Powering your Leister Varimat V2
We've discussed the power requirements for the Leister Varimat V2 (230V, 4600W). We've talked about the right generator for your V2 (recommended minimum 12kW). But what if you're on a job that ...
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We've been deluged with roofers calling and faxing asking about AQMD Rule 1147, and how it applies to their roofing kettles. Briefly summarized: Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Rule 1147 - ...
Details2010 in review
The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here's a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads This blog is doing ...
DetailsWhat we forget about using "hot" asphalt
We are seeing more and more roofers using hot asphalt. We see mops, mop handles and sleeves almost flying off the shelf. This means that hot is not dead as has been mentioned in months and years ...
DetailsAre You Into Solar??
As government regulations change and more people are adding solar panels to their roofs, we receive calls asking what products we have to make installation of solar panels easier and/or cheaper. A ...
DetailsHelp! My cast iron drains have rusted out!
Have you ever been on the roof (either your own, or inspecting/estimating for a new job) and have come across ancient cast iron drains or domes that appear older than time? You've probably seen ...
DetailsPermanent Horizontal Lifelines
Word on the street is OSHA is going to make building owners responsible for permanent fall protection on their buildings, instead of whichever contractor uses the roof. Needless to say, there is ...
DetailsCloseout Pricing on PlastiCap Nails!
Due to a shipping error, we have overstock on the Plasti-Top 1" plastic cap cartons (2000 count)! We've got to move these to make room for new stock. While supplies last, you can get these nails ...
DetailsRatings for Fire Extinguishers
Have you ever wondered why portable dry chemical fire extinguishers have an A, B or C or BC or ABC letters on the labels? It has to do with the class of fire that the extinguisher will extinguish. ...
DetailsWhy isn't my new Varimat V2 working??!!
I was called to the roof of a 5000 square TPO job recently where the contractor had called frantically, saying he couldn't get his brand new Leister Varimat V2 to power on. Before I got there, we ...
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