Everything You Need to Know About Maintaining Your TWSBI ECO

Curious how to take apart your TWSBI ECO without breaking it? In this step-by-step guide, Brian walks you through the safe and simple way to disassemble—and reassemble—your fountain pen like a pro! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:07 Overview Disassembling a TWSBI ECO 03:57 Step 1: Expel any remaining ink and and flush your pen with clean water 04:09 Step 2: Screw the piston mechanism into the pen body 04:13 Step 3: Remove the wrench by first turning the filler knob counter-clockwise a bit 04:20 Step 4: Insert your wrench into the notches on the black piston mechanism. 04:29 Step 5: Once the wrench is on, twist the knob back down in a clockwise motion, until it pinches down slightly on the wrench 04:53 Step 6: Remove the Piston Mechanism Assembling a TWSBI ECO (Ideal Conditions) 05:57 Step 1: Insert piston mechanism into pen body 06:08 Step 2: Remove the cap and set it aside 06:31 Step 3: Twist the filler knob counter-clockwise until the piston is all the way down towards the grip of the pen 06:45 Troubleshooting Assembling a TWSBI ECO from Scratch (After Troubleshooting) 11:40 Step 1: Make sure the piston seal is seated fully on the piston rod and set aside 11:46 Step 2: Insert the piston rod shroud into the open end of the piston housing 11:52 Step 3: Screw the filler knob onto the piston housing over the piston shroud, until you have a 2.5mm gap between the end of the piston rod and the thickest part of the piston housing 12:33 Step 4: Insert the piston rod into the slotted end of the piston housing and hold it there with your finger 12:40 Step 5: Turn the filler knob clockwise until it’s seated fully on the housing, ensuring that the piston rod has been drawing into the mechanism. 13:33 Step 6: Unscrew the filler knob slowly, just enough so you can get your wrench in place, making sure the piston rods stay installed and doesn’t fall out. Tighten the knob down on the wrench. 13:50 Step 7: Insert the piston mechanism into the body of the pen and turn the wrench counter-clockwise 9 rotations until it’s gently tightened 14:06 Pro Tips 16:04 Final Words LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: TWSBI ECO: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-eco-fountain-pens SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe ABOUT GOULET PENS: Brian & Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at https://www.gouletpens.com. FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/gouletpens Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/ Sign up for Emails: https://www.gouletpens.com/pages/newsletter-signup Blog: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog