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    Whole house water filter: Does direction of flow matter?

    I know this is an older post but have a similar situation and could use more eyes. I'm installing a filter system and trying to figure out the best way on a well, my thought was Shutoff=check valve=spin down (40 mic)= T to outside spigot= 3 stage canister (4.5×20)= pressure...
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    First world problem: backup power

    What brand of solar inverters do you have? No, your lag will barely be noticeable. my system will switch over in 50ms and I have enough battery to run essential loads for 4 hours. Running off 6kw solar and when batteries get below 50% generator with start up to recharge batterys. Not Tier 1...
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    pole barn insulation

    I'm at the same stage of building, I house wrapped the girts before metal sheeting then put 1.5in foam board between the girts. I was about to special order the Menards post frame insulation until I did the math and realized their john Mansfield mineral wool R23 is cheaper per sq ft with bulk...
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    Has anyone used Amazon pex manifold for radiant heat

    Is this for a shop or a multi room application? If it's for a single room with similar length loops the flow controls really aren't needed and a simple copper manifold would be much cheaper.
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    Insurance on Detached Garage

    When I called my AmFam agent to add my shop she asked about wood stove. I asked what it mattered and got the response that they will not insure any building with a solid fuel heat source INSIDE and door capable of vehicular access due to combustable fumes
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    Glass Overhead Door Owners: Would you Do it Again?

    I work in a dealership with 20+ glass doors. They are all single pane. The largest things to watch for is the panes getting loose in their frames and hail/ debris breaking them in storms. We replace about 10 panes a year due to storm damage. Also consider the bottom and TOP panels being solid
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    Hexagon LED shop lights

    From what I have seen these are mostly for finding defects in paint jobs. (Dirt nibs/ hail dents)the multiple angles of lite help to run over different curves of a vehicle. Kind of like the lights Paintless dent guys use
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    What cost should I see per sq ft for pour and finish slab?

    We just did 600sq ft with 3 guys in about 1.5 hours. 2guys raking to level till it was close then pull the screed 10ft once it was screeded 3rd guy hits it with a float while first 2 are raking next section. Floater can help with screeding while waiting. Once bleed water is gone get on it with...
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    Air to water heat pump?

    The high end "warm board" hydronic company uses space pac AWHP for their systems. that gives me a little more confidence if they are willing to put their name to a partnership
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    Propane tank valves

    I'd love to plumb it from the existing tank. it's just that it's over 200ft thru trees/sidewalk/driveway and buried electric. I just don't have the gumption for that. It's just for backup heat and hot water at a slop sink.
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    Propane tank valves

    The fitting at the small tank (receiver) has a valve that can be used to purge pressure and vapor until it's full of liquid. The main thing I'm trying to figure out is do I even have the proper connection on my tank to do it before I spend the money on the hose kit.
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    Propane tank valves

    I have a 500gal tank for my house and 3-100LB tanks for my shop. (The way my property is arranged I really don't have a good place to set a tank away from building) so multiple small tank it is. They want $1 lb to fill the small ones at the service station or $.50 to deliver to my tank. So I...
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    Building an office, garage workshop inside a 32x44' metal building

    Here's a thought, my paint booth doors use large magnets (think magnetic tool holder bars) to hold them closed even with a strip of soft foam between the door and jamb. And those finger seals on inside and out to keep the bottom sealed. Maybe look into paint booth examples to find a good sealing...
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    Cheaper socket/ impact set, but pretty nice.

    For anyone looking for more inexpensive quality I've had great success with SUNEX tools
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    Best mirror for driving on a lift

    Look at the mirror on an alignment rack convex like a hospital hall
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    vegetable garden near automotive paint booth?

    I would simply talk to the shop if the booth is newer 10yrs or less then it should have proper filtering systems. Even basic foam exhaust filters are claimed 98% effective. If it has had a booth for 20-30 years I would be doing some testing.
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    Blocking off wall gap pole barn

    As for the attic access, frame it 1" larger per side than the hole in the steel then get some more steel to screw to the plywood "door". Make sure to cut the door liner so that the corrugations line up with the ceiling so they fall together and make a tighter seal than just the plywood
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    Body Work for a Noob

    Panel bond is simple if you can clamp it. It will be water tight and no warping. But if you are that good with tig go slow and cool it between spots would make a more "proper" repair. Be sure to self etch and undercoat the backside to prevent further rust.
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    Minimum shop bathroom size

    3x5 INSIDE DIMENSION toilet and pedestal sink on same wall. door next to sink, done it twice this way getting ready for 3rd
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