48x39x14 shop build

[geblackwell]

I may have missed it, but what is AM radio reception like?

 

[RUSTBUCKET BRONCO]

im not sure of the direction your heading on the light replacement or not. but if you're thinking of going LED you can just use something like these Robot Check and bypass the ballast in your current setup. At least this way you dont have to buy a whole new fixture. I did this in my shop and it was very easy to do and it gives of great light. Sorry if this was already discussed I looked at pics and jumped to the end.

Rust

 

[ovrszd]

I put these in my shop and really like them. I can't tell you whether or not they will fix your problem, though, but if they don't, I'm sure you could take them back if you have a Sam's nearby.

Lights of America 4-foot LED Shoplight (2 pk.) - Sam'''s Club

Yeah, that would be a $450 expenditure. If I have to change out my lighting I'll probably convert my existing lights.

Thanks for the idea.

 

[ovrszd]

I may have missed it, but what is AM radio reception like?

I've not tried it. I'm not even sure where the nearest AM station is.

 

[ovrszd]

im not sure of the direction your heading on the light replacement or not. but if you're thinking of going LED you can just use something like these Robot Check and bypass the ballast in your current setup. At least this way you dont have to buy a whole new fixture. I did this in my shop and it was very easy to do and it gives of great light. Sorry if this was already discussed I looked at pics and jumped to the end.

Rust

Something similar will be used if I try converting. My lights are T5s. My builder says he just finished a large conversion project that rewires the fixture eliminating the ballast and replacing the bulbs. Said it cost $50 per fixture on 4 bulb units. Mine are 6 bulb. Figure $75 each. I've got 6.

 

[CincyFlyer]

I studied that too. I'm not sure I fully understand it but, here's my take. You are still switching the system off and on with a thermostat. The sensor is either hanging on the wall or in a conduit embedded in the concrete.

With a wall thermostat you are referencing room temp. A number that is familiar to us all. Adjust until comfort is attained.

With a concrete embedded thermostat you are measuring concrete temp. Adjust until the desired room temp is attained.

I was unable to learn why the concrete embedded method would be any better? Still relying on room comfort to make adjustments.

Hopefully someone with more knowledge and experience can chime in with more complete information?

With radiant heat, the air temperature can be substantially lower than with forced air. Comfort may be your ultimate guide, but things can affect that wall thermostat that won't affect a floor thermostat.

 

[ovrszd]

With radiant heat, the air temperature can be substantially lower than with forced air. Comfort may be your ultimate guide, but things can affect that wall thermostat that won't affect a floor thermostat.

Yep, I can see that.

I didn't embed a conduit. So I'm stuck with wall thermostat.

I'm wondering if I could put a clear plastic box over my thermostat that might protect the thermostat from a blast of cold air when the overhead door is fanned?

I've also considered moving the thermostat inside the bathroom/utility room. The heat system is in there. It's always a couple degrees warmer in there but would be more stable?

Again, I'm naive and don't have any comparables or experience with this system. I really like it. May be expecting too much from it.

 

[farm boy00]

Yep, I can see that.

I didn't embed a conduit. So I'm stuck with wall thermostat.

I'm wondering if I could put a clear plastic box over my thermostat that might protect the thermostat from a blast of cold air when the overhead door is fanned?

I've also considered moving the thermostat inside the bathroom/utility room. The heat system is in there. It's always a couple degrees warmer in there but would be more stable?

Again, I'm naive and don't have any comparables or experience with this system. I really like it. May be expecting too much from it.

I would recommend moving it into the utility room. Maybe even mount it by your heating system that way it would have the best constant heat source so it would not change much

 

[murph1]

How bad is your temperature swing Richard?

 

[ovrszd]

How bad is your temperature swing Richard?

Most I've saw is 4 degrees. It's always above therm setting. Seems worse on sunny days. I have 90 sqft of glass in windows and doors.