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Hey guys, just checking to see if I am the only one with this problem.
Picked up a Ridgid 300 Compact self oiling threader at a Ridgid trade show and when they set it up for me, they put too much...

Just picked up a Led Lenser P7 with the P3 as a bonus.
So far works great but I can't comment on longevity. I have yet to be convinced on rechargeable batteries as well as the CR123's so I stuck to...

I picked up a Klein - Drive-A-Matic, Adjustable 1/4"-7/16" Hex driver last week and it is pretty good so far. Only problem the head is a bit bulky. I can see where it gets in the way on some tight...

I love my Napoleon. Picked up a 450 Pro with the side searing plate. Has a very even cooking surface and the sizzle zone works wonders for locking in juices.
If you are serious about your BBQ...

This one covers about 90% of my jobs as well.
use it all the time. Only thing is the rubber grip seems to be loose on the handle and now started to slip a little.
I'll definitely get a new one...

I use a Fluke 52 for thermometer. As for the reamer i went with Reed. Found a good deal on ebay for a used one. Has been working flawlessly.

I purchased the 510 a couple years back and has been working great. Love it! Very accurate.

Unfortunately NFI certification is not recognized or offered in Canada, Like you mentioned i guess the main way is to gain exposure.
I will see how resourceful i can become in doing this.
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Does anyone know of a good book i can purchase that gives me the ins and outs of gas fireplaces? I am a registed gas tech however have stuck to primarily roughing gas lines as opposed to service. ...

trutechtools.com is great. I ordred on thursday afternoon. my 510 arrived on Monday. no hassles not headaches, just great service. :D

Done, I just ordered the Testo 510 with the Pitot Kit. Lets see how this baby performs. :cool:
It will be a looooong wait till the truck arrives to drop it off. . . .
Thanks again for all your...

Any one use the Klein Drive A Matic Cushion Grip Nut Driver??
I know these "all in 1" tools are not the best option but i like klein tools so thought this may be the exception to the rule.
any...

Hello everyone, this may sound like a dumb question so forgive my ignorance in advance.
How useful is it to have a Pitot tube and how often do you use one?
I only work on furnaces and am in the...

If you can PM me with it that would be great. :)
Thanks in advance.

Congratulations allstar08!!!:D
let us know how this one fends up to others you have used. a review on the product would be nice for us who don't have analyzers yet.

Cheers,
George

DRUMROLL PLEASE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Thanks a lot guys for your advice. I couldn't resist the deal on the 87v. Picked it up this morning and just playing around with it. now all i have to do is figure out what to do with it. :(:(:(...

Vaughan Ontario 8-)
Where the weather is freezing these days. . .

Sorry man, i tried not laughing but i figured no one would hear me. . .
It may be time for that vacation sooner than later, could happen to any one of us. I know i have almost done it when they...

oops sorry NIB = New In Box.
You may know but for others. . .

Thanks guys, i came across a deal for a brand new Fluke 87V and that is why i was debating it. It is a NIB item for about $200. Does that change things at all?

I am entering the field and putting my tools together at this point.
Budget. . . i would like to spend $300 for both. or for one good one that covers all the bases.
I work on Forced Air Heating...

Which one would that be?

Morning everyone, I know the 87v is a little more expensive than the 116 but is the price difference justifiable in terms of features and quality?
Unfortunately i do not know all the differences...

The camera head on the Ridgid is a little smaller than the Milwaukee however the rep said because there are grooved rings around the Ridgid he has seen it get stuck while being pulled out of a tight...

I'll keep an eye on Google Maps to see what it looks like in a few days.

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I am on a budget for now. I am still getting my equipment together and have alot more to purchase. I know i can order Testo from a Canadian distributor but i can find them cheaper in the US. The...

Got it. Ridgid SeeSnake Micro. works like a charm and nice adjustable LED's.
I was torn betweek the Milwaukee and the ridgid.
Here is what made me lean towards the Ridgid. . .
Pro's
1. ...

I have a customer who insists if she runs her Gas Fireplace 24x7 her house stays warm and her furnace only cycles on cold days. (-15 C and below).
I have a couple questions,
1. i know that they...

have you tried it out yet?

Thanks, I'll pick up the ridgid one tonight. Can't wait to try it.

Welcome dorado74, im also pretty new to this site but you will soon find out that it is pretty amazing what you can learn on here.
send up some of that warm weather to toronto. Windchill temps...

I must agree, usually visit a couple times a year and i try not to make it winter as the pot holes are more like craters. i feel like that game frogger sometimes when driving down there.

Is there a huge difference from the 2.4" Ridgid screen and the 3" testo?
Any one used both? I was thinking to purchase one and the ridgid is significantly cheaper than the milwaukee but the testo...

A deal came up on one of these Milwaukee 18V impact driver.
Does any one have one or recommendations for it? I was in the market for a li-ion imact driver and though this would do the trick quite...

I try to go 3-5 times a week.
If i get it out of the way early enough it is better. actually gets me going first thing in the morning.
Sometimes working though is more of a workout than working...

Having a quality reliable set of tools and meters allows you to troubleshoot and diagnose problems quickly and efficiently.

As a new tech, you can’t afford (at least i can't) to have all of your...

McLobster is also available on the east coast of Canada. (seasonal though). Who would have thought that McD's would ever server fine dining?:eek:

I have been a member of this site for just over a month and there is a tonne of amazing information on here (not to mention the fun and some interesting personalities). :D
I have completed my Gas...

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it looks something like this but mine is a shorter one. It should be used when installing a gas line after the pressure test.
the nozzle part should be...

Happy new year everyone, i recently purchased a purging hose but is definitely too short. The hose itself is about 2 feet long.
Rather than making an extension for it i was thinking to make the...

Could it be a faulty heat anticipator in the thermostat?

:o
I just ordered one of those a couple days ago and am waiting for it in the mail. . .
I will let you know how well it works. I should have spent a little more and gone with the Testo 510. . . ....

i was told by my supplier that you can swap the blades with the ridgid steel pipe ones and it will work for up to 1" steel piping. I would imagine the battery life would be reduced to 1/4 of the...

I was considering the Simoniz® Heavy-duty 16-pc Vacuum Kit. anyone used it ot have experience with it. I primarilly need it for Fireplace and furnace cleaning. Looks like a pretty compact portable...

I have a Bosch Bulldog Hammer SDS Plus and it works great for my applications. Mind you the most i use it for is piping 1" steel through a wall. Very reliable and solid drill. two thumbs up.