Recent content by trloh

Blow buy of rings can also allow oil into the lines. I know polycarbonate water trap vials can be contaminated with this oil and degrade until brittle enough to break. Amsoil compressor oil for example: Note: Not recommended for "breathing air" or refrigeration compressors. Not recommended...

The grout is the way to go. It will create a continuous surface contact to support the baseplate and will make the washers act as just spacers. But be sure the anchor bolts still have the recommended insertion depth into the concrete. Most lifts are supplied with a 5 1/2 inch anchor and the...

I saw this today. I do not know the brand but it was professionally installed about three years ago. Since this mishap with the fitting I understand other fittings have been "improved" and since replaced. This is not to bash the brand just to give everyone something to think about when...

I have used it. The press fit fittings are really poor quality. I work with that type of fitting in smaller sizes like 5/16, 1/4, and 1/8 inch so I have some experience. The rest of the items are ok but I bought my press fittings from a local parker store. The problems I had with the...

These are wedge anchors. The initial torque is there to set the wedge. If an anchor is going to try and pull out of concrete it is going to wedge tighter. Only if the concrete has some material flaw would it make it out of the concrete. If you think that the torque placed on the nut holds...

If it is just concrete dust make sure and apply a sealer to the concrete. I use a shop vac with good filters as it traps dirt and dust rather than stirring it up. Keep door shut unless moving a vehicle in or out - also keeps out prying eyes.

Keep this in mind. A tire distributor will push for his product but they also wouldn't want to offer them if they were a poor choice. In other words they know what brands to stay away from too as it all comes back to them even if they don't make the product. They stand behind it to some...

For a true good investment you should make a long term purchase and get some better brands of equipment. You will not be able to depend on those products mentioned to have enough up time in a shop that sees any real volume. And when they are broken who will be around to fix them locally? I...

Make sure your hyd. fluid is full enough and it is not sucking air at the very last bit of travel. That would be the first thing to check after that it gets more complicated. Make sure the cylinder is not restricted in its travel physically or that the lock that you are trying to reach is...

I don't think the operator walked away. The operator is probably at the left rear or left front where the power unit is located. This looks like a failed cable and then none of the back up safety devises were able to stop the decent of the vehicle. This is why you don't want to be under a...

You have most bases covered and will need something like a split system. It will be even more $$$ now since it is built though. Moving the thermostat will cause more issues in that bedroom.

I had a room like this that I was able to finish off myself. So far it doesn't sound too bad except maybe not enough air flow and return from your ac system. Having a barrier on the back of the knee wall will help as long as you don't trap moisture there. Also check to be sure that the hot...

Hey Rick, What is your business phone number? I have a heat pump problem located in Spencer county. Troy