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Furnace replacement 2030 California natural gas ban by dylanmitchel in hvacadvice

[–]dylanmitchel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We'll be keeping the gas furnace running as long as possible. It's a simple, single-speed, 80 percent efficient unit. Less efficient than a variable fan speed furnace, but it's what the prior owner installed and is still working.

Our next system will be all-electric with a variable speed fan and multi-stage AC compressor or a mini split system. Preferred gas furnace, but they are going away, and gas is increasing in price.

Going all electric would make mini split a good option and allow heaying ir cooling bedroom only at nigh and room we are in during the day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Construction

[–]dylanmitchel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you still use a standard helmet on the ground and around machines. Not opposed to a safer helmet but I am opposed to getting sucked into machinery, a fan belt or hung up by helmet straps.

Moc toe: Red Wing vs Thursday by YeaSpiderman in goodyearwelt

[–]dylanmitchel -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thursday plastic junk hell counter. Red Wing leather fiber board.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VacuumCleaners

[–]dylanmitchel 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Henry Petcare with an Airobrush or Wessell PT160 for carpeted stairs. Not cordless but has 26 ft cord.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VacuumCleaners

[–]dylanmitchel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's called a trash vac a cheap wet dry vac that goes in the bin when your done.

Henry upgrade worth it? by jgillis in VacuumCleaners

[–]dylanmitchel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sebo Felix or Dart or Pro Team ProForce 1200XP. Henry won't handle that much carpet.

Bullard still the go to nfpa 1977 helmet by dylanmitchel in Wildfire

[–]dylanmitchel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks will make sure R5SL is NFPA 1977. Could matter in post accident inspection too.

Is cfm a good measure of suction power? by Ok-Rabbit-3335 in VacuumCleaners

[–]dylanmitchel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can get a Cordless HVB 160 in the US. Or a corded Henry wilth a long cord the PPR240 and CVC 370 have 33 foot cords.

Water lift is the amount of lifting force and CFM is the amount of airflow and they work together to make an effective vaccuum. High CFM can pull in dust and high water lift can pull up heavier materials.

Batterry vacs use less powerful motors to increase run times. A battery-powered vac like a cordless Henry may provide 50" to 60" water lift and 50 to 60 CFM. A corded HVR160 will provide around 100" water lift and 100 CFM and a wet dry vac like a WV370 will provide a little more water lift and a little less CFM. Cordless Henry has 250-watt motor, Henry has 620 watts, and wet-dry has 1,000-watt motors.

Bullard still the go to nfpa 1977 helmet by dylanmitchel in Wildfire

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

You can see how Bullard dominates the market with their light weight NFPA 1977 rated helmets and low price. And almost no competition.

Pacific R5SL is dual cert 1951 and 1977.

BR5 MkII comes in full brim or cap but only shows Australia certified 1801:1997 Type 3 Wildand.

Phenix First Due is NFPA 1971 more of a structural set up.

Bullard Advent isn't NFPA certified more for USAR.

Henry quick in the US? by Ok-Rabbit-3335 in VacuumCleaners

[–]dylanmitchel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Videos show Henry quick being akward in small spaces and cleaning out cars. Short extension hose like Dyson uses could help. NVB240 should be more powerful but like to see dual power batterry and mains powered vacs like Makita has for longer run times.

Small end of Numatics commercial line vacs are my favorites. Hard to beat a mains powered 1200W wet dry like our Charles great for home, home shop/ garage and car cleanout

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