Thrifty Tool ShedHappy New Year! In this video we compare 2 different cordless tools used for Post Hole Augers. We look at the Super Handy 48V auger and also use the M18 Super Hawg with a put together set-up which can have multiple uses as a high torque right angle drill etc. The Super Handy is a super disappointment and the Super Hawg is a beast. This is meant for the homeowner looking for a very convenient way to keep a large fence maintained. I understand using tractors and large equipment is much easier when available. Hope you find the video informational and thanks for watching! Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
Cordless Hole Auger ComparisonThrifty Tool Shed2024-01-06 | Happy New Year! In this video we compare 2 different cordless tools used for Post Hole Augers. We look at the Super Handy 48V auger and also use the M18 Super Hawg with a put together set-up which can have multiple uses as a high torque right angle drill etc. The Super Handy is a super disappointment and the Super Hawg is a beast. This is meant for the homeowner looking for a very convenient way to keep a large fence maintained. I understand using tractors and large equipment is much easier when available. Hope you find the video informational and thanks for watching! Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
UNI-T UTI260B Thermal Camera if needed: northridgefix.com/product/uni-t-uti260b-thermal-imager-camera-256px-x-192px/?ref=thriftytoolshedHyperTough 12V Battery Pack ModThrifty Tool Shed2024-03-17 | In this video we look at the Hyper Tough 12V battery packs from Walmart. I did take time to modify some packs just for fun and see if I could push the Hyper Tough to keep up with the M12. I did not prepare as much as I normally would have for this video as I was not expecting as much request for these mods. I know its not worth the time to replace the cells in a $25 battery pack. I did it for fun to see how well the tools performed with them if any better at all. I hope you find the video helpful and thanks so much for watching These 2 links are not affiliate links, simply here to help you get more info if needed: Molicel 2800mAh cells link: 18650batterystore.com/products/molicel-p28a Walmart 12V Hyper tough link if interested: walmart.com/search?q=hypertough12v
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UNI-T UTI260B Thermal Camera if needed: northridgefix.com/product/uni-t-uti260b-thermal-imager-camera-256px-x-192px/?ref=thriftytoolshedHyperTough 12V Impact - Can it keep up with Milwaukee?Thrifty Tool Shed2024-03-03 | In this video we look at the Hyper Tough 12V Compact Impact Wrench from Walmart. At a kit price of $59 it is a super handy tool to have. I have seen many videos show these as sub-par and maybe way short of the M12 line, but I have not seen that with mine. In fact it is the opposite, I have been very surprised by the performance for price with mine. A friend at work Patrick and his neighbor Joe had used theirs and worked on some automotive projects with them and kept telling me how great they found theirs to be. Patrick gave me his ratchet and impact to test with and after some testing I also bought my own to make sure theirs were not anomalies. Mine seemed strong as well so I decided to go ahead a record some footage of it. I did take time to modify some packs just for fun and see if I could push the Hyper Tough to keep up with the M12. I did not prepare as much as I normally would have for this video as I was not expecting these compacts to have this much torque. I hope you find the video helpful and thanks so much for watching These 2 links are not affiliate links, simply here to help you get more info if needed: Molicel 2800mAh cells link: 18650batterystore.com/products/molicel-p28a Walmart 12V Hyper tough link if interested: walmart.com/search?q=hypertough12v
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UNI-T UTI260B Thermal Camera if needed: northridgefix.com/product/uni-t-uti260b-thermal-imager-camera-256px-x-192px/?ref=thriftytoolshedHyper Tough 12V Ratchet ComparisonThrifty Tool Shed2024-02-18 | In this video we take a look at the Hyper Tough 12V tool line from Walmart. We will focus mainly on the 12V Ratchet today and some focus on the battery packs. I have a friend at work Patrick that asked if I had seen these and tried them myself. He has been saying for a while that he and his neighbor Joe have been enjoying using both the 12V HT Ratchet and the 3/8" Compact Impact since they bought them to help on a radiator and engine mount job. They really like the compact size and price of these. Both of these guys work with tools and work on their own cars and trucks so I knew it was something special about these tools for the price when he told me how surprised they were that the small Impact would even take off his F150 lug nuts torqued to 150 ft lbs. That's right, 150#. He also mentioned how well this ratchet has performed and its small size is very handy. I have been pleasantly surprised by the performance for the price so far as well. Hope you find the video helpful and thanks for watching! These links are not affiliate links, simply here to help you get more info if needed: Molicel 2800mAh cells link: 18650batterystore.com/products/molicel-p28a Walmart 12V Hyper tough link if interested: walmart.com/search?q=hypertough12v
