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    Some questions for the tankless HWH radiant floor guys..

    1. What circulator pumps are you using? 2. What kind of flow rate are you getting through your tankless (maybe include your model)? 3. What are your in and out temps in the primary and secondary loops that you shoot for? I really can't find any info on how to adjust the primary side. 4. Is...
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    Anyone use these t8 leds? 155lm/w

    https://www.nugenled.com/collections/led-tubes-4-foot/products/12-watt-premium-dlc-t8-led-4-foot-tube-5000k-1-860-lumens-dual-end-bypass-case-qty-25-pieces-dual-end-direct-wire-or-plug-play They seem to be pretty efficient @ 155 lm/w 5yr warranty and DLC listed. Here is the spec sheet too...
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    Steel ceiling on scissor trusses

    So quick question... I'm going to put up a metal ceiling (still deciding between dura-panel and pro-rib from menards) in my shop but looking for ideas on how to finish the inside ridge or peak of the room, where the 2 sides meet in the middle (not sure of the proper name). Its a 30'w x48'L with...
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    Light layout for a 4/12 ceiling

    So I've tried the lighting programs and couldn't make it work with a pitched ceiling and didn't see any layouts close to mind in that thread. The inside dimensions are 29'x47', 12 foot walls with a 4/12 pitched ceiling with the peak at 16'9" from the floor. My use for the building is just...
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    Quick light lay out check

    So I tried to use the visual-3d tool but I cant figure out how to use it with scissor trusses and didn't see any other layouts with a vaulted ceiling. My shop is 30'w by 48'l with 2 garage doors at the gable end (the 30' side) with a white ceiling and white walls. The walls are 12ft and the...
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    any one use T8 Fixtures from aliexpress

    Like these..32805692308... Click here So looking around from the sellers in the best fixture thread and they seem to al be at least 15$. I probably need 40 of them for my project.The ones form aliexpress are 9$. At that cost difference its like one of the bulbs for each fixture is free. I was...
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    solvent sprayer or not for ghostshield 8510

    So I'm about to cover 1400sqft of concrete with the 8510. I have a sprayer that I'm sure is not solvent safe but.... Will it be ok for this one time application? I don't mind throwing it away after and this will likely only take me 30-45min so even if not safe that minimal amount of time is not...
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    Am i crazy to NOT coat my floor...

    So the floor in my 30x48 was poured about a month ago and was debating putting some kind of coating down but I'm starting to second guess it. I still have some bigger projects to do on it like insulate and put up the inside ceiling and walls (drywall), Get the concrete poured from the driveway...
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    Any thoughts on these Lights

    Alright, Finally thinking about lighting up my shop and wanted to get some input on some lights that I found locally for 20.00 a piece and maybe thought about picking up 30ish of them.. https://www.amazon.com/Led-Shop-Light-Garages-Warehouses/dp/B07JWFDYX7 Seem to be pretty close to the costco...
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    Need some help with Truss bracing

    So below is a copy of my truss plans and I was wondering if anyone can help me figure out were to place braces?? looks like the middle 5 but im not sure. This is my first time putting trusses up.. Thanks Graham
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    How to calculate eave(s) height/ dropoff ?

    So my garage will be about 25 feet from my house and I would like the eaves(s) to be close in height and couldn't really find anything that talks about calculating this. The building will be 8/12 pitch roof with 1' overhang and a 6" fascia. So is it as simple as 8" (from the pitch) +6" from...
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    Sub panel location

    Just a quick question about placement. I've attached my pole lay out and was wondering if I placed the sub panel in the red circle next to the garage door if that meets code. The blue line is how the power will be run to the garage. I think it should meet the 30" width and definitely meet the...
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    Which trusses??

    So I'm in the beginning of my garage build (30x40, 12 ft walls, a 12-8 pitch roof with 2 10ft doors on the gable side) and thanks to the local zoning board I have a little extra time to think about this.... So would you do attic trusses with just the ability to have some storage up above or do...
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