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Fluid head fluid
Jun 10, 2022 09:37:28 #
hngni
Loc: Northern ireland
Hi all l am looking for fluid to replenish a fluid head the fluid that was in it was like a sticky grease
Jun 10, 2022 09:45:41 #
Jun 10, 2022 10:28:56 #
There's more to it than replacing 'fluid'.
Do NOT use white lithium grease...it does not have near enough consistency.
Type 3 silicone AND High vacuum grease is what you want...both.
Watch this video...it's the best around.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHNJZbSUp7Y
Do NOT use white lithium grease...it does not have near enough consistency.
Type 3 silicone AND High vacuum grease is what you want...both.
Watch this video...it's the best around.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHNJZbSUp7Y
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Jun 10, 2022 11:25:21 #
Jun 11, 2022 07:27:58 #
Jun 11, 2022 08:33:14 #
I was recommended a very thick sticky grease. It also had auto applications in slow moving auto door closures. It provided dampening to thinks like glove box lids etc. Sounds similar to what you have.
Jun 11, 2022 08:49:35 #
I have a Bogen fluid head video tripod that I acquired 30 plus years ago. It has worked well all those years. Having watched the video and the fact the Murphy's Law headquarters is located in my home, I will never, repeat never, disassemble the fluid head. And remember this: If you take apart any machine often enough, you will eventually have sufficient left over parts to build another machine.
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Jun 11, 2022 09:17:28 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
hngni wrote:
Hi all l am looking for fluid to replenish a fluid head the fluid that was in it was like a sticky grease
Dampening fluid is not lubricant. It is not grease. It is dampening fluid. Google it. Most of it is silicone based, and some of it is very expensive. It comes in different viscosities based on the application. My inference is that mixing different dampening fluids could be a recipe for disaster, or at least disappointment. Whatever technique you use to replace it is going to need to assure that no air remains.
The fact that fluid is leaking out at all is symptomatic of some other failure...a failed seal or a crack in the body of the head itself. That will have to be corrected before worrying about the fluid. I would suggest that if the manufacturer cannot or will not provide assistance, it is probably time for a new head.
Jun 11, 2022 09:50:44 #
Canisdirus wrote:
There's more to it than replacing 'fluid'.
Do NOT use white lithium grease...it does not have near enough consistency.
Type 3 silicone AND High vacuum grease is what you want...both.
Watch this video...it's the best around.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHNJZbSUp7Y
Do NOT use white lithium grease...it does not have near enough consistency.
Type 3 silicone AND High vacuum grease is what you want...both.
Watch this video...it's the best around.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHNJZbSUp7Y
That is a very detailed video on how to grease the ball head. Not so sure I would want to try that myself.
Jun 11, 2022 10:18:55 #
CaptainPhoto wrote:
That is a very detailed video on how to grease the ball head. Not so sure I would want to try that myself.
Heh...me either.
Jun 11, 2022 11:01:01 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
Vlemasters wrote:
I was recommended a very thick sticky grease. It also had auto applications in slow moving auto door closures. It provided dampening to thinks like glove box lids etc. Sounds similar to what you have.
I had a Promaster ( pretty cheap) gimbals that the maintenance said to use wheel bearing grease. Hope this helps.
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Jun 11, 2022 18:00:12 #
Just Shoot Me
Loc: Ithaca, NY
larryepage wrote:
Dampening fluid is not lubricant. It is not grease... (show quote)
This is not referring to a door check or other device that has fluid. Fluid refers to the motion one can expect from the device when in use, not jerky but fluid motion. As mentioned previously the type 3 grease is what you need.
And taking apart and reassembly is not that hard. If you have never done it use your phone to document the procedure step by step. Photo before removal and photo after. This will give you a concise record of what you did wrong when it doesn't work the way it used to. Just kidding, or not. Give it a try, you'll be surprised how easy it is.
Jun 11, 2022 18:07:48 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
Lots of opinions here. Please let us know what you decide and how your fluid head works after...
Jun 12, 2022 11:33:33 #
hngni
Loc: Northern ireland
Thanks for all the replies I took it down and there seemed to be adequate fluid in it when I assembled the the tilt part and put the correct tension on the clamp bolt all seems ok
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