Recent content by DaveIdaho

I’m with most others, put in what you want don’t feel governed. Out west I’m living the silly carbon rules already and theyve not been such that it affects existing structures. If you had to heat with electric, pull out your wallet now and design with heat pump. Engineer should evaluate...

Personally I’ve found best solution Is to not go wall mount, what works great and functional if you have space to park it nearby is the Eley 2 wheel hose cart with quality hose. Quality one that has lasted years! Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

Truxedo Pro X15 [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji16]. Been 100% satisfied since install 8 months ago. Looks great, easy roll up, dry beneath they heavy rain and 8” snow the biggest test so far. Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

Current plan is to use the often suggested MaxLite 2 T8 LED ~2700 per tube 4K or 5K in the 4 ft length

Similar question....... Attached jpg, shall I stay with this idea - from cost/benefit perspective, any/all comments accepted! I'm aiming for ~90+FC in Zone 1 my workbench area, and ~70 Zone 2 areas and ~50 in zone 3. Attached garage for cars & motorcyles with my work area in the Zone 1 &...

Hey you guys who use the ecobee- question to ya - does it allow for setting up without the “learning” mode? I want it to operate like a basic stat, I like the look and want the ability to use remotely via iPhone app. Be using them for multi zone radiant system. Thanks in advance [emoji848]

Great forum, was surprised to only find only one quite out of date thread when I searched "Retroplate" in this forum. Anyone out there have experience with this product on their floors? Your cost installed and satisfaction with etc?

Yes, likely be ok with a silly cycle stop valve, no real gain in my opinion with a centrifugal single stage pump. Know that when you reduce pressure thru a valve you are consuming energy and gaining nothing. Unless a PRV is needed due to an oversized pump (or) to protect downstream fixtures...

Hi GJBuilder - Reading thru the thread, you got pretty good advice. Some more logical than others, lol. I see your point on using same pump as the fire, but understand that fire pump selection was not made with operating costs in mind so very different decision when selecting a booster pump...