Recent content by Jack D

Looking at your timeline I do not see how you can swing this 6 year transition across your properties. It has been my experience that it will probably take almost two years to go through the permit process and the build cycle so technically you need to be able to hold and pay for the home you...

I used a medical stool. I came with casters and pads. I have not used it yet because of construction delays in getting to the workbench project.http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/office/stools/vinyl/stool-pneumatic-height-adjustment-73 I think the cushion can come off and you can replace that...

Yes, It came on a specialized trailer that had the ability to go sideways (just amazing). You can see that capability from the picture. The operator had the bed lifted to take off the pallet straps in the first picture. There was two pallets, one with the building and one with all the...

I'm not exactly sure what outfit in PA built my prefabricated garage because I purchased from a local distributor that I worked with to customize it to my exact specs. The building is 17'x27' and it came on a specialized trailer delivered by the distributor. Building was assembled using a crane...

I use an Insteon system as my automation hub. I probably have 50 devices and in my newly constructed detached garage on the man door I use a Miloc door handle. It has a keypad, a remote and the ability to communicate with my Insteon system via a bridge. That enables me to use my iPhone with the...

is this garage in the same structure as the main panel?

You might look at Green Door Hinges My garage doors did not seal well and when the wind blew they opened enough to let a lot of cold air in. These hinges hold the door tightly to the exterior weather strip.

I'm sure you will get lots of opinion on this. I use Insteon as my wireless switches and I have done what you are looking to do. There is one thing you need to have to use Insteon and that is a 'neutral' must be in the box that you are placing the switches. You put the same switch in your...

You need to look at First Alert. They have a wireless combo fire/CO that uses RF to communicate. They can be battery or direct wire. First Alert Wireless

If you have good access from above I would do both. Have your electrician rough in the wiring and get it all stapled in and leave you with enough in the general area that your initial design wants boxes and use old work boxes after the ceiling is up. The extra costs of of the old work boxes...

I would also add a Comm plan (phone/cable/internet) by adding separate conduit to your overall electrical planning. Near your electrical panel, plan for large space with plywood to mount all expected electrical equipment so you can have a central area to mount 'stuff' like routers/wifi and...

I put up a similar heater to the one you are using but it was branded by Northern Tool and I used an Aube electric/electronic relay. to control the 220v from a smart wifi thermostat. Your heater is 5000w and uses 21.5 amps and this works because it supplies 22 amps max. I actually installed...

I have been running some 18 gauge wire for thermostats in my detached garage and it looks bigger for some reason. I guess I looked at the size compared to the head of the stripper and made a judgement on that.

That is way overkill. All you need is 18 gauge and if you use larger you may not be able to attach the wire to the thermostat.

Smart Thermostats can run a conventional 2-wire furnace but it must be powered by a battery. If the smart tstat doesn't have a battery to power it as soon as the wires are closed to turn on the furnace it looses the 24v from the furnace. The wiring instructions need to specifically state it...