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UNI-T UTI260B Thermal Camera if needed: northridgefix.com/product/uni-t-uti260b-thermal-imager-camera-256px-x-192px/?ref=thriftytoolshedFluke 289 Repair with Look InsideThrifty Tool Shed2024-02-04 | In this video we take a look inside of the Fluke 289 and repair an issue with corrosion in the battery compartment and we also have to replace the strips for the Plus and Minus battery connections. This meter was given to me by Shane Welcher that has a you tube channel learning with PLC's and Automation. He is a work colleague and he is excellent at PLC and Automation training. Check out his you tube channel if that is something that interests you. youtube.com/c/ShaneWelcher?sub_confirmation=1 Thanks to Shane for thinking of the channel and giving us this and thanks to you for watching. Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
eBay Link to Battery Strips if needed: ebay.us/SxQbNW eBay Link to Battery Spring set if needed: ebay.us/4tnAlZ eBay Link to complete replacement Battery Compartment: ebay.us/LDFSZw
Amazon Link to Fluke 289 as a reference if needed: amzn.to/3UnfuB3
NF Grinding Pen with 7 tips if needed: northridgefix.com/product/grinding-pen-for-traces-repair-chip-grind-cut-hole-7-tips-battery-operated/?ref=thriftytoolshedWeber SmokeFire Grill Folding Front ShelfThrifty Tool Shed2024-01-13 | This video is about installing the Weber SmokeFire Stainless Steel front shelf. It is super easy and tool less installation. This is a super handy shelf and my only regret is not picking it up much sooner. Hope you find the video helpful and thanks for watching! Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
UNI-T UTI260B Thermal Camera if needed: northridgefix.com/product/uni-t-uti260b-thermal-imager-camera-256px-x-192px/?ref=thriftytoolshedSkil 12V DealThrifty Tool Shed2023-12-27 | Skil 12V Deal at Lowe's for $59Skil 12V $59 Deal at LowesThrifty Tool Shed2023-12-27 | 12V deal at Lowe's for $59Dehumidifier 15V Power Supply RepairThrifty Tool Shed2023-12-24 | Merry Christmas! In this video we repair a 15V 4A Power Supply for a Mini-Dehumidifier. I have a previous video on this same Peltier dehumidifier with issues from the limit switches. I had to eventually replace the cheaper quality limit switches with real OMRON limit switches with no issue with those since. I now have a failed Power Supply on the same unit so lets repair it. This is such a simple unit with nothing but Peltier devices and a fan as the main components. Other than the switches and the PS it is not much else that should be problematic. Hope you find the video helpful and thanks for watching! Happy Holidays! Link to previous Video with Limit Switch issues: youtu.be/pGPDyuE23Nc Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
Amazon Link to Letsport Mini-Dehumidifier if interested: amzn.to/3Us1Hpt
Amazon Link to a common style Peltier Thermoelectric Module if interested: amzn.to/3t2myUJ
NF Grinding Pen with 7 tips if needed: northridgefix.com/product/grinding-pen-for-traces-repair-chip-grind-cut-hole-7-tips-battery-operated/?ref=thriftytoolshedHonda Accord Fan ReplacementThrifty Tool Shed2023-12-11 | In this video we replace the A/C condenser fan on the 8th Gen 2010 Honda Accord V6. It started making a lot of noise like it has a bad bearing or bushing right before reaching 100K mikes. I removed this fan just a few months ago because it has to be removed to replace the alternator on the V6 version. If it would have been making noise then I could have swapped it while I had it off already, but that is how it goes sometimes. I hope you find the video helpful and thanks for watching. Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
NF Grinding Pen with 7 tips if needed: northridgefix.com/product/grinding-pen-for-traces-repair-chip-grind-cut-hole-7-tips-battery-operated/?ref=thriftytoolshedTribeca Display Follow-up - Err FixThrifty Tool Shed2023-11-26 | In this video we look at my 2009 Subaru MFD Multi-Function Display having Er and Err errors. I take time to show more detail under the microscope of the issues with the connector solder joints. In a Previous video we took a look at the Dim Multi-Function Display. We looked into how easy it is to get to and remove the display as well as reinstall. This first video also shows some detail on disassembly of the MFD. I also show some parts of the backlight repair attempt that I originally intended to share, but in the end just had to get a used replacement . Mine ended up having an issue in the LCD Display panel and a new one seems to be unavailable. Hope you find this video informational and helpful. Thanks for watching. Link to first video link about the Dim Display: youtu.be/ZSYhb1xZJGE Link to Cardiagn for wiring diagram: cardiagn.com/2009-b9-tribeca-wiring-system
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NF Grinding Pen with 7 tips if needed: northridgefix.com/product/grinding-pen-for-traces-repair-chip-grind-cut-hole-7-tips-battery-operated/?ref=thriftytoolshedCap blows!Thrifty Tool Shed2023-11-24 | Full Video Link: youtu.be/W7Ps_stXYp8GE Fridge Control Board TroubleshootingThrifty Tool Shed2023-11-24 | Happy Thanksgiving! In this video we troubleshoot a GE Refrigerator control board. These only cost around $130 or so. Not always worth the effort of repair, but as mentioned in the video it was about the timing. One of the guys at work had their fridge go out within a couple weeks of thanksgiving and nowhere local had one in stock. It seemed uncertain if the board he ordered would make it in before Thanksgiving. We do take time to look into the board and hopefully as we learn a little bit about it you will find this helpful or at least interesting. Thanks for watching! Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
