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    Max breaker size

    Well, this panel will be feeding a 60x60 shop, with a mill, lathe, drill press, several welders, several bandsaws, etc. It will also have a full mother-in-law apartment with a full kitchen, washer dryer, water heater, A/C, etc. I figured 200amps would be safe.
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    Max breaker size

    Before I begin, let me state that I have done my best to search for an answer. Also, I have very limited electrical knowledge :shocking: I currently have 200amp service. I am out of breaker spots on my main breaker panel, so I'm going to hire an electrician to replace this...
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    How does my lighting plan look?

    Should be around 130 lumens per sq ft. My biggest concern is the 5ft gap between the wall and the fixture.
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    How does my lighting plan look?

    Hi guys, I'm just wondering if I can get some insight into my lighting layout. I'm trying to light up a 6 car attached garage. Each bay is about 23ft wide, with the deep bay being a little over 40 ft wide. The ceiling is about 10ft. The walls and ceiling are painted glossy white. Currently I...
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    Digging shovel for tall guys?

    Haha, maybe I am a wuss and I'm blaming the shovel! ;) Although, last fall I was shoveling a flat bed trailer full of dirt and thought how much better my back would feel if I wasn't bent over at a 30 degree angle the whole time! I've looked at Lowes and Home Depot for shovels and can only find...
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    Digging shovel for tall guys?

    I'm just curious if anyone on the taller side has found a digging shovel (or square mouth) that fit's taller guys? I'm 6'4" and most shovels give me a lower back ache after a while. If I could just get a shovel with perhaps a 68"-72" over all length, I would be much more comfortable. I've...
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    My shop/barn build thread

    Very nice! I too would be interested in the truss specs :)
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