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Getting at least one of them off would be nice, since there may be a manufacturer logo or part number on it.
I didn't try with completely locking the reel in place, so that's still an option I should try.
It'd be interesting to compare the internals, I think. With any luck the swivels are from...
Other than the NPT on the reel end, the swivels I looked at were all different.
So far I've only plugged the hoses and yesterday I parked the (formerly) leaky one in the garage. Now I can disassemble one swivel and see what's in there.
They won't come off without a fight, which is why...
I did take a quick look around for switches today, and there are two I could try. Although, if mounted correctly they're already in the off position.
Good thinking on the solenoids. I'll take a peek in that area, maybe disconnect the wire(s) for now.
Unfortunately the swivels are so bad that...
Right you are. Too much going on to remember that little detail about the front pump.
Anyway, it's been deadheading so far (not that I've had it running much) so it'll hopefully be fine with a bit more. That's one reason I want it back in the garage; to figure out the system.
There may well be...
Perfect timing, P&P! I bought plugs for my hoses (-8 JIC if memory serves me) and installed them two days ago, so that I could dig into the swivels.
In my case, not only do the swivels leak, but on this particular FLU (the only one that leaks, of course) there's no way to turn the PTO off, so...
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