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This is the gauge set I replaced the HF set with. Didn’t realize it has been this long. I bought this set in 2017. I remember buying the HF set in 2010. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01BW39F4A

Good chance your radiator and your heater core is plugged. ***** when people use that garbage. You could try setting up a pump system and circulate some solvent to try to clean it out. You will probably be better just putting a new radiator in. Hope your heater core isn’t plugged but good...

Probably need at least 2 systems. One for the main garage and another for the upstairs. Upstairs one can probably get by with one 12-18k system. Might not be perfect but should make it decently comfortable. Main floor system probably needs to be 24k with ideally 2 inside heads. Or two 12k...

Did the propane run out or did it just freeze up the bottle stopping the flow of propane?

I run my Champion generator on propane. Ran for almost 24 hrs last power outage a few weeks ago. I like the 40 lb tank size. Large enough to have a long run time but relatively easy to transport for refilling. Roughly 9 gallons of propane when full.

Since you won’t be running it all the time, I’d go with the 24k. You’ll appreciate the extra capacity. Plus, it should be an inverter so it should be able to ramp down a bit as it cools off inside. If you were going to maintain a steady temp, I’d recommend the 18k

Anyone? Pro/cons?

All my gas and diesel cans are NATO cans. Mostly from Atlantic British. Real Wavian/Valpro cans. Real, all metal Wavian/Valpro spouts. They work great, seal properly, and last forever. Buy good cans and you’ll never go back to the cheap ones

I did a propane conversion of a Champion generator. I used a Motor Snorkel kit. After a couple initial bugs (fixed by the company), it has worked fine. I would look at Nash Fuel if I was installing one today.

We might have just gotten bad ones because lots of people seem to be happy with them. But, I can't recommend the gauges.

I have this one. https://www.harborfreight.com/25-cfm-vacuum-pump-61245.html When I buy another one, I'll buy this one. https://www.harborfreight.com/3-cfm-two-stage-vacuum-pump-61176.html

I had a R134A HF gauge set from a few years ago. It worked a couple times and then suddenly failed. I don’t remember the specific failure point now. I replaced it with an all brass set. Can’t recommend the HF tool. I do have a HF vacuum pump for HVAC and it’s been working great

Any input on the M18 fan? I was looking on eBay and saw a lot of broken M18 fans listed. Makes me concerned they might not be that great.

Friend of mine is looking at the unit below. He doesn’t plan to be in his house for more than 6 more years. Doesn’t need a top of the line system and this one will meet his needs. Thoughts...

Yes. Ducts and returns. As the years have gone by, the basement has dried out so the only time we run the dehumidifier any more is a little in the spring and sometimes a little in the fall. If we get a lot of rain and real humid temps we sometimes run it mid summer but that’s pretty rare.

Definitely insulate. You could insulate it with fiberglass batts in an hr or so. Super easy and not expensive. The window might be an issue since not sure an AC unit will fit it. You can cut a hole through the wall to install it. Once insulated, a small 1500 watt ceramic heater will...

Where I lived years ago, there was a local dry cleaner place where I could get shop towels. I bring in 25 dirty ones, they give me 25 clean ones. Pretty inexpensive as I recall. I really liked that. Can't find a place like that locally. There are commercial places that will rent towels but...

Electric ceramic heater for the easiest solution. Mr. Heater Buddy heater...runs on propane. You can connect it to a 20 lb propane tank with a hose. Normally it's better to keep the tank outdoors but if you are just using it for a bit, then shutting it off, I wouldn't hesitate to have the...

I've stored canoes and kayaks hoisted to the ceiling with a bicycle hoist from Harbor Freight. Once it's on the ceiling, I use a couple ratchet straps to keep it there. Lifting my canoe is definitely above the capacity of the lift but it'll do it. The ratchet straps hold the weight once it's...

I needed a dehumidifier for the basement in my house. It was a new house so the concrete was giving off moisture for awhile. Only needed to be run in the spring especially and then some in the summer and early fall. I bought a Frigidaire 70pint from Lowes. Worked great for a year. At the...