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    Do I have a propane leak?

    Over the summer I swear I saw one of my two 400 lb propane tanks drop from 75 to 65 on the gauge. the second tank remained at 80.. In late Aug I called the company and expressed a concern of a possible leak. I could smell a hint of propane on the suspected tank. They dispatched a tech who ran a...
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    Modine Heater Hot Dawg Installation

    I had my my 75K btu modine "professionally" installed a couple of weeks back and there's a few things that bother me regarding the installation. I'll start with a couple of questions. 1: have you ever seen a unit installed using screw hooks and chain. Basically they installed a screw hooks...
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    Canadian / ontario Codes Disconnect switch

    I plan to install a Modine Hot Dawg 75K BTU heater in my shop. My question is do I require a disconnect switch (other then a dedicated breaker in my panel) and if I do can it be located high on the wall near the furnace or directly on the heater (if that's even possible).
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    Modine heater stainless burning

    Looking at putting a Modine Hot Dawg in my shop (Separated combustion) any advantage going to a stainless heat exchanger? Also wondering what a typical install price would be.. Canadian funds..
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    Plywood, OSB, Steel or

    Moving towards the final stages of my new shop, size 28X40 12 feet high. 2X6 stick build. The next phase is interior sheeting.. I would like to go with steel, which would involve strapping the walls.. not a big deal, just concerned how if I would be limited to what / where I can hang from the...
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    PEX UV Resistance

    How long can I leave Pex exposed to direct UV rays (sunlight) before I need to be concerned. I would like to start laying the pex this week, however it will will be 10 to 12 days before the contractor can pour the slab. Garage currently has no doors installed and the sun will shine directly on...
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    Pex Layout for Garage

    Any input on the attached layout? I downloaded the 30 day evaluation copy of loop cad and came up with this. Garage is detached 28X40X12, one large door and one man door, no windows. Floor is R10, Walls R21, ceiling R50. Still not sure what I going to use for a heat source, my only options are...
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    Thermostat and distance between Pex

    Looking at putting pex in my 28X40 shop 12 foot walls. One supplier recommends the pex be a 9" centers (6 runs), another says 12" is fine (4 runs). Floor will be insulated to R10, walls R20, one large door 12X10 R16 one man door, no windows (6" slab) Do I go with 9" or 12" Second question...
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