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    NewAge Products $5K Giveaway!

    Just don’t give this to shorty
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT New home, next chapter ....

    you *have* a lot of shops!
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT New home, next chapter ....

    I really like these doors. I have one of these buildings and I am stepping over the 2 1/2" high threshold. it looks like it belongs on a RV. Perhaps Shorty can bring me over for a visit some day? As a former contractor from S. Florida, I've found that, with the exception of the two Mexicans and...
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT New home, next chapter ....

    He'll start that well before you die!
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT New home, next chapter ....

    Things get interesting when pressure drops! I installed three Mitsubishi Diamondback line sets in the Montiecello cabin. 80’,50’, and 30’ sets. All of them were equally challenging. When the AC guys came out to commission, they couldn’t vacuum the system down. when they pressurized the system...
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT New home, next chapter ....

    Can’t help but worry about subterranean dust collector pipes here in Tallahassee. My city house has a dryer vent that runs under the foundation. Shortly after we bought this sh17401e, I discovered it filled up with water. Investigation revealed a nick in the pvc 90 where it comes up alongside...
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Shorty's Shed

    Dang it! I drove by and you weren’t there. Too early I guess.
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    Garage Mini Split

    I didn't google PTAC, but think hotel AC unit. Like a giant window shaker. For your application, I'd probably look at a conventional split system. They're cheap(er)and relatively easy to service. I would suggest looking at making sure your insulation is better. I'm watching some guys install a...
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    Garage Mini Split

    I have three Mitsubishi inside units that I worked with an AC contractor to install. It's an old house with open high ceilings. No attic space. We went with Mitsubishi Mr. Slim units. I ran all the line sets, condensate and power, poured the slab. The contractor came in an installed the air...
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    Use of terminal blocks

    http://www.wago.us/products/terminal-blocks-and-connectors/modular-terminal-blocks-and-terminal-strips-for-panel-mounting/chassis-mount-terminal-strips-witth-cage-clamp-s-connection/overview/ although these may not be rated for the load you have in mind, they are really nice and I have used a...
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    44 Bikes Frame Shop

    Oh, That all sounds familiar to me! The drill works like a charm. You posted a picture of where you had a burn on your leg. That was the first thing I noticed when I looked at the picture and knew exactly what it was. with all the aluminum and 4130 I have welded, I was only smart enough...
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    44 Bikes Frame Shop

    Kris, I have enjoyed looking through the evolution of your workshop and your product. Thank you. 1. How do you polish the mill scale off your tubes before welding? 2. How do you point your tungsten?
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