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    garage Roof/ Rafter Insulation... To Vent or Not to Vent ?

    yeah he said either vent it or seal it all up vent moisture and allow air to flow freely from gap tto ridge or seal it up, gap & ridge to keep moisture and air out
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    Air Compressor Air Release

    many times the unloader valve is part of the regulator that is how it is on my condor regulator mounted on the Kobalt i have.
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    garage Roof/ Rafter Insulation... To Vent or Not to Vent ?

    ok, so i am working on insulating my detached 1 car garage. it is 20 wide by 30 long. single garage door on front 20 end that is 8x7. man door on front left wall toward house. garage was originally a 20x20, then old owner added a 20x10 addition on the rear for a workshop, and a man door from...
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    A/C in garage South florida Heat! Options please

    i am looking at doing the same for my detached 2 car garage. I am looking at putting in a PTAC unit, like in hotels. just because i can save on install and do it myself. if i had the money and nice garage i would do a mini split.
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    AC lines through CMU Foundation - how to fix hole?

    ductseal would be a good choice as well i went my route so i could blend and paint it in, clean i used duct seal on the conduit box for the power under the deck.
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    Contractor suggests mini splits, now I'm unsure

    Blueridge are Gree rebranded talked with alpine today, Gree makes both the PTAC and mini Split systems, Gree manuals are available and such.
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    AC lines through CMU Foundation - how to fix hole?

    i know when i had the addition put on and the punched a hole in the wall for the gas line to the Rinnai there was a odd shaped funky hole in the block wall. i put a pvc sleeve around the pipe and then picked up a hydraulic cement type stuff from lowes that was in a tube. it dries like cement and...
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    Detached Garage & Climate Control

    really strange that looking at the BRU to room ratings varies... on a Window Ac for 15k BTU they rate 700-800 sq ft, then on a PTAC for 15k BTU they say 400-500 ? why is that
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    Baking sheets

    yeah was having trouble changing the oil in my generator due to plug location, was getting oil everywhere trying to drain it. bought a el cheap small baking pan, cut a notch in on end and wallah !! works great, no more mess, and i store it with the generator parts/ oil. figure the generator...
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    Btu output in similar rated ductless vs window units?

    I also look at the rated CFM i have been looking at 15-18k window & PTAC units those i have sen ranges from 250-450 CFM looking at the HIGH Fan Setting. HUGE Difference. It can Make COLD air but can it move it ?!?
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    Detached Garage & Climate Control

    Well i have a 20x30 detached garage that i will be storing my 1929 in once it gets back from the upholstery shop. been working on the car for about 2 years now and figure another year till generally complete. the garage has a front section that is 20x20 and a back area/ shop 20x10 that is open...
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    Compressor Drain Question

    I drain mine about once a week, especially in the humid hot summers... here is how i plumbed mine up, simple and easy access Kobalt 60gal Compressor Drain
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    Fish for my pond

    i have a small pond, first is the stuff growing duckweed ?? usually like 2 petals and a few roots. i had some of this on my pond. but my koi eat it like salad !! fish depends on ornamental pond or just a pond. also a water aeration device, like a fountain is great to keep down algae and such...
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    Help select CAD program

    Sorry Autodesk guy here, AutoCAD since 1994 is there anything else ;) plus as as student you get 3 free years of use so :)
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    Media Blast cast iron pans/kettle?

    Same here, i have a dutch over set, and a standard fry pan all Lodge, only thing i cook in. i get done with them, wash them, let them air dry light coat of oil. btw i used dawn dish soap. thing is i never let them sit and soak for any extended period. best to clean them while still warm. Lodge...
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    Tricks to keep jack and jack stands from sinking in asphalt

    buddy of mine here at work, welded on some round disc plates on each foot. thought he was crazy but they work. do NOT sink into the asphalt or concrete !!
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    Cyclone Separator for Shop Vac, Compact Setup

    building a dust collection system for my media blast cabinet with the dust deputy. want to keep the separator and bucket with the cabinet at all times and only connect my 5g shop vac to it when i am using the cabinet. plan to put the cabinet on a shelf and the bucket under it with easy access...
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    New shop here in Virginia Beach

    Should contact some of the local clubs and get them out !! There are TONS of clubs in Hampton Roads. do a few THEMED days, different formats based on type get interest and promote the business. throw a cook out for them, food gets people out !! hot rods & street rods one weekend, then another...
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    New shop here in Virginia Beach

    2404 Castleton Commerce Way #507 Virginia Beach, VA 23456 American Do it Yourself Garage
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    Garage Wet Floor - Living space above and behind.

    75gmck25 i did the same thing, but mine is all concrete i also get some water over my threshold on heavy rains that are beating on my door, but i can deal with that. it really seams that the water is seeping in, especially if if starts in the center. not sure if you can SEAL the cracks to...
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