Injection System Preventive Maintenance and What's up Next.

[@marc0110j]

Preventive maintenance used to be a routine part of business but over the last twenty years but "drive it like a rented mule" to maximize quarterly profits has become the norm. Its good to see some owner operators are looking forward beyond the next report. I always enjoyed the look of surprise on the MBAs face when the machinery failed "unpredictably". Who could have known? :)

[@sobolanul96]

We have it the same in the factory I work at. Every time machinery fails because they cheap out on parts and maintenance I praise my boss: "Wow boss! it was really worth it saving a couple of thousand euro worth of parts just to loose tens of thousands while the machine sits broken."

[@elcheapo5302]

The most interesting man on KZbin.

[@13donstalos]

Nailed it

[@restaurantattheendofthegalaxy]

Do does the water you inject down the well just replace the volume of the oil you're pulling out of another nearby? What would happen if you didn't do that, a giant sucking sound? 😅🤔🇺🇸

[@Justme-jt1ef]

Everyone is fed up with GoPro

[@blackopsrocks]

yep, killed a go pro falling off the car in the burnout box...in its clamshell, fell less than a foot. Thats a no thanks for a fella looking for a reliable action camera (Sony now).

[@nick4506]

the 2 and the session are the only good cameras they ever made. people sluged along because they ere the only game in town but now there are real competitors that just work they are done.

[@thepyrodude]

ever format the card while its in the gopro I know dumb question but I had that issue till I started using the format sd card feature

[@shangsty]

@@johndowe7003whistlindiesel 😂

[@FishFind3000]

@@blackopsrocksI’ve dropped iPhones 8’ onto tile and they came out unscathed. For an action camera to fail with only 1’ that’s sad.

[@richardlincoln8438]

This roust-about work is enjoyable to watch Zach. Thanks for sharing. Best Wishes to everyone.

[@thebriangroves]

LOVE these videos, my dad pumped wells like yours in eastern Oklahoma. Brings back great memories

[@sop2510]

First class setup. I like the oil-filled pressure gages. You really need those with a positive displacement pump. Being an ex-Navy Machinists Mate I enjoy your videos because I understand pumps, valves, and pipes.

[@joepullin3350]

I'm 55 yo and have been in the oilfield my whole life. I'm familiar with everything you work on. I always enjoy seeing how others do things. You never stop learning. Just about the time you think you've seen it all something out of the ordinary happens. Good luck to you and happy pumping.😊

[@zanderboy]

zach, i am super super super stoked that you are posting more videos, it takes a lot of effort even for what you would consider a basic/ short video. we are here because we like you, we like your style and talent. i work in IT in the UK for goodness sake and you got me hooked on this channel. its amazing, keep it up.

[@garrison3675]

Keep that patch pump'n, Zach !! ... the world needs the crude and you, too ... another terrific production from "Zach Studios" !! ... Stay Safe ... and the new camera is spot on ...

[@davidfrost801]

Enjoy your content, grew up near the oil fields but never worked it, i have always found it interesting and still do as I'm past retirement age, more power to the oil patch !

[@Jdigger4130]

We get WAY more than we pay fer Zach. I thoroughly enjoy watching ya let us in on yer gig man! Cheers from Santa Cruz Ca

[@mikehamilton3833]

Great video and always a great explanation of basic oil field plumbing and the parts needed and why the right parts are important. I was on the drilling side for 25 years and then the drilling and production supply store business for six years. The parts you showed bring back good memories of good people like you and the work you do. Love the big open and wrench. Thanks Zach.

[@willmorris5385]

“Let me engage my safety squints “ hahaha

[@greggb1416]

Yessiree, that copper anti-seize, it’s like “Franks Hot Sauce”…., I “put that “shite” on everything”… Great video sir. Thank you sir.

[@trottermalone379]

I’ve been with you since the early days. Seen all your video’s. Seen some of them more than once. I honestly believed that you didn’t own a single combination wrench. You’re a man of many surprises!!! 😉

[@Sledgie555]

Stainlees and brass together eats the Zinc out of the brass. It goes pink and brittle in spots as the copper is stripped of the Zinc.A slight tap and it breaks like plaster of paris.

[@SteveBatsford-tp1ho]

Zach I have ownership of a very small part of a couple of leases that someone pays me (not very much) to use. I inherited these shares from my Great Uncle who was a geologist in the Texas oil fields in the early 1900's. So your videos are very interesting to me. I just watched your video about the old Oklahoma jack pump from 2022. I like that you are still running that old pump that your Grandfather and Great Grandfather drilled in the 1950's! Plus where else would I have learned about jack pumps? Thanks for your videos.

