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    I got Gas

    close up the viewing window if they dont want to move it to where it can be read!
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    ever seen a compressor like this?

    standard honeywell pressure switch, I have worked on many of them on boilers over the years, they have been phased out and replaced with a different switch that does not contain mercury. no info on the compressor
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    I have a chance to get a used A/C unit. Is it worth the trouble?

    so it is only the condensing unit? you will have to have some sort of air handler (evaporator coil) to use the unit. Normally this is accomplished by putting an A coil in the ductwork for the furnace and using the fan in the furnace to circulate the air. For a garage you will need a seperate...
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    Between floor lift

    There are several companys that build material handling lifts that are floor mounted, we have a few different ones in the plant I work in, google material handing lift.
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    Thick or Thicker

    I found a guy that has a warehouse in a local city that sells all the name brand insulation for 30 - 40% lower than what home depot or lowes sells it for. I had him quote me R-19 and R-30 craft faced fiberglass.
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    pictures of your electrical panels here

    One of many that I have built 3rd pic to control the 4 pic
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    Thick or Thicker

    I think I have decided to just bite the bullet and do the R-30, should make the shop much more enjoyable this winter!
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    Champion Air Compressor

    here is the only pic that I have of it
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    Champion Air Compressor

    Thank you, I understand about the conversion I work in the industry and should be able to get a motor fairly inexpensive though our local motor shop. My question more generally is whats the smallest motor I could run and still have this pump be a workable machine.
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    Champion Air Compressor

    another air compressor question for all you experts, I have found a champion compressor that I can purchase for not much over scrap price. The problem is it is 3 phase which I will convert to single phase and re-do the controls but the current motor is 15 hp, My question is can I drop the...
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    Thick or Thicker

    I will be heating maninly, we get cold weather in our area, I have this heater http://www.lowes.com/pd_398972-2156-F260540_0__?productId=4743128&Ntt=mr+heater&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dmr%2Bheater&facetInfo= it did okay last winter, but I would like more out of it. I had the doors replaced...
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    Thick or Thicker

    That is what I was thinking also, for 200.00 not that big of deal or the life of the building.
  13. J

    Thick or Thicker

    rust buster, what type of ceiling do you have? did you install a vapor barrier between the ceiling the insulation.
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    Thick or Thicker

    I recently replaced the roof on my shop and now it is time to get a ceiling installed on my scissor trusses. I have been pricing out craft faced fiberglass matt insulation. My shop area is 26 X 28. To purchase the insulation R-30 will cost me an extra 200.00 over just going R-19. I will...
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    How do you find time to get out to the shop

    I work a rotating 12 hr shift, 4 days on and then 4 days off, Wife mows the lawn, so I usually get at least 2 days to of my 4 off to work in my shop.
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    Ingersoll Rand 7100

    Stonesfan68, thank you, I just ran across this pump but it appears to be larger than what I want. thank you
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    Lift Power

    wit2003, thank you I just wanted some verification before I started running conduit.
  18. J

    Ingersoll Rand 7100

    Does anybody out there know what HP of motor it takes to drive a IR 7100 pump? what would be the minumium HP to operate at 125 PSI
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    Lift Power

    I have a question about powering a 2 post lift, I am about to get started wiring the ceiling of my shop for lighting, fans, etc... How have most of you with 2 post lifts brought power to the hydraulic unit? I was thinking I could put a J-box roughly above the power unit and do a drop to it...
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    Fascis and gutter questions

    I have been involved in a similar project for the last couple of months, I have found that the metal roofing supplier that I used will bend any pieces that you need, for instance I had them bend end wall flashing that has a 10" rise onto a 4/12 pitch roof, I also had them custom make D style...
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