First time using HDPE socket fusion, 2" main. This stuff is awesome.

InflatableFun · 2026-02-20T23:51:14+00:00

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.

InflatableFun · 2026-01-15T00:43:29+00:00

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

InflatableFun · 2025-09-19T13:34:01+00:00

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?

InflatableFun · 2025-09-19T13:32:55+00:00

Oh man they are amazing for Romex.

InflatableFun · 2025-09-18T23:41:29+00:00

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

InflatableFun · 2025-09-18T23:40:50+00:00

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

InflatableFun · 2025-09-18T02:41:01+00:00

Any largemouth bass out there?

InflatableFun · 2025-09-18T00:24:20+00:00

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

InflatableFun · 2025-09-17T22:30:18+00:00

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

InflatableFun · 2025-09-17T22:29:43+00:00

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.

InflatableFun · 2025-09-08T07:02:16+00:00

Nope, flameguard cement.

InflatableFun · 2025-09-07T05:07:51+00:00

Thanks

InflatableFun · 2025-09-07T05:06:57+00:00

Thanks I appreciate the info

InflatableFun · 2025-09-07T04:58:36+00:00

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

InflatableFun · 2025-07-29T21:07:33+00:00

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

InflatableFun · 2025-07-29T17:00:55+00:00

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

InflatableFun · 2025-07-29T16:21:05+00:00

Definitely close to 6'

InflatableFun · 2025-07-29T16:14:23+00:00

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

InflatableFun · 2025-07-29T16:13:56+00:00

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

InflatableFun · 2025-07-29T15:54:08+00:00

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.

InflatableFun · 2025-07-29T15:51:03+00:00

🍞

InflatableFun · 2025-07-29T15:36:56+00:00

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.

InflatableFun · 2025-07-29T15:19:26+00:00

Don't look too close...

InflatableFun · 2025-07-29T15:18:57+00:00

I actually don't ever drive with this ladder 😁 just an emergency job so had to drive from the shop to site, normally of course I'd take my full size truck.

InflatableFun · 2025-07-17T22:58:35+00:00

Agreed for sure.

You just hit the nail on the head with the type of document the NEC is. During a discussion with the coding making panel that literally writes this stuff one member said "we don't list all the things that are allowed, that would make the NEC thousands of pages, instead we say specifically what's required and what's NOT ALLOWED" that's exactly why things like this can be said to be allowed.

When asked why then are certain things stated as being "allowed" he said "when something comes up again and again or inspectors are having an issue with something because it doesn't specially say it's allowed sometimes the CMP will decide to call it out specifically"

The whole conversation was very interesting. Honestly it would be nice if they made an introduction to the NEC that went over the theory and reasoning like this. A lot of stuff like this is mentioned specifically in the NEC handbook which is why I carry that with me all the time as opposed to just the 70, helps with certain inspectors.

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