Office Chair Lift Cylinder - Easy, No Cost Repair, No Tools Needed!

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Life with David

Life with David

Күн бұрын

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@drraddan5481
@drraddan5481 8 ай бұрын
Glad to see safety is talked about, an apparent oversight in other videos. The bonus of Life with David is David actually discuss the operational mechanics behind the cylinder operation. Big plus, thank you David.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you! I was manager of safely for a time where I worked and I think it's just got to be embedded as part of normal life. Thanks for watching!
@yeshanp
@yeshanp Жыл бұрын
All these young bucks with videos telling you to just replace the cylinder. David is the only one with a real repair solution!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support and for watching!
@SomaticBrain
@SomaticBrain Жыл бұрын
And this is why I love KZbin. I don’t want to spend my life buying stuff for it to end up in a landfill. Thanks 🙏🏻
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful. I hate tossing things out
@TSimons
@TSimons 10 ай бұрын
Thank you!! I have had a sinking chair for YEARS that I refused to give up because it was comfortable. This method has been working for me for two weeks and, hopefully, will continue to do so for awhile!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 10 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@debonairey
@debonairey 9 ай бұрын
The 90's vibe of this video makes me love it more. You're so precious!!! Thank you for this informative video!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 9 ай бұрын
I'm so glad! I hope it helps!
@gleni9952
@gleni9952 9 күн бұрын
Ok then, I was totally skeptical. However I tried this ... AND IT WORKED!! As indicated, I put the chair upside down overnight, and while still upside down worked the cylinder up and down (about 10 times). Its been a week now and no more sinking chair. ZERO cost. No unnecessary garbage going to a landfill. Totally Awesome, Thx.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Күн бұрын
I'm glad it worked for you! Thanks for watching!
@merimbungur8724
@merimbungur8724 Жыл бұрын
Mmm, this one sparks joy. You examined and treated the underlying cause discussing approaches towards resolving it. A true engineering approach, well done!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! That's my background. I appreciate your visit!
@mnhdl
@mnhdl 9 ай бұрын
This worked perfectly for my 25 year old office chair. I was considering the method described in your first video, but luckily I discovered this one. The fix seems to be permanent with my chair. Thanks a heap.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 9 ай бұрын
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
@marylee2842
@marylee2842 2 жыл бұрын
This worked!!!! Thank you sooooo much. I turned it upside down last night and this morning my son and I pumped that bottom about a dozen times. Let it sit about another hour upside down and here I am after 4 hours of sitting in it with a chair that doesn't kill my joints to get out of because it sunk to the floor! I thank you so much!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 2 жыл бұрын
That's great! Thanks for watching.
@CptNoms
@CptNoms 5 ай бұрын
Dang man you out here saving people money thank you.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 5 ай бұрын
Fantastic! That's what I love to do, save people money. Thanks for watching!
@LordChaos0011
@LordChaos0011 2 ай бұрын
This method has worked beautifully for me, so you have saved me money David, for which I'm eternally grateful. Very sound lateral thinking there!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 2 ай бұрын
Great to hear! I love hearing success stories. Thanks for watching!
@usertubeification
@usertubeification Жыл бұрын
You, sir, are a scholar and a gentlemen. Many thanks.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you too!
@mikebrowna1461
@mikebrowna1461 10 ай бұрын
Hi David. I just came across your video while looking for instructions on how to replace the cylinder on my office chair. Instead of buying a cylinder I followed your instructions. Setting it upside down improved things with only an inch or so of drop. I then did the last step of rotating the rod in the cycling ...... WOW ..... it is now like new. THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge and saving me some $ ..... Take Care.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for the feedback. I'm happy every time this helps someone avoid scrapping their cylinder.
@FlameLFH
@FlameLFH 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video - it seems to be the only one out there that provides reliable solutions to the "sinking" problem. I tried Step 1 as a last resort before replacing the gas cylinder and my 4-year-old chair miraculously started working again! EDIT: Unfortunately this solution only seems to last a few weeks.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! After I discovered this method, I am trying everything I know to get it out there; including links from my original video to this one. However, it isn't getting the traction needed to reach a large number of people. Please share this video since more views on KZbin seem to be the only way to get more views on KZbin (Catch22?). Thanks again.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 2 жыл бұрын
I've found that steps 2 and 3 will last a little longer. After doing those; my chair can go months or even a year between "treatments".
