Recent content by Rod B

I store my gas in the garage, mainly because it has the most constant temp. But be careful and avoid if you can when they are 1/2 full. When not full, they will expand more as it gets warm, and could vent forcing fuel up the spout and out the cap (e.g. don’t store in a place where if you open...

OK, gotcha, now I understand what 'matt_i' was referring to when he mentioned the de-rating, didn't catch that. I was looking more into the option posted by nateo and I am going to order those. It looks like I can get a remote switch as well, and still keep the three-way switch that I already...

Yes, that is exactly what I was initially going to do. One of the problems is that I have two light switches on each bank of lights, one at front door, and one at side door. Not a big deal, just means I would have to blank out the side door (or the lights would be turning off on the opposite...

Thanks for all the responses, I do want it to remain up to code, so will leave that part alone. I will do a bit more research on my options. I do like the idea of a relay, so will look into that further. In the meantime, will try to get into the routine of turning them off in the...

Thanks for the reply. The current photocell circuit had 7 * 90 watt bulbs = 630 watts (I'm not sure if there are plugs connected to that photocell, but certainly none that I'm using at the moment). My guess is that the fixtures were rated for 120w bulbs (which would be 840watts). With all the...

Hi There, I live on an acerage, and we keep it lit up at night for some added security. The problem is that I have two banks of lights on switches (15 amp double pole breaker) and a third bank on a photo cell switch (single 15 amp breaker). When I moved in, I replaced the 75w/90w halogens...

If you don’t mind a little bit of work, look for good name (hunter, coats, John bean) and fix it up! It took me a few months, but ended up with a great setup. I started with a a great find on a John bean balancer for $700 that came with a tire lift. Be sure if you buy a balancer that it has...

I have an older TC3700 that I'm using in my home shop, it has an electric table, the arms (like yours, I suspect) as well as the side shovel. I was never able to break a bead with the rotating table and arms, with one exception. I was able to do that with of the tires from my F150 truck, which...

Hey tman_ca, I've had Swisstrax for almost a year (I did it last summer) and I love it. I'm in Calgary. I did a mix of Ribtrax and DiamondTrax and I am happy I did. I used Ribtrax where I park and Diamond trax around the border. Ice/Snow melts off the car and down through the RibTrax. My...

Yes, it was new to me as well. I bought it from a paint shop. They are used there to avoid issues with overspray clogging anything I guess. I thought about it and it seemed to me there is alot less to go wrong compared to hydraulic system. I think airbags are pretty much figured out with regards...

I'm in Canada too and have been watching for a sale on a scissor lift. I had a four post lift in my old place, but it was more for storing a vehicle. I hated dealing with the posts all the time, and as a previous poster mentioned, the four post is good for storage and only a few other things...

Oh yeah, I was also worried about durability.... I can say that the Diamond plate is extremely durable and the Ribtrax even more so. I drag my 6000 lb floor jack that has to weigh 60 lbs and has metal wheels without hesitation. I desided not to be "careful" with the floor and just use this...

First post here... I find that traction is not an issue at all, I wash the car on it and even with soapy water it's not a problem on the Ribtrax, but may be on a solid tile(see below, I don't usually get the solid tile wet). I live in Canada and loved the idea of the flow through design but...