Popular Mechanics articles from March 2003

Popular Mechanics archives from March 2003

Corvette at 50. (Editor's Note).(Editorial)
March 1, 2003... I've been a Corvette fanatic since January 17, 1953 (at age 10). How do I know that exact date? I looked it up. That's the date my Uncle Jimmy led me by the hand into the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City to see the...

Fighting the dirty war. (Letters).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... As usual, if there's a dirty job to do somewhere in the world, the Marines will be sent in to do it--and they'll do it well. VINCE VIGGENS CHARLESTON, SC

Don't ride on me. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2003... Using boats, trucks and ATVs to follow in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark undoubtedly had a damaging impact on the environment here in Montana. Instead, you should have floated the Missouri River from Fort Benton to the Fred Robinson Bridge,...

Fuel cell hoax? (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2003... Your article on driving cross-country in a fuel cell vehicle was enlightening. But you forgot to mention the waste produced by the reformer, which adds to the car's pollution. BOB NYE VIA INTERNET If future cars are powered by any...

Jay's garage. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2003... Jay Leno is my role model. I totally agree with him that people tend to just replace things now instead of fixing them. I once worked on a medium-duty truck that had hydraulic brakes with hydraulic booster. I traced a problem with the system...

Jesus still lives. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2003... Why does it matter what Jesus looked like? Your so-called forensic anthropologists made him out to look like a slow-witted terrorist. He was 5 ft. 1 in. tall and weighed 110 pounds? He was a carpenter. If he was so slight, who carried his...

Time machine.
March 1, 2003... 75 Years Ago: March 1928 Life Of The Party 25 Years Ago: March 1978 Fighting Terror According the Central Intelligence Agency, there was a real danger that worldwide terrorist attacks would become more frequent in the future....

Distant nukes blind digital eyes. (Technology Watch).(sensors disabled)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Recently declassified documents suggest that North Korea's crude atomic bombs and short-range missiles could disable sensors on "smart weapons" on battlefields half a world away. Over a 15-day period in 1962, the United States and the...

Mystery plan revealed. (Tech Watch).(Bird of Prey from Boeing Phantom Works)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The Boeing Phantom Works advanced research and development lab has pulled the wraps off its latest mystery plane, the Bird of Prey. Developed at a cost of $67 million, the single-seat, subsonic jet was created to test highly classified "low...

Ultrasecure entry card. (Tech Watch).(Intelligent Digital Passport )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... An Intelligent Digital Passport (IDP) uses three characteristics to verify a person's identity. Developed by Germany's Siemens, the IDP card holds a coded digital photo, voiceprint and fingerprint. IDP readers on doors compare the data on a...

Students face the flames. (Tech Watch).(Fire Technology Training Center)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The heat is on for future firefighters at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth,Texas. A new $14 million Fire Technology Training Center, nicknamed Burn City, realistically replicates blazes in strip malls, high-rise buildings, cars and just...

Shake, rattle and collapse. (Tech Watch).(outdoor shake table)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The world's first outdoor shake table will let engineers replicate the effects of the world's largest earthquakes. Powerful hydraulic actuators will shake a 25 x 40-ft. platform at speeds up to 6 ft. per second."Because there is no roof over...

Magnets vary viscosity. (Tech Watch).(Rheonetic magnetic fliud)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Artificial legs and cable-stayed bridges will take advantage of a clever automotive technology: a magnetically responsive fluid called Rheonetic. In its normal state, Rheonetic is a free-flowing suspension of micron-size iron particles with the...

More power over the same towers. (Tech Watch).(aluminum conductor design)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... A new type of cable that doubles the amount of energy that can be carried by high-voltage powerlines may solve one of the nation's most pressing power problems. "Load growth is straining existing lines," says Philip Overholt, head of...

Insulin injections without needles. (Tech Watch).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... An ultrasound patch developed by Pennsylvania State University engineers will give diabetics who require insulin a less painful alternative to hypodermic needles or surgically implanted pumps. A thin reservoir of insulin is placed in front...

Flugtag lands in the U.S. (Tech Watch).(Red Bull Flugtag human-powered aircraft)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Red Bull Flugtag, a flesh-and-blood-powered flying craze that started in Austria in 1991 and spread from South Africa to Ireland, made a splash before the 20,000 spectators who lined San Francisco's Embarcadero for the American debut. The rules...

Pump now, power later. (Tech Watch).(Permo-Drive Technologies Regenerative Drive System)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2003... An Australian company says it has found a way to improve automotive fuel economy by 40 percent. The Regenerative Drive System (RDS) developed by Permo-Drive Technologies, a small company located in Ballina, connects to the driveshaft. The RDS...

