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Instead of bare copper pipe, would hydronic baseboard elements be ok? A friend just removed a bunch of 6' and 8' elements from a house that changed the heating system. I did some searching but can't find anything that states what grade copper is used to make them. They're 3/4" copper pipe...

Strange. Thought that would be something they need for themselves, not something made for export.

Just cut the skid wrap off the motor. It was shipped on a piece of OSB that's a few inches longer and wider than the motor, and wrapped with skid wrap. No bolts holding it in place, just sitting loose on OSB and wrapped with plastic. The OSB has a 4" wide chunk broken off of it and right above...

Marinusdees - I get it. You're saying a 5 hp motor in a R56Y/182/184 frame with a 7/8 shaft isn't a "real" 5 hp motor. If it's in a 182/184/213/215 frame with a 1 1/8" shaft it is. Don't understand why shaft size of a 5 hp motor matters in this discussion. I was showing the difference...

I believe any standard 1/2 hp opener can raise a door 12' or more. I know Craftsman can. My doors are 8' high, ceiling is 13'. The tracks take doors 12' up and then back. I had a garage door company install the doors, I installed the openers. They provided me with a one piece T-rail for...

Selling it has crossed my mind, but probably won't have much interest if just the pump. If selling as a running compressor with motor and tank I could probably make a few bucks. Steel stuck in aluminum didn't occur to me, good point. Aerokroil can't fix everything. I've done my homework on...

Well (unfortunately?) the motor wasn't a Chicom poseur...enjoyed that, thanks for the laugh! It had a real deal, 110 lb, 36 amp Leeson on it. Compressor tag states 1800 rpm, motor is 1740 rpm. No pulleys with this, it connects directly to the pump 1:1. Can't easily put a 5 hp on it to test...

Yes, I have the shroud, took it off to get a better look at the innerworkings. Why rebuild? Mainly because I don't what's wrong with it and don't want to risk possible further damage. What caused the motor to overheat and melt the windings after 18 months? It turns over by hand and puffs air...

Looking for advice on rebuilding an Atlas Copco LE7-UV compressor. I got this for the motor that was attached to it, turns out the motor was bad. Exploring what it would take to rebuild the compressor. Back story is the guy bought 2 of these at a government surplus auction. They had 3 phase...

Somewhat agree, although I'd say "unless you use them for electrical work". Also, if you're holding them wrong they will pinch you, and guaranteed the pinch will cause a blood blister. They are an unforgiving tool. I think that's why I like them. :)

16" will get it done too!

Better pic of pliers for perspective...

I use lineman pliers for electric work, mainly to twist grounds together into a very tight spiral (no wire nut needed), but also use them for mechanical work on 3 prong hose clamps. They work great for those clamps, a firm grip on the prongs without slipping and allows wiggling it down the hose...

Yes. Heated by a 75k Hot Dawg NG gas heater that's piped with the aforementioned Tracpipe. Why do you ask?

Why do you think it's 3 phase? What are you seeing that makes you say that? Look at the top of the motor. See the rectangular shaped part above the round motor housing? That's proof it's single phase, that part contains the start and run capacitors. 3 phase motors don't need start and run...

Now that winter is taking its grip I decided its time to do the compressor maintenance I put off all summer. Changed the oil and finally replaced the factory wing handle drain with a pipe/ball valve that extends beyond the legs of the tank (compressor about 1.5 yrs old). Also decided to move...

Study it carefully. Look at the sight glass on the pump; very low or very dirty oil isn't a good sign. Not a deal breaker but will give you a little insight. Look in the motor winding through the cooling openings on the motor. You want to see bright copper all the way around, front side and...

In my limited exposure to garage door openers (friends and coworkers when talking about a problem or helping a family member with one) my experience is this - Wayne Dalton openers are made by Genie. I know 3 people that had them and all 3 had to replace them within 3-5 years. One friend had...

Ok, no flaming please, I'm just asking. I need to put a flexible line between the compressor and the main trunk. I've got a 140' spool of 3/4" Tracpipe PSII CSST gas pipe that I don't think I need for anything. Also have plenty of Autoflare fittings (and am certified). Thinking about using 3'...