress
The chap in the Plumb Centre couldn't quite work out which size I needed from the mangled remains I took to show him, so I said I'd take a couple and work out which one I needed later. "Fair enough" he said pushing three different O-rings in my direction.
"How much is that" I asked
"Don't worry about it" came the reply!

Self repair WIN

I now have a fully functioning track pump and two spare O-rings that I don't know what to do with and have saved myself the cost of a new track pump.

Anybody want an O-ring or two?

*Yep, no zed in Specialised either

Bassjunkieuk

Ha, your ring broke!

You have to appreciate the irony of that considering your previous signature on here :-)

Flasheart

Good one Attica
I deal with our local Plumb Center (yeah I know) on a daily basis as I work in a Purchasing Dept. I've always found the staff helpful and friendly.
Comsidering the price of calling out a plumber, keeping on their good side for help and advice isn't a bad thing either

attica

Bassjunkieuk wrote:

Ha, your ring broke!

You have to appreciate the irony of that considering your previous signature on here :-)

Haha

"I took my mangled ring and showed it to the man..."

:oops:

rjsterry

The spare O rings might be handy for securing lights or mudguards or other such bits and bobs.

MonkeyMonster

Cheers BJ fo highlighting that link of story to signature...

PBo

damn - i thought this was going to tell me where i could buy a new 'nad......

gtvlusso

Brilliant! Top Tip Attica!

Next you'll be off there having your handlebars replaced with 22mm copper pipe!

Kieran_Burns

Of course, what you need to do is drop a bit of lube down the shaft of your pump.

This way the rubber will slide more easily and your ring will be more flexible.

The added benefits are that you will require less effort to achieve those high pressure thrusts as you reach your goal and your ring will retain its integrity for longer.

No forgetting of course, you will also have an air tight seal around the ring and there will be less fluid leakage each time you pump, again increasing efficiency.

attica

Gaaaahhh ...

...Too...

...much...

...innuendo...


Of course I need to be careful to use a lube that won't perish the rubber.
(Silicone grease - it's on order)

R_T_A

Kieran_Burns wrote:

Of course, what you need to do is drop a bit of lube down the shaft of your pump.

This way the rubber will slide more easily and your ring will be more flexible.

The added benefits are that you will require less effort to achieve those high pressure thrusts as you reach your goal and your ring will retain its integrity for longer.

No forgetting of course, you will also have an air tight seal around the ring and there will be less fluid leakage each time you pump, again increasing efficiency.

Impressive..... most impressive. The pun is strong in this one.

Kieran_Burns

R_T_A wrote:

Kieran_Burns wrote:

Of course, what you need to do is drop a bit of lube down the shaft of your pump.

This way the rubber will slide more easily and your ring will be more flexible.

The added benefits are that you will require less effort to achieve those high pressure thrusts as you reach your goal and your ring will retain its integrity for longer.

No forgetting of course, you will also have an air tight seal around the ring and there will be less fluid leakage each time you pump, again increasing efficiency.

Impressive..... most impressive. The pun is strong in this one.

You have no idea.....

ooermissus

Please refer to my user name.

desweller

You also want a lube that isn't very runny, or it gets into your head and will cause it to slip out in use. It's especially embarrassing when it's accompanied by an uncontrolled sudden escape of gas in public.