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Do you know how much iron ppm your dealing with? I'm adding a sediment filter as well. I think its worth a shot to try the sediment and a larger / new softener first with the numbers i have. If it doesnt work I'll get an iron filter. Even if I have to change the media every 5 to 10 years, its...

Everything I read says upto 1ppm of clear water iron they can handle, above 3ppm for sure need an iron filter. If its ferric iron visible out of the tap it don't take it out. People ive talked to say go with a softener and add iron filter later if needed. You compensate 3-6 grains per gallon for...

I'm hoping to get some advise from people that have dealt with a similar situation. Our water tests 11 gpg, 1ppm iron. Our current softener is a 24k and iron goes right through it. By calculation we should be around a 32k for regening once per week. I've read you have to watch going to long...

Thanks for everyone's input. I ordered the Katool machines, sounds like it's going to be a few weeks yet. I want to order a tire iron with a plastic cover to give myself the best chance of avoiding scratches / chips. Is there any reason you have more than one tire iron when using a machine?

Those 265/65r18 tires were a struggle on the nomar changer. Would the harbor freight mod do tires like that as well as dually tires without fuss? I'm guessing they would be alot more "fun" on a powered tire changer.

My stuff is 205/50r16, 265/65r18, 215/55r17, and a 10k equipment trailer currently. My dad's stuff is in the same range. I'm thinking of 30 tires between the two of us. I would like to get a 1 ton dump some day as well. It's definitely not alot of tires, this probably doesn't make financial...

Looking at getting a katool kt-b760 balancer and either a Katool ktt800 changer or build a HF manual changer duck head mod. I would be splitting this with my dad, we currently use his Nomar motorcycle changer but it can be a struggle on car tires with not being able to hold the wheel tight...

I'm looking for a set of sae and metric stubby wrenches. I've made it 20 years without them and havent felt I needed them until the last couple of pieces of equipment I've purchased. I don't see myself using them alot hence looking at cheap options. Odly Icon and tekton are about as cheap as...

I've read lots of opinions for and against them. A couple things I've concluded but my mind can be changed: 1. I've seen the theory mentioned that a lot of transmissions that people have "flushed" have issues and it's an attempt to fix it. This dislodged stuff or the worn out friction discs...

I'm looking for a used transmission fluid exchange machine for personal use, there is quite a few options available close to me. My vehicles in the past I could pull a cooler line and pump out old while filling with new. Our new Hyundai pumps new fluid from the pan so this method doesn't work. I...

+1 on: South Main Auto Project Farm Torque Test Channel I haven't seen Last Best Tool mentioned, fairly new. Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

To those that have used Rakuten global express, how are their shipping/handling prices to USA? Reasonable or pretty expensive? Sent from my SM-T720 using Tapatalk

Agree 100% with CS454, use the 7" constantly, but ultimately you want the 10 and 12 as well:) the three pack set makes them a little more affordable. I've had them get me out of jambs where a wrench just wouldn't fit. No experience with the black but I do really like the chrome, seems to be...

I have a Chicago Pneumatic CP7150, I like it but with the new CP7165 out id try it instead. The trigger looks like a "tip" trigger that you "should" be able to feather, the cp7150 is not and is on or off. I just adjust air pressure if need be. I've not used others to compare but its a brute...

Just saw these new Snap on Made in USA locking pliers on a "Koon Trucking" youtube video, no proof but I'm betting they're Eagle Grip. Comparing to the eagle grip photo, they look very similar and both have "Original" wrote on the underside of the handle. Could it finally be happening...