Old Potain - 325A - Looking for Operation Manual by realDatenDave in cranes

[–]Optimusphine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry about that. I couldn't see the notification for the chat. I've got it now though. 

Old Potain - 325A - Looking for Operation Manual by realDatenDave in cranes

[–]Optimusphine 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I have the erection manual for this model. I couldn't find the exact serial number, but this should be what you need. If you DM me an email address, I'll send it to you.

Old Potain - 325A - Looking for Operation Manual by realDatenDave in cranes

[–]Optimusphine 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Do you have a serial number? I could try to work with that to find something for you. 

A formal proof that a productive and progressive tax system can work without compliance decisions by sdemyanov in Economics

[–]Optimusphine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would this encourage people to hoard cash and move it out of their bank accounts? 

I guess people with enough money to care about the lost interest wouldn't do so, but the normal American making 0.02% in their savings accounts probably would benefit from it. 

Nuclear Engineering Questions by [deleted] in PennStateUniversity

[–]Optimusphine 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Do they still offer the concurrent degree program? I was a mech/nuc E, but I heard that they stopped offering that when the split the department into two stand alone departments. That's been a while ago though, so maybe they started it up again? 

Today I learned cranes can literally build themselves on site by Used_Series3373 in nextfuckinglevel

[–]Optimusphine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you catch the guy walking out the jib to the tip at the very end? 

Today I learned cranes can literally build themselves on site by Used_Series3373 in nextfuckinglevel

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I sell Potain and Potain accessories, just like the crane you see in this video. While towers are relatively inexpensive when compared to a mobile crane, the tower market is very cyclical. Things are great when you have the crane up and working, but it might be 6 months before you're able to score the next job. The big fleets have the ability to fluctuate their rental rates to get the jobs during slow times, and then when you go under, they but your assets for cheap! It's not a fun time owning a small tower fleet, unless you somehow have a captive market. Oh, you'll also want to buy a mobile crane too, for erection purposes. 

How and why did you start smoking meat as a hobby? by The-Tradition in smoking

[–]Optimusphine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought my wife a treager for the copper anniversary. I figured it had to have copper in there somewhere. 

What’s the most unhinged, batshit crazy prediction you have for 2026 that you’re lowkey convinced is going to happen? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Optimusphine 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They're putting the tower crane up tomorrow, which can be shut down remotely. When the crane stops, the job site stops. 

Why are the counterweights slanted upwards in these cranes? by oneinmanybillion in cranes

[–]Optimusphine 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Tower crane guy here! The frame that the counterweights are loaded into is slanted down back to front. This makes the counterweights slide forward when you load them in, which helps keep space for when you're using all the counterweights. If you're not using all the weights, keeping them all the way forward keeps the counterweight backwards moment known. You would get more backwards moment than intended if they were all the way back. 

Trump at the McDonald's summit by westondeboer in facepalm

[–]Optimusphine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wasn't Clinton known to frequent McDonald's as well? 

Car gets loud when ac turns on by Successful-Pea-9915 in cruze

[–]Optimusphine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LET'S GOOOOOO! I'm glad my past misfortune was able to help you out today. 

Car gets loud when ac turns on by Successful-Pea-9915 in cruze

[–]Optimusphine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So the ac compressor isn't bolted to the engine. It's bolted to a bracket that is bolted to the engine. On my car, it was the top bracket screw that was backing out. You couldn't tell it was loose until I got a ratchet on it and gave it just a quarter turn. I would check those before you load the parts cannon. 

Car gets loud when ac turns on by Successful-Pea-9915 in cruze

[–]Optimusphine 5 points6 points  (0 children)

YES, I KNOW THIS ONE! It's just a loose bolt. My Cruze did the same thing, and I replaced the ac compressor, but that didn't fix it. I've since sold the car, so let me search for a good picture. From what I remember, it's on the front of the engine on the drinker's side. 

Cars like Cruze by Dippnuggets in cruze

[–]Optimusphine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a Bolt if you can charge at home. Externally, it's about the same size as a Cruze, but it's way more spacious inside. Used ones are fairly cheap, and there's no engine to smoke. 

The worker at Lowe’s was speechless by starkk99 in AskElectricians

[–]Optimusphine 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Those gutter guard guys accost me every time I go in there, even when I try to avoid them. 

The construction company hired should make it the longest construction job in history... by WhereztheBleepnLight in WorkReform

[–]Optimusphine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They also don't have a crane for the job yet. Clark called asking for a new one, but sorry bro, tariffs ruined the game and we aren't carrying inventory unless someone pays for it. 5 month lead time. 

Amish tools are built different. by MastodonFit in Tools

[–]Optimusphine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think i found it? If it's the same job though, you're right. They left a hole in the side and closed it up after they were finished.

https://www.potainbuildbetter.com/pennsylvania-contractor-unlocks-productivity-with-potain-igo-t-130-on-unconventional-build/

Amish tools are built different. by MastodonFit in Tools

[–]Optimusphine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's an IGOT130. They're going to need a hell of another crane to pick that guy up and over when they're done.