Articles for tag: Psi

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DIY 12 Volt On-board or Portable Air Compressor for $35

Parts: 1 12 volt air compressor from junkyard 2 Pressure switch from an air compressor or a well pump 3 Holding tank 4 Threaded fittings, hoses / tubing, hose clamps 5 Electrical connectors, wire, fuse, switch, relay The heart of the system is the compressor itself. You don’t have to spend big $$ on an ...

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Top 10 Home Exterior Pressure Washers

Pressure washers are the homeowners’ new do-it-yourself tool. It’s the most convenient outside tool around. The first thing you need to know about pressure washers is they come in two types; electric and gas powered. Because of the higher psi (pressure per square inch) gas powered pressure washers produce they require a little more caution ...

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How to Make Your Own Hula Hoops

Hula hoops are not that hard to make once you have the right materials. You’ll need poly tubing which is generally used for irritation and can be found at hardware or home improvement stores. Plan on making more than one hula hoop since the tubing is normally sold by 100-foot coils which will make about ...

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Top 10 Pressure Washers

Pressure washers are great time savers and they come in all shapes and sizes. You can get the one that is perfect for your needs. They work so fast, that you actually use less water than if you were using a garden hose. Determine what you will be using the pressure washer on and how ...

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Evaluation of Vertical Holes in Glulam Beams

In an earlier article we discussed the suitability of certain size holes drilled vertically in a proposed wood beam. Suitability was evaluated by examining excess beam capacity against the loss in capacity caused by the holes. If the loss in capacity caused by a hole did not exceed the excess capacity of the beam, the ...