@seattlesue178
@seattlesue178 2 жыл бұрын
I might just start storing my chair upside down at night!😃
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 2 жыл бұрын
@@seattlesue178 Well hopefully you'll only need to do that every few months, not every night.
@johnhannibal6199
@johnhannibal6199 2 жыл бұрын
Thxs!!! I turned my chair over for 15 minutes, now it works perfectly.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 2 жыл бұрын
Great; glad it worked.
@atharva_sabde
@atharva_sabde Жыл бұрын
i saw the previous video and got some confidence to open the shaft, and after cleaning the mess, i wasn't sure what should i use as a lubricant for the inner cylinder, Oil or Grease. And somehow searching for the solution of this new problem, i again found a video of this man! Such a great explanation. I just love the way david delivered the content. And this is probably the only video on KZbin which explains how to Fix it rather than to replace a new one!! Thank you david , Love from India.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
I hope it will fix your chair. Thanks for watching!
@fadifaisal4662
@fadifaisal4662 Жыл бұрын
You are one of the best people I have ever seen in my life, I wish you a long happy life full of joy and richness.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words. I wish the same for you.
@budtoklas
@budtoklas 3 ай бұрын
Thanks David. My chair was driving me crazy. An average person would never know about this really simple trick. Works like a charm for my chair.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 3 ай бұрын
Than's great! Thanks for watching!
@TP015657
@TP015657 3 ай бұрын
One of the most under rated fix on the tubes, the rest of the channels claiming a fix should take a page from your book. Have a nice year my good sir.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@terryahrens2521
@terryahrens2521 3 ай бұрын
So glad I watched this video. Turning the chair upside down worked! I really wasn’t too excited about a trip to the hardware store for a pipe clamp or length of pvc pipe or using the chair in it’s lowest position. Thanks so much for explaining and sharing. From a 70+ old lady!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 3 ай бұрын
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
@joannagraceenriquez6643
@joannagraceenriquez6643 10 ай бұрын
Turning it upside worked. Not even halfway through the video and my problem is fixed! Thanks!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 10 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
@XaladraTM
@XaladraTM 9 ай бұрын
Does this method every time I keep randomly lowering and it’s worked perfectly each time. It’s a great fix, but not a permanent one, but it beats buying a new chair.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 9 ай бұрын
I'm glad it worked for you. Try twisting the rod (3rd method). That made my fix more permanent.
@htrwdfgf
@htrwdfgf Ай бұрын
It worked! Thank you! As several other people have mentioned, I don't have to buy a new one.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 29 күн бұрын
That's great! I hate sending good stuff to the landfill.
@jasminenecker1775
@jasminenecker1775 Жыл бұрын
Admittedly, I was in a rush and wanted my garage rolling chair to work NOW, as my back/knees have been killing me as Ive been working on my hubby's jeep. Keep in mind, my chair is a rolling stool with a cushy seat. I flipped it over, cleaned it up (it was pretty gross lol), sprayed some wd40 gel lube on it, whacked it a couple times, shook it up and down, spun it both ways, then did the clip/piston/rod trick. Afterwards, I turned it right side up and went up and down in height a bunch to ensure the grease was all through it. Worked like a charm in 5 minutes!!! I cant thank you enough, sir! This is the only video I found that didnt show me how to replace the hydraulic cylinder ($15-$20). If I get to that point, Im just buying another $25 rolling chair 😂 Thank you again for saving my back and bank acct!! ❤
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
These are the stories that makes me happy to post these videos. Glad it worked; and particularly glad your back approved.
@SkyLeach
@SkyLeach 4 ай бұрын
Clear explanation on how to refurbish an older malfunctioning office chair. Thanks mate!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 4 ай бұрын
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
@annacapa
@annacapa 2 ай бұрын
Turning the office chair upside down did the trick! Thanks for this video, it helped me out so much. Thank you!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 2 ай бұрын
Fantastic! I'm glad it worked. Thanks for watching!
