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11 Reasons You Should Buy A MBW Plate Compactor Now

We’ve complied 11 reasons you’re going to want to have a MBW plate compactor: 1)  Large eccentric weight provides high amplitude, impact energy and travel speed 2)  Low eccentric frequency offers longer life to bearings and components 3)  Stress relieved steel plate housings are crack resistant and provide long wear 4)  Aluminum exciter housing with cooling…

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Wire Pulling Tips

Pulling wire is a big part of being an electrician. So much so that it may seem like a pretty basic process in your day. But you also know that if you don’t take the proper steps during the pull, it can mean lost time, lost patience, and in some cases, wire that needs to…

GENERATOR SAFETY

3 Tips for Generator Safety

Generators Can Be Helpful During Times Of Natural Disaster Disasters of any kind, natural or man made, are exactly that… disastrous and extremely costly. Let’s quickly look at what some of the worst disasters in North America have cost to clean up and fix. Hurricane Katrina 2010 – $145B Northridge Earthquake 1994 – $60B Hurricane…

Frozen copper pipe cracked and water coming out of the hole

How to Thaw Frozen Pipes

Frozen pipes can be a real issue during the winter months. Pipes that run outdoors or along the outer walls of the home are the most vulnerable to freezing temperatures. Unfortunately, simply keeping the interior of your home warm isn’t enough protection for pipes that run close to exterior walls. Water pipes that run from…

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OSHA’s Silica Dust Rule

What Is OSHA’s Rule On Silica Dust? OSHA has set September 23, 2017* as the date by which all construction employers must comply with new standards to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica that took effect earlier this year.  Silica dust is encountered on construction sites in construction material such as concrete, brick,…

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How To Choose The Best Diamond Blade

Choosing A Diamond Blade A diamond blade is a saw blade designed to cut through dense, abrasive materials like concrete and asphalt. The process of cutting abrasive materials is much different than cutting through wood because the blade gets extremely hot due to friction. Not all are the same, but choosing the best for each…

How To Choose The Best Rolair Air Compressor

Choosing the Right Rolair Air Compressor does not have to be a challenge. Air compressors power pneumatic tools and sprayers, inflate tires and clean dust out of crevices and cracks, making them a critical part of any jobsite or workshop. Learn how compressor features affect performance, and find the Rolair® Air Compressor to meet your needs….