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    Proper use of connectors and lock rings

    To me this is splitting hairs but I encountered this situation recently. As you can see in the pic, the connectors have lock rings on them before being threaded into the rigid coupling. Can anybody tell me if this is acceptable in industry standards and/or NEC code? I have done this many times...
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    Craftsman 3/4" drive ratchet

    I'm clearing out some excess tools and uncovered a 3/4" drive Craftsman ratchet that's like brand new. It's the VM-44804 old style ratchet. I also have two Proto 3/4" drive ratchets. One like new and one well used. Two of the three are going on Craigslist. Trying to decide if I want to keep the...
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    For Sale Fluke 289 Meter and 1587 Insulation Tester

    I'm selling a Fluke 289 that's like new. No scratches or stains. $425 shipped USA I'm also selling Fluke 1587 Insulation Tester. This still has plastic covering the screen. Includes hard case. $525 shipped USA Thanks for looking
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    I pieced together a new compressor

    It all started when I acquired an old (60+yr) Westinghouse Air Brake pump. I started gathering what I needed to make an air compressor. I ordered an 80 gal tank, a 5 hp motor, and all the little things that add up big real quick. After spinning the old pump it turns out it wouldn't build...
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    Westinghouse 1BYC Compressor

    Hello everybody, I'm wondering if anybody here knows anything about a Westinghouse 1BYC compressor. I have ran across one, it's pretty rough looking but looks to be all intact. Would it be worth the effort to match it with a 4-5 hp motor and 60 gal tank? Any info is appreciated Thanks
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    Another Porcelain tile question

    My plan has been to do an epoxy coating on my garage floor but after reading all the threads on porcelain tile I'm starting to consider going that direction. I've got my old twin post lift out to be replaced with a four post. My question is put the lift on top of tile or put lift down then tile...
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    Bendpak four post question

    Hello I'm shopping for a four post and I noticed that the Bendpak uses a pnuematic safety latch release. I'm looking for opinions from curent owners/ users of these lifts. Air supply is not an issue for me but I also see they sell a self contained air supply for these. Have there been any...
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    Hello from Austin

    Hello everybody I just joined this forum. I found it while researching doing a high lift garage door conversion. I'm planning a four post lift after I move the door. Just looking around here I have found a lot of very useful information. Looking forward to getting settled in here.
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