Your car’s head gasket plays important roles: It acts as the seal between the cylinders and the engine, it keeps motor oil separated from engine coolant as they flow through the motor, and it keeps the internal combustion created by ignition contained. Without it, your car won’t run. And if yours needs to be replaced, you’ll know by the following warning signs: Overheated Engine An overheated engine can be cause by several factors. Read More»
Your home’s dumpster will be a constant target for many different pests. Whether it is animals spreading trash around our yard or dealing with a major insect infestation, it is important for you to have a pest management strategy when it comes to your dumpster. Sadly, there are many people that will not consider this until pests become a problem, but you can avoid this hassle by proactive taking these actions to reduce this threat to your dumpster. Read More»
If you want to be sure that you are able to eat healthy and give yourself the best nutrition possible, it pays to invest in some heavy-duty storage bins that allow you to store this fresh food. These bulk bins will preserve your food and serve you with a number of advantages. Because of this, you should read about the bulk-bin benefits in this article, and then purchase some of these stackable storage begins to begin building your food supply. Read More»
For homeowners using well water, one common problem is limited water pressure. Sometimes, homeowners accept it as simply the nature of having well water, and then they limit their water usage to one fixture at a time in an effort to regulate their water pressure. But in fact, you shouldn’t need to limit your water usage, even on well water. Here are some things you should check to determine and address the source of your low water pressure. Read More»
Before you purchase the steel materials for your next construction project, it is vital that you know if cold rolled or hot rolled steel will work the best to meet the needs of your specific project. Here is some information for you about each type of steel and its respective advantages and disadvantages: Hot Rolled Steel Basics Hot rolled steel is milled by heating steel to above its recrystallization temperature. This allows the steel to be easily formed and shaped into sheeting and individual parts. Read More»
Alloy 20 pipes and flanges are used in many industrial settings because they are strong and highly resistant to acid. They are also resistant to something else: welding. The combination of chromium, nickel and stainless steel in alloy 20 pipes and flanges makes them notoriously difficult to weld. Pieces can be bonded together with gas tungsten arc (GTA) welding, though. Here are two tips for making welding alloy 20 pipes and flanges together a little easier. Read More»
Machine milling jobs are much more complicated than running material through a machine. It involves many factors and quite a bit of math. So it shouldn’t be much of a surprise to know they also use complicated jargon. Speeds, feeds, and depth of cut are three terms you should understand if you are supervising machinists. Speed. Speed is usually the first property that machinists consider before cutting. There are two types of speeds on a bit. Read More»
In an emergency situation where, for whatever reason, your company has a deluge of work that your boilers can’t keep up with, a temporary boiler solution is on hand to prevent a major problem for your company. But which type of temporary boiler best suits your needs? Here are three commonly offered types of temporary boilers and the pros and cons of each. 1. Skid-mounted The skid-mounted boiler is a good all-purpose option that will suit a variety of situations. Read More»
If you’re new to septic tank ownership, you should know that they require preventative maintenance and tender-loving care. Unlike municipal sewer systems that are maintained by the city, you’re responsible for the upkeep of your septic tank. Some things that might not seem like much can actually cause serious damage to your septic tank. When it comes to taking care of your septic tank, here are a few things you should be aware of. Read More»
Forklifts can be extremely useful industrial tools because they will allow your workers to rapidly transport heavy items across your facility. However, these devices are extremely expensive to purchase, and there are many small businesses that may not be able to make this purchase. Luckily, there are providers that will allow you to conveniently rent a forklift as your enterprise requires it. Yet many people have never needed the services of a forklift rental company, and you may need a couple of questions addressed if this applies to you. Read More»