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Direct lift 8k lift I was raising my lift back up. And then I heard a slight pop so I thought a line burst. I started to take it apart and noticed that the lines were fine. Then I noticed it was leaking on the back side of the cylinder where the mount is. There is no fittings or anything to...

Hooking up the neutral wire. Does it have to be on the left hand side bar. I'm pretty sure both bars are bonded together. The only problem is the lugs are not big enough on the left hand side. I just wanted to know if it's up to code that way or if I need to go get a lug that allows me to adapt...

Finishing up my build. Last thing to do is adding a outdoor receptacle. I was going to add a non-metallic box on the outside with a cover. But I'm not happy with how far it sticks out. My question is, what's the preferred way? Can I mount a Metallic box on the backside? Then use the cover on the...

I'm bringing in my main mhf wire from the outside through 2 inch conduit. Once it enters my steel building. Does it still need to be encased in conduit. It's probably a 2-foot run from the entrance to the Box. Exposed wire would be behind plywood wall. Melbourne FL

Location brevard county FL. Detached metal garage. I'm bringing my MHF from the outside using a 2in LB conduit body. My question is the ground wire from the outside grounding rods, what is the best way to enter the building? A Separate LB body for it?

This will only be a 240 sub panel. No neutrals needed. Only ran a 6/2. My question is per code do I need to go buy a separate Ground Bar. Or can I use the neutral bar as the ground bar since there will be no neutrals whatsoever. Brevard Florida

Past thread https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=394032 Detached will have 2 grounds in the ground. New question. 1) does the neutral of 100amp sub box (90amp breaker) on the out side of my house connecting the ser cable from my meter box running through the attic to the mhf...

Brevard County, FL I have read online about mixed reviews about putting Romex inside conduit. What my situation is. I have Romex in the walls behind osb board. I need to wire my outlets for my hanging lights. This is an exposed steel building roof. Can I run my 12/2 Romex in conduit where...

Sorry ahead of time for all my questions. I'm building a 24x36 detached garage about 100ft away from the house. I'm about to start the electrical. Plan is 100amp 20 space breaker box. But only a 90amp service. Because of wire size. 1) I have a 150amp service to the house. Can I do 90amp to the...

I just finished the shell of my new metal garage. I have osb board to put on the walls. Right now the wall studs are 4ft on center. I know I need to run wood horizontal on the vertical studs. My question is what size? 1x4 or 2x4. Is 1x4 to weak? And how far apart? 2ft spacing? Thank you.

I have done all kinds of reading and searching. The more I see. The more I don't know what to use. I'm sure I'm asking for a miracle product for the money. Looking for a new floor coating for a new build. 840ft. Will have jacks, jack stands and engine lifts. I like fleck and stained floors...

So the story is I just had my slab poured a week ago. They did a decent job but they could have probably power trialled it a little bit better. It's super slick in the center but around the edges on so so. My question is how long before the floor can be grind to put down an epoxy coating. And...

I'm about to have my new slab poured. The inspector came for the pre-inspection. He said I should go and get some copper wire and clamp it to the rebar before the poor for a ground. For future electrical install. He said just buried in the dirt. And it'll be there waiting. Does that sound about...

After wanting a workshop forever. I finally get to start one. Fun fun. I will be doing this on a budget. Atleast trying. 24x36x10. Biggest I could fit. Carolina carports is building it. Location Florida. Went vertical roof, 12 gauge, and 180mph upgrades. Has 3 9x8 doors. Concrete permit took 2...

I have my new slab (24x35x10 shop. FL) starting tomorrow. When it is poured and finished. Do I need to do anything like keep it moist? I thought I have seen about slow curing. If so. How long before I should I spray it with water? Thank you.

I just got my permit for my slab for a metal garage. I was told I can actually do the termite treatment myself. Just purchased a chemical spray and leave the empty bottle with the permit for the inspector to see. I looked online and I see all kinds of different options. The size of the slab is...

So my question is. I'm building a 24x36x10 shop. 3 roll up doors. On a budget. Is it worth $875 ($275 per door) to go to chain hoist. Both type of doors are certified. Thank you. Also, is there a way or a kit to add it afterwards if I were to hold off on the hoist at first?

I just signed on a 24x36x10 metal/carport style building. 3-9x8 doors. Location. Central FL. Choosing colors. Will be a dark gray bottom accent. Light gray walls. White trim. Question is. What color roof. Dark gray or light gray. I believe dark would look better. But would this be a mistake...

First let me say, I just found this forum. Lots of info. Second, I do know how to use the search button. Problem is I'm more confused now after reading to much. Lol. I just signed on a 24x36x10 metal/carport style building. 3-9x8 doors. Location. Central FL. I know I should have planned...