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How to Choose the Right Thermostat
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How to Choose the Right Thermostat

Heating and cooling units use thermostats to control and regulate building temperatures. Units either have a line voltage system or low voltage system, and each operates with specific types of thermostats. The guide below explains which type of thermostat can be used with each system.

How to Choose the Ideal Brushes for Your Paint Job
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How to Choose the Ideal Brushes for Your Paint Job

To ensure you get the best results when painting, you’ll need the right tools—specifically the ideal brushes. The brush you select will be based on the surface you are painting and the type of paint you use.

How to Measure Pipe Fittings
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How to Measure Pipe Fittings

Learn to measure pipe and fitting sizes accurately with this helpful guide.

How To Maintain Pipes and Plumbing
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How To Maintain Pipes and Plumbing

The best way to avoid a plumbing emergency at your home, business, or property is to take steps to maintain your pipes and fixtures. Follow these five tips to keep your taps in tip top shape.

How to Make Manual Lifting Easier by Setting up a Block and Tackle Pulley System
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How to Make Manual Lifting Easier by Setting up a Block and Tackle Pulley System

A block and tackle pulley system is an arrangement of ropes and pulleys which allows for force to be traded for distance, and can be found in everyday, common applications such as the rigging on a sailboat, flagpoles, window blinds, engine hoists, or even large construction cranes.

How to Select the Right Water Pump
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How to Select the Right Water Pump

A water pump moves water or fluids from one place to another. The type of pump that best suits your needs depends upon the type of liquid you want to pump, the volume of liquid you require, and the distance you want the liquid to move.

How to Select the Best HVAC Pump for Your Application
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How to Select the Best HVAC Pump for Your Application

There are many types of water pumps, but to select the right pump for an HVAC system, you have to take into account some of the unique characteristics of the HVAC system itself.

How to Select the Best and Safest Electrical Enclosure
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How to Select the Best and Safest Electrical Enclosure

When you choose the right electrical enclosure, you can be confident your electrical components will be well protected.

How to Select the Best Sanding Discs for Your Projects
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How to Select the Best Sanding Discs for Your Projects

Choosing the correct sanding disc with the proper grit and composition will make your job run more smoothly and effectively. Look to Zoro for all your sanding and material removal supplies.

How to Sharpen and Care for Circular Saw Blades
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How to Sharpen and Care for Circular Saw Blades

Learn why properly caring for and regularly sharpening circular saw blades is not only key to prolonging the blade life but also a good safety practice.

How to Select the Best Space Heater
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How to Select the Best Space Heater

Make informed decisions about selecting space heaters with the help of this guide. Rely on Zoro for a huge selection of space heaters for every need.

How to Select the Right Caster Replacement
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How to Select the Right Caster Replacement

The caster you need is likely one of five common caster types. Rely on Zoro for swivel casters, kingpinless casters, rigid casters, stem casters, ladder casters, and more.

How to Control the Speed of an AC Electric Motor
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How to Control the Speed of an AC Electric Motor

An AC motor is an electric motor driven by an alternating current (AC) and consists of two basic parts: an outside stator having coils supplied with alternating current to produce a rotating magnetic field, and an inside rotor attached to the output shaft producing a second rotating magnetic field.

How to Measure a Drill Press
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How to Measure a Drill Press

In researching the options available in benchtop and floor mount drill presses, you'll learn they're available in a variety of sizes, from 8" to 13" on up to 20". Those sizes measure the swing of the drill press.

How to Select and Replace an Intermatic Timer Motor
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How to Select and Replace an Intermatic Timer Motor

If your Intermatic timer has failed, we’ll help you determine if the motor needs replacing, which could save you from having to replace the entire unit. If you do need a new timer motor, we’ll help you select a suitable timer motor replacement.

Drill/Hammer Drill Chuck Removal and Installation Guide
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Drill/Hammer Drill Chuck Removal and Installation Guide

Whether corded or cordless, a drill or two is often part of the tool arsenal for trade professionals, nearly every homeowner, and DIYers. It's not uncommon for a drill to get a lot of use—and abuse—and the drill's chuck is subjected to plenty of it.