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Thank you for the response Bert_! The garage has two light switches that control two sets of light receptacles. I hope that makes sense. That is all very good info as I have very little knowledge when it comes to this department. It makes sense that the fixtures work best in taller ceiling...

Thank you for the quick reply justsam! When you say to connect the black/white to the 120VAC source are you referring to connecting both ballasts black/white to the 120VAC source? And if so, there is a red wire coming out of the larger ballast, do I connect that to the red coming out of the...

Good evening! I am a homeowner with very little electrical knowledge and am looking for assistance wiring used fluorescent light fixtures in my garage space. I would be eternally grateful if anyone were able to assist me, as I have spent many hours trying to figure this out. The fixtures are...

It makes sense with plastic trapping moisture if sandwiched, it just seemed like a good way to stop air pockets/leaks from getting inside without having to hit every seam. I realize now that I should have had someone come in and shoot a sealing layer of spray foam before I put the insulation in...

Thank you guys for the replies! It super eases my concerns and I won't use the plastic over the insulation. I have seen a lot of people highly recommend air sealing anywhere and everywhere that I can, but not a lot on what to use exactly. I have already installed the insulation, quite a few...

Can anyone please help me? I’m trying to get this done as soon as possible, and I don’t have much free time to spend on it.

From my understanding, it would be used as a vapor barrier and installed over the kraft faced insulation in the side walls. I would think that it would provide another barrier from air leaking in from the outside. I am just trying to seal the garage as much I can to retain the heat, as I use the...

I apologize for not wording my question very well. The plastic in question would go over the the kraft faced insulation inside my detached double stall garage. The garage was built in 2003 and was built with 2x4 framing on the side walls and ceiling joists. This is the first house that I have...

Hello members, let me start out by stating that I have a 22' by 23' detached garage and I live in southeast South Dakota. I have spent a bunch of time trying to figure out the answer to my question and have read numerous articles and posts without coming away with a definitive answer. I am...