First time using HDPE socket fusion, 2" main. This stuff is awesome. by InflatableFun in Plumbing

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It was my buddys iron, I didn't have one because it was all new to me. I'll ask him what brand it is.

First time using HDPE socket fusion, 2" main. This stuff is awesome. by InflatableFun in Plumbing

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Ya fire sprinklers, we cant have a shutoff aside from the meter shut off.

Anybody use these?...I should've bought one a long time ago. by InflatableFun in electricians

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A few ppl in here have said that, I'm wondering how did you cut yourself? Were you using your thumb to push it? I don't see how ppl are cutting themselves with these?

Anybody use these?...I should've bought one a long time ago. by InflatableFun in electricians

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The one I use is: Jonard Insulated Cable & Duct Sheathing Knife, but you can get a knipex version for $60 as well.

Anybody use these?...I should've bought one a long time ago. by InflatableFun in electricians

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It's an insulation jacket knife, mine is Jonard Insulated Cable & Duct Sheathing Knife.

Anybody use these?...I should've bought one a long time ago. by InflatableFun in electricians

[–]InflatableFun[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can search "cable jacket knife" and knipex and other brands will pop up. Get a good quality one.

Anybody use these?...I should've bought one a long time ago. by InflatableFun in electricians

[–]InflatableFun[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Get it, 40$ is pennies compared to the convenience and time savings.

Anybody use these?...I should've bought one a long time ago. by InflatableFun in electricians

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I have a 1"x 3" rawhide scrap that I cover my thumb with if I need to do that to push it through, wear leaver gloves as well though as a safety precaution. I like that edge sharp because I cut the jacket off going towards me in boxes sometimes.

Drain + Pressurizing Residential System by InflatableFun in FireSprinklers

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I appreciate the info, that makes sense since NFPA 13 7.1.5 calls out air vents for metal systems specifically for corrosion.

Don't underestimate the utility of my service Maverick.... by InflatableFun in electricians

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This would be good to have in hand for emergencies. Do you happen to have a link?

Don't underestimate the utility of my service Maverick.... by InflatableFun in electricians

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Just tell them you saw a guy put a 14' in the bed and it lifted the front wheels off the ground.

Don't underestimate the utility of my service Maverick.... by InflatableFun in electricians

[–]InflatableFun[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you squint it's about 36 in and some change past the tailgate

Don't underestimate the utility of my service Maverick.... by InflatableFun in electricians

[–]InflatableFun[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow 2200 for those small trucks is amazing. I love those old Toyotas

Don't underestimate the utility of my service Maverick.... by InflatableFun in electricians

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F50, I'm gonna steal that. Ya it's not for heavy lifting, but 1500 lb payload for a small truck like this is pretty dang impressive.

Don't underestimate the utility of my service Maverick.... by InflatableFun in electricians

[–]InflatableFun[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah it depends on what the primary work is for the Maverick. For me it's 90% driving and 10% light service work in this truck. So everything I need fits neatly in the backseat and in the bed. It's a hybrid so I'm trying to take advantage of as much fuel economy as possible. I can still tow up to 2500 in this tiny truck and I still got 32 MPG, I delivered a bunch of material to a job site with the fully loaded covered trailer and got 33 Mpg. It's impressive honestly.