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How to Keep Warm on the Jobsite

Winter is coming. Mornings are going to be bloody cold. Which begs the question - what’s the best way to keep warm on a frosty jobsite in the middle of an Aussie winter?  

Layer Up

This is probably one you know from scouts or when you’re camping. Layering equals max comfort and flexibility. 

Great thing about layering is as the day warms up, or you work up a sweat on the tools, you can remove a layer. 

In the bitter cold - yep, looking at you Victorians, Canberrians, and Tasmanians - that might mean thermal bottoms and top, your workwear on top of that, and a fleece and/or jacket to finish it off. Don’t forget the beanie, thick wool or bamboo socks, and gloves. 

Invest in a Heated Jacket

These things are seriously cool. Basically a quality jacket with heating elements built in, that runs off a 12V battery. 

HOW TO PURGE AIR FROM A GREASE GUN

HOW TO PURGE AIR FROM A GREASE GUN

Airlocks are a common occurrence in grease guns, and often happen after a new cartridge is inserted. If you don’t know how to fix an airlock, you might think your tool is broken or malfunctioning.

Luckily, fixing one is straightforward, and with just a couple of adjustments, you’ll have your grease gun back working in under a minute.

Step 1

If you’ve just installed a new cartridge and your gun is not dispensing any liquid, simply turn the cartridge anticlockwise 2-3 times. This will help to get rid of the trapped air from the top of the tube.

Step 2

With the tube still loosened, pump the handle in and out until grease is released.

Step 3

With the handle compressed and held in, tighten the tube back up and your grease gun should be good to go, with the airlock gone.

Check out the video demonstration here: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQyd6XrAo4w

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