UNI-T UTI260B Thermal Camera if needed: northridgefix.com/product/uni-t-uti260b-thermal-imager-camera-256px-x-192px/?ref=thriftytoolshedRELD Head Gasket TesterThrifty Tool Shed2023-11-16 | In this video we use the RELD head gasket test kit to test for any head gasket issues on our 2009 Subaru Tribeca. I had to put a radiator in this SUV a while back and we are going to take the Tribeca on the first long distance trip since that replacement. The radiator cracked along the passenger side on the plastic side so since I had no other issues with hoses blowing off etc. I believe the head gasket is ok. I do want the peace of mind before we go on our long distance family trip. I am behind getting this video out because I also had the fuel pump give issues and I had a lot of troubleshooting time involved in that and even more time putting together a video on the troubleshooting that. I hope you find this video helpful or at least informational. Thanks for watching! Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
UNI-T UTI260B Thermal Camera if needed: northridgefix.com/product/uni-t-uti260b-thermal-imager-camera-256px-x-192px/?ref=thriftytoolshedShark Ion Robot Vacuum - Dust Bin ErrorThrifty Tool Shed2023-11-05 | In this video we take a look at this Shark Ion Robot Vacuum that gives an error for Dust bin not in place. We end up having to disassemble this vacuum to troubleshoot the Bin Switch. This belongs to a friend at work, its actually his daughters. It was received defective and I believe a replacement was sent out and they did not request the return of this defective unit. If we get it working it will keep this one from the landfill and hopefully be used for many years to come. This is the first one I have ever worked on, but was not as bad to get into as I initially thought it would be. Hope you find the video helpful and thanks for watching! Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
UNI-T UTI260B Thermal Camera if needed: northridgefix.com/product/uni-t-uti260b-thermal-imager-camera-256px-x-192px/?ref=thriftytoolshedWeber SmokeFire Pellet Grill RepairThrifty Tool Shed2023-10-31 | In this video we look at the repair of a Weber SmokeFire EX4 Gen1 pellet grill. I bought this grill off of Facebook Marketplace. It was reduced from $100 down to $40 due to the bad motherboard. I think it was a come get this thing out of my way deal. It was an awesome buy and ended up being a fun quick fix. I also spend time on video troubleshooting the grill issues with hot surface igniter (glow plug) and the pellet feed bridging by adding a repeat timer and vibrator to the hopper as well. I can also upload a video of replacing the parts to make this a Gen2 grill if needed. I know this issue has been around for some time and it may not be needed any longer. Hope you find the video helpful and thanks for watching! Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
UNI-T UTI260B Thermal Camera if needed: northridgefix.com/product/uni-t-uti260b-thermal-imager-camera-256px-x-192px/?ref=thriftytoolshedSpot Weld Method Test - Which is Superior?Thrifty Tool Shed2023-10-12 | In this video we look into using two spot welding methods to put the nickel strips onto a cell. I did get a few comments about the way I used the spot welder in the last M18 pack build video. I held my welding leads close together on the same side of the nickel strip split instead of going across the split. I basically did this without much thought as I use solid strips 90% of the time myself. So this is my basic technique to get spot welds fairly close together for maximum current flow. The viewers of course are mentioning that the split allows the current to flow better into the cell case when it flows across the split. I have worked with packs for many years and I can see the point for sure. So I am wrong to use the solid strips as much as I do? Am I welding improperly by choosing close weld points over using across the split method? Now, the comments were not negative by any means they were simply trying to be helpful and I can appreciate that, lets find out together if one is really superior! Thanks for watching! Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
UNI-T UTI260B Thermal Camera if needed: northridgefix.com/product/uni-t-uti260b-thermal-imager-camera-256px-x-192px/?ref=thriftytoolshed2010 Honda Accord Charging System IssuesThrifty Tool Shed2023-09-27 | In this video we take a look at a 2010 Honda Accord 3.5L with charging system issues. The charging system warning light came on when my wife was a few miles down the road. Thankfully as soon as she seen it, she turned around and brought it back home. I am going to take the time to walk through some of the troubleshooting steps and the final results of my repair. I don't know how common this issue is, but if someone else is having similar issues hopefully this video will be helpful. Thanks for watching! Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
NF Grinding Pen with 7 tips if needed: northridgefix.com/product/grinding-pen-for-traces-repair-chip-grind-cut-hole-7-tips-battery-operated/?ref=thriftytoolshedSubaru Tribeca Turns Over No Start Quick ChecksThrifty Tool Shed2023-09-15 | This is a quick reference video to hopefully help someone else having a similar issue with their Subaru with a Turn over No start issue. I can also upload a more detailed video if needed and also one showing the fuel pump removal and replacement if needed. This video is simplified and condensed to the extreme to only be considered a quick reference for testing if you are in a bind trying to get yours to start. I will have links below for many things used in this video. The following are chapters as follows.... 00:00 - Engine RPM Feedback 00:12 - Fuel Pump Fuse 00:26 - Fuel Line Fittings and Removal 03:09 - Fuel Pump Relay 03:42 - Fuel Pump Assembly 05:05 - Fuel System Diagrams 06:35 - Fuel Pump Current Test 07:27 - Fuel Pump Issue/Wiring Test 09:18 - New Fuel Pump Installed Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
