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    lights on one or multiple switches - looking for opinions!

    Seperate switches with zoned lighting works best. I have a larger high ceiling area with 3 zones of lights and then a 2 story floor and loft area with seperate lighting on a wifi switch which allows me to turn on/off within the area and also from a remote I have on wall by my main door. Works...
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    Doorking gate opener help/expert needed.

    no inground service loops or sensors. it has a liftmaster brand wireless remote attachment for the remote controls in vehicles to activate the door open and closed. that part works fine. I see no relays but with "clear" cover I couldn't see everything so I took it off and have a better shot...
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    Doorking gate opener help/expert needed.

    removing power wires to slave, turning back on power, activating remote to make master same position as slave, then reconnect did make the unit open both gates simultaneously but then slave wouldn't close back. I flipped positive wires to slave at master circuit board so now slave generally...
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    Doorking gate opener help/expert needed.

    Will get some picks in morning and post. Thank you.
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    Doorking gate opener help/expert needed.

    I do not believe so. Installed around 2005 and the manual says auto stops based on physical arm stops.
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    Doorking gate opener help/expert needed.

    I have a Doorking 6050/6100 gate opener and slave (2 gates swing together to close) unit that have worked great for years now and nothing has changed but suddenly this morning they are out of sync meaning one opens and one closes instead of working together when remote is pushed.. Hoping there...
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    Picking a door R value?

    Get the doors insulated with polyurethane and not styrene if it’s heat you are trying to keep out. I have had both and the urethane works far superior. Sent from my iPad using The Garage Journal mobile app
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    Can mini splits work in large space?

    Thanks for all replies. The upstairs has my desk area but otherwise is storage to keep floors clutter free. At least as much as possible. Currently in summer with 110 out I am staying around 88 inside lower area and upstairs does get warmer. I am hoping to keep downstairs around 80 when I am...
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    Can mini splits work in large space?

    I have a odd shaped garage/space to cool. large bay area is 40x80x18 and off of it is another area with a downstairs and upstairs connected to it so that means another 20x40 space. its a stick built structure, well insulated. R26 walls, r50 is ceiling, 2 garage doors with polyurethane...
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    what solutions to use in auto floor scrubber on epoxy flooring?

    Thanks to all for their comments, they have been a great help!
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    what solutions to use in auto floor scrubber on epoxy flooring?

    I purchased a NSS champ 3329 floor scrubber at auction, repaired it to working condition and am ready to clean my floor with it but wondering what process and cleaning solutions the experts here would recommend. I have soft vinyl brushes installed so nothing abrasive. What do you use as a...
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    New garage finally!

    Getting some flooring into the building. Commercial carpet on the loft/storage area, full flake epoxy stuff on garage floor areas and stem walls, and vinyl plank looks like wood but supposed to be very durable and water resistant for the living areas. vinyl is dirty in pic but you get the idea..
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    New 5025 Sq Ft Shop LED light layout DISAPPOINTING update. See pg 2

    Hey Shakey, who did your epoxy flooring? I am in QC also.
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