@matiasbarizoni1070
@matiasbarizoni1070 Ай бұрын
Sir, flipping the chair overnight did solve the problem. Thank you very much for a concise explanation and simple but most effective solution. Cheers from Argentina!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 29 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, and thanks for the shout-out!
@BeardyGeoffles
@BeardyGeoffles 2 ай бұрын
OMG. I was about to replace my chair, but didn't really want to because it's very comfortable. I came here looking for how easy it was to change the cylinder, but found this video a few days ago, tried it and so far it seems to have done the job!!! Amazing!!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 2 ай бұрын
@@BeardyGeoffles That's great! I always enjoy hearing success stories. Thanks for watching!
@j0hnnye
@j0hnnye 10 ай бұрын
Thankyou David!! Just a few hours upside down and my sinking chair is cured!! No more embarrassing off screen slow disappearances in work meetings online for me now.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 10 ай бұрын
Fantastic! Success stories make the whole KZbin experience worthwhile.
@mohammad20412
@mohammad20412 7 ай бұрын
I can confirm this 100% works. Thank you sir. I mixed up a little bit of every solution you suggested in this video and left my chair over night and it hasn't sunk so far in the past 48 hours compared to before trying these solutions where it used to slowly start sinking as soon as I sat on it.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 7 ай бұрын
Excellent!
@ares3971
@ares3971 Жыл бұрын
It works like a charm! Your video saved my office chair! Definitely recommend it to any one sitting on a sliding-down office chair!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@averaguilar
@averaguilar 8 ай бұрын
Gosh, this was so easy to fix! Thank you David, this is the kind of useful knowledge worth having in my personal inventory.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 8 ай бұрын
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching.
@ethanfoote7456
@ethanfoote7456 4 ай бұрын
The turning the cylinder actually worked! Thanks so much for your video 😊
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 4 ай бұрын
Glad it helped! I like hearing success stories!
@michaelcole2649
@michaelcole2649 7 ай бұрын
And it still works. Thanks David, much, much cheaper than replacing the cylinder
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 7 ай бұрын
That's great! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
@satishsaxena2649
@satishsaxena2649 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for this demonstration to repair the up/down mechanism of the Desk Chair
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 5 ай бұрын
You're welcome. I hope I've save a little space in the landfills.
@aka7ooo
@aka7ooo Жыл бұрын
works like a charm.! my chair literally sank in seconds. just turn it upside down for a couple minutes and notice an improvement (don't know how long it will last)! next i'm gonna leave it overnight. muchas gracias arigato thank you terima kasih my dude.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Glad it worked!
@AuntieLisaLynn
@AuntieLisaLynn 9 ай бұрын
This is an awesome fix!! Thank you so much. I love my chair, which is only a couple years old, and didn't want to buy a new one. Problem was solved! You are a steely-eyed-missile-man.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 9 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@tomassaviory2417
@tomassaviory2417 Жыл бұрын
this method works. I was doubting at first but gave it a shot. Less than 12 hours in the up side down position my chair is no longer sinking. Thank you father
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
@pamphletsunny
@pamphletsunny Жыл бұрын
I bought a secondhand Giroflex G64 office chair that was okay for a few weeks but then found it kept sliding down gradually during the day. I suspected my secondhand chair was a bad purchase, and something inside was broken. I was sceptical that this fix would work, but it didn't cost anything to at least give it a go. And I am so glad I did try it. I followed David's instructions to turn chair upside down, and left chair upside down overnight. Next day, the chair worked fine, no more sliding down. It's lasted like this for months. Thank you David!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
I'm really happy that this helped you. Thanks for watching!
@MrRyoslide
@MrRyoslide Жыл бұрын
This was great! I left it upside down over night and Boom stable again. Even if I have to do this monthly I'm ok with it. GREAT VIDEO!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad the video was helpful. I only have to do it once a year for my 25 year old chair. Thanks for watching!