UNI-T UTI260B Thermal Camera if needed: northridgefix.com/product/uni-t-uti260b-thermal-imager-camera-256px-x-192px/?ref=thriftytoolshedPlastic Trim Restorer ReviewThrifty Tool Shed2023-09-12 | In this video we take time to compare 2 different Plastic Trim Restorers. The Rust-Oleum Wipe New and the Plastic Restorer. I was trying to put the Wipe New up against a similar product to Cerakote, but ended up comparing to a much more inferior ceramic coating product. The Plastic Trim restorer did not perform nearly as well as the Cerakote showed previously in other comparisons such as Project Farms. Hope you found the video informational and at least know which product to avoid. Let me know in the comments if you would like a 6 month update on this. Also let me know if you would like to see other comparisons. These were purchased from Amazon as seen in the screen shots in the video. Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
Rust-Oleum Wipe New if interested: amzn.to/3PBXKPu * Peformed very well, They need to work on the packaging for sure
Cerakote if interested: amzn.to/3PiRvyE *This product performed well for Todd on Project Farm
Plastic Restore if interested: amzn.to/3LlqGIY * I would personally avoid this product
UNI-T UTI260B Thermal Camera if needed: northridgefix.com/product/uni-t-uti260b-thermal-imager-camera-256px-x-192px/?ref=thriftytoolshedBroan-NuTone Vacuum Controller RepairThrifty Tool Shed2023-09-08 | In this video we look at a Broan NuTone Vacuum Controller for a central vacuum system. This board belongs to a friend at work and has stopped working. We do some basic troubleshooting and try to fault find with no schematics or information on this board what so ever. I honestly an guessing at some of the operation of it as well since I have not seen it in operation myself. Hope you found the video helpful and thanks for watching! eBay Link to LM2674M Chips if needed: ebay.us/UImiGH eBay Link to Green LEDS if needed: ebay.us/drl0m6 Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
UNI-T UTI260B Thermal Camera if needed: northridgefix.com/product/uni-t-uti260b-thermal-imager-camera-256px-x-192px/?ref=thriftytoolshedM18 21700 Aftermarket Kit w/Molicel 4200mAh CellsThrifty Tool Shed2023-08-26 | In this video we take a M18 style aftermarket kit and install 10 Molicel 4200mAh cells into it. The total cost is about $75 so for about the price of an complete aftermarket pack we can put one together with improvements and high quality cells. I had a lot of fun with this build and really enjoy using the spot welder. I am going to send this pack to Torque Test Channel along with the Beast 10Ah LiPo pack and the Fake M18 pack to see if they are interesting enough to show the findings. If they do post a video showing these I will update the description above, have a link below and also a link at the end of the video. Hope you find this video interesting and thanks for watching. Link to Molicel 42A cells: 18650batterystore.com/products/molicel-p42a
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UNI-T UTI260B Thermal Camera if needed: northridgefix.com/product/uni-t-uti260b-thermal-imager-camera-256px-x-192px/?ref=thriftytoolshedM18 LiPo Beast Part2 (Testing by TTC)Thrifty Tool Shed2023-08-19 | In this video we take another look at the LiPo Beast. Torque Test channel did test the pack and even though some rough numbers were impressive it was overall a let down. Once they received the pack it seems the M18 12Ah BMS board kept shutting down and it was rather sporadic and sometimes not even load related. Sometimes things just don't work out the best and I totally accept that. I can't help but wonder why though since I tested it here before sending it out and I could not stop the thing. TTC is of course testing way better and further than I can attempt. Just has me wondering if a bad connection at the BMS balance leads or something similar? Either way in this video we remove the M18 BMS, take the Lipo packs and connect them to the Aftermarket Board that I have and we will send it back in for testing and hopefully it will perform much better. I do take time at the end of the video to load test the pack as well as I can with a 3HP DC motor. I never had it simply cut out on me at all. So here's to one more attempt. So many thanks to TTC for testing this for us and taking time to report back the findings, send back the pack and also show us on video how it performed. Hope you find the video interesting and thanks for watching! Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
UNI-T UTI260B Thermal Camera if needed: northridgefix.com/product/uni-t-uti260b-thermal-imager-camera-256px-x-192px/?ref=thriftytoolshedMilwaukee M18 Modified 10AH Power Stack BeastThrifty Tool Shed2023-07-29 | In this video we take the housing from the M18 12AH pack seen in a previous video and turn it into a 10AH "Power Stack" style Beast. At least we hope it ends up being a beast. This is not for everyday use or compact what-so-ever it is simply for testing since Milwaukee has not come out with the 10AH Power stack yet. I hope to get this to Torque Test Channel to see how well it holds up and compares to many of the other packs on the market. I am still a small channel and I did not buy the best LiPo cells on the market to send off for testing, but I hope we have interesting results and the way I have the BMS connections hopefully TTC can use other packs in the future with the easy to connect style of this pack and use it many more times in future tests. If these results are good just imagine how well the higher end LiPo cells with 100C will be. Hope you find this video interesting. I will include TTC link below if they do in fact post a video testing it. Thanks for watching! Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
