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61. [Shop-talk] PEX plumbing (score: 218): Author: eric at megageek.com (eric at megageek.com); Date: Fri, 27 May 2011 13:52:49 -0400; Wayne, go here... <http://www.ronshomeandhardware.com/P-600-1-2-Quick-Conn-Coupling-p/609984.htm> Use these Watt's connectors and you don't need ANY tools!!! They are great (and this is the cheapest; /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00448.html (8,728 bytes)
62. [Shop-talk] pex piping question (score: 224): Author: eric at megageek.com (eric at megageek.com); Date: Fri, 27 May 2011 17:44:50 -0400; I installed a hydrant about a month ago doing exactly what you are talking about. Here is the problem... Hydrants connect to the water supply at the bottom of the pipe. So it's just a straight pipe t; /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00452.html (9,638 bytes)
63. [Shop-talk] Success (well for now) (score: 218): Author: eric at megageek.com (eric at megageek.com); Date: Sat, 28 May 2011 22:53:42 -0400; Yesterday I tried locktite Epoxy "metal" to fix the air leaking pipes. It takes 24 hours to cure. I had 4 main leaks. After waiting a day, I recharged the system and to my delight, no leaks. After a; /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00469.html (7,480 bytes)
64. [Shop-talk] The air saga continues... (score: 218): Author: eric at megageek.com (eric at megageek.com); Date: Mon, 30 May 2011 22:25:01 -0400; Well, after a brief day of not bothering with the new air lines (because I had a huge tree to remove) I'm back to getting the new air lines squared away. When we last left this saga, I had some succe; /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00472.html (9,431 bytes)
65. [Shop-talk] HIGH pressure compressed air? (score: 218): Author: eric at megageek.com (eric at megageek.com); Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 06:26:18 -0400; As a rescue diver and a paintballer, I have experience with both of these set ups. First, to get a compressor that hits 3000 psi requires 3 phase normally. To fill scuba tanks, there are lots of othe; /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00481.html (11,301 bytes)
66. [Shop-talk] The air saga continues... (score: 224): Author: eric at megageek.com (eric at megageek.com); Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 06:24:49 -0400; OK, here is a new idea I have for dealing with the leaks... I found an epoxy that is like a thick liquid. I was thinking to put a vacuum in the air lines (not sure of the best way to do that) then po; /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00297.html (10,121 bytes)
67. [Shop-talk] the air saga continues (score: 218): Author: eric at megageek.com (eric at megageek.com); Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 08:59:21 -0400; John, I understand where you are coming from. My only problem with it is how do they get these things to work in the millions of other installations out there. Yesterday I filled up my propane tank f; /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00303.html (9,456 bytes)
68. [Shop-talk] Auto drain for compressor (score: 218): Author: eric at megageek.com (eric at megageek.com); Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 16:01:02 -0400; When installing the air lines at my shop, I came across one of those HF auto drain kits also. It doesn't work on my compressor either (it's not meant for the big boys.) It will work fine on a smaller; /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00311.html (9,185 bytes)
69. [Shop-talk] Auto drain for compressor (score: 218): Author: eric at megageek.com (eric at megageek.com); Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 20:50:11 -0400; The directions say in them "designed for compressors that have poly or nylon "unloader" tubing and not for compressors with copper or AL unloading tools" It doesn't say any more than that. I'm not ev; /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00317.html (9,040 bytes)
70. [Shop-talk] The air saga ENDS! (score: 218): Author: eric at megageek.com (eric at megageek.com); Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2011 13:00:10 -0400; OK, so I'm patenting my solution for these air lines (however, I'm not sure I'm the first person to do it.) Instead of taking apart all the lines, I decided to go, 'limited tactical nuke' on them. At; /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00323.html (7,848 bytes)
71. [Shop-talk] Above ground oil tanks (score: 224): Author: eric at megageek.com (eric at megageek.com); Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2011 17:03:56 -0400; I am in the middle of this process right now (western NJ.) When I asked back here, it was clear that inside was better. Now that they are installed, I'm very happy with it. New tanks installed (2X 36; /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00350.html (10,189 bytes)
72. [Shop-talk] Above ground oil tanks (score: 231): Author: eric at megageek.com (eric at megageek.com); Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2011 20:21:13 -0400; Actually, I would have put 3 of the tanks in if I could have. I have a 1000 gal inground that is getting replaced. I loved it, normally I would fill it up once in Aug (when oil was cheapest) and it c; /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00352.html (9,678 bytes)
73. [Shop-talk] anode rods-- was the air saga continues (score: 218): Author: eric at megageek.com (eric at megageek.com); Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2011 22:25:40 -0400; Ben writes... My motivation for just replacing the unit every ten or fifteen years or so is that the technology to make them more efficiency is also increasing with each replacement. Sure, the old on; /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00359.html (10,522 bytes)
74. [Shop-talk] anode rods-- was the air saga continues (score: 218): Author: eric at megageek.com (eric at megageek.com); Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2011 06:41:17 -0400; Randall asks... I have multiple buildings on the property. The main house and the Garage M'hal is oil. The guest house and the other building is gas. I should have clarified that. Moose "Be as benefi; /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00364.html (10,043 bytes)
75. [Shop-talk] Above ground oil tanks (score: 218): Author: eric at megageek.com (eric at megageek.com); Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2011 06:45:29 -0400; Richard writes... Yes, but the prepay price isn't as cheap as the real Aug price. For example. When I was last looking at the prepaid option years ago... Pre pay was $2.75 Aug price was $2.05 So it w; /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00365.html (8,545 bytes)
76. [Shop-talk] gps to find the shop (score: 218): Author: eric at megageek.com (eric at megageek.com); Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2011 13:34:35 -0400; John, I love my Garmin Nuvi. I've had a few in different cars and got a few for friends. But really what I find is that there isn't much of a difference with the consumer level ones anymore. I'd just; /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00368.html (8,996 bytes)
77. [Shop-talk] anode rods-- was the air saga continues (score: 218): Author: eric at megageek.com (eric at megageek.com); Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2011 14:49:14 -0400; Peter asked what kind of solar system I'm doing. I'm just doing the electric solar right now. NJ has a program where NJ veterans can get FREE installation of the panels. My 26KW (that's right) would; /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00379.html (10,033 bytes)
78. [Shop-talk] gps direction (score: 218): Author: eric at megageek.com (eric at megageek.com); Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2011 16:59:58 -0400; I call mine "The Nag-a-vator!" 8>) Moose "Be as beneficent as the sun or the sea, but if your rights as a rational being are trenched on, die on the first inch of your territory." Ralph Waldo Emerson; /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00392.html (8,500 bytes)
79. [Shop-talk] hanging bicycles (score: 218): Author: eric at megageek.com (eric at megageek.com); Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2011 14:47:43 -0400; Tim, how high is the ceiling? I just use hooks in my garage for the bikes and they are solid. I did build a lowering 10'X5' whiteboard in my 14' high garage ceiling with pulleys. Works fine. I'm not; /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00419.html (9,995 bytes)
80. [Shop-talk] Shop ideas for a mobility scooter. (score: 218): Author: eric at megageek.com (eric at megageek.com); Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:12:21 -0400; OK, you know the little scooters that people are riding around on now. Rascals and such. I just ended up with a used one and before I "put it up on the block" I was wondering if anyone had any cool i; /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00455.html (9,130 bytes)

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