Recent content by ssscamaro

Hi I know theres a ton of air compressor threads on here but has anyone ever used or tried this air compressor? I am looking to replace an ancient Ir that has really reallly long recovery time. I can get 8 lug nust offf with my impacts and need to wait 5 minutse to be back at 120. Anyway been...

just read about the neutral /ground in the sub. in another post. as stated here that is how im set up seperate ground bar in the sub. I now understand that the second bonding in the sub would create paralel paths which is not desired, so no bonding screw in sub. Also read that the grounds can...

Hi, I am in process of adding a 100 amp sub panel to my attached garage. I have the wires pulled to my 100 amp lug panel from my 200 amp service panel but not connected at the 200amp service. I am clear on connections at the 100 amp sub for the most part. I was going to get electrician to...

yep 60 amp breaker. I figure it will be about a20-30 foot run on the #6 from lug panel to my heater. will that be ok? Went to H depot. person working there was very knowlegable. (was electrician for 25 years) He suggested 2/2/2/4 aluminum. Less exepnsive and up to the task. Said i would NOT...

Thanks for replies. I also found some good info on diychatroom.com, I will be going with 100 amp sub panel 3#3 1#6 or #8 ground. It will give me plenty of options for future. Ryan

anyone? id like to get the wire pulled this week.... Ryan

Hi, i just purchased a 240 volt 41 amp 34000 btu oulett electric ceiling garage heater. this is the one http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Ouellet-10-000-Watt-Commercial-Fan-Forced-Heater_W0QQitemZ380086730730QQihZ025QQcategoryZ115963QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262 208/240 volt 41.67 amps...

A local discount building supply place has it. Not sure if these are national or not but you might want to check around. after refiguring this loose fill it looks like r30 backed batts are better value from home depot. A little less money with a higher r value than what i would of spent on loose...

just realized i goofed on my insulation calculations. taht will be less than i expected cost wise. still curious on the vapor barrier question?? Ryan

5 cent you bring up a good point. My current attic access to the garage is from inside the house. The "mud room" thats next to garage which is part of my heated space has a closet which has the attic access in it.This mud room is 18 foot x 20 foot. When you go up in this heated areas attic there...

Hello, i have acouple questions and i am sure they might of been covered before. i did try the search function and spent hours reading posts. I have a 24x24 attached garage in western Mssachustes that i use for working on my cars weekends and would also use it on weekday evenings if it wasnt...