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    3 phase wiring not using high leg question

    I have a dynocom dyno currently wired as per the below wiring diagram in single phase 240v. The dyno works just fine, but per the diagram it could potentially have 30% more holding power if I wire it in 3 phase. The diagram states that it can be wired as 3 phase but use the high leg. Theres...
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    Lean-too addition on metal building.

    I have a 30x60 shop that I have managed to completely fill up and I would like to add onto the 30ft wall side with a basic walled in lean-too. I have tried to search for the trim pieces that would be need but either overlooked or misunderstood exactly what I would need. I looked at the mueller...
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    FEMA elevation certificate section E?

    My local community doesn't have an established base flood elevation, confirmed through local and state agencies. I have read over the FEMA directions on filling out a elevation certificate and it states that if in zone A with no bfe the land owner can complete the elevation cert. Has anyone...
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    Reuse old Metal roof for new garage ceiling...

    I am having a 30x60x12 built in south Georgia. Trying to keep cost down and life livable while the sun is up. I recently had my metal roof replaced and made sure the contractor left the panels. I am thinking of using them to skin the bottom of the trusses with the old roof and then using blow in...
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    Does my lighting plan pass the sanity test

    I have tried to do my research and read up on several threads. I am starting to plan out my electrical and lighting so I can knock it when I return from Korea. I am having a 30x60x12 shop. I have always worked in small shops with dim lighting and I told myself when I build my own I will have...
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    30x60 Auto Hobby Electrical Tips/Ideas

    I am about to have a metal 30x60 Auto Hobby shop built on my property. I am just wondering if anyone has any tips or ideas they wish they thought of prior to finishing their electrical stuff. Right now I have the following ideas: Outlets every 6 feet around the shop (4) 220v outlets...
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    Pole Buildings near Valdosta Area

    Does anyone have any recommendations for companies for pole buildings near the Valdosta area? I am looking to have a budget of about 20K. Armour metals has a 40x60x12 kit for about 13K delivered after military discount. I have a buddy that works in concrete so I am hoping that will help keep...
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    Pre-Build Pole Barn Construction Questions

    I am starting to plan out my 40x60 pole barn for my auto hobby shop in Southern GA. I plan to build the barn myself and everything I have searched, read and watched this is pretty easy when planned out. I do have several questions I am hoping some of you can help me answer. I am planning to...
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    how to keep dust down in the garage

    I have a unpainted concrete floor in my shop and it always seems that do anything I have a ton a dust and stuff. No matter how much I sweep I cant get it all up and then it looks like smoke in garage. I park a couple of my cars in there and bothers me the amount of dust and metal flake that...
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    making a sliding winch??

    I have a second floor loft that I want to move my band saws up to but the saw is to heavy to get up the stairs. I also have a I beam that goes across next to the door on the second floor. I also have a 1000 pound harbor frieght winch. I am wanting to some how mount the winch to the i beam but I...
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    Questions concerning Lifts

    Got a couple questions concerning Lifts What do you guys like in the type of lifts and why? What do you normally use a drive on lift for? What do you normally use a 2 post lift for? As well the current house I live in I dont plan on stayin there much longer then 2-4 more years. How hard...
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