@MrJayehawk
@MrJayehawk 7 ай бұрын
Turning the chair upside down over night is a great tip in case it is just a lubricant issue. Definitely worth trying prior to buying a new cylinder or chair. thanks for the tip!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@gsteel9408
@gsteel9408 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for a great video, Great Idea... I will do this soon. Better yet, thank you for the safety tip!!! You are the first person to mention safety. I am always talking safety with friends and family and I was surprised to see it in your video, Great Job!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 11 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Having worked at a large electric utility; safety is always top of mind. People can die with 360 kV or 3600 psi, 1025 F steam.
@bludolfin53
@bludolfin53 6 ай бұрын
Hi David .. I used the method by just turning it upside down. I left it over night. I used my whole body weight on the seat to bring the chair down. It worked!!! I did it this way cause I don't have the strength to use my hands. Thank you so much for your video 😊.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 6 ай бұрын
Great tip! It is a little awkward and difficult to push it down when upside down.
@SaiyanSerenityV
@SaiyanSerenityV 6 ай бұрын
Thank you SO MUCH for this video. I lost my job recently and there was no way I could afford a new chair or even a replacement valve, I tried this out and it worked like a charm
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 6 ай бұрын
Glad I could help! I hope you get a new job that you like soon. Good luck!
@ZacLowing
@ZacLowing 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I just did the spin rod step and it's holding up like new!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 4 ай бұрын
Fantastic! I like hearing those reports. Thanks for watching.
@sheswede
@sheswede 7 ай бұрын
Amazing! Fixed my chair. Thanks so much for sharing your insights and wisdom. 😊
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 7 ай бұрын
I'm glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
@_chappie_
@_chappie_ 10 ай бұрын
Turning upside down and pumping it a couple times worked for me. Thanks man.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 10 ай бұрын
Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
@PeterWalkeronGoogle
@PeterWalkeronGoogle Жыл бұрын
That's a great suggestion (and thoroughly logical when you think about it). I particularly like the 'Norm Abram' reprise of safety instructions at the start!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Safety is really important. My son had a freak eye injury when he was about 11. He's OK, but I've never let my guard down since regarding eye protection.
@paulcooper8335
@paulcooper8335 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing fix! One night inverted did the trick. Thank you thank you thank you.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Unfortunately, this video isn't getting traction; so many people are missing out on this simple fix. Tell your friends!
@vek53x13
@vek53x13 7 ай бұрын
I became tired of pressing the paddle every five to 10 minutes to lift the seat back up. Did put the chair upside down for a few hours. So far it seems to work! Thank you!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 7 ай бұрын
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching!
@casadydixon5069
@casadydixon5069 8 күн бұрын
This worked for me. Unbelievable. Thank you
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Күн бұрын
That's great! Glad to help!
@KravchenkoIvan94
@KravchenkoIvan94 2 ай бұрын
Hello David. Thank you for the tip, worked like a charm!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 2 ай бұрын
I love to hear about success stories. Thanks for watching!
@cindisobanski5075
@cindisobanski5075 5 ай бұрын
Flipping my chair over fixed it instantly for some reason. Going to leave it like that overnight for the best result! Thank you for the video!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 5 ай бұрын
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
@Brookemcgowan
@Brookemcgowan 7 ай бұрын
I absolutely love these videos!! If your a handy type person that's good with things like this, you can fix almost anything!!! Thank you so much for the instruction video!!!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 7 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching.
@ty9334
@ty9334 23 күн бұрын
Thank you David, I will try this. My girlfriend may have her reservations about coming home to seeing my computer chair upside down but I will have to make do.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 16 күн бұрын
Good luck with the repair and with your girlfriend! Thanks for watching!
@collateralus
@collateralus 10 ай бұрын
I dig your approach and appreciate how professional you were. About to try this fix on my office chair and tonight :)
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 10 ай бұрын
Good luck! Thanks for watching.
