Follow-up on Splitter Help

BobH in NH · Oct 31, 2014

Thanks again everyone for all the great advice and ideas given after my original post (back around the 22nd?)

Have decided to purchase a new 23 GPM PTO pump, new Prince Log Splitter Control Valve, and new Splitter Hydraulic Tank. Pump is a SPLITez (looks like a Prince knockoff for much lower price. Pump from SPLITez on Ebay; Valve from Hydraulic Equipment Outlet on Ebay.

Do I also need a Hydraulic Pressure Relief Valve? SPLITez site says all PTO systems need one. Best price I found was also from Hydraulic Equipment Outlet, $39, but I haven't seen this recommendation on other pto hydraulic pump supply sites. Do I really need one?

Thanks.

JDemaris · Oct 31, 2014

There must be a pressure relief valve somewhere. It is usually built into the control valve. Like this one.

BobH in NH · Oct 31, 2014

That's exactly what I thought. And that is the exact same valve I am getting.My current system does not have a separate one so I figured it had to be in the valve.

Thanks again!!!

ih_bug · Oct 31, 2014

yes the system must have a pressure relief valve.
normally its in the control valve but not always. there are control valves that do not have a relief valve.I am just saying you want to make sure the valve your using has it.
I have changed a few valves for guys that built splitters and the cheap valve they used didnt have a relief and one blew the ends out of the cylinder.the other split the pump.

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