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    Decent toilets for under $300?

    I bought two " Water Ridge " ( Private Label ) , Two-Piece , Dual Flush , ADA , Quiet Close Elongated Toilets at " Costco " for $ 89. each , and are very pleased with them . But You have to grab them when you see them in stock as they sell out FAST . Bob
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    30 x 38 Full Circle Garage

    I just found your post tonight , awesome build and thanks for the blow by blow details , as I hope to do the same next year . As for the hail storm ( mini tornado ? ) I was out on the gun club range in Wakefield , Va.
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    HFT dolly-cheaper to buy another than rebuild wood frame

    Before I buy one , I place it on the floor and roll it around , if it doesn't roll easy , I don't buy it , why should I loosen there axle bolts . LOL I have around 20 of them between my 10 X 30 storage locker's in Mass. and Va. and my garage with the " Original " Centrex 27 gal. ( Black...
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    Any of you have automobile lifts outside?

    It should be easy to find under 2 or 3 feet of snow , Just Raise it Up
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    Air Compressor--max pressure question

    Lower the cut out # to 115 or 120 and the unit will last a lot longer
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    My Compressor Aftercooler Install

    Nice professional looking job , just remember to stock a couple of filter kits
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    Saylor-Beall Rebuild

    I wish I had checked in sooner as I have worked on Saylor-Beall's both for a service center and being a service center since 1985 . But taking care of 96 & 98 yr old parents in Boston while retiring too , and moving to Portsmouth , Va. have kept me pretty busy . I still have a lot of S/B...
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    Moving a heavy compressor

    For a move like that I all ways took the motor and pump off , less chance to damage anything . I used a appliance dolly with a piece of angle iron and a extra strap . ( the fact I charged by the hour , was NOT the main reason I did it that way , Safety of the unit , Personal , and building...
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    I'm done shopping at Harbor Freight

    When I drove to Portsmouth ,Va. from Boston last weekend to inspect and buy a house , I stopped at Hazard Fraught to grab a Mechanic's Stethoscope for $ 4.49 ( on sale from $ 9.99 ) to check out a noise in my daughters Durango , as it was quicker and cheaper ( time & gas ) then stopping by my...
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    compressor help

    That unit does have a unloader built into the pressure switch . If that isn't venting the discharge line from the head , you would get the results that you have . But since you moved it , I would start with the breaker and motor wiring and work your way out . Bob
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    2 stage air compressor

    What He said Plus The 60 Gal single stage compressors are fine if you want to have a beverage and eat a slice of pizza in between work cycles while you wait for it to " catch up "
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    Kellogg American 0331: sight glass

    Hi Todd Just pick one and pop it in . Bob http://www.compressorpartsstore.com/product-p/r15_sight_glass.htm http://allaircompressorparts.com/re714championoillevelsightgauge.aspx http://www.factoryaircompressorparts.com/re714-champion-oil-level-gauge-r-rv-series-pumps/...
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    Air Compressor - New to Forums

    Proof ? Sorry I don't have the names of any of the Insurance Inspectors or town or city code enforcement inspectors that asked to see what was being installed . I have just done a I was trained when working for a large compressor company covering all the new england states . Here are some...
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    Air Compressor - New to Forums

    Hi TK LP So I was right without reading your profile , the working on Goberment Job's gave Me My clue , Bus and Train Stations = MTA/Union /Lowest Bidder . I have a lot of respect for what you have done with your life , just wait till you retire , you will have even less free time LOL ...
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    Air Compressor - New to Forums

    QUOTE=TK LP There is no reason not to use type M copper for air piping. It's rated working pressure is easily greater than the working pressure of a typical shop air system, as well as most compressor tanks. The weakest link in a copper system is solder joints, if you choose not...
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