Recent content by AngryBird

I was wrong its a range cord. I edited my post to reflect that. I used a NEMA 14-50 plug. I didn't see that post. I wish my IR compressor had come with the specs for a breaker. It was not in the manual that came with it. The electrician / electrical engineer I work with said a 30 or 50 would...

The 60 number is the frequency not amperage. 220V/1 phase/60hz. I thought the same thing about mine. Draws more like 21 amps. Run a neutral even if you terminate it in the box for now. You'll be glad you did later if you need to run anything that requires it. I ran a 50A breaker with 6/3 wire...

Yeah I have their standard 3 ton too. I've had it about 12 years and have had no issues. Just bled it for the first time the other day and it works like new again. I threw the other craftsman away and bought a Pittsburg on sale for $94. I have low expectations so I won't be disappointed. It...

I ended up buying a harbor freight on sale for $94. Then while i was rotating tires at Discount this weekend I asked what they use. Turns out they use a $250 American Forge and Foundry made in China. I was told they rarely if ever have problems with them.

Major, Thanks for the reply. I read the sticky before posting. I didn't see anything in there that I had not tried short of taking the jack apart. I need some help beyond what is in there unless I missed something.

A few years ago, I bought a Craftsman 4 Ton Low Profile Service Jack at sears. It had a really beefy frame and looked like it was great quality. At the time, there weren't 93 reviews with 2/5 stars on average on the sears website...

Broken Floor Jack... I've read the sticky. Hey Everybody. I'm having trouble with a craftsman hydraulic jack I bought a few years back. It won't lift or hold loads. I added hydraulic jack oil and have bled and bled and bled it per the manufacturer instructions. I keep getting air out while...