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We are adding stairs to out mezzanine, but want to be able to remove them if needed. My thought was to fabricate hooks that would go around a 2 inch pipe to support the top of the stairs, so that if we needed to move them to get to the boiler we could. I am considering using 2 inch OD...

Does anyone have advice on how to clean the internal for the Sun Analyzer. I have been looking and have seen so many options. Leaning toward 99% IPA and compressed air Mike

I just acquired a sun performance analyzer 1115 One of the infrared test selector button is broken. Looking for a replacement for the switches or for just that button Any help would be appreciated.

I am trying to find out if I am better off teeing off to each of my watts manifolds from the main 1 1/4 in copper tube, or if I should couple then together and have the 1 1/4 in tube feed one manifold that is then coupled to the other manifolds (as pictured) ? 6700 sg ft floor 5/8 in pex...

I was wondering if I could get assistance for BTU calculation. I have tried to calculate the BTU for our new shop. I get 160k BTU ish. I was going with an Oil fire boiler (long story but that is what we have decided over natural gas). I know that the natural gas are more efficient, but am...

I am using Two 6 circuits and One three circuit. Question: would you have the tubes line up straight with the manifold or cross in the back? Sorry for the dark image. Ran out of daylight

I am setting my tubing this weekend and plan on staying 12 in away from the wax ring. or would you guys recommend the neoprene ring

Ok I know there is alot of debate, but I wonder what people's experiences have been with the different options for keeping wire mesh with radiant tubing attached from the bottom of the slab? 6700 sq ft. 5 in concrete floor with 5/8 inch pex tubing I am thinking 1.5in chairs/support

Hello everyone, My name is mike, originally from Nebraska but now live in Massachusetts. I have been a long time member, but just recently started building a new shop/garage. I have learned alot reading the forums and have also asked some questions. I look forward to being more involved...

I have looked all over the internet and can not find the footprint of the RJ6 rolling jack. Looking for the front to back width (foot print) including the attached plate that holds the peddle plate. Will be installing a flush mount alignment scissor lift and want to be able to have the rolling...

I am looking at having a wet area in my new shop build and wonder if any one has used Trusscore or something similar for wall covering. Also was thinking of doing metal in the main workshop, but wondering is something other than metal on plywood would be better. Any and all advice welcome. mike

Has anyone had experience with either of these tapes. Will likely be doing stego wrap 15mil vapor barrier and the cost difference in the two tapes is significant. I don't mind paying the extra if I need to but if the 3m commercial is comparable then I would prefer to spend it somewhere else...

Looking for a pex expansion gun for doing my radiant floor heat tubing

I am sure this is a huge long shot. But if anyone has a source or knows any one that might have some vintage carriage house lights like the one attached (Or a place to get reproductions. I am not even sure what the style is called. I have tried to find it but am having a hard time. Thanks mike

And so it begins: 6700sq ft I have been a long time lurker, and have been planning a new shop for almost 4 years. What better time to start it than during a pandemic. Teardown happens today. I setup a time-lapse with my GoPro with the help with the help of this forum and a construction...

Ok everyone I have posted some questions over the years and final stages of making it happen. Should be starting soon. Here is a layout for the building There will be some farm implement storage, workshop (with clean room and dirty), and a show/finished area.

I got a quote for 4 different below grade in foams for radiant flooring underlayment 1. Dow BlueStyrofoamInsulation Board 25psi, R-10, 2 inch,4x8 foot- $1.03sf 2.FOAMULAR248 Foamular 250 2x48"x96" 25 psi XPS Foam- $1.423sf Board 52DD Scored Square Edge 3. FOIL2 Foil Faced Polyiso...

We are two weeks from breaking ground on a 140x50 x15ft shop(is actually a 100x50 with a 40x36 on the end for aesthetics). Will be stick built with a full foundation And wondered what people have used for timelapse. I was thinking of a game camera mounted on a tree, or have people just take a...

Looking/asking if anyone has a source for closed cell Xps foam Insulation for installing radiant floor heating Building a 50x140ft shop and will be doing radiant floor heating. Was thinking if I could source the underlayment foam could be beneficial. Thanks in advance. Will be zoning it for...

Plan for the new shop/garage Here are the builder plans for the new shop. Will be 15 foot ceilings and stick built to match the farm. We have looked at alot of different heating options, but I think we are leaning toward radiant floor heat. Either for part of the building or the whole thing...