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    Another WIFI to the shop question

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008F537KC/?tag=atomicindus08-20 Been using 6 of these in different locations for several years now If installed properly they work great One has been installed 800ft down the driveway at the entry gate in an enclosed water proof box but not temperature proof, it has...
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    Need new mower for 3 acres

    3 acres of mostly level lawn 5 years ago I purchased a new Kubota ZD326 w/ 60" deck Diesel, Liquid cooled, Hydro-static transmission, etc.. wonderful machine
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    Are your tools on a mobile base?

    I agree Moving things out of the way is a requirement The shop is NEVER big enough for all the stuff :beer:
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    More Lift Questions. 4 vs 2. Cheap vs $$

    Everyone has different needs For me a 4 post 12K Lbs w/ 2 each rolling bridge jacks and 16ft ceilings Does the job Never had problems doing tire / brake work the bridge jacks are wonderful To each their own :beer:
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    Flat or sloped floor? Floor drain?

    If you ever want to use tire skates on the RV Flat is required Even the expansion cracks make it difficult when rolling the beast out of the way
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    Power Probe III vs IV, your take? DMM?

    I have several quality Fluke DMM's, 4 channel automotive Pico scope, PP3 & 4, Load Probe, NOID lights, Factory scan tools, etc. Each has it's place, always looking for more tools aka toys, $ are not much of a concern. So maybe am not the guy you want to hear from Added a 25 Ohm load resister...
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    Bendpak decision: Good, Bad & Ugly

    HD-12 owner here Installed the hoist myself with help from my Kubota tractor 8 years ago Just yesterday installed the RJ-45 Rolling Bridge Jack Should have done the RJ-45 years earlier a great addition to the basic hoist No need of the extra weight capacity of the RJ-6 Bendpak's Customer...
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    4 post lift capacity question

    I to am in the 12K camp Went with a HD 12K 4 post 10 years ago and never had an issue Until I got a 20Klb RV that is just too big for the lift Get more than you need today - you will need it tomorrow
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    Air reg

    Tractors always something to fix Great to see others that do the work needed Welding skills come in handy with these things
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    Hello from the back woods of Western Montana

    Nice - Yes however getting a bit too crowded for us - Alaska is my home
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    Remote Garage/Storage Barn Security

    Check on the "REA" maybe they can help
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    Hello from the back woods of Western Montana

    Sorry have no clue what "REA" you are talking about
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    Hello from the back woods of Western Montana

    Hobbies keep us busy and out of the local bars: RV's, Jeeps, Boats, Tractors, ATV's, Motorcycles, Electronics Installations design and repairs, along with the property. Only problem is that there is never enough time for all of them Loads of cold snow on the ground right now and more on the...
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    Battery Charger

    As others stated we need to know the application before we can supply good info I have several "Converters" the things that are used in RV's ranging in power from 35 amps to over a 100amps. If you are looking for a bench power supply as well as a Battery Charger / maintainer then you might...
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    Hello from the back woods of Western Montana

    Thanks Lots of good info here
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    Is my Bendpak HD-9 defective? Cables sag after a few days

    That is NOT normal - at least from my experience Mine has been in operation for just less than ten years now Cables require adjusting about every other year and get lubed every time the hoist gets used which is 5 or 6 times a month
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    parts washer solvent

    Parts Solvent - 76 Union stuff - available 5 gallon jugs Too bad the local distributor no longer sells the stuff in bulk aka bring your own jug A bit pricey but does the job just fine Believe my tank is about 20 gallons the stuff lasts me 6 to 8 years Getting the large crud off before in...
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    Hello from the back woods of Western Montana

    Hello from a new guy to this forum Been reading through many of the posts and picked up a few good bits of info, Green Hinge being one. So decided to give it a go and join up A few shops here at the homestead 50x60Ft Vehicle Repair Shop 30x40 Garage 30x40 Electronics Design & Repair Shop...
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    max garage door hieght?

    I know this has been said before What happens when you upgrade your current TT? Maybe to a larger/taller unit or a Class A RV - Will it fit? I'm a firm believer in planning for the future while keeping today's requirements in mind Went with a 50x60ft pole barn w/ 16ft ceilings and a...
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