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I am in the process of finishing the home for the SS .During the summer the SS has the double door side and all else goes on the side of the single. I would like any input as this will take time to complete but I am planning now.
I have decided on a 60 amp sub panel /I have natural gas in the garage already along with cable/phone/and sterio speakers.1/2 is dry walled already along with the celing.
I have a few questions. I want a heater for the celing (ventless)/vacuum (for the wall) can anybody reccomend a certain type? I was thinking of 6 -4 foot florsenet fixtures but don't know how to place them/they will be used mostly in the winter. I am planning to set a 220V plug for a future compresor.
Any help or suggestions would be appreciated . Will take pics (ASAP) so you can see what I have to work with .
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The only thing I can tell you from my experience in my garage is overhead lighting is not really great. Lights on the walls that are angled and reflect the light along with overhead lights help a lot when working on the car.
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Some General thoughts (as I just completed a 3 car garage myself). Lighting: I used LowTemp/HiEngery 8' flourescent fixtures (from Home Depot). I have enough on the ceiling (11 of them, 4 switches, ...garage is 32x26), ...I'm very happy with the results. Heating: Hanging propane heater (Sterling brand), bought it used. I like it since it doesn't take up any floorspace. Compressor: Can you get the compressor out of the garage? ...I added an addition to the back of my garage, ...runs the width of my garage and is about 7' deep. I have my compressor back there (with blast cabinet vacuum), and storage. Shut the door to that (unheated) room, ...compressor is nice and quite. Even if you just built a 4x8 covered slab, ...it's worth it. ...You're on the right track by asking others, ...I spent months "planning" what I was going to do, ...and where I was going to put it. Another thing I did was run airlines in the walls,...quick disconnects all over. The one outside (between the garage doors) gets a lot of use.
Posts: 1046 | From: Pine Bush, NY USA | Registered: Aug 2001
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quote:Originally posted by RagSS: Some General thoughts (as I just completed a 3 car garage myself). Lighting: I used LowTemp/HiEngery 8' flourescent fixtures (from Home Depot). I have enough on the ceiling (11 of them, 4 switches, ...garage is 32x26), ...I'm very happy with the results. Heating: Hanging propane heater (Sterling brand), bought it used. I like it since it doesn't take up any floorspace. Compressor: Can you get the compressor out of the garage? ...I added an addition to the back of my garage, ...runs the width of my garage and is about 7' deep. I have my compressor back there (with blast cabinet vacuum), and storage. Shut the door to that (unheated) room, ...compressor is nice and quite. Even if you just built a 4x8 covered slab, ...it's worth it. ...You're on the right track by asking others, ...I spent months "planning" what I was going to do, ...and where I was going to put it. Another thing I did was run airlines in the walls,...quick disconnects all over. The one outside (between the garage doors) gets a lot of use.
Did you use black Iron for the air, plastic?
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A lot of good ideas Thanks every one. I know that with the help allready I will be surfing for awhile. One thing that I see that I didnt mention is that the garage is attached to the house so the job will be alittle harder. The garage size is appox 27X35
Teri never thought of a built in Great idea .
Posts: 3091 | From: Canton Mi. | Registered: Oct 2002
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quote:Originally posted by 35TH ED/ed: The garage size is appox 27X35
Ed,I installed a natural gas heater that is ventless in my brother inlaws family room. It is wall mounted,approx 2'X 3" and is 200,000 BTU's. It only sticks out from the wall maybe 4"-6". Real nice heater. As far as the 220 is concerned, I wired mine into my garage for my compressor. Also having an attached garage,your house basement walls are higher than your garage floor so going thru the wall to access the basement should be real easy.
Rub it in again about that huge garage you have!Did I tell you that I am jealous or your garage? Posts: 5682 | From: Dearborn,Mi. | Registered: Feb 2002
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Rich, ...I used black iron pipe. It was a bit more work (ie. cutting and threading), but that was the recommended means from places such as TIP tools (where I purchased my blast cabinet). I also installed filter/driers, drains on all the lines; and sloped the lines, etc. to keep the air as dry as possible. If you're considering doing some piping, ...I can loan you a pipe cutter and threader.
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Posts: 1046 | From: Pine Bush, NY USA | Registered: Aug 2001
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quote:Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS: Did I tell you that I am jealous or your garage?
Yep but wait till I'm done.
I'm trying to stick with an overhead heater just for the fact that who knows what will be parked in there or where the SS will be stored.I'm looking at a crew cab short box on paper I have an extra inch fron the wall and garage door will find out when she can get one home to check for sure.
I figure a minimum of 8- 8 foot lights and the air lines I never thought of will have to look into placement. And a central vac might be heading into the house also . Don't ask about cabinets I'll bring that up later .
Looks like more drywall than I expected will be coming down the SS will definatley be snuggled in its cover more this year. Should be fun and with all the good ideas comming in the wallet should be Alot lighter .
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