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Looking for resources or ideas on designing a mezzanine/office space in our shop. Would like build an office space with a bathroom, and mechanical room with storage above the entire space. Looking to store totes and overflow items, this area will not be used as an active space just...

Any experiences with replacing the galvanized pipe on a Woodford (or any brand really) yard hydrant? I picked three used hydrants on FB marketplace, in good shape but need to rebuild the guts before installing and guessing they were in the ground 10+ years at this point. Looking at the...

Thanks for all of the rapid fire replies, really appreciate the assistance. Additionally, are there any prefered suggestions were to source boxes, connectors and supplies. We have limited options locally and figured it might be easier to order most of everything online.

Ordering my supplies and trying to educate myself on the MC cable differences. I see MC Steel Amorcable and MC Aluminum Armorlight. For long home runs I've seen people mention in the forums it's much easier to pull the aluminum stuff for the weight savings, any other advantages or anything I...

Agree and couldn't agree more, laziness drives me crazy especially when it's at my expense.

I completely understand and in due time I'm sure there will scars of my own doing. It's the "New Car" feeling when your driving it off the lot for the 1st time free of scratches, dents and road rash. I'm trying to be reasonable while practicing expectation management, we'll see how it goes.

In my mind when I say MC is better protected I'm thinking in terms of rodents. In my current garage I had rodent chew damage on the Romex outer jacket, seems doubtful a rodent would damage MC but I guess anything is possible.

Spent some time last night reading posts on MC cable and although I have no experience with it I'm leaning towards using it. Certainly not the least expensive wiring method but it looks easier for a DIY'r to use as sparky 1976 pointed out EMT mistakes can get costly. Additionally, the rodent...

Sound advice, and I agree it's best to not argue as it's a losing battle. I will say though, after going through the stamped drawings and having the pre-pour slab inspection that I question what he actually knows in terms of construction and code knowledge. I have stressed to him I am not...

In regards to wiring methods, I'm leaning towards EMT conduit but I just noticed Romex has come down a bit in pricing. Is there a price comparison I should consider in terms of EMT with separate conductors vs Romex? I plan on sheathing 8ft from the floor so all receptacle wiring will be...

I'll get a couple pics tomorrow. I'll be addressing my concerns in the morning with the erecting crew foreman.

240v GCFI protected? That must be something new and agreed is likely pricey. Thanks for the tidbits of information, much appreciated.

Thanks Sparky, is there a minimum amperage for the sub-panel or receptacle count (or spacing requirement) for an accessory building?

Our 40x65 Cold Formed Steel Building should be wrapped up this week, I'm just starting to research the electrical and not gonna lie feeling a little overwhelmed. With the extreme cost of materials and labor I see no way to complete this short of doing it myself, I have done electrical work in...

I have a Cold Fomed Building going up and is nearly complete, overall I'm pleased with the final product. As it's a new building, I find myself scrutinizing every detail and I'm trying to find a level head in accepting panel and trim scratches during the erecting process. I understand this...