Recent content by roc_on_the_rocks

In my experience rod bearings fail sooner than pistons when lubrication lacks or it's limited.

Could you please elaborate?

Attention span is getting shorter and shorter these days... In OP's defense, that WOODFORD signage was not accompanied by any sound or flashing notification!!

Yes, I saw that, but wondered if Hydromatic was an independent company later acquired by Pentair. Thanks.

Speaking about sump pumps, am I alone thinking that a clear sump basin cover is a good idea? I need a new cover and there are lots of conventional composite covers around (e.g.: PlumbStar USA) but I'm considering buying or fabricating an acrylic cover. I don't have past experience with them...

Good deal D45. It's interesting to know that the Ridgid pump is a re-branded Wayne. Both top tier brands I think. Knocking on wood while I type this... my 16yo pump keeps pumping: Hydromatic Model: D25A1 Mfg. Date: 2010 D/S 3060 I've never heard of this brand before. Anyone here? Do they have...

Pimples? :-)

Yep. And the effects of varying head winds.

That's exactly what I did. I didn't want to pay and store a big torque wrench that is going to be used very occasionally. Mine is HF.

I think that's worth the $100, once you have it it's really handy for PEX work around the house.

I live in the suburbs, but have several mature White Oak and Red Maple trees, so fall leaf collection is serious chore. I've been using the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum PREMIER 200 since 2021. It sure helps, but it's not perfect. Considering my small lawn (0.4 acre that requires a lot of...

The Milwaukee tire inflator does look nice! But $170 American pesos!

Happy Sunday GJ guys and gals, I own this JEGS 5 gal. Horizontal Portable Aluminum Air Tank for a long time, and 9 times in 10, I'll find it totally depleted. The on-off valve (red knob) is very touchy and doesn't always shut properly. The pressure relief also sometimes has hard times to...

That's a shame that supposedly tier 1 vehicle manufacturers don't care and push insufficiently validated contraptions to mass production. Threads like this makes me think that Lada, Trabant and Yugo weren't that bad after all.

Any GJ'er has first hand experience with the NOCO Air AL5 tire inflator? The Amazon reviews aren't super encouraging. I have air compressor, but portable inflators are a lot more convenient for the family to use. If not NOCO, could you suggest any brand? I'm in Bosch ecosystem, so no luck...