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rossandson

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they each work on the same nipples, but I do find the ying tongs easier to get on / off with their extra 'handle' and tend to use them in preference to the original G,s :rolleyes:

Well looks like I'm sending those back then, haha!
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

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Well looks like I'm sending those back then, haha!
I bought my original G,s before the ying tongs appeared on the market (and before they'd copied a fast selling product, as usual) ...
TBH I'd never buy another original, as I have no complaints about the copies .... other than their country of origin -- but so much 'branded' stuff comes from there anyway these days, being patriotic/brand loyal just doesn't cut it anymore :rolleyes:
as said above -- I actually prefer the ying tongs in use
 
Shovelhands

Shovelhands

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Well looks like I'm sending those back then, haha!
The G couplers are good in my experience. If you look after them then they will last well. I have replaced the spares on one of them which rejuvenated it, unfortunately it did last long until some eejit jammed it in a UJ and squashed it! But last time I looked for spares for worn one it didn’t look worth the hassle, new ones were circa £18 iirc off ebay on a quantity deal, so didn’t bother with buying spare parts.

I won’t buy the chink ones on feckin principal.....
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

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I won’t buy the chink ones on feckin principal.....
I spent 1900 quid on an HP A0 plotter many years ago James .... expecting it to be a European/American product.... turned up in it's big box with "Made in China" proudly emblazoned across the box :mad::mad: ......

I get where you're coming from and have an element of agreement with you.

would be ironic to find that the originals are turned out in their million in China:oops: .... was no country of origin on the packaging on either of my G couplers when they arrived, in their blister packs???? :unsure::unsure::rolleyes:

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forgot to say, again, ... in fairness, I do find them an easier use item
 
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rossandson

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I spent 1900 quid on an HP A0 plotter many years ago James .... expecting it to be a European/American product.... turned up in it's big box with "Made in China" proudly emblazoned across the box :mad::mad: ......

I get where you're coming from and have an element of agreement with you.

would be ironic to find that the originals are turned out in their million in China:oops: .... was no country of origin on the packaging on either of my G couplers when they arrived, in their blister packs???? :unsure::unsure::rolleyes:

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forgot to say, again, ... in fairness, I do find them an easier use item
In all honesty they are probably made in the warehouse next door. Like Honda and Loncin engines. 🤣🙈
 
Gunners

Gunners

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My G Coupler has been fine, its made greasing up simple and clean. I dont know what the F*** you guys are doing to your nipples to break them!
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
My G Coupler has been fine, its made greasing up simple and clean. I dont know what the F*** you guys are doing to your nipples to break them!
bent the gripper jaws on one of mine trying to pump a blocked nipple ... it hung on pretty well ..... 'til it let go .. so technically abuse, but you don't know that 'til it won't pump and it pops ..... since replaced the offending item and reamed the crap out of the gallery with a fine twist drill ;) .... grippers took some sorting after ..... at least getting the G to relinquish its grip on them did ... as said earlier the centre body took some removing :(:mad:
 
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rossandson

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Well the G.Couplers arrived last night, which considering I’d only ordered them earlier that morning. Amazon is a dangerous place.

But I don’t actually like them as much. The cheaper one I had, has a little extra piece so you have some leverage to open it and hold it. Where as these ones don’t.

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V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
Well the G.Couplers arrived last night, which considering I’d only ordered them earlier that morning. Amazon is a dangerous place.

But I don’t actually like them as much. The cheaper one I had, has a little extra piece so you have some leverage to open it and hold it. Where as these ones don’t.

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that's interesting ..... my ying tongs have the handle which makes use much easier as you say , but only 3 grippers arranged at 120 deg.s .. that one pictured has 4 like the originals .. IMHDO three are stronger
 
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rossandson

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that's interesting ..... my ying tongs have the handle which makes use much easier as you say , but only 3 grippers arranged at 120 deg.s .. that one pictured has 4 like the originals .. IMHDO three are stronger
Just a photo I borrowed off net. I think my ying yang one has 3 too to be fair.
 
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rossandson

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Had an advert for these today. 🙈

 
V8Druid

V8Druid

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Had an advert for these today. 🙈

"variation on a theme" :giggle::giggle:
 
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Brendan

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Had an advert for these today. 🙈

🤣 Nice and compact, really handy that 🙄🤣
 
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rossandson

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I was picking up a new damper for a trailer today and came across these on the counter. It felt well made and nice easy design. It locked ok well to the sample nipple.

Anyone else come across them?

I’d guess the price was eye watering, the parts guy didn’t know the price at the time.

 
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Monkeybusiness

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I was picking up a new damper for a trailer today and came across these on the counter. It felt well made and nice easy design. It locked ok well to the sample nipple.

Anyone else come across them?

I’d guess the price was eye watering, the parts guy didn’t know the price at the time.

I’ve just replied to your other post about these - I’ve got one and it’s crap sadly (which is a shame as it ticks the ‘low profile’ box that is the G-coupler’s Achilles heel).
 
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