This video is just nit picking. The tools work and have a great warranty. They tried to bring manufacturing back to the US which was nice. It didn't work out for them, but the sets they made are fine. I find some rusty sockets here and there from Taiwan, China, and even Germany produced tools. Just wipe off any loose rust and coat with oil or silicone as you would for any tool you accidentally leave outside over night. I bought both of the US sets and so far they haven't shown any signs of rust. Hopefully, they'll try again in the US, but maybe this time focus on some specialty tools that don't have as much of a saturated market as ratchets and sockets.

If you don’t want to spring for cordless pro model, use an Amazon battery power pack with 110v outlet. Pretty cheap on prime day

I've been designing a "plate" for the holes in the strut tower you mention around 11:07. As of right now the plate allows me to mount a MAP sensor, boost controller, Radium catchcan, and ChaseBays fuel filter. I did this to avoid drilling holes in my freshly painted engine bay. I'm sure I could modify it to fit anything you might want to put there. LMK if you're interested.

Well done 👍

GET TO THE POINT. This is a "how to bend hoses" video, not a how to dismantle parts of a vehicle no one owns video. No one cares about the process preceeding or following bending the hoses.

Thanks for dropping nuggets along the way for those of us who don't "know" or overlook the details . Brushed not brushless, for exclusively straight cuts, etc. Extremely well done review! I'm looking forward to picking up my own now.

You can put a copper line through the hose and bend it to the shape you want, heat it to about 250-300F and keep it there for about 5 minutes then throw it in the freezer for an hour, pull the copper tube out and you're done. Only 90 degree bends are a pain as you will have a real fight to get the hose off the copper tube, for that I drill a few holes into a piece of sheet metal, enter some bolts through the holes and place the hose in between the bolts so it would stay in place as its being heated.

I have one, its nice to mess around with but its slow compared to my 7cfm pump. Since most units have a service outlet it doesn't really make sense for me to use it. Probably sell it and move to the Milwaukee m18 vacuum if i decide to go cordless.

profit 1st people 2nd safety 3rd

I just bought one, excited to use it. Thanks for the Video! Install looks nice!

I got this pump this week. Its nice and compact, but it substantially slower than my beastly JB 7CFM.

How about larger diameters? My current issue is a 1-1/2" fuel fill hose that I can't find OE or even similar. All I have is straight to start with, one end with maybe about 40deg and the other about 15deg - bigger spring, I guess...

Steam starts at 212 degrees at sea level, but it can be much hotter under pressure. If your not looking for a reason to buy the nifty steam cleaner, you could just place the hose into pot of boiling water while it is restrained in the position you want. Leave it boil for a few minutes and then cut the heat and cold dip it or if you have time, leave it in the hot water until cooled to ambient temp.

Just a question for you. Is it required to have computer module reset after spark plug replacement?

what temp do you heat them up to ? Thank you very much for the info I'll try doing my oil return on my R33 gtr

Thanks for the upload, learned a lot today about these fittings. Going to come in handy re. fuel lines for a Porsche 944 and Range Rover Classic that I have these projects lined up for

Yeah I cant get this 3/4" coolant hose to stay bent using this method.

Totally fine for automotive, I would think, particularly through a blue hose.

Pulling through your manifold is going to slow your vacuum process down. I like to connect with vacuum hoses directly to the unit. Also that is a 2CFM pump, I think it did a damn good job. I would like to see a micron gauge directly hooked to the vacuum pump by itself and see if the pump can really achieve the 23 microns it's rated for. Also has a low oil capacity, so for clean new installs, it might work, but if your pulling on dirty line-sets and compressors, to me looks like a no go. Also no gas ballast. I looks like a great tool for automotive though and I am sure that is the intention for this unit. That's might though.

This thing is quiet as hell when your pumping it out also just did a 2and half ton today almost got perfect vacuum

Pulling a vacuum thru a manifold and long 5ft hoses thats not vacuum rated takes forever no matter what size pump u use. Also that pump is 2 stage deep vacuum also. I love mine it comes in handy AC service tech has the best practice for pulling vacuum without restrictions. That guy is a genius

11m for a 2cfm pump is great😅

I bought this pump for automotive use. Replaced my ac compressor and it was awesome to not have to rely on a power cord. Later on today once the sun goes down I'm going to replace a solenoid on my wifes cars ac compressor. This is probably my favorite Hercules tool as this Texas heat is no joke. The fluid extractor is a great idea. I need to look into that to do oil changes and transmission fluid changes on my vehicles.

hey man how are these holding up?

I'd hate to be the sucker who helped you buy this! Wait a minute....

As far as a fluid extractor I can assure that a hand pumped extractor is LEAGUES faster that a compressed air powered one. And better priced.

For pulling a vacuum I recommend Dow Corning high vacuum grease over nylog. hands down does a much better job.

Start of the pulldown was really slow.

I'll have to change out the vacuum tree when I pick one up. That 3/8" port is useless as is for me.

I don't know any technicians that pull anything down with a quarter inch hose except for maybe a recovery tank. At least from what I've seen in the field 3/8" is the standard minimum for a vacuum hose nowadays.

I'm sure if you used 3/8 or 1/2in evacuation hoses instead of pulling through your manifold, it would pull a lot faster than this.

I picked one of these up as well. So far I haven’t been able to try it on a residential unit but did pull a vacuum on my truck after replacing the evaporator. I think it’s gonna come in handy as long as I’m not expecting it to compete with my bigger pump.

No gas ballast?? This is awesome regardless

Nah, I'd have to use my 110v Robinair 6 CFM minimum.

Quick question. I was about to pull a trigger on this one but is it A2L rated? I been looking online of any info but cant find one. If you have any info, pls share. Good videos and reviews by the way. Thanks

500 braineact points awarded :)

Maybe it's not really made in the United States, but made from somewhere else and labeled as American?

Ya United States of Antigua maybe lol

Yes. Harbour Freight manifolds have Acme ( automotive) fittings on the charging ( yellow ) hose. And 1/4” flare on red and blue

Nice unit. Even has gas balance valve.

The problem that 3/8 flare ( the biggest port) is at 90 degrees to main gallery. That fact is negating the whole “bigger opening” theory, for vacuum. Should have been the biggest port is aligned or at least “Y” to the main gallery

On the plus side… a 5 year warranty is better than JB or Appion offers. Currently there’s a $15 off coupon making it cost $125.

Who hit the SAP button?

Great , never thought about using them internally like this !!!

Half way thru still no.tips

Can you use Milwaukee battery with this ?

You must be the cleanest mechanic i've seen in 48 yrs. Nice video. Keep up the good work.

What kind of oil do I use

Would this pull down to -60 cmHG? Or -0.8 bar ?

The springs obviously work, and some are saying you can use sand, but I am wondering if air pressure would also suffice... I think I may have to experiment with plugging up one end, then connecting the other to my air compressor, and perform some bending tests. I'm thinking 60-100 psi could work, but that is just a guess.... I have some Schrader tire valve stems that could possibly work to inflate the tubes just like a tire to a specific psi. Then couple that with a 1" pegboard array and you might just have a bending factory by placing batches in an oven until soft, then remove and quench.. The only caveat is how much extra pressure the heat would add, so maybe start out on the low side of a kink free pressure. (if it even works).