@markcompall5501
@markcompall5501 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for making an informative video. I have a Kimball task stool that looks like new, but lost the cylinder pressure. Salvaging the cylinder from a HON task stool that had bad upholstery, I was able to install it on the Kimball stool. Saved me ~$50 for a replacement cylinder. BTW: I was able to remove my cylinders with a bigger soft blow hammer.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 10 ай бұрын
That's great! Sometimes cylinders just fail; it's nice when you can fix it inexpensively.
@DoxNocon
@DoxNocon 2 ай бұрын
Holy fuck, i didnt expect that kind of detailed risk preventing instructions, thats a real man right there :D
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 2 ай бұрын
I don't want any of my viewers to get hurt. That would totally suck! Thanks for watching.
@drawntofashionillustration9596
@drawntofashionillustration9596 5 ай бұрын
I love all your boxes and gadgets in your office.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 4 ай бұрын
Thank you, my hobbies include electronics and other nerdy stuff. Thanks for watching!
@drawntofashionillustration9596
@drawntofashionillustration9596 4 ай бұрын
@@LifewithDavid1 It worked so well.
@c182SkylaneRG
@c182SkylaneRG Жыл бұрын
Just watched both videos back-to-back (thanks for the link in the other one). I have two super-cheap chairs ($60 apiece, I know, I know), both with this issue. I think it's partially because my wife tried to sit in my lap in both chairs, and it's very easy to exceed the weight limit with two people in a chair at once. I REALLY appreciate the explanation of functionality, because I thought it just used a spring and ambient air, so I was gonna take it apart to lube it. You just saved me from a potentially dangerous and costly mistake!! I also appreciate that it can be fixed this way, because one of the reasons I love it at full height is the shock absorption of the cylinder, and the only other "fixes" I've found online are essentially clamps that hold the outside of the cylinder and prevent it from sliding, which would damage the sealing surface, and prevent the chair from bouncing when I sit down. And we definitely appreciate the restraint it took, in the other video, to stay family-friendly. :)
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching; I hope it works. If worse comes to worse, you can replace the cylinder; but hope you don't have to.
@cultureweavers5843
@cultureweavers5843 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the help!! You saved me $900!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Ай бұрын
Fantastic! I love to hear success stories!
@waltborys7870
@waltborys7870 2 жыл бұрын
You're an excellent communicator, David! Now let's see if I can try this non-invasive method, and avoid building 'foil fluid dams' like the first video suggested...
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 2 жыл бұрын
If it works, it's a lot easier. Good luck!
@aaronhembree5097
@aaronhembree5097 Жыл бұрын
I found that a simple method is grabbing house hold mineral oil or vegetable oil, pretty much any natural house hold lubricating oil and polishing the shaft and cycling the shaft up and down 15 to 20 times. I noticed an immediate effect as the chair had more spring in the bounce. This is a simple method for those not so DIY friendly users looking for a quick fix not sure of the longevity as I've just tried this method but sure is an idea! thanks for the previous video this allowed me to save myself some time doing my own research!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
Great! cycling the piston up and down numerous times is a good way to restore the lubrication to the piston seal.. Thanks for the tip!
@theblitz1687
@theblitz1687 Жыл бұрын
i just did this and it felt like it fixed it for a few seconds but then it started sinking in a stair kinda way rather than continually sinking. And it ends up sinking in about 5-10 minutes. I did end up removing some lubricant while applying oil so i hope i didnt remove all of it xD Ill try setting it upside down tonight
@TomoyaOkazaki13
@TomoyaOkazaki13 Жыл бұрын
I watched your previous video from 2021 about how to fix hydraulic cylinders and IT WORKED! but it got me curious so I seached WHY IT WORKED and surprise! its you again!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! You're welcome.
@joti9387
@joti9387 Жыл бұрын
Just tried it this night and so far so good! Thanks a lot it probably saved me some money and gave me a sustainable feeling.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. I also hate throwing good things away!
@artvandelay418
@artvandelay418 9 ай бұрын
Thanks. Flipping the chair upside down for 8 hours worked
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 9 ай бұрын
Fantastic! I love hearing that.
@BilliesCraftRoom
@BilliesCraftRoom 3 ай бұрын
Dear David, thank you for makin such an informativ and clearly explained video. will giivethia try
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 3 ай бұрын
Good luck! Let us know how it worked out. It's been pretty successful for others.
