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Insulation won't make your average temperature any less, but it will effect your current temperature. The outside temp has a fluctuation during the day that may range between 65° and 95°. The average temp would then be 80°. Insulation moves your indoor temp from the 65°/95° sine wave towards...

The difference between deep cycle and golf cart is the golf cart battery's ability to supply very high amps (going up a hill). You don't need this is a typical deep cycle application (RV lights). For the same cost of the golf cart batteries, you could buy extra deep cycle and add them in...

I have five woodworking tools that use 20 amp 240v breakers.

I read a few threads where they were discussing 120/240 versions and 240 versions. I never understood the difference, but I did read that a 120/240 version is what would be needed for what I'm trying to do. I'm a little fuzzy on my recollection, but I think it was stated that only the QO...

1. Detached garage 2. Square D QO 3. Various small woodworking tools I don't I don't exactly remember. Some google searches that led me to GJ, Mike Holt, and a few other forums. The main warning was that any fault would trip both 120 legs of the 240 breaker. Thanks for the link.

I have a MWBC with several 120 and 240 receptacles scattered along the circuit. The 120 receptacles are wired to each hot leg of the MWBC. I'm trying to figure out how to add GFCI protection to this. I would prefer to just add a GFCI breaker like this one, a 20 amp QO breaker. Will this...

I'm right at 2x your square footage, and I picked up two 18k units. It'll be a few weeks until they're running. I'll be interested to see my results. I hope I'm getting enough cooling. 24x45x10 no windows 3 man doors 1 insulated roll up door closed cell foam - 2" on walls, 3" on ceiling

softailtom - Any updates? I'm driving down to High Seer tomorrow to pick up my system. You've got me concerned...

I'm a few hours south of you with a 24x45x10. I just paid $6k for closed cell, 2" on the walls and 3" on the ceiling. After that, I did furring strips and 3/4" plywood on the walls. I did that myself for about $2k using nice quality plywood. Nice enough that I could stain it instead of paint.

This is for a dust collector, but would work fine with an air conditioner. https://www.pennstateind.com/store/LR220-3.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw2NvLBRAjEiwAF98GMTL5u5ssqXV4yPkOjgBZHLCnU3oTzB0_i3hH8bS4--wtdbdMGD3IKxoCakYQAvD_BwE

I assumed the same thing, but I got a different answer from my power company. My monthly fee for the meter is $7, but the first 1,000 kWh is at a reduced rate (for each meter). The end result is that if I use over 400 kWh in the shop, it's cheaper to install a second meter. I haven't received...

I had a similar situation with my shop that I'm building now. I installed a 150 amp panel with its own meter from the pole 100 feet away. Most of the charts say that I could use 2/0 aluminum, but that ultimately wasn't correct. Since it was a detached garage, the code assumes a higher duty...

I bought a single torsion spring off ebay for $35 and replaced it myself in a two hours.

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Thanks guys Do you mean to use anything except white? Or do you mean to use a specific non-white color?

DIY'er here trying to figure out some details before I start my wiring project. I'm using surface mount EMT, and I have some questions about switch loops. My main room in the shop has four entrances with switches at each, so that circuit will have 3-way and 4-way switches. 1 - With EMT, do I...

I remember the weather in Gainesville, especially when I had to scrape ice off my seat before riding to class. Overall, it's just a little colder than here, but pretty similar. I have a 24x45x10 metal building with closed cell foam, no windows, one insulated roll-up door. I'm thinking of a...

I'm in a similar situation here in central Florida. Did the a/c guy consider all the details about your shop? Ceiling height? Insulation? Shade? Windows/doors? If so, could you share those details?

I went through the same decision a few weeks ago. I realized that my 5.1 soundbar in my family room does a great job as a stereo when I just want music. I bought the 2.1 version for my garage, but I found it on ebay for $130 shipped. It's small and sounds great. Easy install too. The sub...

I just went through all this last week. I'm going with a completely separate supply for the shop. The monthly fee is $8, but the first 1000 kWh on each meter is $0.02/kWh cheaper. So if I use 400 kWh, I break even. If I use more, I save money. My shop will be air conditioned and also supply...