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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    built some shelves in my pole barn then I created a fill station utilizing my filrite pump which I mounted on my new shelves. Now I can leave my 5 gallon cans on the floor and fill up my large and small tractors.I fell backwards off my tractor,which prompted the above work.
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    Help with boiler not starting when cold

    My advice was based on you removing wire off the vac. switch then reinstalled it unit came on,glad you got it going should give you satisfaction,everyday is a possible learning expierence.
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    Help with boiler not starting when cold

    Do not use mityvac,you will damage the va. switch.I use a dwyer gauge capable of positive and negative pressure,I do not know how to post pictures,Checking continuity while inducer is running is a good idea.If no continuity remove inducer assembly,sometimes the orfice behind assembly...
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    Home gas heat troubleshoot

    What type of furnace do you have,do you have diagnostic skills if so I am sure there are people here who can help.
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    Help with boiler not starting when cold

    Try cleaning the connections on the vacuum switch,make sure the vac. hose is not cracked,pressure switch will not work.Do not start replacing parts till you determine problem.A diagnosis of electrical,gas pressure and vacuum test at the vacuum switch is in order.The above suggestion concerning...
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    Vintage Skil 825 8-1/4" worm drive saw restoration

    I am late to this post,but your rebuild is truly impressive
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    Gas line question for plumbers

    Inserting plastic through your existing steel line is a good way to go,you will have to use what is called a riser for anything above grade,I too worked for a utility company in Mi. and inserting through steel pipe is a standard practice,just make sure when job is complete that a pressure check...
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    Gas line question for plumbers

    What size of pipe is coming off the meter?If you have a large enough pipe,and your gas load allows you may be able to insert csst into the existing pipe.Do not under any circumstance use too small a pipe,or you will starve your appliances of fuel.Distance pressure and load will dictate pipe...
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    knowledge

    I am anew subscriber as my user name implies something can always be learned here.I retired from a combination electric gas utility,first as a lineman then went to the gas side and learned hvac.I enjoy repairing anything mechanical,woodworking,and playing golf when my body let's me.I look...
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