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So I have posted before but to recap, I have a 36x40 garage with 14 ft high ceilings. I'm finishing the insulation up R19 faced batts. My plan is to drywall the ceiling and top 5 ft of walls than plywood the bottom 8ft (the very bottom of walls are block). My question is do I use regular drywall...

I guess I have 2 questions can you not share a neutral or ground with a GFI using a 12/3 with separate hots/breakers? The other is I ran 2 GFI's on 1 circuit but split them out of the same junction box is this not doable? Here is a little more info about my problem So im trying to finish the...

ok building is now up and I plan to start the electric very soon and just wanted to clarify a few things. As far as the mobile home feeder you guys are suggesting 2-2-2-4 that is #2 wire not 2/0? for the 100 amp service? and will a 2in pipe be sufficient for the run? I was reading in another...

ok so after more reading i now understand the difference between t5,t8,t12 and if im reading the right info high bay lights aren't recommended for a 14ft high ceiling. Now im just looking for a decent priced 4ft t8 fixture preferably with a receptacle on the fixture to run them in series.. any...

just finished building my new garage. Started reading the posts about florescent lighting. i am a little confused about the differences between say a t5, t8 or t12 fixture and then i hear about these high bay kinds. I basically plan on working on cars and like to have alot of light. My plan...

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im hoping these plans load im not that computer savy

thanks pattenp

edt, I don't know what you mean by ALOX, im assuming that it is some kind od coating? on that note is it ok to terminate in aluminum to the box in the garage and run copper from the box to all receptacles? I was told going from aluminum to copper might be an issue?

will this be sufficient? http://www.lowes.com/pd_70262-295-28...ome&facetInfo=

So im new member to the site but have been lurking for awhile. Just got the approval to build my new 36x40 garage. My plan is to run between 80- 100amps for 220 service and lights etc. to a panel in the garage. Im no electrician but im not really worried about doing the work. I have been...

hello everybody, new to the site but have been checkin it out for awhile now. starting this Friday I will be starting my new 36x40 garage. figured id post what im tryin to do here and see if anybody has tips or good ideas for what im doing. It will be 36x40 with 14 ft side walls, and a block...