Barley Crusher (Rubber ring around roller?)

idigg said:

Hey guys

I just picked up a new 7lb barley crusher. It has a black rubber ring around one of the rollers, what the heck is that for? Do I remove it or let it be? It didn't come with any instructions on adjusting the rollers.

TIA - Justin

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Pennsyltucky said:

I lost mine on my last batch... found it in the crushed grain. I think it helps both rollers to roll. my efficiency took a dive on that batch and the only variable (of note) was the o-ring breaking.

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bumstigedy said:

I think the instructions even say that it will fall off eventually, but not to worry about it.

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augiedoggy said:

Of all the silly things.... Then why even include it in the first place?

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Steelers77 said:

If I'm not mistaken that black ring is for assembly and has no use once the crusher is put together.

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TheSlash said:

The O-Ring is there so after initial assembly, they can test it and see both wheels turn. Obviously they don't run grain through it, so they need a way to see both rollers turn.

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