@RobertHampton747
@RobertHampton747 9 ай бұрын
Great job! Thank you for your thoroughness and clear concise presentation 😀👍
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@shedokan
@shedokan Жыл бұрын
This was very interesting. My family has a "gaming" chair that sinks sometimes when it rotates. Will try it out soon and hoping for the best
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
Hope it works out for you. Good luck and thanks for watching!
@ramblin66
@ramblin66 10 ай бұрын
Took me longer to watch this video than it did to fix my chair after watching it. 🙂 Flip chair, leave overnight. In the morning, pump the piston 4 times and VIOLA!, fixed. Thanks!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 10 ай бұрын
Fantastic! Glad it helped.
@Jspaul08
@Jspaul08 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Even if this doesn't work (will be trying this tonight) I still like your presentation. Good video.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Hope it works, I've had a lot of positive feedback. Good luck!
@chuckcox3255
@chuckcox3255 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I will try this on my office chair asap!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 2 жыл бұрын
Go for it! Thanks for watching!
@lbuffara
@lbuffara 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks David, you are a hero!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@margoldstone3503
@margoldstone3503 4 ай бұрын
Flipped and done. Thank you sir!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 4 ай бұрын
That's great! Thanks for watching!
@MichaelAMalry
@MichaelAMalry Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure for how long it will work, but it definitely works! That said, thank you for relieving my frustration Sir!!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
Glad to help. Thanks for watching!
@st.odinson
@st.odinson 3 ай бұрын
David! You are fantastic! You saved me $$$ I love you.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 2 ай бұрын
I'm so glad it worked for you! Thanks for watching!
@DoubleKStudios
@DoubleKStudios 11 ай бұрын
Thank you, David, you probably just saved me some money. I will try tonight.😊
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 11 ай бұрын
I hope it works! Let us know if it does; good luck!
@Nini-ek6on
@Nini-ek6on Жыл бұрын
Wow..I turned chair upside down and for the heck of it used the lift again and voila..back to normal position..didn't even have to leave it overnight..So very happy😊
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
That's great! I'm glad it worked for you.
@selvapreethi8107
@selvapreethi8107 Жыл бұрын
This works fine... Thank you so much... you saved me from throwing my old chair away 👍 Thank you!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
Excellent! Glad it helped!
@marygrand8683
@marygrand8683 Жыл бұрын
Did what David advises two weeks ago and the chair (which sank every day) is not sinking. Thanks, David.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it worked. Thanks for watching!
@vickiesedlacek1891
@vickiesedlacek1891 4 ай бұрын
Good ideas for Seniors , thank-you.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 4 ай бұрын
Glad you like them. Thanks for watching!
@rayshim111
@rayshim111 2 ай бұрын
just tested 1 night ,it work very well . thank
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 2 ай бұрын
Great to hear! Thanks for watching!
@alangrant5684
@alangrant5684 8 ай бұрын
Great info. I'd like to offer another helpful tip in the case of a cylinder replacement or reuse (eg: replacing the legs only). My experience in removing them shows that this can be very difficult and also damaging to the cylinder, such that you can't reuse it, or even make it more difficult to remove through the hole if it creates a flange. You could always buy a cylinder removal kit but for one-time use that's a relatively expensive option and not always guaranteed to be damage-free. You could also use a chain or vice grip around the base of the cylinder to twist it as you hammer on the bottom of the cylinder, but again, that's also likely to damage the cylinder. So my tip ... To help remove the base (legs) from the cylinder (which is usually the most difficult end to free up when it's been sitting for a long time) take or borrow TWO chain vice grips. Loop one of the chains around 2 legs right next to the cylinder. Loop the other chain around the opposing leg in the same fashion (2 & 1 because we're usually talking about 5 legs). Next, run a strong flat wrench through the two chains against the bottom of the cylinder. Now the magic: start tightening the two vice grips until the chains are quite tight. You DO NOT need to keep tightening to pop out the cylinder -- NO, what you only want to do instead is create significant tension so that minimal strike force will be needed when hammering/tapping out the cylinder, thereby preserving it! Best of luck!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 8 ай бұрын
That's a GREAT tip! Thanks so much for sharing. I'll definitely give it a try the next time I'm messing with a cylinder! Thanks for watching!