UNI-T UTI260B Thermal Camera if needed: northridgefix.com/product/uni-t-uti260b-thermal-imager-camera-256px-x-192px/?ref=thriftytoolshedMilwaukee M18 8Ah Modified for LiPoThrifty Tool Shed2023-07-15 | In this video we look at using the broken M18 8Ah pack by installing a LiPo pack to get it once again useful. This is the 8Ah pack that I bought that ended up really having 6Ah internals. I was hoping to use some of the Good cells in it to repair the 12Ah pack in the previous video. It did not work out that way for us, but let's see if we can still get a good pack from it. We will not get the high storage as from the original 8Ah, but it will be a high current capable light weight packs with easy to swap out or upgrade internals. Hope you find the video helpful and thanks for watching! Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
GoldBat 5S LiPo Batteries on sale if needed: amzn.to/3DlyHJr
UNI-T UTI260B Thermal Camera if needed: northridgefix.com/product/uni-t-uti260b-thermal-imager-camera-256px-x-192px/?ref=thriftytoolshedMilwaukee M18 High Output XC 8.0Ah for under $95 - Is it fake?Thrifty Tool Shed2023-07-06 | In this video we look at the Milwaukee M18 XC 8.0 that I purchased from Amazon for under $95. This pack looks very much like a authentic Milwaukee pack, but is it real or fake. We look at the packaging, the outside of the pack, look inside and then test for capacity. This pack has over 1K sold a week and has excellent reviews. We also take a brief peak at the Beast a 10Ah LiPo packs made from the 12Ah M18 pack shown in the previous video. Hope this video is helpful and thanks for watching! Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
*7/3/23 Update- This pack is a fake, A well crafted Fake! Milwaukee M18 8.0AH on Sale as of 6/30/23: amzn.to/3pufa6q - Don't Buy!
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NF HEPA Fume Extractor smoke absorber if needed: northridgefix.com/product/hepa-fume-extractor-smoke-absorber-purifier-nf-fume/?ref=thriftytoolshedMilwaukee M18 HD12.0 - Is it fixable?Thrifty Tool Shed2023-07-01 | Update 7/3/23 - The $95 M18 8.0Ah from Amazon is a Fake! In this video we look inside of a faulty M18 12.0AH HD High Output battery. This pack was given to us to look at by a friend. Thanks to Ronald for giving it to us to learn from and to use for parts. This could have possibly been a repair video, but after some testing on the board and some bad cells I decided to go a different direction. I did try to get a broken 8AH pack to have some spare cells to possibly repair the 12AH and well that did not go as planned. It seems I was sent a 6AH in the 8AH housing! We have some other options for the next video or videos to take this repair further. This video has taken 2 months to complete from waiting on parts to arrive and testing cells and seeing how they test 1 month later. I know this video did get long, but I did not want to cut out a huge amount of the testing and troubleshooting. Hope you find the video helpful and thanks for watching! Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
*7/3/23 Update- This pack is a fake, A well crafted Fake! Milwaukee M18 8.0AH on Sale as of 6/30/23: amzn.to/3pufa6q - Don't Buy!
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NF HEPA Fume Extractor smoke absorber if needed: northridgefix.com/product/hepa-fume-extractor-smoke-absorber-purifier-nf-fume/?ref=thriftytoolshedJumpstart WarningThrifty Tool Shed2023-06-18 | This is a quick video about the 5S Jump Start adapters being sold online. These can seem to make easy use of power tool packs for a Jump Start. I have many videos using adapters for many things especially for portable power supplies using DC-DC Converters etc. I also have videos repairing Lipo jumpstarts or using the Lipo packs to replace an old jump start battery to give the jump start a second life. The unfortunate thing about using a 5S tool pack is that they can easily put out up to 21V and I personally would not trust this across my car electrical system. The electronic computer modules and the charging system in modern cars is way to expensive to take this risk. Hope you find the video helpful. Thanks for watching. Happy Father's Day! Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
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UNI-T UTI260B Thermal Camera if needed: northridgefix.com/product/uni-t-uti260b-thermal-imager-camera-256px-x-192px/?ref=thriftytoolshedThrifty Tool Shed Trailer 2023Thrifty Tool Shed2023-06-14 | 2023 TTS Trailer video. This is a short compilation of the last 6 years of repairs, reviews and learning together on YouTube. I have the music from the "Iris" Cover by Boyce Avenue in this trailer. This is one of my favorite songs. Boyce does an absolute wonderful job on this song! Thank you so much for 20,000 subscribers. You guys are the best! Thanks so much and God Bless! Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
DeWalt Cordless Gyroscopic Screwdriver if needed: amzn.to/3Eevk8f
