Recent content by durk_2007

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    Whole house water filter: Does direction of flow matter?

    I know this is an older post but have a similar situation and could use more eyes. I'm installing a filter system and trying to figure out the best way on a well, my thought was Shutoff=check valve=spin down (40 mic)= T to outside spigot= 3 stage canister (4.5×20)= pressure...
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    First world problem: backup power

    What brand of solar inverters do you have? No, your lag will barely be noticeable. my system will switch over in 50ms and I have enough battery to run essential loads for 4 hours. Running off 6kw solar and when batteries get below 50% generator with start up to recharge batterys. Not Tier 1...
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    pole barn insulation

    I'm at the same stage of building, I house wrapped the girts before metal sheeting then put 1.5in foam board between the girts. I was about to special order the Menards post frame insulation until I did the math and realized their john Mansfield mineral wool R23 is cheaper per sq ft with bulk...
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    Has anyone used Amazon pex manifold for radiant heat

    Is this for a shop or a multi room application? If it's for a single room with similar length loops the flow controls really aren't needed and a simple copper manifold would be much cheaper.
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    Insurance on Detached Garage

    When I called my AmFam agent to add my shop she asked about wood stove. I asked what it mattered and got the response that they will not insure any building with a solid fuel heat source INSIDE and door capable of vehicular access due to combustable fumes
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    Glass Overhead Door Owners: Would you Do it Again?

    I work in a dealership with 20+ glass doors. They are all single pane. The largest things to watch for is the panes getting loose in their frames and hail/ debris breaking them in storms. We replace about 10 panes a year due to storm damage. Also consider the bottom and TOP panels being solid
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    Hexagon LED shop lights

    From what I have seen these are mostly for finding defects in paint jobs. (Dirt nibs/ hail dents)the multiple angles of lite help to run over different curves of a vehicle. Kind of like the lights Paintless dent guys use
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    What cost should I see per sq ft for pour and finish slab?

    We just did 600sq ft with 3 guys in about 1.5 hours. 2guys raking to level till it was close then pull the screed 10ft once it was screeded 3rd guy hits it with a float while first 2 are raking next section. Floater can help with screeding while waiting. Once bleed water is gone get on it with...
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    Air to water heat pump?

    The high end "warm board" hydronic company uses space pac AWHP for their systems. that gives me a little more confidence if they are willing to put their name to a partnership
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    Propane tank valves

    I'd love to plumb it from the existing tank. it's just that it's over 200ft thru trees/sidewalk/driveway and buried electric. I just don't have the gumption for that. It's just for backup heat and hot water at a slop sink.
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    Propane tank valves

    The fitting at the small tank (receiver) has a valve that can be used to purge pressure and vapor until it's full of liquid. The main thing I'm trying to figure out is do I even have the proper connection on my tank to do it before I spend the money on the hose kit.
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    Propane tank valves

    I have a 500gal tank for my house and 3-100LB tanks for my shop. (The way my property is arranged I really don't have a good place to set a tank away from building) so multiple small tank it is. They want $1 lb to fill the small ones at the service station or $.50 to deliver to my tank. So I...
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    Building an office, garage workshop inside a 32x44' metal building

    Here's a thought, my paint booth doors use large magnets (think magnetic tool holder bars) to hold them closed even with a strip of soft foam between the door and jamb. And those finger seals on inside and out to keep the bottom sealed. Maybe look into paint booth examples to find a good sealing...
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    Cheaper socket/ impact set, but pretty nice.

    For anyone looking for more inexpensive quality I've had great success with SUNEX tools
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    Best mirror for driving on a lift

    Look at the mirror on an alignment rack convex like a hospital hall
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