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Im adding a 100a subpanel and was wondering what the best way to run wires to it was? The sub will be 16 inches from the main panel and Im running SER Alum. wiring. Through the wall? then what are the requirements for that does it need to be in conduit? Or I could mount the sub panel on the...

Yep. And the way I understand it is the Sub is not bonded so all wiring from it needs to be on its dedicated side unlike the main. IE grounds to grounds and neutrals to neutrals correct? I live a ways from anywhere and copper was not currently available at the size I needed, it had to be...

Ok I am in the middle of installing a 100A Square D Hom subpanel in my garage. It is going to be next to my main panel. Local code says I can use #2 Alum. wiring for the 100A. I have been reading and it seems there is some debate. I have heard main panel breaker can be 100A other say 90A...

Is it possible to add a plug in from a light fixture? I want to add a hanging shop light that comes on with the rest of the lights. Can I just tie off a light fixture for the plug? Thanks

I know this is a little off topic but I was wondering if anyone has ever built a steel safe room or storm shelter? I'm thinking of building one in my basement with a safe door and using it to store guns and be there in case of a storm. Something out of 2x2 tubing and 1/4 inch steel plate. Any...

Do any of you see a problem with putting wood flooring over the top of a heated concrete floor? Anyone done this?

I am planning on building a new shop. I want to have a closed off woodshop as part of it, then have a place to park my tractor and a spot for a project. Im looking at the 30x48 size with vaulted ceilings over the shop. and attic storage over the woodshop. Any of you have this combo? I would be...

I figured it out thanks anyway.

Hey guys my car is in storage and I am looking into 4 post lifts. The car is a 1970 mach 1 mustang. I am hoping a 4 post lift would store it with enough room to park something under it. My ceiling height is 10'7" and there is enough room to park the car forward enough to not worry about the...

Is it possible or have any of you been able to weld a cast iron water pump? This pump is off a old powerwasher has a crack a few cracks in it from water that was in it and froze im sure. Is there anyway to fix this.

Anybody know a good source for plastic water tanks? I have an old school apollo power washer that has a hole in the plastic tank. I would say its only 10 gallons and is square in shape. Anyone have a place that sells them at a reasonable price? Thanks

I was wondering if anyone has built their own loader for a tractor. If so I would like to see some pics.

I would think you should expose your rafters on the other side of the drywall. I have not seen that before either

I am planning a garage/barn build in the future and I am brainstorming ideas. I really like the Monitor style barns with the loft area. I would like to see some pictures of any that you all have. I would like to do one that is half loft half open for the head room... lets see what you all have...

Thanks for all the input, I am trying to gather as much info as possible. One of the big deals with doing it myself is that I feel like some of the pole barns I have seen have been put up so fast and are sloppy. I have seen some that are not even square, So my thought is sometimes as you all...

My dad and grandpa in the early 60s poured 3 buildings roughly 30x50 with two 3 point attached cement mixers on tractors. The floors are still going strong and look good. It might not be a bad option. B

I was looking into some "kits" and was thinking that could be a good way to go. Im building in rural Adams county Colorado and noticed that they actually have a hand out on permit process for building a pole building. I can imagine putting the trusses up by hand would be hard without some kind...

Ok guys, Im purchases a new home and looking to soon put up a pole building. Im planning on doing 90 percent of the work. I was wondering how many of you have done this and what challenges you came across. I will probably poor concrete at a later date. Did most of you had pre built trusses or...

Your right its usually a point something. lol