Recent content by LowEnergyParticle

I'm working on a Harbor Freight No. 68052 3-Ton Aluminum Floor Jack. I've lost two small ball bearings that were used as valve plugs, and I'd like to ask for some help sizing replacements. BTW, the whole thing is metric so I assume the ball bearings are as well. The first valve is a check...

Many, many thanks for posting these links. I'm headed out to the shop to go try this. More consistent spray, shoot at any angle, lighter gun weight, and slightly easier cleanup. What's not to love? Thank you!!! Dave

Bluesman has a good point: if the 90* is on the tank-side of the valve, then it will act like a little catch-basin for dirt and gunk. Maybe mount the ball valve vertically, right under the tank fitting? Then you could always rod out any accumulated crud by sticking a wire into the pipe from...

Some solvents are tough on some kinds of hose. I use Varsol in my parts washer, which I think is basically expensive paint thinner, and over 10 years or so it made my custom drain hose very hard and unyielding. If you can't use a hard-piped valve and spout arrangement, and must terminate in a...