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    Cooling (and Heating?) a 22 x 27 Shop in Texas

    Two bays in the shop here with each being 24' x 24' x 12'+ (gable roof w' open trusses) with closed-cell insulation. I run 18k window units for both A/C and Heat...LG LW1816HR units. 240v btw as an fyi...
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    I continued to sort through my "I don't need this anymore..." Amazing how much space is taken up by these things...
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    Show us your compressor plumbing and manifolds

    I went this route: PneumaticPlus SAW400 Series Air Filter Regulator Piggyback Combo 1/2" NPT with Bracket & Gauge and then into this: Arrow Economy StageAir 1 Qt. Desiccant Dryer D7612, Zinc & Aluminum Bowl, 1/2" NPT, 200 PSI
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    Generator Exhaust

    Reliance R306A is worth a look...
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    It blew up!

    Good way to remember the order here... I did it wrong just a week or so ago and had a spark show!
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    Air Compressor Recommendations

    Quincy owner here... Would buy it again certainly...
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    House standby generator.

    I have a quote / plan showing 55kW diesel gen set. The new normal for an "at the service entrance/main meter" for an "every building on the property" concept it looks to be... The new norm?
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    Interesting Propane questions.

    Some propane/generator notes from others out there and some math (perhaps bad math) I did a while back: 14kW gen = 203,000 BTU @ Full Load 20kW gen = 340,000 BTU @ Full Load Other source info: A 250 gallon tank sized 72” long and 30” diameter at 0°F, the maximum flow is 97,920 BTU/hour...
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    Air compressor lines - Whole garage distribution system -Ideas/Feedback wanted

    I went with a 1/2" kit from PneumaticPlus with a couple of added extras. Easy and it works.
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    Buying a Quincy: New QT-54, Used QT-5 or Old 325?

    QT-54 owner here. Either I am getting old and can't hear as well as I used to or this thing isn't as loud as everyone says it is...or maybe I've never heard a slower-rpm'd Quincy. I left it on the shipping pallet (trimmed it down a bit) and it sits on a rubber horse stall mat. Add a Solberg...
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    Spray foam insul - TX - 2" ??

    Speaking of fans to just move some air around, I went with these on a toggle switch. Quiet and they move some air... Inline Duct Fan “Silent Series” 8 Inch, 473 CFM, 111W, Ultra Quiet Sound lnsulated HVAC Vent and Grow Room Exhaust Blower with Speed Controller and Autopilot, 36 dBA, 19.62 Lb
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    Please show off your garage/shop sink

    Look at Stiebel Eltron... Fits under the sink, 120v, it works...
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    Femi 782xl Band Saw

    Are the ABS versions of the Femi saws worth the extra coin?
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    Spray foam insul - TX - 2" ??

    To clarify, I did put in a middle wall (also insulated w/ open-cell spray foam) to create two identical bays and yes I run A/C and Heat unit in each 24' x 24' bay. Dripping Springs, TX We've had a good number of 100+ degree days this summer and it was quite nice inside for sure.
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    Norseman Drill set deals

    Also interested... Big thanks!
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