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08-08-2010, 02:05 AM
Thread: Nut Drivers
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newoldtech, Have another look, no better yet...
newoldtech,
Have another look, no better yet just try to stick a screw into the mag version. Unless you have a Klein I haven't seen, you will find that the screw won't pass through the tiny hole in... -
08-06-2010, 10:52 PM
Thread: 523 high side dead
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Yeah that's how I started out. Went to Jstone,...
Yeah that's how I started out. Went to Jstone, laid it up on the counter ready to ship, and told them the high side transducer was dead. They said um......where did you buy it? I said here of...
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08-05-2010, 01:44 AM
Thread: 523 high side dead
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Doug, Man, I'm bummed out. Mine has the exact...
Doug,
Man, I'm bummed out. Mine has the exact same issue, reading a crazy high pressure reading on the high side. I have been trying to get something done with my gen2 523 for over 4 months. I... -
07-18-2010, 11:27 PM
Thread: Work Boots
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I second the Danner boots. Made in the USA. I...
I second the Danner boots. Made in the USA. I wear the Battalion Hot, they have a stitch down sole so they can be repaired or have the sole replaced. The sole that comes on them is awesome and has...
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07-09-2010, 12:46 AM
Thread: inside van ladder hanger?
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Snooked, My question is what is with that...
Snooked,
My question is what is with that machete hanging on your bulkhead? Bad neighborhoods or you got jungles growing around the condensers? Damb, I just never thought any form of HVAC work... -
07-09-2010, 12:07 AM
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FWIW, there is not a tool on my van that is...
FWIW, there is not a tool on my van that is company owned besides ladders. But they will repair or replace any that are worn out or broken as well.
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07-08-2010, 11:35 PM
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Kiwireeferman, He will either fix it or screw it...
Kiwireeferman,
He will either fix it or screw it up so bad no one can.
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07-08-2010, 11:19 PM
Thread: van/truck powered lunch cooler
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With a little imagination you can put a SLA...
With a little imagination you can put a SLA battery like an Optima yellow or blue top in a boat/RV battery case and keep it plugged into a spare cigarette style socket, to keep the battery charged...
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07-08-2010, 10:59 PM
Thread: van/truck powered lunch cooler
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Most of the ones like you have referred to are...
Most of the ones like you have referred to are just coolers, meaning they will only cool to about a 40* difference from ambient. If it is 100* in your van that equates to 60* beverages. I have...
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07-04-2010, 03:55 PM
Thread: Smoker problem/question.
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I'm sure I'm too late for todays cook...
I'm sure I'm too late for todays cook but.........
I dunno about the smoker seasoning, you never mentioned the temp. but I would let it run for a couple of hours at as high a temp as you can get it... -
07-04-2010, 01:55 AM
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David, Did you get this problem solved?
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07-04-2010, 01:45 AM
Thread: Am I getting boned here
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I agree with many others here. It isn't right...
I agree with many others here. It isn't right BUT until the economy changes you would likely be better off to sit tight, make them a good hand, gain some experience and be sure to have another job...
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02-25-2010, 11:11 PM
Thread: Snake oil???
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I too am very interested in hearing of other...
I too am very interested in hearing of other peoples experience with these products. I have asked about them at our local supply houses and found no one who carries them. Many have never heard of...
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02-22-2010, 11:08 PM
Thread: Veto Bag Owners
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I had the opportunity to sit down with an LC, an...
I had the opportunity to sit down with an LC, an XL and my old tool bag, both closed top bags. I fiddled around for about an hour with my tools in and out of both. After all the fiddling I decided...
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02-18-2010, 12:10 AM
Thread: Field Piece meters
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I have a few and have only had any one problem...
I have a few and have only had any one problem and it was handled promptly. I have Flukes as well and have had good luck with them as well. The Fieldpiece SC77 is what I grab most often.
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02-14-2010, 10:17 PM
Thread: Sawzall Blades
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Lenox first, Milwaukee second. JMHO
Lenox first, Milwaukee second.
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02-14-2010, 09:49 PM
Thread: I need some tools?
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caddy8581, Like others have said, you can tool...
caddy8581,
Like others have said, you can tool up in a few hours of having a job. But when you do, buy quality tools, Craftsman tools are fine, also look at the big box stores they have Greenlee... -
02-14-2010, 09:01 PM
Thread: Rothenberger threader
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They make VERY high quality tubing tools and have...
They make VERY high quality tubing tools and have for many years. They have most recently partnered 50/50 with Greenlee a Textron company. You will not be disappointed. I have some tubing tools...
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02-14-2010, 08:43 PM
Thread: Greenlee Tools
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I second what dandyme said. I have tools from...
I second what dandyme said.
I have tools from both manufacturers and feel like they are both equal in quality. I believe it is just personal preference, Ford vs Chevy.
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02-14-2010, 02:25 PM
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hvaclover, I can only assume that you live in...
hvaclover,
I can only assume that you live in and are referring to LPG here in the US. I cannot speak for what is available anywhere else.
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02-14-2010, 03:32 AM
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hvaclover, First of all please take no offense...
hvaclover,
First of all please take no offense to what I am about to say.
You asked the question "Do you realize the propane or LP as it is also known has a bunch of fillers to help keep the... -
01-30-2010, 11:50 AM
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I forgot to mention that if I were to replace one...
I forgot to mention that if I were to replace one of them I would buy the new Fieldpiece. The idea of a wireless display is very appealing to me, having the display close to the point you are...
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01-30-2010, 11:37 AM
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I have a TIF 9010A and the CPS CC220 mentioned...
I have a TIF 9010A and the CPS CC220 mentioned above.
I liked the idea of a magnet on the back of the digital readout on the CPS. In reality it is attached to the battery cover and will, more... -
01-30-2010, 01:24 AM
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I'm sure that I will be flamed but...........Here...
I'm sure that I will be flamed but...........Here I go!
IF your outside and have a clear area to vent, it's hard to beat liquid propane as a flush. Then follow it with a nitrogen purge. It's... -
11-27-2009, 01:52 AM
Thread: Favorite Laptop
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I would get a netbook. About six months ago...
I would get a netbook.
About six months ago the company I work for bought thirty of the HP's that Verizon sells. So far as I know only two have failed, both from accidents or abuse. These...
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