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So, having survived Hurricane Laura, I have been thinking of upgrading my generator. We used 1 4000W/3250W propane generator for the 6 days without power. We stayed in TT (50 amp). Running only 1 AC and the house fridge. 4-6 hours a day would shut that down and move generator to the shop (Big...

This will be the tread that I will update (very unscheduled) on what goes on inside the Big Red Barn. I have some projects in que that I will post pictures of in the very near future. CT

5 Ton Heat Pump, 20kw electric HVAC build thread. I am starting the HVAC build thread. Equipment is Ruud 5 Ton 14 SEER Heat Pump, Air Handler and 20kw heat strip with ducting. It's an ALL ELECTRIC SYSTEM. Big red Barn is a total of 60x70. 40x60x17 enclosed. I have started on the project and...

Hello all, I have decided to pull the trigger on HVAC in our shop. A thread with pictures will be made when I do this. The specs: 40x60x17 All steel, All welded. Think of a pole barn but with 5" pipe, I-beams and red iron instead of wood posts, trusses and lumber. 4/12 pitch roof. Standard...

I am looking at the new Emerson Sensi Touch thermostat. Anyone have experience with the Touch model or the Original Wi-Fi Sensi? Thanks, CT

Questions on saw cutting slabs. We built our shop about 2 years ago. 4200 sq/ft of concrete. No saw cuts. Only minor cracks in a few places. What benefits does saw cutting provide? Would it benefit to cut it now before I seal? What is the worse that would happen if not cut? CT

I normally respond to electrical posts, not create them... Have been wiring up the shop. Getting down to the details. We have 2 travel trailers. A 28', 50 amp service, with 1 15k AC (2nd AC ready but not installed, hence 50A service) and a 17' hybrid with a 9-11k AC. Neither travel trailer...

Ok. Build is in signature. Have not updated lately. Sorry. Work and work on shop... Had an old 90s Pioneer 5 CH receiver. Does well. Plays a little louder than the Yamaha R-S202 I just bought. (BLUETOOTH). Bluetooth plays louder than inputs. Cool. I have 4, 1st gen Pioneer Andrew Jones...

Hello! I am in progress of building my new 70'x60' shop. 17' eave, about 22' peak (3/12). I have been researching lighting options. I believe I have up with a cost effective, minimal labor intensive option. I would like some opinions. 200 watt, 8U CFL in a 16" high bay, non-ballasted fixture...

UPDATE 7/7/2017 ** Photobucket changed their policies. In order to link to pictures requires $399/yr subscription. I choose not to pay a ransom for this threads pictures. So therefore, I am trying to convert all pictures in this thread from Photobucket to Garage Journal's Album. ** Well it's...

How do I delete this thread?? Started a fresh thread. How do I delete this one. CT