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Total Hydraulics

Name: Total Hydraulics
Address: 11571 Eburne Way, Richmond, BC, V6V2M1, CA
Telephone: +16048615014

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With over 30+ years of custom hydraulic hands-on experience, we're the experts for onsite and in-house repairs; hydraulic system design and sales of parts and accessories across the marine, forestry, construction and oil & gas sectors.

10/27/2026

If the controls on a machine have started to feel sticky or jerky, especially first thing in the morning, the valve might be telling you something about the oil.

A directional valve moves a ground spool inside a bore, with very small clearances. Two things commonly gum that up.

1. Silt. Particles too fine to see settle into the gap around the spool, more so when it sits in one position for a while. The spool sticks, then lets go with a jerk.

2. Varnish. Oil that has run hot for long enough breaks down and leaves a sticky film on metal. It builds up in exactly the tight spaces where the spool needs to move, and it tends to come out of the oil as it cools. That's why the problem is often worst at start-up.

Freeing up or replacing the valve fixes the symptom. If the oil is still dirty or still running hot, it'll be back. An oil analysis with a particle count and a varnish test will usually show which one you're dealing with.

[email protected] | 604-277-1282

10/20/2026

Parking equipment for the winter? What you do before it sits has a lot to do with how it starts in spring.

A few things worth doing first:

• Change the oil and filter now if they’re due, not in April. Used oil
carries water, wear particles, and acids from oxidation, which can
damage the system over time.

• Top up the reservoir to minimize the amount of air space and reduce
the potential for condensation.

• Retract cylinders where possible or apply a protective coating to
exposed rods to prevent pitting.

• Cap or plug any open components and check the breather to ensure
it is functioning properly.

• Record any leaks, slowdowns, or noises at the end of the season for
future reference.

None of the above takes long, and it's a lot cheaper than finding out in spring. Let us know your winter tips.

[email protected] | 604-277-1282

10/15/2026

A hydraulic hose rarely fails without a reason.

Incorrect routing, too tight a bend radius, abrasion and poor assembly can all shorten hose life considerably and the damage isn’t always obvious during a quick walkaround.

That’s why at Total Hydraulics, we look beyond the failed hose itself. If something caused the failure, replacing the hose without correcting the underlying problem can mean you’re dealing with the same issue again.

Swipe through for four common causes of premature hose failure and what to look for.
At Total Hydraulics, we build and crimp hose assemblies to the correct specification and make sure they’re routed properly for the application.

For more information on our services, see the link in the comments.

10/13/2026

If a cylinder starts leaking again soon after a reseal, the seals may not be the real problem.

The condition of the cylinder rod matters just as much. Pitting, scoring or corrosion on the rod can damage a new seal every time the cylinder cycles. In those cases, fitting another seal kit is only a temporary fix.

One quick check is to carefully run a fingernail across the rod surface. If you can clearly feel a score or damaged area, it needs a closer look.

Swipe through for some of the most common causes of rod damage, what to look for and when a rod may need polishing, repair or re-chroming.

Total Hydraulics inspects, repairs and rebuilds hydraulic cylinders for equipment across BC. Need some advice? Our contact info is in the comments.

10/08/2026

Hydraulic accumulators often get overlooked during routine maintenance.

But when the nitrogen precharge is no longer correct, system performance can change. Depending on the application, you may notice pressure fluctuations, slower response or more frequent pump cycling.

The important part is checking and setting the precharge correctly.

Accumulators must be charged with nitrogen- never compressed air or oxygen - and the hydraulic side of the system must be safely depressurized before any work is carried out.
If your equipment uses accumulators, it’s worth knowing when they were last inspected.
Swipe through for the basics.

Total Hydraulics tests and recharges hydraulic accumulators and sets precharge to the manufacturer or system specification. For more information on our services, see link in comments.

10/01/2026

Cold weather can expose weaknesses in a hydraulic system very quickly. When hydraulic oil is cold, it becomes more viscous. That can make it harder for the pump to draw oil, increase pressure drop and put extra strain on pumps, hoses, seals and other components, particularly during startup.

A little preparation before temperatures drop can make a big difference.
Swipe through to see our pre-winter hydraulic checklist.

For equipment working outdoors, remotely or in northern BC, now is the time to get ahead of winter — not after the first cold-weather failure.

Total Hydraulics services and prepares hydraulic equipment and fleets across BC. For more information on our services, see link in comments.

09/29/2026

A hydraulic fitting that keeps leaking doesn’t necessarily need to be tighter. Different fitting types seal in different ways.

JIC fittings seal at the metal-to-metal flare.
ORFS fittings use an O-ring against a flat sealing face.
NPT fittings rely on tapered threads and thread sealant.

Swipe through for a simple look at how the common fitting types seal and what usually causes them to leak.

Total Hydraulics diagnoses and repairs chronic hydraulic leaks and can recommend better fitting solutions where the application calls for them. For more information on our services, see link in comments.

09/22/2026

If a hydraulic system feels weak, increasing the relief valve setting often isn’t the place to start.

A relief valve is there to limit maximum system pressure. If the machine has lost performance, there is usually a reason — such as pump wear, internal leakage, valve problems or another restriction within the system.

Increasing the pressure setting may hide the symptom temporarily, but it doesn’t fix the underlying fault and can put unnecessary stress on the rest of the hydraulic system.

Swipe through for what a relief valve actually does and why adjusting one without testing the system first can cause more problems than it solves.

Total Hydraulics provides hydraulic pressure, flow and system diagnostics on site across BC. See contact info in comments.

09/17/2026

Recycling and scrap operations run their hydraulics harder than almost anyone. A shear or baler cycling all shift, every shift, on material that fights back.

When a baler cylinder or a shear circuit goes down, the line behind it stops too. Material keeps arriving. It just stops moving.

Swipe through what actually wears out first on high-cycle recycling hydraulics.
If your equipment is running near-continuous and you want it to keep running, worth a look.

[email protected] | 604-277-1282

09/15/2026

Most hydraulic systems fail from the inside out, and it usually starts with the oil being dirtier than anyone realises. The filter that came with the machine was chosen for average conditions. Very few businesses in BC is operate in average conditions.

Swipe through for how hydraulic cleanliness is actually measured, why a “10 micron” filter can mean two completely different things, and where the contamination gets in that your working filter never sees.

We're an authorised Donaldson Hy-Pro dealer and can review your setup against the cleanliness your components actually need.

[email protected] | 604-277-1282

Address

11571 Eburne Way
Richmond, BC
V6V2M1

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 5pm
Thursday	7:30am - 5pm
Friday	7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+16048615014

Website

http://www.totalhydraulics.ca/

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