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    Electric heat

    hmmm...thanks....I also have a 20 amp 240 in the garage but the unit is rated at 26 amps so I was going to pass on it. Can you please double check for me. It seems that if it was drawing 26 amps it would always blow the breaker. Thanks! Jeff
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    Electric heat

    Hey there....what amp service do you have for the Dayton G73? Jeff
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    220 Amp Capacity Question

    Hey Gang, I have a 220v service into my garage. Each line into the 220 has a 20 amp fuse in the box. Question. Is the Amp rating on the 220 service then 40 amps (20 combined) or 20 amps? Thanks. Jeff
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    Electric heat

    Hey there, I am also in SE Michigan and want a heater for my garage. Not to keep warm 100% of the time. My garage will stay nearly 40 even when it is near zero. I was thinking about this unit...
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    220 in my garage

    Thanks for the advice!
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    220 in my garage

    Hi Gang, Bought a new compressor 110/220 option and unfortunately when it cycles to fill it blows my 15 amp 110 circuits. I do no have 20 amp near the garage. And pulling wire will be next to impossible since the panel is 75 or more feet away and no through the house access. HOWEVER, I do...
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    Rinnai water heaters and tankless in general

    Thanks Mr Mark. My sense is I would need two tankless; one on each end of the house. Which is extremely expensive. So I think I will research current technology of tank units. Appreciate your help!!! BTW - where abouts are you in SoCal. Our son has a condo in Laguna Nigel. Best Jeff
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    Rinnai water heaters and tankless in general

    Hey Mr Mark, Thanks. But here's the delima... The hot water tank, or where the tankless unit would be installed, is 60 feet from the longest point of the house needing hot water. Specifically my bathroom and laundry. So if I don't have a recirc in the system the water in the hot water...
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    Rinnai water heaters and tankless in general

    Hi there, I too have considered a tankless unit...all good information here. I have a very wide tri-level. Years ago I installed a reciculating pump at the point furtherest from my hot water heater (tank). THIS MADE INSTANT HOT WATER ALL THE TIME!!! great investment. Here's my question...
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    Furance Humidifer Recommendation

    Hi, I have a Lobb WA1 on my house furance. The motors burn out every 3 or so years. Just ordered a new motor and it doesn't work...so I am getting fed up. Any recommendations on alternative units to Lobb? Thanks. Jeff
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    18' Garage door?

    Ditto - I have an 18' and no problem getting an insulated door...just contacted my local door installer. Jeff
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    tankless electric water heater

    Hi, I plan to use one for the whole house when my tank shows signs of failing. However I would like opinions on using an electric unit for heating water in cooler weather for the outside hose...for washing cars, boats, house, etc. Are the electric 110 or 220? Would a small unit be good enough...
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    Need to extend my garage...ideas?

    Hi, I have a 2.5 car garage that is extra deep. Attached to the house. Already have a car lift but need a space for one more car. The back of the garage has a double wide door - 7-8 foot opening. I could construct an extension, tie into the roof etc. I was thinking about less involved...
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    Back-up system for a sump pump?

    We live on a lake and have two sump wells. The pumps are running throughout the year (although in the winter much less). I have a Guardian water siphon backup in each well....plus an old electric unit that can be used while I go to the store if the water backup fails for some reason. I had a...
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    Gaining extra height in 9 foot garage

    bimmer, your deal looks like mine....I have a beam spanning the width. Fortunately my garage is like 25 or so deep so I have the lift all the way to the back so it clears the door. If I notch like you the hole car can't fit in the notch but the roll bar and windshield will with no problem...
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    Gaining extra height in 9 foot garage

    Hi, I have a standard height garage with a 4 post lift. I can get my shelby cobra and corvette (top and bottom) with a couple of inches to spare. Has anyone notched their garage ceiling so the top of the top car on the lift goes up into the ceiling to gain extra height? I have a stick built...
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