UNI-T UTI260B Thermal Camera if needed: northridgefix.com/product/uni-t-uti260b-thermal-imager-camera-256px-x-192px/?ref=thriftytoolshedEGO Edger RepairThrifty Tool Shed2023-06-10 | In this video we look at a brand new EGO 56V Edger that is not rotating. I did buy this edger brand new and it was still in the box, but I bought it over a year ago when Home Depot was liquidating all EGO equipment. So that is why I do not have a warranty on the edger. It ended up being a really simple fix and it may not be a common issue, but just in case it helps someone else I will post this video. It may in fact be a manufacturing defect or oversight on many of these edgers. I hope you find the video helpful and thanks for watching! Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
NF Grinding Pen with 7 tips if needed: northridgefix.com/product/grinding-pen-for-traces-repair-chip-grind-cut-hole-7-tips-battery-operated/?ref=thriftytoolshedECHO 58V String Trimmer RepairThrifty Tool Shed2023-05-29 | In this video we see if we can repair this ECHO 58V Power Head I bought from FB Market Place. I paid 15$ for it as is with no battery or head. This is an older model trimmer, but is Brushless and looks like a powerful trimmer that we can even install a brush cutter on if desired. Hope you find the video helpful and thanks for watching! Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
UNI-T UTI260B Thermal Camera if needed: northridgefix.com/product/uni-t-uti260b-thermal-imager-camera-256px-x-192px/?ref=thriftytoolshedZeeksaw 6 Chainsaw Review & Look InsideThrifty Tool Shed2023-05-15 | We take a look at the Zeeksaw 6" Hand Held Chainsaw in this video. We spend some time testing the saw and batteries. We take time to look inside. As always when a company contacts me about sending in an item for review, I make sure the company understands that I will give my fair and honest opinion with no external direction or guidance. I also make sure they know I will look inside of said item if I think its interesting enough to take the time to do so. So they agree to all the above or simply don't send it in for the channel to look at. That automatically filters out many, MANY companies trying to push a product while trying to manipulate or control how the item is shown and in some cases they don't want the item to be taken apart. I want to thank Zeeksaw for not only offering to send in the saw for us to look at, but also replying back that a in depth true review is exactly what they wanted. This little saw is a handy little beast! I hope you find the video helpful and interesting. Thanks so much for watching! Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
NF Grinding Pen with 7 tips if needed: northridgefix.com/product/grinding-pen-for-traces-repair-chip-grind-cut-hole-7-tips-battery-operated/?ref=thriftytoolshedToyota Tacoma 3rd Gen Fob Spring ButtonThrifty Tool Shed2023-04-13 | In this video we take a look at the spring button on the side of the 3rd Gen Tacoma Key Fob. This video was requested by Ryen, a viewer that asked about the spring and button on the fob since his came apart while he disassembled it for battery replacement. The button and spring are typically held in place with a tiny washer over the plastic stud either pressed on or ultrasonic welded in place it seems. Hope this video is helpful and thanks for watching!
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Link to ProStormer Hot Air Station if needed: amzn.to/3XIiKEYDavinci Resolve In & Out Bar RemovalThrifty Tool Shed2023-04-02 | This is a really quick video to show how to remove the IN and Out bar that will show up sometimes in Davinci Resolve. It has showed up on me several times over the last few years of learning Davinci Resolve and the first time was not pleasant at all. It took me much longer to get the bar removed than it should have. It is really easy to bump the "I" or "O" button on the keyboard and it will insert the bar. Removal of the bar is not as easy sometimes. If you realize it just popped up then easy enough, simply UNDO (CTRL + Z). The problem is of course, the time we don't realize it popped up and we have been making edits for some time. At that point we have to find how to remove it since its not as easy as it should be. Hope you find the video helpful and thanks for watching! Northridge Fix Affiliate Links. Any purchase you make with below links helps support the channel. Thanks for your support!
Extra Long Security bits if needed: amzn.to/3KVQNGQHonda Accord 8th Gen Shift Bulb ReplacementThrifty Tool Shed2023-03-31 | In this video we replace the shift bulb in the 2010 Honda Accord. It not an easy access bulb, but is not as bad to get to as it first seems. I did go further in the disassembly of the console to show more detail of the bulb replacement. If you can get to yours without taking the cover off then you will not have to do the step of removing the shift handle. Hope you find the video helpful and thanks for watching! Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
Amazon Link to replacement shift bulb if needed: amzn.to/42PgoIk
0-60V 0-5A Power Supply if needed: amzn.to/4158YzLHonda Accord 8th Gen VCM DisableThrifty Tool Shed2023-03-20 | In this video we take a look at a cheap VCM Disable kit "Muzzler" for the 8th Gen V6 Honda Accord. This kit helps slightly reduce the temperature reading of the engine so the VCM will not activate. The VCM system looks for the engine to be at optimum temperature before it will allow VCM or "ECO mode" to activate. By simply keeping the reading slightly lower the engine will stay running on all 6 cylinders. I will gladly give up a couple of MPG to stop the oil consumption and many other negative effects of the VCM system. Hope you find this video helpful and thanks for watching! Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
Amazon Link to VCM Disable (Muzzler) Kit if needed: amzn.to/3JQhw7a
