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    Thermostat Wiring Help - Trane/Honeywell To Ecobee

    Hi All, I attempted to correctly wire my new Ecobee4 last night, replacing my factory train unit. The naming convention is different between the two, and I'm not experienced in HVAC controls. The internet wasn't the most helpful either. 4 year old Trane 2 Stage furnace with humidifier Old...
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    Selecting Air Impact - Might Have Made Bad Choice

    Their customer support has been killer. The compressor is crazy quiet. They said they just came out with a 15 gallon compressor. The 10 gallon is on sale right now at home depot.
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    Selecting Air Impact - Might Have Made Bad Choice

    Good evening all, I'm back this evening with my foot in my mouth and my flame suit on. I often refer to GarageJournal for many of things that I'm not well educated. The collective of people here is incredible. I truly appreciate all of your time and thoughts. When issues like mine come up, some...
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    Selecting Air Impact - Might Have Made Bad Choice

    Sure isn't and the compressor is back in its packaging. I got home from work and disassembled the face of the compressor to change out the fitting. Every single joint is sealed with a very solid adhesive. The entire manifold is cheap and I felt that if I tried to crack the seal on any spot it...
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    Selecting Air Impact - Might Have Made Bad Choice

    I just grabbed new 4 bearing disconnects from work. No issue.
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    Selecting Air Impact - Might Have Made Bad Choice

    I appreciate these thoughts. I will change the fittings on the compressor and the hose. See if I get gains. Running longer and waiting longer is OK for me. Though the fast refill will be missed. Thank you for sharing your experience. I will try some of these things.
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    Selecting Air Impact - Might Have Made Bad Choice

    I understand that. The CFM rating is based on the pump. The pump does kick on, but I still see a noticeable decrease in tool performance with the working impact as the motor runs. Simply changing variables around the compressor and assuming it isn't the problem isn't going to solve my issue...
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    Selecting Air Impact - Might Have Made Bad Choice

    A little blunt there, given you don't know much about me. Either way, here's where I stand. I can still stop the tool with my hand with my 10 gallon compressor, very little hammering if any. I've brought it into work where our shop air is supplied by very large industrial compressors, same...
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    Selecting Air Impact - Might Have Made Bad Choice

    I paid $153 shipped for the 2130. I'm seriously considering selling it for $100 to my mechanic buddy (plus him assembling some struts for me), and picking up a Bostitch BTMT72391. $75 shipped and great ratings. Guys running them with Pancakes. I should have done this to start!
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    Selecting Air Impact - Might Have Made Bad Choice

    I borrowed a friends smaller impact. The little compressor hammers but not very hard. I tested it by removing a CV but on my Jeep. It barely got it off. I reinstalled and torqued it, grabbed my $50 HF corded impact rated for 225ftlbs and it zipped it off... Something has to give. Looking...
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    Selecting Air Impact - Might Have Made Bad Choice

    Thanks for the replies fellas. I ran a different impact over the weekend with no problems. I mean, it wasn't very strong but it worked to take lugs off. If I can get 300ftlbs out of the 550ftlb tool I will be happy. I can't find any restriction. Its set to 125psi... Tank fills to the same...
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    Selecting Air Impact - Might Have Made Bad Choice

    Guys, The compressor is going back. I fought with ToolTopia, I went to the warranty center and put my foot in my mouth. The tool is 100% fine. It put out 25000in-lbs at the shop. Took it to my buddy's auto shop immediately following and it ran like crazy. I observed it ran multiple times on a...
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    Selecting Air Impact - Might Have Made Bad Choice

    Thanks again guys! I'm feeling much better about my purchases.
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    Selecting Air Impact - Might Have Made Bad Choice

    I can press the trigger all the way. No I did not oil the gun right out of the box like I should have. I assumed right out of the box I would at least see some torque out of it. I will oil it and see if it helps.
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