Recent content by walleye catcher

that unit is only 1.5 kw way too small...u need at least 5kw for a small floor. An electric heating element is $30

I agree with most of the posts. The first thing to do is a load calculation. This is different than a building or work shop with several users doing the different tasks with all the machines. I do not think that you can find a 2 pole 200 amp breaker to fit the branch circuit buss space. Good...

hey you want to contact me? I dont want to post my email in the open. I have lots of good info for you. How do I contact you?

I shudder when I reviewed the wiring. I would not put al wire in any installation. Why did you not install the romex through the 2x4 studs? I saw ground wires on the neutral buss, but I see that has been corrected. The wiring is sub standard and I do not know of any electrical inspector that...

Dont use the light fixture raceways for joints not allowed by the NEC... if in doubt get an electrician.

Do a load calculation. What is the main source of heating ? If gas is available you would be spending a lot of extra $ for nothing. Don't over build not worth it.

kbs2244 the location were I work we just erected 8 pole barns. All around 30 x 40 the poles were laminated 2x6 treated below ground and transitions to untreated above ground. The posts were drilled to 7 ft and 3/4 crushed stone was tamped in the bottom of the holes and around the posts. The...

not sure how you pm me here...but im in manitoba and have used this successfully for years with out any call backs

you can purchase a element with a junction box on it. with enough room to terminate bx cable (armour sheathed)

is that galvanized piping to copper?? not a good set up galvanized will corrode black steel is better.

hey, i use a 5000w 240 v hot water element in a 1 1/2 black pipe, control by a baseboard thermostat, circ pump, and piping and this is an open system with a 3" abs expansion pipe on the down side of the pump, so you fill the floor and 1/2 way up the 3" expansion tube and turn on the 30 amp...