Recent content by kevink1955

Please tell me that 2-2-2-4 is not a cable assembly like URD or Trailer distrubtion cable as that is not allowed inside a building in most jurisdictions, even in conduit

It's strange that the feeder to the sub panel needs to be larger than the service conductors but thats the code. I have a generator transfer switch and emergency sub panel and I was required to upsize the transfer switch and sub by 2 sizes. It looks strange, small service conductors on the...

I installed a system 40 years ago that had a supply and return well. Used standard lawn sprinkler valves and they closed so fast that I was sure that the piping would explode from the water hammer. Replaced with honeywell zone valves that had a warning on the box that they were not for potable...

Congrats on the haul, It hurts to think that someday our "collections" will become just something that our next of kin just want gone so they can sell the castle.

Post is a bit confusing, using 2 of the most confusing words in automotive history Lol To me Crank and turn over mean the same thing = the starter engaged the flywheel and the engine Cranked or Turned Over. This does not mean it started it just rotated. If all went well after the above the...

I hope you have a good electrical service, that 7.5 hp at 35 amps is going to have a large starting inrush current, I would guess around 125 to 150 Amp till it is almost up to speed and the start winding kicks out. Your neighbors will know when it's running

Very Nice. The drill press has always been my favorite machine to use for grabbing and throwing random pieces of metal across the shop Lol

Like has already been said foot pressure, only pull on the bender handle not the end of the conduit. pulling on the conduit causes it to slide in the bender and kink. If your conduit slides in the bender the bender may be worn, clamp the conduit to the top of the bender, you cannot let it...

Quite an amazing collection of equipment and such a clean shop!! My woodworking equipment consists of a chop saw and inexpensive table saw. There is always a pile of saw dust covering everything around the saws. Oh I forgot to mention I also own a SawzAll Lol. Great job on the shop...

But that air is under pressure 24/7. around 30 psi and is holding a dry pipe valve closed. when a head melts the air is released and the water follows. Dry systems may have more corrosion than wet systems from condensation, the air pressure is maintained by a small compressor and constantly...