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    Heat pump preventative maintenance

    My recommendation: on the OD unit: DISCONNECT power before touching anything if you can, pop the top OR remove the fan guard mounting screws and move the fan out of the way. be careful with the fan blades! do not bend them. take a garden hose without a nozzle and rinse the OD coil from...
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    Who makes a good quality engine hoist?

    I have an Excell hoist I purchased new at Sam’s Club in 1992. See them on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace every so often. Hands down the best hoist I’ve ever used. Upgraded mine with an air over hydraulic ram a couple of years ago. It isn’t collapsible but can be torn down and stored...
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    Re-purposing HVAC Blower; Need Some Help

    What brand furnace or air handler did it come out of? Most 2.3 applications are factory programmed for 24vac inputs. Unless it was a Johnson Controls (York,Coleman, etc.).
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    Is my Mr. Cool mini split running too much?

    The starts and stops is what wears out the compressor. Long run times is GOOD (assuming the system is installed correctly). On the hottest day of the year if your system is cycling, it is oversized. In Idaho I would expect long run times with a heat pump in winter. There are a lot of...
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    Ex-Cell Manufacturing Engine Crane W1000

    Yes. I break mine down for storage
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    power tool cords

    I cut all the cords off my powered tools (drills, side grinders, jig saw, portable table saw, circular saw, etc.). Put plugs on the stubs and tried to keep under 6 inches. I have two six foot, 12 ga SOOW cables as “extensions”. Those and my overhead reeled power cord allow me to reach...
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    Reed 306 vise need info

    I saw a rule of thumb of $1 per pound “unrestored”. My Reed 206 weighs 150#. Bought it at a swap meet for $45. It looked like it sat outside for 30 years too. After media blasting, cleaning, and paint; it looks much better. Never plan on selling it either.
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    Does Klein still make their own adjustables?

    According to one of the Klein sons, all their hand tools are “outsourced”. They only make specialty tools in the US.
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    Craigslist Air Over Hydraulic Jack

    You are correct. I’m losing my mind. It is a pneumatic Jack Manufacturered by Gray. Thanks for pointing me the right direction
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    Craigslist Air Over Hydraulic Jack

    I looked at Gray. Nothing like it on their web site. Thanks
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    Craigslist Air Over Hydraulic Jack

    Anyone recognize this jack?
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    Craigslist Air Over Hydraulic Jack

    Bought this yesterday. Works great. Does anyone recognize this jack? Cannot find one like it on Google or Ebay.
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    plasma cutter ?

    I purchased a Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP back in the summer. Great machine.
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    opinions on a/c brands for the home

    Working for a major HVAC manufacturer in R&D, my advice is to buy a matched system. NOT any AHRI listing but make sure the outdoor unit, the indoor coil, and the airmover are all manufactured by the same company. Stay away from 3rd party indoor coils! However the number one issue is proper...
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    Best oil for puller spindle ???

    I use moly on all working threads of my pullers
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