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Looking for input. I have a 1500 watt 220 volt baseboard heater that is wired to a Line Voltage thermostat. I want to use a Smart wifi enabled thermostat like Ecobee, Nest, etc., which are all low voltage. Couldn't I just use the appropriately sized solid state relays (SSR), possibly rectify...

Looking for feedback on a repair/upgrade idea. I have a Dewalt 735 (Type 1) planer which is known for destroying it's proprietary induction motor ("2 hp", 120 vac, ~20K rpms and 14 amps running). It can destroy the armature or the field or both along with the casing. A entire motor replacement...

I am working on a basic 2 drop system for my 60 gallon single stage compressor (135psi, 12 CFM @ 90PSI, with a 1/2" output orifice). And I am getting hung up on pipe & hose sizing in relation to CFM & PSI. 1) How does having a 3/8" (.375") ID hose matter, when the factory 1/4" NPT fittings have...

I am having splatter issues with a my new Astro Pneumatic EuroPro HVLP gun and am looking for advice. When spraying Emtech (Water based pigmented "lacquer") I am getting what appears to be decent atomization, but every 1'-2' I get a couple small splats of material. It is very consistent in that...

I am looking for input from HVAC people on why it would be a bad idea to extend a single duct trunk off of a hanging garage heater. The manufacturer of these heaters seems to frown upon the idea. Though it seems like running a single duct across the back of the garage with a few registers...

I am planning to dense pack cellulose insulation in my new construction sheet rocked garage (thanks builder! :rolleyes:) I have read up on drilling holes into each stud cavity and am wondering why not just cut a strip of drywall out? It seems to me it would be easier to replace a 3"-4" strip of...

I have been doing a lot of reading on here regarding heating garages (forced, radiant, location, fuel, whose mom recommends what). One thing that has stood out to me as I go about setting up a garage for heating (2nd time I have done this) regarding heater placement. Why do we place forced air...