[@advancednutritioninc908]

Excellent Work Zach! So right those new connections will probably last your lifetime! Plumber, Electrician, Mechanic, Carpenter, Machinist, Welder!! Just some of your skills!! Great Video! Thanks!!

[@adamchupa5884]

Hello from your naboring states of crawfish and good gumbo just want to say thank you for making awesome videos

[@fixitdude74]

I ditched my GoPros a few years ago, I’ve been using DJI action cams, can’t speak highly enough of them 👍🏻👍🏻

[@daviswallace6351]

That had to be the softest Texas dirt by your injection well.....dirt around Big Spring is just rock.

[@Vile-Flesh]

Very nice video. I really enjoy these detailed explanations and I am happy to tag along and watch you repair and maintain and improve your daily operations. As always, looking forward to the next one.

[@who2u333]

I've been in Texas most of my life and had no idea exactly what went on with all of that oil equipment I have passed over the decades. Great stuff!

[@googacct]

I look forward to your video about injection wells. As you no doubt heard, several years ago Oklahoma started having lots of earthquakes and a lot of injection wells were shutdown. Once the injection wells were stopped in the areas where the earthquakes were centered, the earthquake problem pretty much stopped. Though within the last month there as another earthquake and some more injection wells were shutdown where the earthquake was centered.

[@FishFind3000]

Scoring to the galvanic condition charts stainless steel and copper can corrode together. I’d go and check one of your old connections and see if they are fixed together or not. They do have differently types of anti seize. Looks like you need a zinc anti seize to be ok.

[@1994fergo]

Never had anything to do with oil industry and never will (australia) but its interesting to see how its all done. Keep up the good honest work

[@drcdrdoct9864]

Those JIC hydraulic connections are great. They save a couple of extra parts which is welcome. Good to see a few videos.

[@OziBlokeTimG]

You seem a handy sort of bloke. Looks like you know what not to do...😅 I've been in a few train smashes myself. Grate channel bro..... keep it rolling.

[@robdauagdevast8r995]

You almost make it all look easy, but after the last 45 years of doing the same thing you're doing , I know better. It is rewarding when the job is done though...I guess if I didn't enjoy it I wouldn't still be doing it Lol..Stay safe out there.

[@hodwooker5584]

Iworked in plant that was plumbed with stainless and titanium pipe from 1/8” all the way up to 30” pipe. All the big stuff was flanged with stainless bolts and nuts. Brother if you think stainless galls badly try titanium! We never did solve the galling completely. But we did reduce it by adding molybdenum powder to nickel based antisieze . It really helped but i don’t think galling can be completely stopped. The new camera has a lot better image.

[@Jody-kt9ev]

Good clear video. If the water that comes up with the oil in your wells is anything like the water that comes up with the oil in the 90 year old oil field I grew up in, you DO not want it spilled on the ground. There are still bare spots around where the water was spilled on the ground 90 years ago. And this is in Oklahoma, not in the desert.

[@stevenlatham4397]

The new camera was fantastic.

[@lucmarchand617]

Thanks zach expose fitting and maintenance some oil company here alberta oilfield go cheap then a alarm go off due cheap fitting or hose.i saw near calgary in oil wells mess up due go cheap and low maintenance.thanks video😊

[@peteb3365]

another interesting video zach, your one clever man, keep it up. greetings from uk

[@westerntruckandtractorrepa1353]

It's the batteries, mine did exactly what you're describing, I finally bought the white batteries and they work fine now.

[@kansasadventure1831]

Interesting. I didn't think about the batteries.

[@clintonmississippi2108]

Zach, Very enjoyable video. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to more videos like this one. Sam

[@Mr.Martinez1313]

Another good video of the day in the patch.Been working in the patch for 24yrs now.Enjoy watching your videos!

[@demartin5366]

Another great video, Zach. You make this so interesting to watch. Glad you are having good weather there to get some work done. Looking forward to your next oil field job. Thanks for sharing these, excellent job as always.

[@jims6323]

I've used alot of SS pipe fittings in the food industry and they always leaked! I finally used the same combo on the threads you did.

[@hemibreath]

Hello 👋 I’m in BC Canada and find your videos very entertaining. Good luck with the cameras. 📷

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Thanks Zack for dragging me along with your day to day works. 😊

[@unclespy]

The camera is awesome! Really enjoy watching you think your way through tasks. Take care.

[@alro2434]

Thanks, good video. On those hose end fittings, swivel JIC flare, put some never-sieze on the backside of the flare, inside between the flare & nut, so that when tightening the nut, the hose doesn't want to turn and the flare's contact/sealing surfaces stay still & don't have a chance to gall/F'up.

