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    Check my wiring diagram for 2 electrical heaters with magnetic contactors?

    The plan is to get 2 dayton red-box heaters 19,000 BTU each w/ thermostat for my 24x30 insulated garage. It should be enough. Dayton Heaters: http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/3VU36 I'm going to put the heaters on opposite corners of the same wall switched using a 2-pole magnetic...
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    Pictures of my new 24x30 detached garage

    Thought I'd post a few pics now that I'm finally starting to wrap things up. Garage is 24w x 30d mono-pour built by Pacific Garages out of Everett, WA. torch down roof Door is a 16x8 Clopay with a Liftmaster 3800 125amp service to the garage. Had to upgrade the house panel from 60 to 200amp...
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    Lift options for less than 4" thick pad

    My conractor says my pad has a minimum thickness of 3.5". He thinks it's probably more than that in most places but it's too risky to trust. What are my options for a 2 pole lift? is the concern that the bolts dont have any purchase if the pad is too thin? Can epoxy help with that? I'm sure...
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    How close to the footing can I put a 2 post lift?

    I have a 24x30 garage. I want to put a 2 post lift on the left side. Can I put one of the poles all the way against the wall? I dont remember how wide the footing was but I would guess part of the post would be positioned right on top of the footing and the rest of it over the pad. I dont...
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    Can I use an external thermostat with the portable dayton units?

    I think I may be going with 2 of the little red box-type dayton heaters that put out 19,000BTUs each. I'm going to put them up towards the ceiling which is out of reach to adjust the thermostat. How can I control these things without getting up on a ladder? I would like to be able to control...
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    Need help choosing heater for 24x30 garage

    I'm in Western Washington and in the process of building a detached garage 24x30 which is 720 sq foot. I'm trying to decide between propane: http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200316365_200316365 or Electric...
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    Glass garage door - pay extra for insulated?

    I'm about to order a Clopay 902 commercial glass garage door. The quote is around $3500 for the door and a jack shaft opener and install. My question is, should I spend $500 more for insulated glass? is it worth it? I realize I'm not going to get much R value out of glass no matter what but...
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