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    Me and my compressor problems.

    Loved you garage build pics! My "mend" may not have go me back to 100%, but I'm extremely happy for what I've got! Doug
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    Me and my compressor problems.

    Well Citation, I've been looking for parts for some time now. My old (I'm guessing about 30 years old) girl is still running even after all these years! The plan is to u-bolt her from the floor and and give her a good look over. With her sitting in a corner, it's hard to to see all sides! I...
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    Me and my compressor problems.

    I don't see a motor plate on the motor itself, but a plate directly under the motor. Model number: VT558701, wired for 230 volts AC, Serial number; 08223H - 572627, 5 Horsepower- 230 volts-15 AMP ... The pressure switch ( Square D Pumptrol ) tag under the cover; 2 pole ratings,Volts 120 - FL 20...
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    Me and my compressor problems.

    I'm sure you are right.
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    Me and my compressor problems.

    Thank you! For me, pouting about what I can't do is no longer an option. I plan to find a way!! Doug
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    Me and my compressor problems.

    I'm so very happy to have all of the replies to my post!!! My original post took my about 1 hour to write. I've been afraid to post on any of my forums but decided maybe the more I write/talk the easier it will get?! ...The information I posted about my old compressor in my original all came off...
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    Me and my compressor problems.

    I haven't looked at any yet, but I will be soon!
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    Me and my compressor problems.

    Me,,,, on May 15, 2018, I had a "Cerebral Hemorrhage". I knew who I was and who me wife was and pretty much nothing else! As of today,,, I've got about 90% to 95% of my brain back. My math and vocabulary are at about 70%. Please bare with me..... My compressor problems,,,,! I've owned my...
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    Existing concrete floor questions.

    LLWillysfan,,, I've been reading you post "The Concrete Underground" (many times!)! It's a good read! Thankyou!
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    Existing concrete floor questions.

    I built my pole building in 2005 and had it closed in by april of 2006. The top soil had aready been removed and a layer of clean sand (8"0) was compacted in its place. A cement contractor leveled the sand and readied it for 4 full inches of cement. The cement I bought was 4000PSI NA C338 S1...
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    A new 4" pvc sump pump PVC pipe question.

    Thanks to all for your replies! I'm in the process of installing a 4" PVC sump pump drain, from my basement to the new storm sewer that was installed this past summer (113 feet of my PVC!). The County was nice enough to install a pipe from county right-of-way to just inside of my lot line (it...
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    A new 4" pvc sump pump PVC pipe question.

    I think I saw a post (here on GJ, IIRC) that said a 1 1/2" flex sump hose should be run 5 to 10 feet into the 4" stubbed "up" discharge entry of the PVC line. One, what was the reasoning for this,,, and two, how is the flex hose replaced if need be? Doug
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    A Shed Downunder.

    1/2 Sending a prayer every day until you're back to you old self! Doug
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    I'm building a chair on casters for my handicapped daughter to dance in at her weddin

    Drives,,, congrats to your daughter and son-in-law! Great job on the chair and glad it worked as planned. Fantastic pictures too! ... You and your bride did a great job! Be proud my friend! Doug
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    Light Fixture Layout Collections

    Hi GJ friends! The last time I was here, was 9-30-2013. I posted some pictures of my shop lighting (I'll repost below). I'll also post a sketch of my ceiling light layout with interior dimensions. The numbers next to each light socket is there to indicate witch switch it is on. The circled...
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    New guy - Battle Creek, MI

    Steve, welcome from the Tri-cities (Auburn). Doug
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    new guy from Michigan

    wm fergie, welcome from Bay County, Mi. Doug
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    Lighting recommendation

    Platonic Solid, I have actually thought of possibly doing just that! The lighting layout in my shop is very close to the "suggested fixture layout 36' x 27.5" x 12' ceiling...4-28-2015 @ 5:54 PM" in your "light fixture layout collection". In my shop, I have 4 rows of 5 porcelain light fixtures...
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    Lighting recommendation

    Platonic Solid, To answer your questions. 1) two 60watt (equivalent) bulbs in the rear bump out and twenty eight 100watt (equivalent) bulbs in the main shop area, all CFL's. ...2) the layout has been that way for about 15 years, and I'm quite used to it that way. That said, I'd be willing to...
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    Lighting recommendation

    I'm using 100watt (equivalent) daylight CFL's (1600 Lumens, 6500K with a life of 8000hours). When I originally built my shop (about 15 years ago), I installed 100watt incandesent bulbs. About 10 years ago, I began replacing the incadesents with the CFL's. Would it be/should I replace the CFL's...
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