If your construction business is spending a large chunk of its budget each project on crane operating services or crane rental fees, then perhaps it is time to take the plunge and purchase one. However, since brand-new industrial cranes carry some hefty prices, purchasing a used machine is a great way to get more bang for your buck. If you don’t have any previous experience evaluating used cranes for quality and reliability, then these tips will help get you started.…
Whether you’re preparing for the apocalypse or simply looking for greater energy independence, any residential energy system meant to supply off-grid power consistently will eventually require a battery bank. Most commonly paired with solar panel systems, battery banks are used to power your home and other facilities even when you aren’t actively generating power. These batteries are often expensive and complicated to install, but many off-grid enthusiasts are surprised to learn of a relatively inexpensive alternative in used forklift batteries.…
Air compressors are highly technical objects, despite the simplicity of their appearance and their ease of use. The tank in itself is an engineering marvel, since it has to contain the building air pressure from within and not rupture or explode. In fact, you would not want to perform your own air compressor repairs on the tank, or even create your own tank, and here are some valid reasons why.…
