Taylor Made Hydraulics

The Way You Hang Your Roll Of Toilet Paper Says A Lot About You

How do you hang your toilet paper? Under the roll and closer to the wall? Or do you hang your toilet paper over the roll? Well, a new study suggests there [...]

ISO Standards for Hydraulic Systems and Pneumatic Systems

Jerry Carlin, Past Chair of ISO TC 131/SC9 (2003-2015) Formal standardization of hydraulic and pneumatic systems best practices began in the early 1950s through the efforts of the Joint Industrial Council (JIC) made up of automotive manufacturing experts (Fig. 1). ISO TC131/SC9 addressed this subject in the 1970s, resulting in the release of ISO 4413 …

This is What a Massive 500 Gallon Propane Tank Explosion Looks Like

If there's one thing that you want to avoid with anything that's propane powered from your grill to your heater, It would most obviously be a situation that would put the propane tank in danger of building up enough pressure to explode and send shrapnel flying everywhere. While these tanks are fitted with safety...

What causes nuisance dripping of backflow preventers and how is it correctable?

We get quite a few calls about and returns of perfectly good 573 Series backflow preventers because double-check atmospheric vent backflow preventers are not fully understood. Usually they have debris/dirt buildup in the seals, which is easily corrected by cleaning. If a picture is worth a thousand words, is a video worth a million? Bob “Hot Rod” Rohr gives you a look under the hood on how a double-check atmospheric vent backflow preventer works.<br>Categories:

Hydraulic Equipment Reliability: Who's Responsible?

I got this beef from the Chairman of an association of contractors in a particular industry in a European country (all of whom shall remain nameless to protect their identity)<br>"We depend heavily on hydraulic equipment. Our problem is that the manufacturers seem to make machines to sell components and not for reliability. So they don't provide any information regarding reducing breakdown of working hydraulics and…

Six Easy Steps to Maintain Your Hydraulic Equipment

My wife often asks me why I still do consulting work. She wonders why I happily leave the comfort of my office to crawl all over hot, dirty, smelly hydraulic equipment.<br>For starters, I actually...

Is a Credit Card Right for You?

Credit can be a useful financial tool, but debt can creep up on you if you’re not careful. Is using a credit card right for you?

What is a credit card consolidation loan?

A credit card consolidation loan may help you save money and boost your credit score.

How to Choose a Credit Card for You

Choose a credit card to improve your credit score, save money, or earn rewards; but don’t get in over your head.

Is It Bad to Cancel a Credit Card?

Avoid a rough breakup with a credit card, because you don't want your credit score getting caught in the middle.

Store Credit Card: When to Open a Store Credit Card

Resist the temptation to open a store credit card during the holidays. We asked credit experts to explain when you to say "no"—and when you can say "yes."

Tips for Handling Credit Card Debt

If you're struggling with credit card debt, you're not alone. Working with a debt consolidation attorney can make your situation easier.

13 surprising credit card statistics

Credit Card Mistakes to Avoid

How many credit cards is the right amount to have? And should you close or keep open that credit card you never use? Find out the answers.

Nine surprising credit card perks

If you use a rewards-based credit card, chances are you're aware of standard perks, like cash-back rewards or airline miles. But some credit card companies are going a bit further.

Are your credit card perks shrinking?

Some credit card issuers are pulling back on rewards. But, most likely, the perks that attracted you are still there.

Shopping With a Credit Card for the Holidays? Do This, Not That

Learn what the most important holiday credit card do's and don'ts are if you will be using plastic to pick up gifts this year.

Apple Reinvents (Improves?) the Credit Card

Apple introduced Apple Card, a new vision of what a credit card should be. From simple spending tracking to easy reward redemption (automatic!), it redefines the cardholder experience.

U.S. credit card debt increased

Credit card bills are getting higher. 22News found out why people are using their credit cards more, and ways you can manage your credit.

The complete guide to chargebacks and winning a credit card dispute

Credit card disputes can be a powerful weapon for consumers. But if wielded incorrectly, a credit card chargeback can fail spectacularly.