Recent content by TxSteve

If you're going to use Pex-al, Check out Vevor. Cheapest place I've found to buy it. Mine's been up a couple of years with zero issues. The connectors are somewhat expensive and you will probably have to order them, but you don't need any special tools to install.. I couldn't find it...

If you know where it is, I'm not sure it's worth it. You have the septic vacuumed what, once every 4 years? That's the schedule I use on a60 year old system. (Every election year - easy to remember 😉). Digging a hole every 4 years isn't bad. That said, get some PVC tube oversized to the...

I wear progressive lenses. I've found that if I take off my glasses under the hood I can see better. That, and plenty of light. I've also found that my eyes adjust to bright/dark slower then they used to so the longer I'm under the mask, the better I can see the puddle.

Sorry guys - I got busy and didn't check back. Here's a couple of closeups I honestly thought they were poplar and maple, but I'm not sure which is which.

Can anyone tell me what type of wood these boards are? They're not the same. Thanks

My Ryobi pressure washer with a Honda engine starts cold after about 2-4 pulls after being stored. Once hot, it restarts on the first pull. I also use e free gas. If it's hard to pull, squees the trigger as you pull the starting cord. That will release pressure. Never start it without the...

You must have the 'cold rates' version of the heat pumps. That's pretty good. I live in North Texas and have 2 24k non cold rated units in my 40x50 12' walls building. A/C is more important to me than heat. I think your building is probably better insulated then mine (2" closed cell on all...

Haha. I just picked the first one that came up to show the style... 🤷‍♂️ I have no idea which box he has

I bought the Mig285 earlier this year. So far, it's been excellent for what I do. Replaced a very old WeldPak 155 I also have a cheap Chinese $200 plasma cutter. (Bestarc). So far - it's been flawless, also. I'm not a production shop nor am I a heavy user. I have a small ranch and use...

Just get a tandem breaker. Something like this https://www.homedepot.com/pep/Eaton-CH-2-20-Amp-1-Pole-Tandem-Circuit-Breaker-CHT2020/100574073

That's the big advantage to iron drain pipes - much quieter.....

A short 3/4" extension (if needed) also doesn't flex as much and allows the impact to work much better. I have a 1/2-3/4 adapter that goes on the impact then the extension and then the 3/4 socket for the bush hog.

That's what I use my 3/4 breaker bar/sockets for. That plus a 6' pipe over it with a luggage scale to torque to 600lbs. I only own a couple of 3/4 sockets. I'm able to remove them and snug them pretty close with my IR231 with the air cranked up and a 1/2 to 3/4 adapter. Besides that, not...

Some of my craftsman sockets are so old, I have no idea what Sears recommended. I do think that something between #2 grease and your generic spray lubricant will work pretty well, though (aka OO grease). It's not rocket science - just put something in there.

Well - I'm going to use 00 cotton picker spindle grease so..... ;)