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May 9 2007, 09:02 PM
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 902 Joined: 27-January 04 From: Magnolia, Tx. Member No.: 160 |
Now that things are starting to settle down here in our new home, we broke ground on the GarageMahal.
Any suggestions/tips from those that know much more than I ever will about electricity and other shop essentials? Keep it simple, essential and wonderland arent the same (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) Specifically I'm looking for advice on # of circuits and size, as well as floor and wall paint/coating/covering options. (IMG:http://www.camaromustangchallenge.com/images/Other/GarageDay1.jpg) |
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May 10 2007, 12:23 AM
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 545 Joined: 19-June 04 From: Zanesville, Ohio Member No.: 369 |
While I cant comment on all the hieroglyphics above I guess I can tell you the single greatest thing in my garage-
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?...UseBVCookie=Yes I LOVE this thing. I've got it right in the middle of my 2 car garage, If I need an outlet I just reach above my head, there it is. If I need to go to the other side of thecar, the wire goes OVER the car, not tangled by the tires or anything else, Im not tripping over it etc. Ive got lots of outlets in my garage, but I probably use this thing >90% of the time. Of course you have to put an outlet in the ceiling... but you'll probably have to do that for the garage door anyway. This post has been edited by SSTAT: May 10 2007, 12:24 AM |
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May 10 2007, 12:45 AM
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Member ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 90 Joined: 15-May 06 From: Anchorage, AK Member No.: 1,207 |
I have nothing to add. I would just like to add my name to the "jealous" list. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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CMC#5 its all about the garage May 9 2007, 09:02 PM
marka Howdy,
How big will the shop be? How many folks ... May 9 2007, 09:30 PM
CMC#5 Good point...a few details. Its 40x45 with a good ... May 9 2007, 10:22 PM
marka Howdy,
QUOTE (CMC#5 @ May 9 2007, 06:22 ... May 10 2007, 03:17 PM
z28tt How large of a power feed will you have? I'd e... May 9 2007, 10:56 PM
rmackintosh Well....there you go Al...you ACTUALLY found ONE t... May 9 2007, 11:31 PM
mitchntx How many outlets? Decide on paper and double it.
H... May 10 2007, 01:07 AM
cccbock Every one of Mitch's and Andris' suggestio... May 10 2007, 01:40 AM
marka Howdy,
QUOTE (mitchntx @ May 9 2007, 09... May 10 2007, 03:36 PM
mitchntx Bathroom over a beer fridge? I need to see your m... May 10 2007, 01:47 AM
cccbock QUOTE (mitchntx @ May 9 2007, 08:47 PM) B... May 10 2007, 11:08 AM
Eugenio_SS as mentionned, make sure you have lots of lighting... May 10 2007, 12:27 PM
CrashTestDummy QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ May 10 2007, 07:27 AM... May 10 2007, 02:27 PM
mitchntx RE: its all about the garage May 10 2007, 12:51 PM
BigEnos If you're worried about security (and you shou... May 10 2007, 03:51 PM
Powerslide91 Random thoughts:
My experience from building my sh... May 10 2007, 04:04 PM
CMC#5 Wow, a ton of excellent advice! I figured ther... May 10 2007, 04:54 PM
cccbock QUOTE (CMC#5 @ May 10 2007, 11:54 AM) 3) ... May 10 2007, 05:27 PM
marka Howdy,
QUOTE (CMC#5 @ May 10 2007, 12:54... May 10 2007, 05:52 PM

pknowles QUOTE (marka @ May 10 2007, 01:52 PM) Fol... May 10 2007, 11:20 PM
Powerslide91 QUOTE (CMC#5 @ May 10 2007, 11:54 AM) 1) ... May 10 2007, 09:38 PM
CrashTestDummy QUOTE (Powerslide91 @ May 10 2007, 04:38 ... May 11 2007, 03:46 PM
AllZWay You should visit Mitch's Warren Motorsports Co... May 10 2007, 06:38 PM
rmackintosh QUOTE (AllZWay @ May 10 2007, 01:38 PM) I... May 10 2007, 07:22 PM
roadracetransam Put skylights! They sell nice circular ones a... May 10 2007, 08:37 PM
mitchntx Remember guys ... this is Texas. Front and rear do... May 10 2007, 09:47 PM
firehawkclone I would also do the awning/overhang outside for th... May 10 2007, 10:40 PM
mitchntx I used black iron natural gas line. May 10 2007, 11:22 PM
AndyB I'm a license electrician in California so hop... May 11 2007, 01:22 AM
slowTA So who has info about a 220V GFCI? Out of necessi... May 11 2007, 01:37 AM
AndyB QUOTE (slowTA @ May 10 2007, 08:37 PM) So... May 11 2007, 02:58 AM
z28tt The price of copper has gone through the roof, whe... May 11 2007, 01:41 PM
DavidDymaxion Some more ideas:
Do a 240V central vac rather tha... May 11 2007, 03:39 PM
Blainefab QUOTE (z28tt @ May 11 2007, 08:41 AM) A 2... May 20 2007, 08:49 PM
Blainefab Al - Some random thoughts:
Bench space - I'v... May 11 2007, 10:11 PM
cccbock QUOTE (Blainefab @ May 11 2007, 05:11 PM)... May 11 2007, 10:39 PM
firehawkclone This was posted awhile back on here http://www.ult... May 12 2007, 04:02 PM
v7guy I've also found this site useful
http://www.ga... May 15 2007, 05:43 PM
bsim <<--- Jealous. May 16 2007, 01:38 AM
CMC#5 Just move Brad!
Man you guys have my head ... May 16 2007, 05:37 PM
pkincy Big Al,
Real Estate and acreage is a bit more man... May 26 2007, 09:00 PM
CMC#5 Perry! Good to hear from you! You guys are... May 29 2007, 07:01 PM
marka Howdy,
QUOTE (CMC#5 @ May 29 2007, 03:01... May 29 2007, 08:25 PM
Glenn98ZM6 why wood? May 29 2007, 08:14 PM
CMC#5 Glenn...I struck a deal with the guy that built ou... May 29 2007, 09:59 PM
mitchntx QUOTE (CMC#5 @ May 29 2007, 04:59 PM) I p... May 30 2007, 12:25 AM
slowTA Wow... rough crowd! To follow suit I'll a... May 29 2007, 10:07 PM
CMC#5 Well, the front of the house has several sort of s... May 30 2007, 12:25 PM
mitchntx QUOTE (CMC#5 @ May 30 2007, 07:25 AM) Wel... May 30 2007, 01:27 PM![]() ![]() |
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