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Hello fellas, I have a 5HP 80 gallon Quincy compressor. Been having a problem when I work it good, the breaker on the compressor is flipping. I keep a fan on the motor so it stays fairly cool. What may be causing it to trip? Any ideas are appreciated. thanks Jim

Hello fellas, Floor was doing fine running perfect no fluid loss. Have a 2400 sf. Building 10 loops. Was keeping 70 deg. Perfectly at around 30 degree temps. It hardly ran. In fact i only noticed it running for 1/2 hr in the am and would normally sit all day. Well, the single digits came in...

Outside is done other than gutters. Got the inside framed. I'm happy that it'll be done in a month. I am/was suffering from an illness and the first contractor I used did terrible work and ran off with a big chunk of my money, but that's another story. A fella( joe ) came in and tore...

Fellas, I'd like to get some air circulation for my new build shop. Should I get industrial ceiling flat mount fans (like in houses) or should I get angle mount fans that mount to the ceiling and come in at an angle? How many and what size would do? I'm just looking to move warm air and to...

Hey guys, I know all insurance is gonna be different depending on what's insured but I'm looking to find a good baseline. My shop is 40x60 tin lined with closed cell insulation and finished office and bathroom. The only thing I'd like to insure in it, is maybe a car and my two cnc machines...

I'm working on a 40x60 machine shop. Would like a better finish on the floor from what is there. What can I expect if I rent a grinding/polisher and what would the costs and time be to get it to look nicer than just a poured concrete slab. Was also thinking about polishing the...

Hello and thank you. New build 40x60x12 machine shop, looking for good lighting possibilites. Old age getting to me and can't see very well in dimmer environments. There will be a 12x25 office with a bathroom. So will be different lighting there. The rest will be open, with only 2 small...

Hello fellas, thanks for help in advance. Within a 40x60 building I have in floor pex ran, 16" on center, with some zones ran. I need to get a system for it. Was wondering if I should do a hot water heater or a on demand type system? I have 3 phase power ran, and the builder that took off...

I've had a bad experience with my builder, and looking to find someone good to finish the job. Anyone out there have any contacts you can provide me with? I know the cleary the morton and wicks but they probably won't take over a job that's 1/3 Complete. Thank you :)

Thank you for your help in advance. Prior to the pour is there anything special you need to do to the pex line where the crack joints are going to be cut? Or is that only with expansion joints? What is normally done at garage doors? Do you create the expansion joint right after the door so...

Hello fellas, I'd like your opinion on what heating method to go with in the 40x60 machine shop. My options are pretty much anything other than gas or propane and firewood. I have the option of in floor heat, but didn't know the life span of it or if it holds up well. Looked at quarts as well...

Guys, Sorry to post here but don't know where else to post. What is a rough estimate of what it would cost to run line 200' with 1" copper and 4" pvc? Including straight line excavation. Thanks in advance Jim

Hello, Thank you for the info in advance. I'd like some expert opinion on what is needed for footings on a 40x60 pole building with 6" posts 8' on center. I'm in iowa so winters get bad sometimes. The ground is river bottom that has a mixture of gravel, sand and black dirt. I'm going to...

Greetings from the central plains!! Looking forward to sharing in the fun and drama of our spaces. Currently have a 3 car garage that I'll eventually make over in the next few years, but first up is a 40x60 pole barn/machine shop. many blessings, Jim