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Came across this thread because like many others, I too was searching for a replacement Harper broom head. Need a new broom head for my Dad's hand me down Harper that is probably 30 years old. I came across this company that says they are making a reaplcement that is still made in USA. Will...

All of the beams circled in red are below the garage door opener. I can see the garage door opener is hung from some additional beams above. So I'm not clear on which beams you are actually talking about removing. As noted the lower beams are going across the truss direction to the gable end...

I missed that it would be hardwired and defer to all of the experts :censored:

Not saying I agree with it, but NM-B is derated to 60C so #8 should not be used for 60A. Technically #8 is ok for 40A, #6 55A and #4 70A. If you used 75C which the datasheet specs for temp, then #6 could handle 65A. Would it be a problem? Hard to say but seems unlikely...

I agree with others that sounds crazy. I have an 18k for a 700sqft garage with 1 wall uninsulated and it keeps up summer and winter when there is snow on the ground. I'd check a few websites and average the result, and do your own manualj calc, but you may be in the 12k or 15k territory.

I thought the 18k Mitsubishi I installed was efficient. I can hardly believe the Fujitsu numbers... Wow. It's not even close. The Mitsubishi appeared efficient but the Fujitsu is half the operating cost for heating according to the savings calc worksheet you shared. Best I can tell the...

Ok, in that case I'd just change the breaker to a 15A and not worry about changing out the disconnect. You know the wiring can handle the 15A since it was installed for 20A.

Just curious, what did you change with the wiring? Did this fix the temp imbalance issue as well?

Dang, that looks awful. What is going on with the wiring though, since it appears un-terminated? For the wiring you could add a mini split cover like this: https://www.ecomfort.com/Mitsubishi-NW-75/p30655.html For the row of HVAC outlets I think you need to fashion a galvanized box/hood to...

I bought an 18k Mitsubishi unit from ecomfort.com. They shipped it right away. I like that they sell mini split connecting cable (14ga/4). Anything I found local was WAY over sized and had a really thick jacket. This is about the diameter of a standard low amp extension cord and is not...

I think the short answer is that the mini split needs either a 15A breaker or 15A fuse somewhere on the circuit. That was the same for the unit I installed. Also, I know your wiring is already done but 14ga should be acceptable for the load. Seems like the best approach would be to either...

According to one random Amazon review for a 6-50R I was trying to find, they seem to have switched from Made in USA to more recently Assembled in USA with as the writer claims a lesser quality and product weight. So the two different designations could be outlining older vs newer product, OR...

Get a Snap On flank drive set, OEXM710B. Can be had for around $175 on ebay.

I agree the website is lacking. But I can usually find what I am looking for. However, have you seen the catalogs from a truck? You should really get one if you can, they are great. I just picked up the latest 2010 one today. I have one a few months old I can mail you if you want. Or I can...