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    Removing a Split Pulley

    There should be another set screw. Remove the resilient mount bracket and look at the backside of the remaining half.
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    Frost Free Hose Bib

    Stainless steel hose clamps or u-bolts would hold the hydrant to the t-post. +1 bury deeper, gravel at the bottom and brass elbow.
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    Should I "upgrade" my tongue & groove pliers?

    Can you really have TOO many tools?:bounce: Personally I like the Irwin Groovelock pliers.
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    Appliance guys, frigidaire

    This might help: https://www.repairclinic.com/Shop-For-Parts/-x66666873323631316c626a/Ffhs2611lbj-Parts
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    pex vs copper

    I can tell you what squirrels can do. PEX lines at a boat dock were their winter snack!!
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    larger capacitance meter

    This is what I use on the job: https://www.fieldpiece.com/products/detail/sc260-compact-clamp-meter-with-true-rms/clamp-meters-new/ Micro Fara D MFD is an acronym
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    Who uses nutdrivers?

    I swapped most all of my nut drivers for an M12 with bits. Carpal tunnel is no fun.
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    Condenser fan motor won't start by itself

    The 7.5 microfarad side of the capacitor is for the condenser fan motor. You can either get a separate 7.5 x 370 for the fan motor or just replace the dual cap.
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    Easy aluminum welding/brazing rods? Too good to be true?

    It worked to repair a broken hinge on a portable building door. I would rather have replaced the hinge, but couldn't find one. That was at least a year ago and it's still good.
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    Heater booster

    https://www.hatcocorp.com/en/equipment/water-heaters just kiddin Can you swap the tank elements for higher wattage, which means larger electric service?
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    Mini-Fridge Project- Help!

    SUPCO BPV31 piercing valve. If the system is flat, do you have dry nitrogen? If so, you should pressurize the system to find the leak. Leak sealants will only work on tiny leaks. Leak Freeze in the syringe would be the best choice since you can control the amount you inject. The residual PAG oil...
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    had to use 11/32 for the first time yesterday

    Like jayrush13 and ecotec, I use 11/32 often enough to have a wrench and driver in my backpack. Who else besides me got fed up looking for a 1/4 hex drive hollow shaft bit and just made their own?
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    Dry Tool Bag Recommendation

    My son has a green Stanley canvas tool bag with a plastic bottom. Not sure where he got it. The Milwaukee back pack I use has a plastic bottom for the very reason that I have to set it in wet locations. Time to go shopping.
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    tankless or small tank heater?

    HD online has Atmore brand tankless. I put the 13kw in my shop. Easy install, quick to supply hot water.
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    Tools that you wish weren’t discontinued

    Watsco P13 hex blade kit. A compact kit with long hex blades easily reach set screws on axial and blower wheels.
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    Any **** Wood Stoves Out there?

    Have you made the trip to Benton yet? Congo Stoves has a nice showroom. https://www.congofp.com/wood
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    Heat Tape question

    +1 What Cobbler said. You may still have a problem with the machines water valves cracking/bursting. May sound crazy, but what about building a big box out of blue foam board to cover the entire machine and hoses. I'm just thinking along the lines of the outdoor faucet covers.
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    Do They Make.....

    Box end spud wrenches would make it easy to add an extension. Still not exactly what you're looking for.
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    Copper tubing cutter.

    https://yellowjacket.com/product/premium-tube-cutters/ My preference.
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