Tiny heat pipes cool laptops. (Tech Watch).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Computer chips emit about as much heat as a 100-watt light bulb--this contributes to circuit failure. To cool things down, researchers at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, N.M., have turned to an old idea: the heat pipe. Heat...

Planet watch. (Tech Watch).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... * CALIFORNIA Guests at the rustic Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park were forced to forgo traditional greenery. For the first time in 75 years, dangerously dry conditions forced the National Park Service to ban the use of fresh Christmas...

Sound busts blood clots. (Tech Watch).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... A rapidly vibrating wire could be a lifesaver for millions of people suffering from reduced blood flow. One cause of this condition, known as vascular occlusive disease, occurs when blood clots narrow veins and arteries. OmniSonics Medical...

Deep-digging thriller. (Tech Watch).(The Core)(Movie Review)
March 1, 2003... With so many science fiction movies relying on alien invaders, we jumped at the chance to preview a truly down-to-earth film. In "The Core," the molten metal near the center of the Earth has stopped rotating. As the planet's magnetic field...

Automated pharmacy. (Tech Watch).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Taking a cue from the auto industry, Medco Health Solutions has turned to automation to keep pace with the staggering increase in drug use, estimated to reach 4 billion prescriptions annually by 2005. The size of seven football fields, the...

Roswell unearthed. (Following Up ...).(flying saucer remains)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... A professional archeological dig near Roswell, N.M., where an alien spacecraft supposedly crashed in 1947 turned up nothing more than the remains of a 1960s-era weather balloon. University of New Mexico archeologist Bill Doleman stumbled on the...

Yeager slows down. (Following Up ...).(pilot Chuck Yeager)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Legendary test pilot Chuck Yeager, who in the article shown here provided a firsthand description of breaking the sound barrier, is hanging up his supersonic spurs. "I'll keep on flying P-51s and light stuff, but I just feel it's time to quit,"...

Desktop recycling. (Computer).(recycling obsolete computers)
March 1, 2003... In southern China, there is a place where the air stings the eyes and circuit boards litter the ditches like dead leaves. Old women squat over piles of discarded computers and rip out the guts of the machines. It's found in the province of...

Stars play to win. (Gaming).(Sony PlayStation online tournament)
March 1, 2003... Sometimes it's hard to think of celebrities as human beings. Do they go to the bathroom? Do they eat? At least we know that celebs play video games like the rest of us, thanks to Sony PlayStation's recent star-studded event to show off its...

The wood old days. (Boating).(Ventnor wooden runabouts)
March 1, 2003... They were the Stutz Bearcats of the water in their day, with names like Garwood, Hackercraft and Ventnor. And, like the Stutz, these striking, hand-built wooden runabouts have become prized collector's items. Restoring one of these vintage...

Why we laugh. (Neurology).(neurological reasons for laughter)
March 1, 2003... A priest, a rabbi and a minister walk into a bar. The bartender asks: "What is this, a joke?" No, it is serious science. What makes people laugh is the Mount Everest of neuroscience. Neurologists understand the auditory system well enough...

World's most powerful magnet. (Magnets).(National High Magnetic Field Laboratory )
March 1, 2003... It casts enough magnetic force to slow a locomotive from a quarter-million miles away--the distance of the Earth from the moon. The "magnetar," or magnetic neutron star known as Soft Gamma Repeater 1806-20, is the most powerful known magnetic...

Charles Kettering. (PM People).
March 1, 2003... Over five decades, from the 1910s to the 1950s, famed inventor Charles Kettering wrote three feature stories for POPULAR MECHANICS His insightful commentary enhanced PM's automotive articles, and his many inventions provided a wealth of subject...

Hand trucks rock. (It Worked For Me).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... There are lots of times when you simply need help moving a rock out of the way. Sometimes rocks need to be moved aside when building a path. Or you may want to place them in a rock garden or at the entrance to a driveway. There are many ways to...

Mower maintenance. (It Worked For Me).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Most outdoor power equipment is pretty straightforward machinery. Mowers, snowblowers, weed trimmers and the like make use of long-established technology that is pretty reliable. There aren't too many surprises in small engines except, of...

Frame up. (It Worked For Me).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Cutting a door to fit isn't such a bad job if the opening is perfectly square. If it isn't, though, taking width and height dimensions won't tell you the whole story. And, the situation really gets grim when you find that each side has a...

Easy sharpening. (It Worked For Me).(sharpening tools)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Professional woodworkers take sharpening very seriously and with good reason. Razor-sharp cutting tools work better, save time and are much safer than dull tools. Some pros like oilstones, some prefer water stones, and still others sharpen and...