Amazon Link to small ABS project boxes if needed: amzn.to/3mWxEL7
Amazon Link to electronics safe silicone if needed: amzn.to/3yQHMYO
Amazon Link to Wago InLine Lever-Nuts if needed: amzn.to/3ZYPQCE
UNI-T UTI260B Thermal Camera if needed: northridgefix.com/product/uni-t-uti260b-thermal-imager-camera-256px-x-192px/?ref=thriftytoolshedDyson HD01 Hair Dryer ReassemblyThrifty Tool Shed2023-03-11 | In this video we take time to show a lot of the detailed Reassembly of the Dyson HD01 Hair Dryer. This video is recorded with better resolution than previous repair videos and will be my go to for reassembly. I will also upload a Disassembly video and the Dyson HD01 Hair Dryer Repair #3 video. I will also have a video looking inside of the filter on the Dyson cord called "What's inside of the Dyson Mystery Box?" and I will also take time to look at the GFCI as well in that video. Hope you find these videos helpful or at least interesting. Thanks for watching! Coupon code TTS15 Affiliate Link to Kaiweets KM601 DMM with Color LCD: kaiweets.com/products/kaiweets-km601-digital-multimeter?sca_ref=1714116.pmJeG8SEEq
M12 Cordless Soldering Iron if needed: amzn.to/35XiFCpDyson HD01 Hair Dryer DisassemblyThrifty Tool Shed2023-03-09 | In this video we take time to show a lot of the detailed disassembly of the Dyson HD01 Hair Dryer. This video is recorded with better resolution than previous repair videos and will be my go to for disassembly. I will also upload a Reassembly video after the Dyson HD01 Hair Dryer Repair #3 video. I will also have a video looking inside of the filter on the Dyson cord called "What's inside of the Dyson Mystery Box?" and I will also take time to look at the GFCI as well in that video. Hope you find these videos helpful or at least interesting. Thanks for watching! Kaiweets Coupon code TTS15 Affiliate Link to Kaiweets KM601 DMM with Color LCD: kaiweets.com/products/kaiweets-km601-digital-multimeter?sca_ref=1714116.pmJeG8SEEq
M12 Cordless Soldering Iron if needed: amzn.to/35XiFCpLow Voltage Cut Off Latching CircuitThrifty Tool Shed2023-03-05 | In this video we try to answer a question that many viewers have asked about the LVCO latching circuit. In a previous video we took a look at the really neat and cheap 20A LVCO board and how we can control a relay or contactor and I mentioned that making a latching circuit could be possible to drop out all current completely. Many questions about that started pouring in from the comments. I have taken the time to make a CAD style drawing so you don't have to look at my lack of drawing capability on this one. I actually used to use CAD a lot and lately I just don't have the time to do that as much. So I hope you find the drawing and the explanation helpful and thanks for watching! Coupon code TTS15 Affiliate Link to Kaiweets KM601 DMM with Color LCD: kaiweets.com/products/kaiweets-km601-digital-multimeter?sca_ref=1714116.pmJeG8SEEq
150W Load Tester if needed: amzn.to/30i8sn8Kaiweets ES20 Cordless Precision Screwdriver ReviewThrifty Tool Shed2023-03-02 | In this video we get to look at the Kaiweets ES20. This small cordless screwdriver comes with 120 bits and 17 other items and tools that will be handy on the bench. It has USB-C charging port, LED illumination with manual On/Off control and it also has a 2 speed mode. We take a brief look at the bits and accessories and then we take a look at the operation and features. Hope you find the video helpful and thanks for watching. I will have Kaiweets links below and the coupon code if needed. Thanks to Kaiweets for sending it over for us to look at. 5% OFF CODE: S27L7UH8 Ends on April 20 Link: amazon.com/dp/B0BQ72V5Y3
Link to Rigol DS1102E Scope if needed: amzn.to/35UVLvIDyson HD01 Hair Dryer Repair #3Thrifty Tool Shed2023-02-18 | This is the third Dyson HD01 hair dryer repair. The first Dyson repair was a minor repair, and the second one needed a board level repair. This 3rd dryer is not turning on at all like no power. I will just focus on the repair in this video and have a separate video for the disassembly and the reassembly to keep the repair video (and any I may have in the future) as short as possible and we will always have the other videos for reference if needed. I have taken the time to create a quick detail drawing of the heating circuit etc. to help with troubleshooting as well. I also mention in this video briefly about a project I have been working on for a company that wanted a Dyson dryer for an application with much reduced heat and air flow than the factory one will adjust to. The company found me due to one of these repair videos about the prototyping work for them. It was a fun project and a blessing to be a part of. I hope you find the video interesting as well as helpful. Thanks for watching! Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
NF Atten ST-862D Hot Air Station if needed: northridgefix.com/product/atten-st-862d-hot-air-station-with-4-nozzles/?ref=thriftytoolshedWhats inside of the Dyson Cord Mystery Box?Thrifty Tool Shed2023-02-03 | In this video we look inside of the Dyson Hair Dryer Mystery Box. I have a couple of Dyson HD01 repair videos and I get many comments and questions from those videos. One of questions that I get asked a lot is " What is in the box on the Cord?" I have always assumed it is some power filtering for the high frequency brushless motor circuit. I am not sure exactly what is in it. I do know I have tested these HD01's with straight 120VAC Input and ran them without the original cord. Lets find out together what is inside. Hope you find the video interesting and thanks for watching!
