60+ yrs dumb old lady, just came home with my 1st bottle jack (6-Ton). I watched a vid or 2 on them before coming across your's. This was most excellent!! Thank you!!
@@stacyyoust I always call myself 'dumb old lady' lol. In reality I'm anything BUT dumb. I just like mocking the stereotype I guess, I have an odd & ironic sense of humor.
Thank you for that block trick, I've been trying to figure out how to level my trailer in its permanent spot and this video was exactly what I needed to see! Thank you!
Awsome!!!! get a pice of angel iron to go between jack and frame to keep the trailer frame from rolling, or jack slowly always looking at the frame for movement. sometimes it might take two jacks to keep it from rolling. Slow Slow Slow,
Hey dude, thanks for making this video. I just got a new bottle jack today and I had no idea how to use it. Now I feel like I got a master class. Very easy to understand, and I appreciate all the safety tips. It really shows how much experience you have with this tool.
@@tradesman91Hell Ya! Two thumbs up on this video !! I just picked up a bottle jack today for the purposes of leveling a home, so it was awesome that not only did you talk about the bottle jack but gave great advice as well . im ready for part 2, maybe you can give best practices for leveling with bottle jack.
Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge. This was the best 12 minutes I've spent today. I will be purchasing a bottle jack and building some bases.
i set modular buildings for years and can confirm, well done video. i never used a cinder block however, wouldn’t trust them. jack stands (or piers as we called them in the modular trade) are also a great way to temporarily support your load when you reset jacks as well, i’d set them on a couple 2x12 pads in dirt like that tho, and keep them in place anytime you climb under. don’t ever climb under with just the jack supporting the load. good vid
I don't trust cinder blocks as well, I forgot to mention to inspect the block for cracks and damages before using. I agree and I should have included the fact that you don't trust the jack, or anything for that matter. Along with building up a safe back up system to catch and/or support the load, just in case. I never seen it, but some these mobile home movers can share some scary stories.
@@tradesman91 Just picked up a small bottle jack at Canadian Tire on sale for $16.99 because I now understand how they work, another tool in the tool belt.
@@tradesman91 2 tonnes, more than enough for my small car. Sale prices for better ones were still great, but wanted something with low profile like this little guy
Thanks bud. Wanted a botto jack but none have the height I need to work under my truck. Now I know how to make it work. Thank you for sharing your knowledge
Question? If I’m in a tight place and I can’t keep raising the bottle jack off the ground with wood, what’s the best/safest thing to put between the top of the jack and the frame. ( I’m having up a fifth wheel trailer)
I just raised a corner of my house up 3/4 in. with a 20 ton bottle jack like that. Question - If you get dirt or little rocks stuck in the top where the seal is, can that damage it in some way? After using it a little rock was in there and while testing I heard a noise at the top like pressure escaping cause I think the rock was pushing the seal open. I cleaned it up and it seems fine now.
Yes, and sorry for the for ever late response. However it shouldn't be that easy for the dirt to hurt it. Should be able to drop it of in a mud whole with sand and rocks add and still be fine just wash it off and dry it and lube it with something like WD40 to protect it from water and air make sure the rubber plug in the middle of the body is there. Clean area around that little plunger where it pushes down into the base (little cylinder)1st then fully extend the jack and the screw head if it has one. Clean then WD40. put away upright and screw head barely lose and cylinders down, the release nob barely closed. Preferable out of rain. But i have ran them over with trucks and left them out side for years and they still work and i had others feel like they broke out of the box, but kind of not really on that last part.
Nice. Thank You glade you point that out. If you guys have a spot on your truck or car with a factory bottle jack that's great. If its mounted where it can't roll, and stuffs not hitting or sliding on the rubber plug or the cheap pin part. On top of it being out of the weather oh yeah it should last forever. "Store it upright is out of practice" is very important Too many reasons. Main off the top is to protect the jack. lets say new guy in moblie homes, or big trucks, or what ever puts that jack on its side, BIG NO NO. Never not ever never. Put one on its side in a flat bed side box with some rocks or lose tools and go for a drive. Damge the Pin or little lunger area. Chance of the Jack leaking into bed or box, and possible upset boss or owner. few other reasons: Takes up less space Looks professional and you take care of your Jacks with Air attachment is better protected. Happy Boss/Owner they $$$$$$$$$$$ runbber plug will still be there Screw Head Attachment not lost less overall damege to every thing.
I just ordered a Zinko Zmj-5t (Ton) For my Chevy. It has a 1.5" lift which is not much but if you crip every 1.5" it may take a while but a few jack stands and lumber should do the trick. Not huge to haul in back either. What are your thoughts? Great video btw. Best on UA-cam.
This is probably one of the most informative and concise videos i have seen on youtube.
thank you
It has THREADS! 🔥I used my (same model) for a few days not even suspecting it has that feature! THANK YOU!
