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Heat and Hydration

by Jim Strong | Jul 17, 2023 |

Safety, overheating

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Our body works hard to keep itself at about 98.6 F. When exposed to heat for long periods, it will start experiencing complications. One way to prevent those problems is to stay hydrated.


We aren't the only things that can overheat in the summer! Here are some Shop Talk blog posts about overheating equipment:

Taking Charge of Your Safety: Precautions Against Heat When Working Outdoors Part 1

by Jim Strong | Jun 27, 2023 |

Safety, overheating

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Our body works hard to keep itself at about 98.6 F. When exposed to heat for long periods, it will start experiencing complications.

Many years ago, my brother-in-law worked for the water department in a small city here in Texas. James was a tough guy, used to working in the heat. One day, however, he overheated and suffered a heat stroke. My sister, also working for the city then, told us they’d stripped him to his underwear and poured ice and water over him after placing him in the bed of one of the city trucks. And let me clarify by saying that the truck bed was lined, so they didn’t add any skin burns to the heat stroke.

Troubleshooting 5 Common Final Drive Issues

by Dr McCaslin | May 16, 2020 |

Troubleshooting, noise, vibration, leak, weak, overheating

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Here are five notoriously common issues that you can encounter with your final drive! Do you know how to troubleshoot them? 


Here are some other blog posts to help:

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