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I used some very cheap tractor supply farm & implement enamel paint and hardener. Prep is everything. I power washed, then scrubbed, then power washed again, waited a day or so to dry, and sprayed it like you would a car. Turned out fine. I couldn't find the correct green so I went with John...

I'm reviving an old thread from the dead! I have slowly come to the conclusion that the answers to all life's unusual questions can apparently be found here on the Garage journal! I was searching Google wondering if I could use muratic acid to clean the radiator in my new to me 2004 e450...

The problem with a back door switch is that it is a box truck and the back door generally does not always close tight. It closes and latches, just not always 'tight' in a way I could reliably count on the switch cutting the circuit. The rotary timer switch is probably my best option because it...

Thank you for the replies! I planned to do it just like checkthisout and others have suggested but I was having a brain fart and wasn't sure the relay would back feed to the reverse lights if i had the light on while the truck was parked. I just didn't want to somehow risk blowing my PCU...

That sounds like a typical weekend at my houseD (...and my wife cuts the grass as well!)

Long story short, I bought a new service truck and I am mounting one of those 48" LED light bars over the back doors for those times when I am working later in the evening or loading the truck and night. It will have a dedicated circuit & switch inside the door but I am now thinking that it...

According to the 2003 International Fuel Gas Code (section 401.5 Identification) "For other than Black Steel Pipe exposed piping shall be identified by a yellow label marked "Gas" in black letters. The marking shall be spaced at intervals not exceeding 5 feet. The marking shall not be required...

...and that is why I don't do this stuff for a living. I only know enough to be dangerous! I work with a friend who is a real hvac guy as side work on the occasional weekend....

So I had a call over the weekend to look at a central air system. The homeowner has a service contract with UGI (the local gas company in this area). They experienced a brown out and blew a capacitor in their outdoor unit. Now it was working fine up until the brown out. The service tech told...

You really want to be careful here. Having your system discharge and then only adding coolant is not a good idea. The oil in the system. not unlike break fluid, loves moisture. Having the system open to the atmosphere invites H2O. Having moisture in the system can and will lead to all sorts...

I just got called to fix an electrical problem at a medical building. The wall was humming very loudly but would stop for a while if the doctor punched the wall. I took a look on the other side of the wall an found a service panel. About half of the wires were lose on the breakers and almost...

I am well aware of the industrial applications of stainless. That being said, any stainless pipe used for nat. gas or propane piping (that is not clad in yellow PVC) in a residential setting is a big fail. The contents of said pipe need to be easily identified as to avoid accidents. Grey PVC...

Around here Copper clad in yellow PVC, CSST clad in yellow or black PVC, and black iron are all fine indoors or out for propane. CSST clad in yellow or black PVC, and black iron are all fine indoors or out for natural gas. Galvanized pipe, Stainless pipe/tube, and Hydraulic hose are all...

They cut through nail embedded wood just fine. If however I decide to cut through 1/4" plate steel I'll also plan on picking up a replacement the same day...

Normally #10 is fine but for a run that far, jump up to #8. You don't want to burn up motors. #6 will work great but it, as stated, is over kill. Also post this question in the electrical section and see what the Sparkys have to say.

First problem is that you are using a spray can! Try a thicker texture paint in a bucket or (what I use) hot mud or premixed joint compound. spread an 1/8 to 1/4 film on the ceiling and then with a sponge, flat plaster brush, or even a plaster trowel pull it directly down creating lots of...

$79.53 at one of the Lowes in town. $265.00 at the rest of them. I'll be picking up a couple in the morning.

I bought one. Nice set and the regularly stocked item with two more pieces runs $79.00

I guess you are not interested in the facts and instead started this thread to ease your conscience and have us all tell you it is okay to steal from your General Contractor. Go ahead and keep the wood and hardware! Not my circus not my monkey.

^This. Also depending on the span and whether or not it is structural or decorative you just might be able to cut it out of a single 2 x 12...