[@Tyrant-Terminator]

Zach another very informative and preventable maintenance video that you exacuted nicely... I have so so many questions regarding ur injection wells considering I work on them as well at a disposable site.. You mentioned next video that comes out will have all the specs and information regarding ur well.. I LOOKING FORWARD TO THAT VIDEO WITH ANTICIPATION... ❤❤❤❤

[@Ricky-r4r]

Don't know why, but it's been a while since I've heard from you... Oh well, got you back, I'm glad of that 😊!!!

[@donsscooters]

I've really enjoyed leaning this stuff and your content. However,,,,,I brain will not take the movement. Thanks for the parts that are on a tripod though. I always enjoy the ones I CAN watch.

[@johnmoar7658]

like your down to earth style ,,i love watching you figure out your work,well done.

[@theoldbigmoose]

New camera looks very good. Like it!

[@DavePKW]

Video looks plenty good Zach. Thanks for taking us along on the job. I enjoy coming along.

[@theresters1]

GREAT VLOG, HOG!! ENJOY YOUR COMMENTING, YOU HAVE A NEAT ACCENT. I USED TO LIVE IN JASPER, THERE WERE VA LOT OF WELLS AROUND THERE...BACK IN '22, LOL. KEPP'EM COMIN;, COWBOY!

[@RobsWorldWV]

Yes those swedges or reducers are very dangerous. The throat will erode over time then explode under pressure, I have known multiple people killed by those back in the 80's here in the WV oil field.

[@billbray5995]

Big difference of the video quality with the new camera. Enjoy as always.

[@Cashpots]

I am SO sorry to hear about your migraines. I too suffer and like you go blind in one eye. You might like to know your GoPro problems are almost certainly caused by heat. This gives exactly the problems that you describe. No cure just like your head but DJI cameras same people who make the drones are better.

[@dimbag1]

Love the video. And the picture looks great 👍

[@TerryLawrence001]

Always Interesting! Thanks Zack!

[@asleepinthealley]

How's the motorhome and toy hauler coming along?

[@tallbadger]

I have a well and injection pump on my property in abilene that the well operator hasn't done anything with for 4 or 5 years. They have been reporting the well has been pulling 1 or 2 barrels a month. Even though the well is in front of my house and never runs. What do I do? I own some mineral rights as well.

[@roberthillyer2888]

I see Warren from western truck and tractor watches you too.

[@heyitsjel]

I typically work on bigger wells in the industry, but always enjoy your videos mate - keep up the great work! PS. are you injecting fresh water or produced water (ie. saline)? If it has a decent amount of salinity, you'll want to ensure your injection water is relatively de-oxygenated, or it'll eat through your stainless quicker than you'd think! (pitting corrosion)

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

Good job Zack. The best I have seen ya'll turn. I can see this injection well being a hard case. I hope ya'll have it straightened out now but I bet not.

[@broglet2003]

Really enjoyable to watch. Thanks.

[@mshort7087]

The 18v Milwaukee stuff isn’t bad. The 28v Milwaukee is absolute HOT GARBAGE. The batteries are easily shorted out and ungodly stupid expensive. Thanks for taking us along, Zach

[@Michael-B41]

i love watching i use to do alot of roust about work thats where i started out in southern oklahoma

[@Aztecpa23]

Can you Zinc the well? Like boats use a zinc chunk to corrode with a wire to the engine. Bridges use this to. I figure it would work, why not?

[@GordonTurnerr]

So at 14:44 I thought to myself 'wow I can't believe Zach hasn't ripped that guard off his new grinder' 14:50 - 5 seconds later you can see the grinder without the guard lol. 😂

[@om617yota8]

Gave me a chuckle too.

[@flyboy6876]

Enjoy your videos brings back good memories

[@488ci]

I use my old LG phone with movie maker that's built-in to the phone. I think It works fine and you can charge and film at the same time.

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Nice new camera, thanks for taking me along

[@rongrose3746]

Really like seeing what you do for oil !!

[@joelchils]

How come you don’t have covers on anything? Just to keep the weather and sun off the belts/ bearings?

[@TheTurpin1234]

You look like a smarter skinnier version of Randy from "My Name is Earl"

[@dougse-bike9770]

I use cheap Akaso action cameras. They have their quirks like they only work with their own brand of external microphone and don't have any cordless mic option. But out of the 4 that I have only one gives me trouble and that is because it was in a bicycle crash and hit asphalt lens first in a 15 mph crash. I have 2 older Brave 7 LE's w/o external mic support, 1 Brave 7 LE with external mic support, and a Brave 6 plus with external mic support. I've never lost a single clip, audio or video. For under $200 each I'm happy.

