Simple Tool Solves Hydraulic Pressure Problems

2005 - Volume #29, Issue #5, Page #39

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A simple tool invented by George Waite makes releasing pressurized hydraulic couplers as easy as turning on a water faucet.
  Waite's Hydraulic Pressure Relief Tool works like pliers to grip the valve end. Turn a simple tap on one side of the pliers, and it slowly presses on the male fitting, gradually releasing pressure as needed. The controlled release keeps fluid from shooting all over you and the equipment and prevents damage to the coupler.
  "You can release pressure and fluid into a Dixie cup with this tool," says Waite. "You don't have to try to unscrew the hose or force the coupler."
  A universal reaction from people who see the patent pending tool for the first time is "'Why didn't I think of that?,'" says Waite. The next question is, "Where can I get one?" One such person, Roger Hessler, a Colorado State Transportation Dept. worker and a personal friend of Waite, saw him fiddling with a wooden mockup.
  "He said he wanted one," recalls Waite. "I said, you don't even know what it is and he replied, yes, I do. I've been looking for one for 40 years. I just didn't know what it was going to look like."
  Hessler showed a working model to his boss, who promptly ordered 100 of the tools. Waite also received the 2005 Colorado Dept. of Transportation Safety and Innovation Award for his invention.
  A laser cutter cuts out pieces for the tool. At this time, Waite and his wife, Ruth, still do all needed welding and assembly, including painting and silk-screening the name and other information. They also handle all sales, either by phone or from their website.
  The tools are priced at only $24.95 for 5/8-in. couplings and $34.95 for 3/4-in. and skid steer size couplings. Waite points out that the tool costs less than replacing three damaged male fittings. Controlled pressure release with the tool reduces potential contamination to the hydraulic system, decreases hook up time and reduces equipment down time. It also reduces risk of injury to employees from fluid discharge or tools slick with hydraulic fluid.
  Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, George Waite, Waite's Tools, P.O. Box 66, Atwood, Colo. 80722 (ph 970 522-5696; bramma @kci.net; www.waites-tools.com).

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Simple Tool Solves Hydraulic Pressure Problems FARM SHOP Tools 29-5-39 A simple tool invented by George Waite makes releasing pressurized hydraulic couplers as easy as turning on a water faucet. Waite's Hydraulic Pressure Relief Tool works like pliers to grip the valve end. Turn a simple tap on one side of the pliers, and it slowly presses on the male fitting, gradually releasing pressure as needed. The controlled release keeps fluid from shooting all over you and the equipment and prevents damage to the coupler. "You can release pressure and fluid into a Dixie cup with this tool," says Waite. "You don't have to try to unscrew the hose or force the coupler." A universal reaction from people who see the patent pending tool for the first time is "'Why didn't I think of that?,'" says Waite. The next question is, "Where can I get one?" One such person, Roger Hessler, a Colorado State Transportation Dept. worker and a personal friend of Waite, saw him fiddling with a wooden mockup. "He said he wanted one," recalls Waite. "I said, you don't even know what it is and he replied, yes, I do. I've been looking for one for 40 years. I just didn't know what it was going to look like." Hessler showed a working model to his boss, who promptly ordered 100 of the tools. Waite also received the 2005 Colorado Dept. of Transportation Safety and Innovation Award for his invention. A laser cutter cuts out pieces for the tool. At this time, Waite and his wife, Ruth, still do all needed welding and assembly, including painting and silk-screening the name and other information. They also handle all sales, either by phone or from their website. The tools are priced at only $24.95 for 5/8-in. couplings and $34.95 for 3/4-in. and skid steer size couplings. Waite points out that the tool costs less than replacing three damaged male fittings. Controlled pressure release with the tool reduces potential contamination to the hydraulic system, decreases hook up time and reduces equipment down time. It also reduces risk of injury to employees from fluid discharge or tools slick with hydraulic fluid. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, George Waite, Waite's Tools, P.O. Box 66, Atwood, Colo. 80722 (ph 970 522-5696; bramma @kci.net; www.waites-tools.com).

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