2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. (New Cars).(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2003... Pontiac was once GM's gold standard of performance. The operative word here is "was." In recent years, Pontiac has been struggling to regain its performance panache. The 2004 Grand Prix is rolling proof that the division is succeeding....

2003 Land Rover Freelander SE3. (New Cars).(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2003... Once the most popular models, 2-door SUVs are now rarer than polyester leisure suits. But for 2003, Land Rover is reviving the breed. The new Freelander SE3 is the sportier mechanical twin to the 4-door Freelander. That means it shares that...

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII. (New Cars).(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2003... When World Rally Championship archrival Subaru brought a street version of its WRX rally car to the market, the company had an instant hit--and that market niche pretty much to itself. Now Mitsubishi has jumped in with a civilian version of its...

2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (Detroit Spy Report).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Chevy has a new Corvette slated for the 2005 model year, but don't look for any changes as dramatic as those introduced in the current C5 model. GM sports car guru Dave Hill reports that the new Vette will keep its 3-model lineup and it will...

2005 Cadillac V16. (Detroit Spy Report).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Don't be surprised if GM is serious about putting a 7.5-liter V12 or even a V16 on the road. For two years in a row, the company unveiled oversize engines in concept cars. Indications are that massive engines are planned for future cars. This...

2005 Subaru Legacy STi. (Asia Spy Report).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Recently, Subaru unveiled the STi version of the popular WRX sedan, boasting even more power, more grip and more fun. Apparently, the WRX won't be the only STi model for long. The next Subarus to wear the STi performance badge will be the...

2004 Nissan full-size SUV. (Asia Spy Report).(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2003... At January's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Nissan displayed its aggressive full-size Titan pickup truck, shown above in the inset photo. We all know that where there's a new full-size truck, a big sport utility is lurking...

2004 Mitsubishi Galant. (Asia Spy Report).(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2003... In an impressive showing of platform flexibility, Mitsubishi will share one chassis architecture for a sport utility, sedan and sports car. Code-named PS, the chassis has already made its debut underneath the new Endeavor SUV. The next model to...

It's big and it's red. (Jay Leno's Garage).
March 1, 2003... Imagine getting an American-made vehicle with a 260-hp 12.4-liter (that's 754 cu. in. for you nonmetric system types) overhead-cam V12 engine and 4-speed transmission for free. If you want high performance, for about 10 cents a pound, this is...

Show of force: for 50 years, Chevrolet's Corvette has defined high performance in America. (Tribute).(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2003... Question: What is the one car you've always wanted to own since you first saw one as a kid? Answer: Chevrolet Corvette. Admit it. The lust is still there. Even though the car has been in existence for 50 years, grown men still drool...

The web at war: MSN and AOL square off in round 8.0: (Internet).(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2003... October saw the renewal of hostilities between the two giants of the Web, as America Online and Microsoft introduced versions 8.0 of their online services. MSN, formerly Microsoft Network, boasts more than 9 million subscribers. That...

Pure muscle: testing four compact muscle boats that ooze horsepower. .
March 1, 2003... How fast do you wanna go? How much do you wanna spend? We were eager to see what kind of performance is available from a single V8 stern-drive pushing the smallest hull capable of running offshore. There are no ill-handling bass boats here, ...

Long-term test cars: a big, bad Merc joins our fleet. (Automative).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... As we say farewell to two very popular modern interpretations of the family sedan theme, we also welcome a classic, all-American version. The differences similarities, are surprisingly striking.

Mercury marauder. (Automotive).(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2003... For those of you who wondered whatever happened to the "other" division of the Ford Motor Co., here's your answer. With the lovely rasp of a fun-loving V8 exiting its twin chrome tailpipes, the Marauder announces that Mercury is alive and...

Toyota Camry SE. (Automotive).(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2003... Despite the criticisms voiced in our last update, the Camry SE is a terrific car. If you need a reliable, comfortable, roomy, zippy and smooth operator for your daily grind, look no further. We've come to really appreciate the comfort of its...

Subaru WRX. (Automotive).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Whether it's the functional scoop in the middle of the hood or the bulldog stance of our little wagon--or just the effectiveness of the company's advertising--our WRX wagon gets cheers, admiring looks and thumbs up wherever we take it. And they...

Jeep liberty limited. (Automotive).(Nissan Altima 3.5 SE)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2003... With more than 10,000 miles on the clock, our test Jeep Liberty has put a lot of smiles on a lot of faces around here. It's just flat-out fun to drive. Even when there's no cleaning to pick up or groceries to buy, staffers gravitate toward the...

