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BULK isopropyl 99% alcohol?
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Not the 500ml bottles from Walmart or shoppers. 4L or more ideally.
Top Comment: Sadly it's rarely sold commercially in larger bottles than 500 mL. You can buy a box of four pretty cheaply at costco, which is where I get mine.
Why is buying HVAC stuff harder than buying crack? (Sourcing help!)
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As part of a big long term kitchen remodel situation, I'm removing the wall which currently houses all my return air ducts. On top of this, the system is terribly under spec on returns anyway. All the return ducting has to go because that wall won't exist and will be replaced with a big ass beam where the current trunk is located.
So, being the responsible homeowner, I go to source new ceiling returns boxes and a distribution box and a new plenum cause I'll need to replace all that and cut new returns into the ceiling. The big box stores are fine for a grill or something, maybe even flex ducts. But I need an insulated register box to go in the attic, as an example, and I know they exist because I can see them listed on websites. But they won't let me buy them! Everything is hard to find in the first place, and when I do find it they need to verify that I'm an HVAC contractor first. No, I just want to put holes in my ceiling please take my money and just let me do it.
So, does anyone know where I can source professional HVAC stuff like ducts, boxes, plenums and the like without lying about being a business? Someone out there surely sells this stuff to the public, right?
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HVACquick.com has quite a lot of things along these lines, but not everything. Of note, they have custom made rectangular duct to round collar transitions that could be useful. They also have pro quality grilles and the like.
Supplystop.com seems to have lots of options and good information on the items they sell. I'm planning to pick up some food filter-back grilles here.
Southernpipe.com has a lot of things similar to what I was looking for. Might be a good option for someone to check out.
Top Comment: Some supply hosues sell to the public. Some dont. L. Johnson supply out of texas sells to the public. Except units and refrigerant. They can ship to you probably
Hi All. What plumbing supply house do you recommend for pricing and availability of a 30gallon Bradford White hot water heater(gas) and a pressure tank? Just like in pic. Ferguson is out for at least 3 weeks and l need one now. Thanks..🙏⚡👍
Main Post: Hi All. What plumbing supply house do you recommend for pricing and availability of a 30gallon Bradford White hot water heater(gas) and a pressure tank? Just like in pic. Ferguson is out for at least 3 weeks and l need one now. Thanks..🙏⚡👍
Top Comment: Check Winston Watercooler
Restaurant Depot
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I saw that Restaurant Depot is opening in South Austin on the 20th of this month. Does anyone know if they allow the public to shop on specific days?
Top Comment: You don’t need to actually own a restaurant but honestly it’s not worth it. you’re shopping with people who actually own a truck/food stand and they’ll walk out of there with 4 Dollie’s worth of shit while you’re stuck in line for an hour holding your one 20 lb box of chicken, or whatever you’re buying
Finally! Another Supply Room with Suprise!
Main Post: Finally! Another Supply Room with Suprise!
Why You Should Be Very Worried About The Supply Chain
Main Post: Why You Should Be Very Worried About The Supply Chain
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they're really more willing to disrupt the supply chains of various industries, wrecking their own businesses in the process, rather than pay people appropriately. fucking amazing.
A supply chain catastrophe is brewing in the US.
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I'm an OTR truck driver. I'm a company driver (meaning I don't own my truck).
About a week ago my 2018 Freightliner broke down. A critical air line blew out. The replacement part was on national backorder. You see, truck parts aren't really made in the US. They're imported from Canada and Mexico. Due to the borders issues associated with covid, nobody can get the parts in.
The wait time on the part was so long that my company elected to simply buy a new truck for me rather than wait.
Two days later, the new truck broke down. The part they needed to fix it? On national backorder. I'll have to wait weeks for a fix. There are 7 other drivers at this same shop facing the same issue. We're all carrying loads that are now late.
So next time you're wondering why the goods you're waiting for aren't on the shelves, keep in mind that THIS is a big part of it.
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Comments were interesting too, with other truckers and mechanics chiming in. The cascade effect of the supply chain is a real eye opener.