Recent content by BJR

I have an old floor-standing Shopmaster and I use a foot switch from McMaster-Carr. I've probably been using it for 15 years and haven't had issues with inadvertently stepping on it or chasing it.

That's the one I have but I recommend getting the one like schmelpboy has with a forced On setting.

I have one and the auto on and off it's awesome. I like having the light on when getting into the car and not having to worry about shutting it off before leaving. Make sure you get one with a forced on so it doesn't go off if you're under a car or something. There was a recent thread on...

2x6 will sag at that length, ask me how I know. :lol_hitti Drawing says it's a hip roof so these are rafter ties. Hopefully there's collar ties, as well.

If I was insurance I'd say 'how do I know it was to code if it wasn't inspected?' We built a detached garage with living quarters above and it might as well have been a house. We pulled a permit and everything had to be to regular building code (Structure, plumbing, electrical, insulation...

I have been kicking around doing it as a retrofit in an existing block wall as a DIY project. I'm not sure the benefits are quite there with the ribbing having a direct transfer affect. Maybe in combination with traditional framing and insulation it would help but I'm skeptical it's worth the...

I have a 50s era slab and wound up removing and replacing the slab due to severe settling issues. My repour was ~$2800 but I did the removal and disposal on my own. As mentioned your structure is on top of your slab so you'll have to saw cut close to the wall before removing. All that said...

It's a switching relay - translates the 24v signal from thermostat into 120v current that runs the circ. You could probably get away with running a 120v line thermostat but I found it easier to run the 18ga wire.

I have to believe with that much existing slope you weren't retaining much stormwater to begin with. In my township, secondary buildings of a certain size need a formal stormwater management plan from an engineering firm. The only way to know what he's looking for is to ask him. ;)

Updated! My chimney liner won't be in til Monday so i figured I had some time now...

It says right below that quote that the 00 and 2400 circs have a longer warranty: Regardless, I'm not against mounting mine horizontally it's just not going to happen right now. :beer:

I'm seeing the warranty as three years on the 00 series: 00 Series Circulator Warranty Terms

I'm thinking about it, but it's spec'd in that position if the PSI is over 20.

I'm just getting mine up and running as the cold weather hits. I have to still hook up the propane to the water heater and (obviously) the vent to that gaping hole. It's a tight fit in the corner but it works.

I jackhammered out my slab and did not notice any real vibration. I had stuff on a shelf in the garage that did not fall off but we did take valuable stuff off the wall adjacent with the house. I didn't have rebar. Not sure why it would be tied in but I guess anything's possible!