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    New concrete not as flat as I expected...

    The epoxy I used was the premixed **** from the hardware store. Bad move.
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    New concrete not as flat as I expected...

    I had my new slab grinded (ground??) by the contractor after I was complaining about the ridge marks from each float pass. It took him a day to complete and generated loads of dust but it was really smooth after the fact. Two complaints would be that the look is not uniform and i feel that maybe...
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    Condensation on garage floor

    Assuming your epoxy is bonded to the floor well enough, try taping a piece of clear plastic down to the floor and watching it for a few days as you go about your business, if moisture appears underneath, suspect that the cement may be wicking it up. If it appears on the top, exposed side...
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    240v current draw quiz

    Thanks. That makes sense to me but it wasn't clicking until you responded.
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    240v current draw quiz

    Question: If using a 240V, 4800W heater, the current draw should be about 20A, according to P=IV. How does that current flow with respect to L1 and L2? Would it be split peak to peak or does it alternate between L1 and L2? Would you expect to measure 20A on L1, and 20A on L2, or something...
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    Flourescent or incandescant

    I'm about to wire my garage, and I actually ran two temporary $1.50 lamp holders to the ceiling. I was impressed by the amount of light they provided. I'm curious to if anybody has an opinion about which light style would be better, individual bulbs (CFLS? Incandesants??) or T8 Flourescents...
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    Durabond

    Hi, Yes, I'm from Canada. I've been looking for an epoxy coating for my new slab. I've seen some common referrals to Epoxy-coat, Ucoatit, and so on, but for whatever reason, prices get marked up once products cross the border into Canada (duty???). Anyway, I'm leaning towards Epoxy-coat, but...
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    Durabond

    Hi all, I'm a newb to this board. Presently building my 576 sq ft garage. Has anybody used a Durabond product on their floor? I'm looking for any reviews at all. Here is the website for the company, in case anyone is wondering: http://www.durabond.com/Products/industrial_flooring.htm
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