Just logged 10,000 hours on my Lincoln welder without a single transformer issue

I was checking the service log and that number made me realize maybe we don't need to replace gear as often as the suppliers push, so what's the most hours you've gotten out of a single piece of major equipment?

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bethcarr2mo ago

Yeah, I mean, that's the thing. Good gear with basic care just runs. My old mill saw over 20,000 hours before we even thought about swapping it.

the_robert21d ago

That "good gear with basic care just runs" line from bethcarr is spot on. I've had a bandsaw for about 12 years now, probably over 15,000 hours on it. Changed the motor belts a few times and that's it. People get sold on new bells and whistles but the old stuff just works if you take care of it.

the_felix2mo ago

That's solid. My old air compressor ran for nearly 15 years of daily use before it finally gave up... just basic maintenance.