@alangrant5684
@alangrant5684 8 ай бұрын
@@LifewithDavid1 You're welcome. Post if it works for you too. Something I left out that will help: I used tape to hold the wrench in place while looping the two chains around it. Otherwise you'll have to have 3 hands.
@hope3761
@hope3761 Жыл бұрын
Thank you This is more then what I knew to do for my Moms Office chair
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
@carlospazos3099
@carlospazos3099 21 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for this, I will try it with my chair.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 16 күн бұрын
I hope it works for you! Thanks for watching!
@jeanetteagordon891
@jeanetteagordon891 5 ай бұрын
I tried his advice...it worked! Thx!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 5 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
@nomullies
@nomullies Жыл бұрын
I tried the clamp method seen elsewhere. Only worked temporarily. But you're upside down method has given the chair new life. Not sure how long it will work until I have to try #2. But so far so good.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped. You may consider dropping the chair to its lowest position and then raising it up again every week or two for a while. That should help keep the seals lubricated.
@horstlinde2001
@horstlinde2001 5 ай бұрын
After a weekend with the cylinder lowered and the chair upside down the chair seems to be fixed. Thank you very much!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 5 ай бұрын
That's fantastic! Thanks for watching!
@jvieth30
@jvieth30 Ай бұрын
david is the man. thanks for the help!!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 29 күн бұрын
Glad it helped!
@ivanarennie2190
@ivanarennie2190 2 жыл бұрын
I'll try this tonight! Thank you!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 2 жыл бұрын
Hope it works. Good luck!
@woodcoast5026
@woodcoast5026 2 жыл бұрын
Tanks for uploading the video. I turned an office chair upside down and it plugged the leak.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
@austinnerd2343
@austinnerd2343 7 ай бұрын
I'm trying the upsidedown trick tonight. Hopefully, i just saved a couple hundred bucks. Thanks Dave!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 7 ай бұрын
Good luck! Thanks for watching!
@bludolfin53
@bludolfin53 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this video. I'm going to try these two methods. My problem is that the chair WON'T down. Now it's too high .
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 6 ай бұрын
Make sure that the adjustment lever actually presses the button on the end of the cylinder. It it doesn't, then it won't go down. Good luck!
@mkquinn6078
@mkquinn6078 28 күн бұрын
Thank you for that David will try it
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 16 күн бұрын
Hope it works for you. Thanks for watching!
@JacquelineBarrettJustAskJack
@JacquelineBarrettJustAskJack 3 ай бұрын
Thank you, I can't wait to try this.
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 3 ай бұрын
I hope it works as well for you as it has for many others. Keep us informed. Thanks for watching!
@gulfcoastjoey
@gulfcoastjoey 2 ай бұрын
Thanks, David!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 2 ай бұрын
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
@BMR86
@BMR86 Жыл бұрын
Great video! thank you Sir! I turn to my right and I am seeing my chair upside down right now because I'm following your advice, very logical and simple to follow, can't wait for tomorrow to try it out!
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 Жыл бұрын
Hope it works! Good luck!
@BMR86
@BMR86 Жыл бұрын
@@LifewithDavid1 I have to say props to you! it definitely worked! I've been sitting on the chair all day today since I turned it over this morning and not once has the seat dropped lower! what a simple fix, I had no idea it was that easy, thank you!
@TheDuderino
@TheDuderino 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for your help David
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 8 ай бұрын
Happy to help. Hope it was useful!
@TheScreamingFrog916
@TheScreamingFrog916 11 ай бұрын
Love videos like this, that help us make things last longer, and stay out of landfill 🌎☮
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 11 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!
@paulmeynell8866
@paulmeynell8866 4 ай бұрын
What a brilliant idea
@LifewithDavid1
@LifewithDavid1 4 ай бұрын
Thank you; and thanks for watching!
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