Depending on where you live, flooding from heavy rain or snow melt can be a fact of life. Quick Dam flood barriers offer protection, defending your home and belongings from damage. While flood protection is important, we also are a fan of Quick Dam products for a few other reasons. Why We Like Quick Dam Easy…
Plumbing
Advantages of Using a Press Tool
Pressing pipe is pretty routine work for a plumber and other tradesmen. More than a billion press fittings are installed in the United States every year. A variety of tools are used to modify and form pipe into a variety of shapes to accommodate the individual needs of each project. Why Use a Press Tool…
Milwaukee M12 TRAPSNAKE, On the Job Review
Acme Tools was proud to present Brad Near, @KnarlyCarl, a licensed plumber, with a Milwaukee M12 TRAPSNAKE Toilet Auger and Urinal Auger for his professional opinion. Here is what he had to say: Initial Thoughts Milwaukee recently launched their new toilet and urinal auger system, which they named “Trapsnake”, and is powered by either the…
A Complete Drill Tap Chart
When your job requires tapping a hole in metal, predrilling is a must. Once you determine what size tap is needed you will have to know what size of hole to pre-drill for that tap. Our drill tap chart below will assist you in finding the correct size drill bit for fractional, taper pipe, and metric…
Stand Up for Safety
Stand Up For Safety A construction site can be dangerous, and even deadly. But follwoing hte right procedures and protocols can significantly help make your construction site a safer place to work for yourself and your co-workers. Brush up on these stats and tips to better understand just how important workplace safety is and how…
Milwaukee TRAPSNAKE Toilet Auger Review
Overview The 2576-20 and 2576-21 snake from Milwaukee comes with a 6-foot cable that fits into drains between 2 and 4 inches wide for use in most common bathroom fixtures. A retriever bulb allows you to use the drain snake to grab clogs and other items at the end to get out dropped jewelry and other important…
Bosch Concrete Dust Collection Review
The adage about cracking a few eggs to make an omelet rings true to anyone who has ever had to remodel or fix anything. Mess is the inevitable result of almost all types of construction and remodeling, especially when concrete is involved. Check out how BOSCH dust collection solutions help you clean up dust and…
Being OSHA Compliant With The New Crystalline Silica Rule
OSHA is issuing two new standards to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica. The first for construction will be in effect on September 23, 2017* and the other is for General Industry and Maritime which will be in effect on June 23, 2018. Here is what you need to be OSHA compliant. Why…
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…
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,…