Mercedes-Benz C320 sport wagon. (Automative).(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2003... Most new cars feel tight, eager to respond and impress you with their crisp handling. But after a short while they seem to lose their showroom freshness and begin to feel worn, less quick in their responses. And that's partially true with...

Saturn Vue. (Automotive).(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2003... Our Vue delivers terrific fuel economy and the CVT works as designed. We wish the engine had more power, and that the CVT changed ratios faster in passing situations. If you want a fast Vue, get the V6, not our Vue's 2.2-liter 4-banger. Once...

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE. (Automotive).(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2003... You learn a lot about a car very quickly when you're glued to its driver's seat for 1000 miles a day. And when we drove our Altima from New York to Los Angeles, we didn't stop to take in the sights. We can tell you that the Altima was a trusty...

Celestial beauty: new cameras aboard the Hubble Space Telescope reveal the artistry that is the universe. (Astronomy).(Illustration)
March 1, 2003... If an incredible accident of time and space were to deposit Galileo Galilei in the 21st century, we would suggest he pay a visit to Keith Noll so that he could see how beautifully his pioneering work with telescopes has paid off. Noll heads...

Ford Escape: the baby of the Ford SUV clan. (Owner Report).(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2003... You can forget any ideas of Schwarzenegger-esque macho machinery driving the sport utility vehicle craze. Just check out the stats that accompany this report: Nearly two-thirds of those who answered our survey for the Ford Escape are women....

Fun a small, AWD package. (Editor's Report).(Ford Escape)(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2003... Overall, we like the Escape and we liked having one in our long-term test fleet. During its yearlong tour of duty, it proved to be the vehicle of choice for commuting, weekend errands and generally banging around. But what we like most about it...

Replacing A dishwasher: simple steps for doing the job yourself. (Home Improvement).
March 1, 2003... Sooner or later, every dishwasher wears out. The coating on the racks breaks down, the door gasket shrinks or the control panel develops a mind of its own. You may be able to coax a few more months from an ailing dishwasher, but when the motor...

Green machine. (Lawn and Garden).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The sun was bright, the breezes warm and the atmosphere cordial in Louisville, Ky. Power equipment manufacturers gathered there recently to put their machines on display and to test them against those of other manufacturers in the industry's...

Front-mount mower. (Home Journal).(Lancer mower )
March 1, 2003... Simplicity's rear-steering, front-mount Lancer mower ($3400) cuts with a 44-in., 3-blade deck. The deck and 17-hp engine comprise the front chassis, which articulates independently of the rear chassis/steering assembly. A foot-controlled...

All-wheel steer tractor. (Home Journal).(John Deere X475)
March 1, 2003... Take all-wheel steering and combine it with a 23-hp liquid-cooled engine, a 54-in. deck, a foot-pedal hydrostatic transmission and then add a differential lock. What you've got is a formidable and nimble grass cutter called the X475. Power...

Sickle bar mower. (Home Journal).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The walk-behind sickle bar mower is back. Solo introduces three models: a 3.5-hp model with a 28-in. cutting width (shown), a 4.5-hp model with a 36-in. cutting width and a 6-hp model with a 46-in. cutting width. They cost about $800, $1300 and...

Four-cycle string trimmer. (Home Journal).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Smooth starting, plenty of power and clean exhaust are selling points for any piece of power equipment, and in Honda's case they are all attributes of the company's new HHT25S 4-cycle string trimmer. Honda redesigned its previous mini 4-cycle...

Utility vehicle and tractor. (Home Journal).(Big Country )
March 1, 2003... The Big Country is an appropriately named 6x4 from Cub Cadet ($8000 to $8600). It's powered by a twin-cylinder 20-hp Honda engine and a continuously variable drive system with fully enclosed oil-bath transaxles. A manual differential lock is...

Utility or small-scale Ag tractor. (Home Journal).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The TC30 has a square-nosed retro look, but it's today's tractor. The 4wd version starts at about $11,100, and the 2wd version, $9500. Both are powered by a 3-cylinder 30-hp diesel engine. You can choose a foot-pedal hydrostatic transmission or...

ATV-mounted mower. (Home Journal).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The Quad Cut is a 58-in. mower that mounts under your ATV. It's powered by a 16-hp engine. The attachment is so ruggedly built that you begin the mounting procedure by backing your ATV over the deck--then, you join the two together. A universal...

Sweeper, pole pruner, mower. (Home Journal).(Husqvarna products)
March 1, 2003... Husqvarna continues to refine its 2-cycle E-tech engine, giving the 24.5cc powerplant more torque and shaping its torque curve so that its peak is placed right in the engine's optimum operating range. Two high-torque applications for the engine...

