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Hello, I am replacing a 3 phase motor for a single phase 115 V motor and want to know if this Cutler Hammer switch will run my single phase motor: The 3 phase switch I’d like to keep using says (see photo): MAX 1-1/2 H.P. 115V. 3PH. 2 H.P. 230/575V. 3PH Will this switch run either of these...

I have access to steel I would like to use in making a 30 ton shop press. I do not know specs of the yellow upright channel but I am not worried about it being strong enough. I am wanting a 2:1 safety margin for the press. Im particularly interested to verify if the red upper cross members and...

Live in RV Park, mobile RV techs have 3 month wait due to damage from freeze earlier this year. Temps rising in Texas quickly so trying to help each other out Neighbor’s A/C compressor sometimes not starting. Replacing her capacitors & and control board to her RV air conditioner. I am...

Hello, I am using the module show in this wiring diagram. It’s basically a 12 volt relay that uses a sensor to shut off a fuel pump when the gasoline is empty. I can’t get this to run properly. Can anyone tell me if the wires going to terminals 10 and 5 need to be grounded? I assumed the...

Hello- I purchased the air compressor depicted in the attached photos. It needed a new pressure switch which was an easy replacement. The compressor is ugly but it works. Drained the oil to lay it horizontally in my truck. My question is this: There is no clear window on the pump and I can’t...

I acquired a Powerboss 7000 Watt / 12,000 Watt surge generator. 3 total hours on it. When adjusting to 3600 RPM, the voltage is 117, consistent with the specifications of the automatic voltage regulator. Here’s the problem - the frequency has extreme fluctuation - 120- 250 hertz. This model...

The on/off switch to my 120 volt bench grinder stopped functioning. The old switch (Photo #1) had 2 quick connect terminals that simply interrupted / connected the hot (black) wire to the bench grinder. I purchased a new switch with a 125 volt neon lamp that I would like illuminated when the...

Hello - I flx and flip generators, and have come across a low hour Honda EB11000. I am trying to determine whether to keep this one for our home use. I can not figure out if after installing a transfer switch, this EB11000 will power our air conditioner. Besides the air conditioner I will...

Looking for advice on replacing capacitor on 8,000 / 10,000 watt generator. I recently acquired 8000 watt (10,000 surge watt) gasoline generator with brushless alternator. The model for the alternator is depicted in photo #1 (Model: GBVE8000-WK). My problem with generator is low voltage. It...

A local seller is asking $40 for this set of Steelmax Annular Carbide Cutters. See photo #1. I do some light metal work and welding (usually 1/4" - 1/2" mild steel). I need to drill larger holes every few weeks. I primarily use 1HP drill press (1/2 chuck) and more frequently a Milwaukee Hole...

I am viewing the 30-ton Shop Press shown in photo #1. The price is $100. Brand is "Impala." Can't find anything about this brand. On face value it seems like a good deal but I will be fabricating a metal brake from the press, which I will use frequently. My questions are: ⁃ Does $100...

A fender bender left my 07 Toyota Tundra Ranch Hand Grill Guard with bent mounting brackets. Everything else on truck in fine condition. See photos: that curved 1/4 inch steel should be relatively square. My questions: -Would you attempt to bend these brackets back into place, or pay $150 for...

A local craigslist seller is posting the attached toolbox for $2,000. He said it's loaded with snap-on and Matco tools. When I called and asked he said he was not familiar with the content except that it included "tons of testing equipment." But my question is just about the toolbox - does...

I purchased a small lot of electric motors on my local craigslist for $50 total. The seller's father passed and he was clearing out his garage. I committed to purchasing but then realized 4 of the 6 motors DC gear motors. When I realized this, I didn't want to back out of the sale- the guy met...

Thanks in advance for help. Have not wired electric motor before. Will run on 115 volts, not 230. Question: see photos. Is line 1 hot or neutral for low voltage wiring?

I purchased a 10 ton general puller set by Proto on my local craigslist for $30. I am completely happy with it but I would like to remove the former owner's marks that are scratched into the surface of the steel. The marks (as shown in the photos) are not deep. They are very shallow. Does...

A guy is selling the anvil depicted in the photos for asking price of $600. Says it is a 200 pound anvil. Says there are no markings on it. Any thoughts on how to tell the anvil manufacturer, or is it truly possible there are no markings? What's a fair price for this unmarked anvil (assuming...

I recently acquired a Belaire model 5026VP 2HP air compressor. Great price because the unit had a slow leak from the gasket of the oil pan. The original gasket was rubber and seemed to include silicone or some similar sealant around the corners. Replacement fitted rubber gaskets for this are...

Can anyone that has a spitz lift lift please tell me what the thickness of the aluminum tubing and c-channel is? I am fabricating a light weight aluminum truck crane. It looks like the thickness of the aluminum is .125 inch, but there doesn't seem to be any way that thickness could hold 900...

Hello. I currently have the circuit breaker depicted in the first photo for a small 2500 watt generator (the one in my hand). It is a single pole circuit breaker. The switch has broken off. The 2nd photo shows a new one from eBay that has the same specifications (240 volts max, 20 Amps, 25...