Recent content by vtjon

I finally purchased my 36k MrCool DIY system. As previously discussed, the nameplate does say 25A. I have attached a picture of the nameplate to help others in the future. I did pre-wire 10/2 so hopefully I'll be all set!

I am nearing completion of building my stick-built shop with 12' walls and used 2x4s. This passed inspection and code (2017 codebook I think). Over 10', you have to add blocking every 8' (I think) but I added it every 4 feet. This is part of the "prescriptive" design in the code. I don't have...

Not sure if this is helpful in your situation, but when I built my house, I had just one side line surveyed as it was the only one that mattered. Nobody required a survey so I could make this call. It was cheaper, I think I paid around $800. That was 7 years ago. Also the subdivision that I am...

There is some discussion about if the PDF manual is wrong about the 36K unit. I have been going through this same discussion as I've prewired for a 36K unit. It is my understanding that the nameplate on the 36K says 25A so 10/2 on a 30A breaker is correct. There is some discussion in this very...

I have no idea if this is your solution but I seem to recall having a similar (maybe the same message) a couple of years ago on my 20kw Generac. I hired a tech to fix it but if I recall correctly, a mouse had chewed through a motor control wire. I'm not 100% sure if that was the wire name but...

Thanks. This is where I'm leaning. I can wait a couple of months if necessary. I have a quote from Ingram's so I can place the order on the 36k. I can cancel it until it ships so I can continue to watch other places. Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk

Any strong recommendations with a 24k vs 36k? I was going to go with a 36k but they are backordered again at Ingram's. My shop is 28x40 stick built. It will soon have a drywall ceiling with r30 cellulose. My walls will be r15 and drywalled. My insulation zone is 4 though in the mountains. We...

I thought I would bump this for the Saturday morning crowd in case they have thoughts. Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk

In March, I had a slab poured for my shop. It was exposed to weather until June when my building was under roof. My slab very splotchy and looks like the sealer is cracked. I'm guessing it was applied too lightly. I am close to putting things in my shop so I have one more chance to clean up the...

So I'm guilty of the breaker sized by the wire shortcut. Can you explain or tell me the section of the code where/how the breaker can be bigger? Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk

Does it have dip switches on the back? I ordered one for my stepmom on Amazon and it was just a matter of making the dip switches match. I believe it was a craftsman though more than 15 years old. Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk

It seems everybody is still very busy. I've had a lot of concrete poured on my project over the last 8 months. I had an apron poured last week and the concrete was $180/yd. It was $145 in March though this came from a different supplier. I've gotten to have a pretty good relationship with my...

My shop has a basement where I need to add lights. The basement has 14" tall beams and it's a little over 8' from the bottom of the beam to the floor. The ceiling and walls are concrete. This will not necessarily be a work area but mostly storage space and play area for my kids. I expect my...

My seams are taped too. It's just hard to tell if I've gone too far or not far enough until after I have my drywall up then it's too late to fix. Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk

This was a consideration too. It may not be as cost effective as caulk but likely better result for not much more money plus less labor. Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk