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    Pressure washer new pump pulsating

    The old one, I rebuilt with orings and seal kit as it leaked water into the pump. After a run, I saw water in the oil again and checked the valves and that same bad plunger had dislodge the seal. Guess I could have run it till it died (still have it) This pump has a unloaded adjustment. I...
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    Pressure washer new pump pulsating

    Yup, there is oil. Double checked through the glass level on it. Honda gx200 is a 5.5hp. Had did research and this was the pumpe everyone paired with the engine.
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    Pressure washer new pump pulsating

    Hi, Anyone work with pressure washer? I replaced an AAA pump with a popular Cat 4ppx25gsi pump. Ran it today and it's pulsating and making noise. You can see the hose move with the sound. Also the pressure is definitely not as strong as the AAA pump Faulty pump? I cant see how it would have...
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    10x20 chicken run roof beam

    sorry, yes i meant 2x8x20. also forgot to mention I will sandwich 2x8s together to make a 4x8 to rest on the 4x4 posts. Regarding the two sandwiched 2x8x10 beam to make 20', is it okay to rest both ends of the 10' on the center 4x4 post? Is it a big no-no? normal? dependent on local code...
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    10x20 chicken run roof beam

    Im building a 10x20 chicken run with shed style roof. Basically a carport but with some hardware cloth for covering. Using poly roofing because Im redoing what I have. basically this: The plan is to have six 4x4 posts. 3 post on each 20' side so mid span is 10'. The issue is, Im having trouble...
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    Craftsman log splitter - parts available/ universal?

    Looking at a Craftsman 15Ton Eager-1 Log Splitter MS245.34540/3.8TEC The guy says the ram does return said could be the control valve. Hydraulic parts are somewhat universal, right? This guy's cleaning out and has it $125 for this, 2 leaf blower, tiller, and honda engine pressure washer. If...
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    ID this bench vise

    Thanks everyone. Went to look for the listing and it was gone :(
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    ID this bench vise

    Can anyone tell what brand this vise is? Would you buy for $50?
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    120v to DC 24v LED lights. PIR sensor cause buzz

    I changed to undercabiner lights to DC 24v with a DC24v dimmable controller, and also added a PIR sensor Everything works great but after adding the PIR, the PIR will buzz when I dim the lights. It does not buzz if no PIR is used or if not dimmed at the light switch. Light switch is also for LED...
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    Variable speed house fan motor

    Hadn't thought about that. Good idea!
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    Variable speed house fan motor

    Looking for a lower speed because it's next to the living room and bedroom so it's loud even at low. It would be nice to have slight exhaust. I also have s off/high/low switch and then a timer I turn, so that is how the speed is adjusted
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    Variable speed house fan motor

    I have a house fan with GE 5kcp39hg motor that has a off/hi/lo. I'd like to make it a variable speed house fan. What are my options? Has an adjustable belt system.
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    ID this old floor jack

    Wondering if anyone can ID this jack. There is some bit of sticker on there but that's about it.
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    Propane tank size for kitchen stove (2 person, 95% cooking)

    So with the need for plumber license for firestation tank storage application and town inspection, I'm going to purchase the 100lb tank with the high capacity filler valve and have them run the line, connect to tank, and do the filling. Buying the tank will a remove the $90 annual fee. Cost to...
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    Propane tank size for kitchen stove (2 person, 95% cooking)

    Right on, would have never known that existed. Found them selling for a real hefty price. Guessing I can just make it myself or is this a part that needs to get the NFPA 58 "seal of approval"? So the tank can be within the 3ft horizontal distance as long as I use a pvc vent setup to meet the...
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