[@RaymondEllis-dh1kx]

I always used Laco SlicTite with Teflon tape on stainless to carbon steel connections. The nickle Teflon is good. But always the thicker kind. That thin stuff is junk. Blue antisieze on bolts where you have to remove for maintenance. We called it elephant Lube as a thimble full will cover an elephant. Seems to get everywhere. This is from starting gauging tanks at 7. Plus 48 years in gas measurement, control and communication. I will be interested in your SCADA system. Are you going to use Wonderware?

[@Khahngenwater]

How much water? Or what is the average water flow rate for your Wells? I just had to Google why the water tanks. I'm learning. Keep up the great videos, Zach!

[@rosewhite---]

stainless is weird it seizes together. used to make all sorts of weird valves for oil and chemicals and had to be careful to not have them seize during assembly!

[@cbonz7734]

I had problems like this and discovered that the card needs to be plugged into the reader BEFORE plugging into the computer. Every time I plugged the reader into the computer and then plugged the SD card into the reader the files got corrupted. Apparently the sd card does not like being plugged into the reader with power on.

[@tommussington8330]

I worked at a paper plant and we found Lock Tight 518 gasket eliminator worked on stainless steel to seal and prevent gualing nothing else on the joint.

[@andyisforshort800]

Have fun with scada I used zdSCADA ap on Wells I used to pump. Setting it up is the getter. Every company i had was different and the alarms 😳 set it up to scan every 15 seconds will about suck the life out of a 12v battery at night

[@njipods]

have you considered some pipe insulation on the hoses? that will keep the heat and UV from the sun off then and should make them last longer and the price is very cheep

[@BigMikesGarage]

New video quality looks great to me. I've had good luck with Milwaukee tools.

[@jetegtmeier71]

seen a noticeable color/brightness improvement with the new camera 👍👍

[@lkj781]

can you tell us the details of what an injection well is and how it works? and how many barrels does it make?

[@telmore6490]

Hey Zach, Many videos ago you talked about some waste or leftover oil or something that you used for cleaning tools. What was the type of oil again and does it really work for tool cleaning

[@SlipFitGarage]

Nice work, Sir. What camera did you end up with? DJI? 🙂

[@anthonytidey2005]

At 10.20, you are digging a hole to replace a hose? Why is the coupling under the ground? It makes the changing of it more difficult also dirt, water and other detritus might get into the couplings. Why not do it above ground? If needed, a cover over it.

[@JernD]

Have you thought about using nickel impregnated teflon tape for stainless connections?

[@firewalker1372]

Dude, you’re not the only tuber sick and tired of GoPro cameras. Bikes and beards channel is using some new cameras. He to got sick and tired of GoPros bs. Can’t remember the name of them, but he does promote the camera in one of his more recent videos. Not a Milwaukee fan boy. I like this guy 😂.

[@teddysmith457]

That sedge that comes out of the tubing on that injection well, doesn’t it have a special thread for the tubing?

[@curtisbeethe345]

Good info. Appreciate it Zach.

[@shanepowers7566]

What did that 1 inch tee cost?

[@davidperry4013]

I’m a Milwaukee fan and I rock the fuels.

[@mjkrigging6374]

New camera looks great

[@13donstalos]

It often seems like analogue technology (like engines or wells) is more logical and obedient than digital technology (like a GoPro). Am I right? Great video as usual, and good luck bending the digital world to your desires.

[@MatthewHoover-py7vm]

where'd you get that steel crossover and where you get your gauges?

[@kansasadventure1831]

Thanks for the video.

[@imchris5000]

brass on stainless will make the stainless rust first. I wonder if zinc anodes and ground straps would help with the rusting. crazy to think about it but you are working in a marine environment

[@beefchicken]

Milwaukee and Ryobi are both brands of Techtronic Industries of Hong Kong. They are most likely made in the same factory.

[@anthonystankiewicz1060]

You have got to tell me/us if you have ever swabbed a well and if so can you do it yourself??? Also have you ever replaced any liners in the well yourself???? 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@dannywilsher4165]

WOW! Finally someone who knows how to wrap Teflon on threads!!!

[@ryanfriars545]

I’m hoping you’re being sarcastic.

[@dannywilsher4165]

@@ryanfriars545 Actually I was not being sarcastic. I have watched dozens if not hundreds of videos of people who wrap Teflon backwards on the threads, or if they get the Teflon going right, they are holding the plastic case wrong and they role out way more Teflon than is needed and have to either role it back on the spool or tear it off and waste it. That's all I was saying.

[@scottbell4687]

New camera looks great. 👍