60+ yrs dumb old lady, just came home with my 1st bottle jack (6-Ton). I watched a vid or 2 on them before coming across your's. This was most excellent!! Thank you!!
Don't call is dumb. I recommend the Barbie Movie for the whole family 🎉
@@stacyyoust I always call myself 'dumb old lady' lol. In reality I'm anything BUT dumb. I just like mocking the stereotype I guess, I have an odd & ironic sense of humor.
Nice video mate, easy to follow common sense approach, thanks for the tips, I'll be confident in having a go now, a big hello from great Britain
You my friend, possess something called common sense... and clearly been a hard working man for a while... LOVE your tips!!!
Thank you man.
Thank you for that block trick, I've been trying to figure out how to level my trailer in its permanent spot and this video was exactly what I needed to see! Thank you!
Awsome!!!! get a pice of angel iron to go between jack and frame to keep the trailer frame from rolling, or jack slowly always looking at the frame for movement. sometimes it might take two jacks to keep it from rolling. Slow Slow Slow,
Learned more in this video than in the last 10 combined. THANK YOU
Perfect video! Great information easy to understand without annoying background music!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
No bullshit, this is probably the best tutorial on bottle jacks on the entire youtube.
Thank You so much
Your comment really moved me today had to come back and thank you agian.
No problem, it's always a rare luxury to find proper instruction on UA-cam
Hey dude, thanks for making this video. I just got a new bottle jack today and I had no idea how to use it. Now I feel like I got a master class. Very easy to understand, and I appreciate all the safety tips. It really shows how much experience you have with this tool.
awesome. there more to know and I been I struggling to get part 2 out
@@tradesman91Hell Ya! Two thumbs up on this video !! I just picked up a bottle jack today for the purposes of leveling a home, so it was awesome that not only did you talk about the bottle jack but gave great advice as well . im ready for part 2, maybe you can give best practices for leveling with bottle jack.
9:26 "I love bottle jacks." lol. Awesome video. Very helpful. Thank you!
Thank you for making this video. There's always a right way and a wrong way to do things.
The best professional use video on bottle jacks I've ever seen. Thanks.
Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge. This was the best 12 minutes I've spent today. I will be purchasing a bottle jack and building some bases.
good video. complete start to finish. just bought that exact bottle jack for my boat 2700lb to get the front up to drain it.
THANK YOU!! This is the only video that I needed to watch. Wasted time on so many others.
Thank You. That means alot.
i set modular buildings for years and can confirm, well done video. i never used a cinder block however, wouldn’t trust them. jack stands (or piers as we called them in the modular trade) are also a great way to temporarily support your load when you reset jacks as well, i’d set them on a couple 2x12 pads in dirt like that tho, and keep them in place anytime you climb under. don’t ever climb under with just the jack supporting the load. good vid
I don't trust cinder blocks as well, I forgot to mention to inspect the block for cracks and damages before using. I agree and I should have included the fact that you don't trust the jack, or anything for that matter. Along with building up a safe back up system to catch and/or support the load, just in case. I never seen it, but some these mobile home movers can share some scary stories.
One of mankinds greatest inventions. Thanks for your tutorial. Well done.
Solid explanation thanks. None of these instructions come with the jack, and these are all essential.
Thanks buddy.
@@tradesman91 Just picked up a small bottle jack at Canadian Tire on sale for $16.99 because I now understand how they work, another tool in the tool belt.
@@DariusSmith-s8hWell spent I would say. How many tons?
@@tradesman91 2 tonnes, more than enough for my small car. Sale prices for better ones were still great, but wanted something with low profile like this little guy
Wow ! Just bought my first bottle jack. I learned so much...even about using angle iron and facts about cinder block ! Thank you for a GREAT video !
Thanks bud. Wanted a botto jack but none have the height I need to work under my truck. Now I know how to make it work. Thank you for sharing your knowledge
Best video I’ve seen. Thank you very much
I just wanted you to know that you helped me tremendously.
thank you. Another video related to the bottle jack is past due and will hopefully very soon possibly today be out.
Very helpful video. I've been fixing cars for a really long time and now I'm doing research to help me fix a $15,000 lb motorhome.
Brilliant very informative.
I've been looking at those Big Red bottle jacks..looks ideal to lift a 4x4.
Great video 👍
Wow, this was very helpful. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.
I appreciate the video brother! Just bought one today and wasn't exactly sure how to use one! Thank you
Glad I could help!
This was fantastic!!!! Thank you so much!
Thanks for good stuffs. I utilize the jack's stick handle to push the air out instead of pressing with my hand, like kitchen dough roller.
There is a lot of knowledge in this video. Thank you!
Excellent video! I can tell you have a lot of experience rigging. You can’t always “fake it till ya make it”. Stay safe. Lift an Inch, Crib an inch”
Great introduction to the tool!