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Flexible hose arms for helping hands if needed: amzn.to/3KSH6c7DeWalt 3AH Battery Pack Repair - Lets make it a 4AH!Thrifty Tool Shed2023-01-21 | In this video we look at a DeWalt 20V 3AH Lithium battery pack for a friend. I have an older video working on a similar pack and we get it going by simply replacing one cell with a very close matched cell. This pack is going to need all cells replaced so maybe this would be a good time to actually show a video of all cells being replaced. It's not always worth it, but in this case with the price of these cells let's do it. This pack should give many more years of trouble free life. DeWalt does have a more simple approach to the cell monitoring board making it more reliable in my opinion which makes it a lot of times worth the time and cost of replacing the cells (Not the FlexVolt though, they are some of the worst to work on). Hope you find the video helpful and Thanks for watching! Amazon Affiliate links to some of my favorite Tools/Items if interested: Any links you click on helps support the Channel and I greatly appreciate it!
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UNI-T UTI260B Thermal Camera if needed: northridgefix.com/product/uni-t-uti260b-thermal-imager-camera-256px-x-192px/?ref=thriftytoolshedGarmin T5 Collar GPS Antenna Replacement Tips and TricksThrifty Tool Shed2023-01-09 | This video is simply Tips and Tricks I have learned while replacing the GPS antenna on the Garmin Collars. I have shared in the past that I would use my 200W soldering iron and De-soldering gun for some of these repairs. I have since started using Low Melt Solder and Amtech 559 flux to help make this job much easier. I get asked a lot if I repair these for the public so I want to share this information with you since I do not have an actual repair service or business at this time. I simply try to share as we learn together in hopes that it may help someone else with the same issue. I have worked on several of these for a friend over the last few years. The DC30 and I believe the DC50 (if I remember correctly) have the coax quick connector on board for easier GPS antenna replacement. As we have learned the newer T5 and TT15 are soldered directly on the board! it sucks, but its not that hard to do. If you don't have the skill and tools to do this yourself hopefully you have a buddy that may be able to help after watching the videos. Hope you find it helpful and thanks for watching! Northridge Fix Affiliate Links. Any purchase you make with below links helps support the channel. Thanks for your support!
Board Holder if needed: amzn.to/3881akAInside of a Knock-Off Dyson Hair DryerThrifty Tool Shed2022-12-25 | Merry Christmas! In this video we take time to disassemble and look inside of an ACTIV (Knock-Off Dyson) hair dryer. I have been wondering for a while how close these are copied. This eBay listing has been removed since I bought it. I really don't know if we can still find them at this time or not? I also had a Dyson on my bench apart at the same time to see just how close they are. Hope you find this video interesting. Thanks so much for watching! Kaiweets Coupon code TTS15 Affiliate Link to Kaiweets KM601 DMM with Color LCD: kaiweets.com/products/kaiweets-km601-digital-multimeter?sca_ref=1714116.pmJeG8SEEq
M12 Cordless Soldering Iron if needed: amzn.to/35XiFCpDuraFlame Heater RepairThrifty Tool Shed2022-12-16 | In this video we try to save a Dura Flame heater that has quit working. It worked for several years and the heater was a excellent heat source, but the temperature controls were never good at all. It would come on during the night while still set @ around 63F or 64F and the temperate in the room would be over 70F. It would be very inconsistent. I desire to save the heater and use it in the garage or shop. I will try to fix the heater if it is a simple issue, but I really want to add a separate T-Stat for control anyway since it never had good control. I really don't want any modified heater in the house so it would still work fine if needed for emergency use, but primarily will be used in the shop when I am out there working on a project. Hope you find the video helpful and thanks for watching.
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Amazon Link to Low Profile Maintained PB Switch if needed: amzn.to/3BGUeff
Amazon Link to Heat only Thermostat if needed: I would buy a cheaper version, this one has increased in price since my order.... amzn.to/3WreqtQ
Link to Kill A Watt Power Monitor if needed: amzn.to/3r21VEL
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NF Grinding Pen with 7 tips if needed: northridgefix.com/product/grinding-pen-for-traces-repair-chip-grind-cut-hole-7-tips-battery-operated/?ref=thriftytoolshedMetabo HPT ClearanceThrifty Tool Shed2022-12-12 | Lowes has a great sale on Metabo HPT Tools going on right now. Some show as reduced sale price in the Main Front Aisle close to the power tools and even more as seen on the back wall at the clearance rack. In the Under $500 section. This is at the Plumbing supplies area at our Store in (Evans) Augusta, Georgia. This is not my flavor of tools, but I found it compelling and thought it could possibly help someone else that does have similar tools already! Merry Christmas!Metabo Clearance at LowesThrifty Tool Shed2022-12-12 | Lowes has a great sale on Metabo HPT Tools going on right now. Some show as reduced sale price in the Main Front Aisle close to the power tools and even more as seen on the back wall at the clearance rack. In the Under $500 section. This is at the Plumbing supplies area at our Store in (Evans) Augusta, Georgia. This is not my flavor of tools, but I found it compelling and thought it could possibly help someone else that does have similar tools already! Merry Christmas!