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Road_thing
| | Posted on Monday, July 18, 2005 - 09:44 am: | 
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I just put a few of these down in the Entropy Lab del Sud. 3'X 5'heavy rubber floor pads from Tractor Supply. On sale in Brenham TX for about $30 apiece. They're intended for use in horse stalls, so I think they'll be heavy-duty enough in the garage.
I painted my floor for all the reasons Bomber mentioned, but I neglected to put any non-skid stuff in the paint, and when it gets wet, it's slipperier than snot on a glass doorknob!
rt |
Lake_bueller
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 11:37 am: |
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Decided to give it a go this weekend. I'm using a professional grade from Rustoleum. It's a solvent-based epoxy with approx. 6-7 mils of solids.
Every article I could find on line highly recommended using solvent-based over the cheaper water-based. I'm also going to do two coats for added protection (also highly recommended). My only problem is that I only have time to do half the garage at first.
Now to talk the wife into a garage heater. Any suggestions?? |
Bomber
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 11:49 am: |
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do NOT go for a non-externally vented kinda gas heater -- it will create a nice rain-forest mini-climate in about 2 hours ...
unless of course, you like moisture dripping from the ceiling ;-}
electric ones are gonna be very expensive to run --
lastly, and often overlooked, windows that get a lot of sun in the winter can raisethe temp a HUGE amount -- |
Kinger
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 12:19 pm: |
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Lake,
I would recommend sealed combustion. You can probably pick up a heater for $300-500. Don't get one too big or will just cycle on-off a lot.
If you let me know the dimensions of the garage and wether it is fully insulated or not, I can get you an idea of the number of BTU's that you would need. |
Bomber
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 12:33 pm: |
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kinger -- since you volunteered, 20 X 30 X 11 feets . . . . .
;-} |
Uwgriz
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 01:38 pm: |
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Dennis, unfortunately I only have another week left of working here so I no longer have my employee discount for the Modine Hot Dawg heaters. I might still be able to do something for you though as I a few friends here. Let me know if you're interested. |
Lake_bueller
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 03:40 pm: |
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Kinger...
Garage is 34'(width)x22'(depth)x8'(height). It is fully insulated on top and sides. There's actually a furnished room over the garage. It also looks like it's wired for an electric heater to hang from the ceiling.
Griz: Probably wouldn't do something until we get closer to fall. I have too many other projects/expenses in the next 60-90 days. |
Dana P.
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 10:16 pm: |
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Lake if it starts pull up.Remember I told you so.What your using is exactly what I tried the last time.Good luck. |
Kinger
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 - 07:14 pm: |
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Lake and Bomber.... sorry for the delay. Went camping for 5 days. I will get you both some info this week. |
Kinger
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 01:38 pm: |
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Lake,
Based on what you told me, I assumed the your walls faced east(22'), south(34') and west(22'). I also took into account that you have a heated space above and 3" insulation in the walls. You need about a 30,000 BTU heater.
Bomber,
Assuming that same as Lake for your construction, except free standing including roof loss and insulated roof, it looks like a 37,200 BTU. If it is uninsulated it would be 53,200 BTU.
Hope that helps guys. |
Lake_bueller
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 04:45 pm: |
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Thanks Kinger!!!! I'm starting to wonder if I could somehow come off the duct work going into the room above the garage. It might be too much wasted "energy" and I'm not sure how it would affect that room.
I'll probably be on hold with the heater. Too many items on the "wish list" for the new house |
Kinger
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 04:49 pm: |
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Lake, I highly doubt you have enough capacity on the ductwork to adequately feed the garage. Keep in mind your furnace for the house is probably 70-80,000 BTU. |
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