Recent content by sti491

I’m 6’3”. My neighbor who works at a machine shop, used Kryptonite to make these solid machined risers so I can work comfortably and safely under my 2 post lift. Best mod ever!

I had a similar problem and it took several attempts to fix it. I caulked all the obvious places, then sprayed the brick with a Thompson’s Water Seal type product, but for chimneys. Still leaked. Finally, I took really good quality clear caulk, and painstakingly use a finger to push it in...

Mine is 220

I am not trying to start a debate with anyone here, rather just share my personal experience. This lift is made by Tiant in China. It is available under different private brand names. I had a local installer, who has installed many of these in commercial and home applications over several...

Changed my bike tire!

That’s kinda what I was thinking... thanks!

Finally getting around to changing the oil on my compressor. Wow, Quincy thinks a lot of their syn Quin-cip D oil, it’s priced like liquid gold! Anyone have a recommendation for more reasonable good quality full syn compressor oil? Royal Purple seems more better priced, but I have never used...

Thanks everyone. The easiest method I found to do this is attach a 200psi rated 4ft whip hose to the drain, it goes back under the tank to a small bucket on the floor. I have a medium sized flat weight (from a Barbell) that it's zip tied to, in the bottom of the bucket. If I sit a folded...

That's what I was thinking. I have been surprised how much water can come out especially in the NC summers, but it has always been very clear... no rust yet.

Hi all. I have a Quincy QT5 80 gal vertical compressor. Bought it new 2 years ago. Just got around to plumbing the bottom drain so its easier (less messy) to do, and it's way quieter doing it. The manual says to purge air from the the tank down to 35psi before opening the drain ball valve to...

I'm pretty sure power runs from the circut breaker box to the switch, then to lights. I was thinking just adding a new switch at the front door might make the most sense, but here is where I get confused: So I add a new switch, pull power from the existing switch input right next to it (comes...

So last year I bought a house with my dream detached shop. The former owner built it for his huge RV, the "Bus" as he refers to it. It is a nicely built 30x40 pole building. Attached are a few pics when we moved in, a few of the man cave part I just finished It has 6" concrete floors, so a...

Thank you everyone. A already have a free 50 amp breaker I think I will use. The instructions are not that clear, just showing where to connect the wires. I am assuming I just hard wire it from the breaker to the compressor.... no need for a switch or plug because I am so close to the breaker...

It specs a 60 amp breaker. Still use 8 with that?

Hi all. I have a new Quincy 5-HP 80-Gallon Two-Stage QT Pro Air Compressor (230 Volt 1-Phase), model 251CP80VCB. I am placing it within 4 feet of my 200 amp breaker box. The manual is pretty skimpy on specifics to hook it up, other than where to attach the wires and that it needs a 60 amp...