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Just realized I was using the wrong knee kicker after a job in Phoenix
The heat there made the carpet backing so stiff my old one barely moved it. What do you guys use for hot, dry climates?
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maryg342mo ago
My buddy works in Tucson and just uses a standard power stretcher. Is the heat really THAT much worse in Phoenix?
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sullivan.elliot2mo ago
Actually saw a news report last year that broke it down. Phoenix gets way more days over 110, and the concrete just traps the heat all night. Tucson usually cools down more after sunset. That extra ten degrees on the asphalt makes a huge difference for gear and people.
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brookewood1mo ago
My old crew in Mesa had to switch to insulated hose covers for the power stretcher. The vinyl would get soft and tacky on days over 115, and we'd get little rips. That extra overnight heat in the valley just cooks everything.
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