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    Air compressor & lines.

    While trying to air up trailer tires I found a problem in trying to up 5 PSI to reach 50 lbs. Checked compressor gauge that set on 100 PSI. Drained tank in last 2 days ? Never checked drain pipe at at all aux. connections. Any ideas???????????????? My problem is that 48 lbs was all I could...
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    Craftmans

    1/2 socket rachet won't change directions. How good Sears guarantee?? Tracks.
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    Attic W/O proper air flo

    Older house; no insulation, 10" overhang with no soffit vents, 2 small windows at each end of house. About 4 roof vents (8" x 8") bought R30 batts for between ceiling joist. I still worry about air flow not having soffets vents!! Any suggestions ?? TIA Tracks
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    ?? fuel to use

    Hope the pictures come thru. It's Thermos brand ? campfire heater. I fille3d tank with K-1 fuel would not ignite. Poured a little gasoline it burned too high. Looked it up "old stove site" but to no avail. So on to the guru's TIA
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    Shop vac Question

    I have 2, 16 gal. (3.5 HP) shopvacs, one has exaust port with same size as intake port. This is a nice feature as you don't have to breathe dust, just run hose outside. My question is I rig up pipe to Y to both vacs., will that double the vac power??????????? I will use a 25' intake hose. TIA...
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    steel roof question

    First & foremost I would like to thank every one who responded to my post in the past. I have always got good and factual advice from everyone! So I'm going to experts again. I am looking to go with a steel roof. Plan to use furing strips for continuity in metal sheets. I have heard, you can...
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    Furnace fan sequence

    HEIL dc90 ultra high efficent furnace. 1. Thermoasat call for heat. 2.Small fan kicks on to vent burnt gas out plastic pipe. 3. Gas burner kicks on. 4. Furnace blower kicks on. Problem-Steps 1&2 occur then shuts off, 20 seconds repeats several times but burner never kicks on. Repairman...
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    Outside light

    High pressure sodium light with eye. Light goes out for a few minutes, then comes back on. I had this problem over 10 years ago but I don't remember what cause this. It is not easy to get to. Bulb, eye, wiring is mast or head???????????? Any Ideas?? TIA
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    heat galvanised steel?

    Will heat damage galvanised steel, I am trying to straighten 3'' by 3" angle g. steel? Steel is pretty strong to do cold. This is for restoration. Got some good advice on vineager to clean metal on this site. Thanks:headscrat
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    pickleing galvanized

    I am using 4" plastic pipe filled with vinegar to clean 8' galvanized metal. My question does this method require ambient air to work or could I put a cap on this vessel ? TIA
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    painting galvanised metal

    Any suggestions on how to clean, prime, paint this type of metal? About 100 sq. feet. I would like to do job with something less than $285. a gallon paint. TIA
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