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I just picked up a used Coats AX 5060 and am well pleased at this point. I was using the older type Coats 4040. It was sufficient for steel wheels in the 13 to 15 inch sizes, but not for the todays larger steel and mag wheels. Even without the correct motorcycle slide grips , I have been able...

The first set I bought were OHD. Have not liked them ever since new. The second set , my contractor talked me into Janus doors......loved them, and have bought another set for a new construction. Now these were roll up doors, NOT panel doors which are mostly used for home units.

Thanks Guys, some good info. I have an office/ kitchen area in my shop framed up and will be adding additional plumbing work soon. Not sure why Gerald O said pvc not suitable for cold water use, they use it a lot here down south. I have used it in the past but have changed over to using PEX...

Our Power Co here gives us our meter bases. I installed the 400 amp panel and purchased two 200 amp disconnects from Amazon, and installed them on each side of the meter base panel in order to feed two shops. Think I also used some 4/0 tri plex from Lowes to connect. Your 400 amp panel...

Guys, finally bought the place next door and have been cleaning up. The PO, before he died, was a plumber and I have found literally hundreds of PVC fittings of all sizes, not used, laying all over the place. Bucketfulls laying out at the edge of the woods, in the dirt all along the edge of...

Thanks for the input, Guys. I stopped by the gas co. I think I shall be using for gas. They did some load cals. for me. While they were helpful, they did not seem interested in installing the line. They leaned towards putting in copper because, as some stated, I would prolly have to buy a 500...

HHHHHmmmm, thanks Guys, never thought about calling the gas company. I usually do all my work myself. I will do a search for this pipe unless someone knows where I can purchase some. Lowes and Home Pepot does not stock this. Sounds like the gas folks may have to do this as I may not be able...

Guys, got my propane tank set, out of sight where we don t have to look at that gosh awful looking thing. When the ground trenching was being done , I put in a two inch pvc pipe with plans to pull in my tubing in it. Question is , is there any other option besides copper tubing. Is there any...

I live in the south and we have pretty hot and humid summers. I have reroofed all my houses, shops, sheds in metal. I would agree, forget about adding a radiant barrier. I have two houses reroofed in metal over shingles. I have had them both ways they do it here in the south. Some go...

Thanks for the opinions Guys. I live down south and only use my stove about three months a year. My original cat lasted way over 15 years. They still work as little pieces of the ceramic begin to chip off. So, the hundred bucks for the replacement was well worth it. It seems now they are...

I think it is. It "burns" the smoke that is normally clogging up the chimney pipe and also p o's your neighbors by having to smell your smoke all the time. I understand you "get" more heat also from burning the smoke. But, my only stove that I have used for many years has one......would...

Hi Guys, I am planning to install a big Defiant wood stove in my shop that does not come equipped with a combustor. Having used a stove with a combustor for many years, I think adding one would be worth the time and effort. But what type.....should I build a "cat box" and add that or buy...

Replaced a strip heat unit several years ago with a Trane package unit......has worked wonderful for 14 years now. Put in new Carrier package unit in my coming up retirement home, and it has performed terribly. Both are heat pumps and I was the thinking this newer Carrier unit {2013} would be...

I have bought and use several doors from different companies..........I like the Janus doors the best and would highly recommend giving them a looksee.

I have never installed/owned a spray foam building. All my buds who built, building homes, shops, add ons, swear by the spray foam. Pretty sure an installerseller could answer all your questions. I think it would be the ticket for your needs.