Recent content by GBertolet

I have one that creeps, with no external leaks. It creeps up to about 40 pounds and stops there. I found a rebuild kit for $30, but haven't purchased it yet. Has anyone rebuilt one of these before? I have the front off, down to the diaphram, but don't have any further directions on Harris...

I see several vendors selling flares to extinguish chimney fires, that are pretty expensive. They are supposed to **** up the oxygen in the flue pipe, and starve the chimney fire. Will the cheaper regular traffic safety flares accomplish the same thing?

The input I have received here reinforces my thought that the trouble is with the inside flue pipes. I will place a 45 degree bend at the thimble, which will shorten the run and eliminate one 90 degree bend. 45's are always better than 90's. I have done some research, and most experts suggest no...

I am measuring the temperature at the side of the stove near the top. Here is a picture of my setup.

I am having a problem with serious creosote buildup. After 3 days of running, the inside 6" metal flue pipes are 50% clogged. The stove worked fine for the previous owner, so I believe the trouble must be in the venting. I am reluctant to further use this stove until I have this problem solved...

I am interested in purchasing a smaller parts washer for my shop. It's use will be mostly for small engine parts and misc tooling. I was thinking a washer around the 20 gal size, or slightly less would suit. I understand there are two types of washers out there. True solvent type and a water...

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I got the nut out using a breaker bar and a pipe extension, using lots of effort. In trying to get the tank nut off I sheared the tabs off my home made spanner socket. The metal the pipe was made of, apparantly was not up to snuff. I went to the local industrial supply store looking for a...

Hi all, I'm a new member who is trying to repair my Ajax 95632 1.5 ton jack that won't pump up. It is supposed to be the same as a 93632 Walker jack. I have the clip, spring and cups off the pump assembly, but I cannot seem to get the fitting at the bottom unscrewed. I have a 1" deep socket with...