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    Air compressor water trap location

    I currently have a 5HP 60 gallon IR air compressor in an exterior, un-conditioned storage shed. The air from it immediately runs into a PneumaticPlus "3 in one" particulate and coalescing filter and air regulator. This then runs in a 50' long 1/2" rubber air hose underground through a 2" PVC...
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    Caulk bottom edge of epoxy floor/wall?

    Howdy! Just built a new weld-up shop and put down an ArmorPoxy floor coating. Initially, I wasn't planning on finishing out the interior walls (just leave insulation/purlin visible), but have since changed my mind and will be adding some base angle and r-panel to the inside to enclose the...
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    Metal building living space ceiling insulation

    Sorry if this has been answered before - my search-fu on the forum didn't find much that was helpful. I have a 40x60x16 metal building on slab that I'm wanting to convert an upstairs area to a living area. Currently the construction is typical I-beams running north/south, with 2"x8" C-purlins...
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    IR 2340L5-V compressor wiring question

    Howdy folks, So my wife surprised me a few weeks ago with a new Ingersoll Rand 2340L5-V single phase compressor. Based on the IR instructions, I should wire it with 8ga THHN on a 40A breaker. So far so good. Now I'm to the point of actually connecting the 8ga (stranded) wire to the...
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    Hanging porch swing bed from purlin?

    Hello folks, My wife saw an idea for a porch swing bed online, and over the weekend we built one out of some pine. After building it, it seems to have grown - this monstrosity is about 8' wide and 3.5' deep and can seat 4 people. Our house is a normal red-iron metal shop building with an area...
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