Trail mower. (Home Journal).(Agri-Fab)
March 1, 2003... Mowing as much grass as quickly as possible is what makes this 42-in. trail mower attractive. Hitch it up behind your tractor and adjust its swing arm so the mower is parallel with the tractor's deck. The twin-blade attachment is powered by an...

Zero-turn mower. (Home Journal).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... If you're looking for a commercial zero-turn mower with residential features, we may have found your product in the Ariens Zoom (about $6200). It's configured like its commercial counterparts with a 22-hp engine, a 50-in. deck and hydraulic...

Brushing up: a guide to paintbrush selection. (Tools).
March 1, 2003... Technologies come and o, but the humble paintbrush marches on, more or less as it has for the last hundred years. It's indispensable for painting divided-light windows or trim and for applying clear coatings on furniture and boats. It's...

Low water pressure. (Homeowners Clinic).(Pressure Booster System with Hydrascan CL)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Is there a device that can boost a home's water pressure? DAN KOLESKI VIA INTERNET The American Tank Co. has a booster system for low water pressure. Three variations of it are shown here. It's called Pressure Booster System with...

Buzzing ballast. (Homeowners Clinic).(fixing noise from fluorescent light)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... I have an 8-ft. fluorescent light in my laundry room. How can I stop its ballast from buzzing? JEANNE VIA INTERNET The buzzing could be mechanically or electrically generated. Mechanical noise results when the ballast is not securely...

One downspout or two? (Service tip: maintenance).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Sometimes gutters overflow. That's an inescapable fact of having them. The question is what you should do about it. The first thing is the most obvious. Check that the gutters are clean and that downspouts and all connected pipes are clear. If...

Septic tank additives. (Homeowners Clinic).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Our new home has a septic tank and a drain field. Is it a good idea to use a flushable additive to treat the septic system, or is it a waste (no pun intended)? FRED MILLER BLAIRSVILLE, GA There are approximately 1200 chemical and...

Hidden attic stairs. (Homeowners Clinic).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The ceiling-mounted hatch for my folding attic stairs sags down about 1 1/2 in. How do I correct this problem? PHIL MACKARA VIA INTERNET During my years of doing home inspections, I have seen this many times. It's a common problem that...

Hitting the jackpot: the big winners from the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week show in Las Vegas. (Car Care).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... As they have done the last several years, various marketing groups that fall under the collective banner of "automotive aftermarket" pooled their resources for an annual bash in Las Vegas. With manufacturers and importers hawking every thing...

Looking back. (Car Care).(Telescopic Trailer Tow Mirror )
March 1, 2003... Few of us tow a trailer every day, but when we do, we'd appreciate this Telescopic Trailer Tow Mirror from Schefenacker. By fully extending the mirror, drivers can take advantage of its two lenses to see what's along both sides of their tow rig...

Shining through. (Car Care).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... If you've equipped your car with billet wheels, you want them looking good. To help, there's a plethora of wheel cleaners and polishes. One with fine cutting agents, like Mothers Billet Metal Polish, can make the job easier and leave a very...

A solid pull. (Car Care).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... If you're a serious off-roader, you should have a winch. The latest is the Warn 9.5si M.O.S.F.E.T. With a 9500-pound line-pull rating, handheld remote and solid-state control module, this winch should prove reliable and robust for even the most...

We have contact. (Car Care).(ContiExtremeContact)
March 1, 2003... High performance, all the time, in all conditions, has been driving enthusiasts' holy grail for ages. Continental Tire may have attained that dream with the ContiExtremeContact. This all-season tire is claimed to offer dry-road adhesion equal...

Easy off. (Car Care).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... As the number of underhood electrical connections continues to escalate exponentially, the problem of easily and safely breaking those connections grows more exasperating. Lisle, maker of specialty tools, has developed this handy little item...

Now you see it. (Car Care).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... If you want to keep stones and other road debris from chipping your vehicle's paint, you can protect the finish with 3M's Paint Protection Film. This 8-mil-thick urethane has a clearcoat layer that meets automakers' specifications against...

Outta sight. (Car Care).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... If you tow a really heavy trailer, you need either a fifth wheel or gooseneck hitch for your truck. Trouble is, these hitches pretty much make the truck bed useless for anything else. This innovative design from Draw-Tite allows the...

Keeping it dry. (Car Care).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... A byproduct of compressed air is moisture, which can result in water in your air lines, and worse, pneumatic tools. The AquaChek air-drying filter uses a polymer media to trap water particles down to 1 micron in size and absorb more than 50...