Thank you very much! That was excellent and exactly what I needed. Cheers!
Thank you for watching
Wow, thank you. I wish I had this lesson years ago!
Thanks dude it helped a lot i just got one so i can change my wheels and do a oil change ❤ thanks for the tips really helpful man ❤
appreciated this. Safety advice was a plus
Great video. Good solid tips and instruction.
Question? If I’m in a tight place and I can’t keep raising the bottle jack off the ground with wood, what’s the best/safest thing to put between the top of the jack and the frame. ( I’m having up a fifth wheel trailer)
Would you recommend using it to open house windows? I can do it but shoulder and back not happy
Awesome video. Great information
Thank you!
My hummer h3 has 26 inch wheels, would a 10 ton jack sitting on wood and a cinder block work to jack it up?
Amazing knowledge shared here, thank you.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching
Would do a video on recommended brands. Thank you !
I just raised a corner of my house up 3/4 in. with a 20 ton bottle jack like that. Question - If you get dirt or little rocks stuck in the top where the seal is, can that damage it in some way? After using it a little rock was in there and while testing I heard a noise at the top like pressure escaping cause I think the rock was pushing the seal open. I cleaned it up and it seems fine now.
Yes, and sorry for the for ever late response. However it shouldn't be that easy for the dirt to hurt it. Should be able to drop it of in a mud whole with sand and rocks add and still be fine just wash it off and dry it and lube it with something like WD40 to protect it from water and air make sure the rubber plug in the middle of the body is there. Clean area around that little plunger where it pushes down into the base (little cylinder)1st then fully extend the jack and the screw head if it has one. Clean then WD40. put away upright and screw head barely lose and cylinders down, the release nob barely closed. Preferable out of rain. But i have ran them over with trucks and left them out side for years and they still work and i had others feel like they broke out of the box, but kind of not really on that last part.
Outstanding !!!
Thank you
❤️💙💛🩶🩵💜🤍
Thanks, really helpful video!
Incredible video, I can tell you know a lot
Thank you, sir! For the excellent information !
Damn, bro thanks. Much better than the school system 👍
You nailed it!! Great instructions!!👍😎👍
The bottle jack that came with my truck has been stored sideways for over 15 years and it seems to work just fine…
Nice. Thank You glade you point that out. If you guys have a spot on your truck or car with a factory bottle jack that's great. If its mounted where it can't roll, and stuffs not hitting or sliding on the rubber plug or the cheap pin part. On top of it being out of the weather oh yeah it should last forever.
"Store it upright is out of practice" is very important
Too many reasons. Main off the top is to protect the jack. lets say new guy in moblie homes, or big trucks, or what ever puts that jack on its side, BIG NO NO. Never not ever never. Put one on its side in a flat bed side box with some rocks or lose tools and go for a drive. Damge the Pin or little lunger area. Chance of the Jack leaking into bed or box, and possible upset boss or owner.
few other reasons:
Takes up less space Looks professional and you take care of your Jacks with Air attachment is better protected. Happy Boss/Owner they $$$$$$$$$$$ runbber plug will still be there
Screw Head Attachment not lost less overall damege to every thing.
How often does hydraulic fluid need replenishing?
I'm not sure, thats a great question.
This was a big help, thanks brother
I just ordered a Zinko Zmj-5t (Ton) For my Chevy. It has a 1.5" lift which is not much but if you crip every 1.5" it may take a while but a few jack stands and lumber should do the trick. Not huge to haul in back either. What are your thoughts? Great video btw. Best on UA-cam.
Good vid, excellent for home gamers and pro's as a refresher.
I’m a single mom and forgot a lost since auto tech in Highschool. Thank you!
Thank you. Great video
thank you!!
NIce video great work
Excellent!
Good video. 👍 great information!
I have a 20 ton bottle jack i can use it side ways too .paid good money for it.20 Ton Multi-Positional Hydraulic Bottle Jack,,,thanks for the video.
That's neat. Multiple positions. I bet that's a game changer.
Now I want one
This was great. Thank you!
very helpful, thank you
Thanks friend!
Great video.. thanks
Awesomeness info my man ty
thanks for watching. keep an eye out for part two some time soon I hope
Very informative. Thanks!!
Brilliant stuff 😉
Nice, thanks.
Thanks for this video brother!
Welcome buddy
Subscribed and shared.
Thanks for the info dump!
Good stuff!
thanks man.
Thanks!
A floor jack is just a bottle jack in a disadvantage situation
Very good video . Thank you .
Thxxx
I wouldn't trust that concrete block they can crumble if the load is uneven personal experience.
Epic!
Always use safety blocks or jack stands Don't trust a hydraulic jack to support any thing that you're under.
Yes Jack Blocks
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Bottle jacks don't come down by there self
Cheap ones don't. Some are made with a spring that retracts.
very informative - thanks!