Recent content by mgbbob

Hi, Maybe a bit off target with this one but I know others have had the problem. 89 Ford F450 with a 460 motor and the ignition module is bad. The distributor won't turn at all to allow access to the mounting bolts. It has been soaking in Kroil for over a week, we have tried moderate heat...

The current weather has been a test for the heat pump. Snow on the ground for several days. The morning temperatures the last couple of days around 5F. This morning the garage temperature at the furthest point away from the air handlers was 52F. It is obviously struggling a bit and I haven't...

If budget allows do everything. For sure spray the roof and things up high. I am happy. with my 3 1/2" batts in the sidewalls. I started there before I found the spray foam. Spray foam has gotten pretty pricey with the oil situation so take a look.

VERY good information.

A recap of this morning. 10 degrees outside and the shop is at 59 degrees with the heat pump running. I am sure if it slipped lower overnight I would see the efficiency fall. So far so good.

I agree. The 5000 Watt heater was rated for 17,000 or good for about 500 sq. ft. Last winter at -15F it struggled but kept the temperature at 38F. It warmed up during the day. The roof is spray foamed and the end walls down to the 10' line are spray foamed. Most of the sidewalls are 3.5"...

In April of 2021 we installed a 24K DIY heat pump in our 900 sq.ft. garage with 12’ sidewalls. We did all of the work ourselves expect making the electrical connection. After a bit of experimentation we decided to run the unit all the time with the thermostat set on 82. We would adjust if...

Yes, exactly. The two 2' wide shelving units would support a 8' x 4' piece of 3/4 plywood. I am not sure if I would need additional support for the 4' left unsupported. I might construct a torsion box.

Hi, I need some mezzanine storage but with my building it will be hard to go all the way across ...24'. I am thinking I could use a small area 6' x 8' and 7' high. That is about perfect for using some heavy steel shelving like available from Home Depot. The bottom would give me good 24" deep...

I have a $100 5000 watt electric furnace that kept me at about 40 degrees when it was sub zero. The -15 night I think I was 35 in the morning. The 35000 BTU propane Mr. Heater torpedo heater with quiet technology had me up to 60 pretty quick during the day. That is a great little heater.

That is where I am at. We are outside of KC and the few days when it is really cold I can supplement with why propane heater or my 5K electric. Yes it costs $.60 per hour to run but $13 or $14 dollars a day for a few days is manageable. We just got done with 12 days below freezing with one...

I used ketchup. Works good and pretty easy to learn.

What you should remember is asphalt is flexible paving. It is only as good as what is underneath it. Spend you money on good base. I am not familiar with you soil conditions or you freeze thaw issues. 2" is a good starting point but there isn't much there. You get no bridging effect to you...

I agree, when doing brake work I find tire removal is waist high and very easy. All of the parts find a home on the ramp and make it easy to lay things out. No way I would go back to a 2 post for home use. Bob

I also have an Advantage 9000. Great lift and Tony is a good guy to work with. I had a problem with a valve in the pump and he was right on it. Even offered to pay to have me install but it took a whole 15 minutes so I wasn't worried about that. The 9000 is rock solid and the install...