Recent content by pgoldston

Pretty much everyone is saying what I have thought at 1 time or another. I was highly confused about the way that it is written. What it really seems like is not so much "3phase" power is needed to get max holding power, rather just a higher voltage, ie L1 and L2 being 208/240v each versus 120v...

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I have a dynocom dyno currently wired as per the below wiring diagram in single phase 240v. The dyno works just fine, but per the diagram it could potentially have 30% more holding power if I wire it in 3 phase. The diagram states that it can be wired as 3 phase but use the high leg. Theres...

I have a 30x60 shop that I have managed to completely fill up and I would like to add onto the 30ft wall side with a basic walled in lean-too. I have tried to search for the trim pieces that would be need but either overlooked or misunderstood exactly what I would need. I looked at the mueller...

So based off the FEMA regulation I should be able to complete a section my self and submit. To get a surveyor here its 1200 bucks. When I'm looking at the form is ask for hag/lag. Highest and lowest adjacent grade. In other areas of the form when completed by a surveyor, it ask for elevation...

My local community doesn't have an established base flood elevation, confirmed through local and state agencies. I have read over the FEMA directions on filling out a elevation certificate and it states that if in zone A with no bfe the land owner can complete the elevation cert. Has anyone...

So this is a metal building and I was told the trusses are spread 5 ft apart. I will look into baffles. Ridge vent, Im guessing you are talking about the peak where the air can escape? Do I need to run anything else up top? Fan?

I am having a 30x60x12 built in south Georgia. Trying to keep cost down and life livable while the sun is up. I recently had my metal roof replaced and made sure the contractor left the panels. I am thinking of using them to skin the bottom of the trusses with the old roof and then using blow in...

Cyberdyke - Lowes has them for 19.99 on sale right now. Then they have T-8 bulbs@2900 lumens on sale in bulk for 30 for $60 bucks. That brings 6 bulbs 12 + the fixture to 19.99 and my military discount equates to 3 percent after tax=31.03 Mike - Why is that? I ask because I could just stick 2...

I have tried to do my research and read up on several threads. I am starting to plan out my electrical and lighting so I can knock it when I return from Korea. I am having a 30x60x12 shop. I have always worked in small shops with dim lighting and I told myself when I build my own I will have...

I am about to have a metal 30x60 Auto Hobby shop built on my property. I am just wondering if anyone has any tips or ideas they wish they thought of prior to finishing their electrical stuff. Right now I have the following ideas: Outlets every 6 feet around the shop (4) 220v outlets...

Closest Menards is 500 miles away.

Does anyone have any recommendations for companies for pole buildings near the Valdosta area? I am looking to have a budget of about 20K. Armour metals has a 40x60x12 kit for about 13K delivered after military discount. I have a buddy that works in concrete so I am hoping that will help keep...

Thanks guys! Appreciate all of the help

I am starting to plan out my 40x60 pole barn for my auto hobby shop in Southern GA. I plan to build the barn myself and everything I have searched, read and watched this is pretty easy when planned out. I do have several questions I am hoping some of you can help me answer. I am planning to...