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I may have just made a big mistake. just purchased a SolarCity inverter. It has great specs. 6000 watt, hybrid, 240 vac split phase output, low frequency, etc. But... I've just learned that it's only compatible with a Tesla Powerwall for battery backup. How can this be??? Can anyone shed light...

Here are some pix of the unit in question. I got it at a garage sale and writing and numbers are all worn off. The part I need most is the rubber stopper on the tool holding pin, it doesn't show on the photo but the rubber is all busted up and not usable. I also dont know what to call the shank...

I don’t know if this is the right forum so admin please relocate if necessary. I have recently purchased a generator “as-is” and I’m sure it needs a carburetor. It’s a Harbor Freight Predator 8750. I will need help finding the correct identification of the engine, so I can buy parts. Is it a...

Hi y'all, I recently purchased an electric scooter which came equipped with 4 brand new 12v 18AH AGM batteries. This was a most pleasent surprize since I was expecting SLA batteries. I know that AGM's are kind of fussy about how they are charged for long life. There are some great chargers out...

I want to install a 60A subpanel in my garage, which currently has no power at all. I was planning to dig a trench and lay a 2” sked 40 PVC in the trench as conduit. A friend suggested that I run an overhead conduit from the house to the garage. I don’t know if that would meet code or how to...

I'm considering have a contractor install a 200A service panel to replace my 100A. Will I have to pay the utility to upgrade my drop? Thanks, Jim

The engine number is OL3116. I called partswarehouse.com but they said I would have to buy the complete engine. Can one of you come up with a part number for just the carb? Thanks, Jim

It has the following markings. It looks old with mild surface rust and no OSHA or DOT tag. I've cracked the valve and it has contents, but I don't think they are Argon. They have a stink like a combustible gas. 70C-8 S185572-83 ARCO 10-77SF 1T53 I've watched a few YouTubes but my numbers...

I recently purchased a Lincoln SP-200 which came without a torch. Can I please get a recommendation on a suitable replacement torch? I’m not on a big budget but I don’t want to waste money on junk. Thanks, Jim

Hello, I recently purchased a motor for my compressor and got home to find that it was CW and I need CCW. I didn't check at the point of sale because I ASSUMED that even if the rotation was wrong, it would be an easy fix. WRONG!!! It's a real pretty motor with extruded frame etc. It has no...

Hi all, can't find a service manual for this unit. Model Number PH4-13R-01. The control buttons don't work and I can't even figure out how to get it out of the case. Anyone got a clue they would like to share? Thanks, Jim

A friend of mine has a small one man automotive machine shop. He mainly specializes in cylinder head repair. He uses a Winona SM 2000 surface grinder. He does his shaving work by running the machine manually. Since I have a lifetime of experience in automation and instrumentation, he would like...

First off I don't want this thread to turn into a debate about weather or not pulse treating a sulfated battery will restore a battery with sulfated plates. I have already done the experiments and proved to my own satisfaction that it does work. So moving on from there, I would like to build a...

I have an old battery charger that I would like to make it somewhat automatic. It's basically a DC power supply (transformer and diodes only) at the moment, but I would like to find a circuit that would shut it down when the battery reaches set point. Is that possible? Thanks, Jim

Recently acquired a Curti-Toledo air compressor “as-is”. The biggest problem was a bad motor capacitor. It’s running good now, but I’m concerned about the magnetic motor starter. I don’t know what it’s supposed to do. When power is applied (using an external disconnect), the motor starts...

Hello, I have an Associated Model ESS6008 which is working in most respects, in fact it does a fine job of charging batteries. But the ammeter does not display the current. I have purchased and installed a replacement meter with no improvement. I can live with it as is, but it would be nice if...

Hi All, I recently purchased this oven from Craig's List. It is about 5 feet tall and about 2 feet on each side. It is made from a metal tool box and covered with heavy angel hair insulation with a skin of tin. The heater is an oven element with a nice digital on/off controller and a heavy solid...

Hello all, a friend gave me a Ryobi model RY80030, pressure wash "as-is" which wouldn't start. I installed a new carburetor and now it starts every time first pull. Now I'm working with the detergent pickup which is outputting full positive pressure. It seems to me that there should be a check...

Hi all, I recently purchased a truck with a non working A/C. I decided to do the repairs myself. It was an almost empty R12 system. After reading a few articles on the subject, I decided that I could do the upgrade to R134A. I bought the fittings, a new receiver dryer, a vacuum pump and a...

I have been collecting parts for a while to eventually build a half way decent compressor. I finally got enough parts to start. 3 hp motor, 30 gallon tank, and a 2 cylinder pump. I mounted the parts on the tank making sure that I had the rotations set up correctly. I bought a nice new pressure...