Recent content by jfd

How do the shop reels overcome this?:dunno:

So, it may have been the size of cord, not that it was on the reel, that caused the meltdown? I believe it was a 14.

In my younger days, I was running a hedge trimmer on a cord partially unreeled. The cord covering (in the reel) melted so I have not done it since.

Can you use a cord partially uncoiled from a reel without it heating up?

Lookin' for a new dad? I'm available. Special touch!:bowdown:

What are the issues re. heat buildup from using a cord on roll up partially unrolled?

I want a steel toe when I am in my workshop---Wolverine, Cat., Red Wing.

Ouch! Thanks for yor experience. Jack

Good considerations. Thank you. Jack

I am not "handy" at any of this so I am dependent on finding someone to do it. Thanks RadiantSteve and kwright for your helpful responses. Your info encourages me to not give up on the water heater possibility.

Did you contract out hooking up the heating or diy? I have a 32x40, 10' walls, insulated about like yours with tubing in floor. I can't find a contractor who will hook up a water heater---they say they will lose their license. They all say it has to be a boiler. I don't want to be illegal...

Just for my info, what size garage are you heating with the water heater?