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Going to toss any fans in there?
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30x40 cabinet shop build - metal building
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Not exactly. I plan on installing a 36k mini split this winter with two 18k heads. I'm looking hard at the mr. Cool. Eventually I'll put a big ass air scrubber in the ceiling that'll help move air around.
PAToyota
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I'm happy I decided to do that. No need to light everything up like daylight just to go in and get one thing.
The inspector came, passed me with exception. The 115v circuits all have to be GFCI protected because of the concrete floor. And there was only 1 ground rod at the sub panel, needs 2. My electrician should have known those things, but he said he's coming back today to fix them.
GLTHFJ60
Stupid is as stupid does
I did not know that was a reg. Must be new(er), my garage does not have most of its outlets protected by GFCI.
Also interesting that your sub panel has a ground rod at all. My sparky wired my sub panel with no ground rod (unbonded neutral and ground), favoring the ground rod at the main panel. Something about stray currents, and making sure the ground path is only at the service feed entrance, no where else.
I don't know what the reg is, but about 10 years ago I built a shed and put a 60amp sub in there, no ground rod because I didn't even know what they were. The inspector made me put one in.
PAToyota
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It's been required for quite some time:
That's true if the sub-panel is in the same structure, but NEC Article 250.32B(1) states that a feeder or branch circuit serving a separate structure or building must have an equipment grounding conductor. However, you do not need a separate ground if there is only one branch circuit (exception to Section 250.32(A)).
More on all of that: National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 8 - Technical Articles
While waiting on my final inspection, I built my first shop project. 
Plywood storage. I've still got a few more sheets to put in, but I'm beat. This will be the most plywood I ever have on hand at once. After I burn through most of these sheets, I'll put shelves in one of the bays to hold off cuts.
I debated long and hard about vertical vs horizontal storage. Horizontal is probably easier to get in and out, but vertical takes up less floor space and a lot less engineering (materials) for weight capacity.
Remaining sheets
Plywood storage. I've still got a few more sheets to put in, but I'm beat. This will be the most plywood I ever have on hand at once. After I burn through most of these sheets, I'll put shelves in one of the bays to hold off cuts.
I debated long and hard about vertical vs horizontal storage. Horizontal is probably easier to get in and out, but vertical takes up less floor space and a lot less engineering (materials) for weight capacity.
Remaining sheets
ridered3
Low Talent Wheelin
That's a lot of wood!
Firstram
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Needs more triangulation
I thought about it, but got lazy.
Needs more triangulation
Penetrode Offroad
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Is it sturdy as is? I'd throw a cross brace on the back.
It's sturdy. You can't rock it if you tried. I'm going to sheet the top to use it as storage so it's not going anywhere. It's already screwed to the wall.
I passed the final inspection. Got the C/O so I'm ready to rock and roll. No more .gov coming by to look at it.
I have one more time sensitive project to start and finish in my old shop, then I'm moving in. Got my beer fridge in first.
Got the C/O so I'm ready to rock and roll. No more .gov coming by to look at it.I have one more time sensitive project to start and finish in my old shop, then I'm moving in. Got my beer fridge in first.
PAToyota
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It's probably ok now while it's full, but as you use sheets and the remaining sheets lean against the sides you're going to have more force on them.
GLTHFJ60
Stupid is as stupid does
It looks like it's attached to the plywood wall at the top in the back to me fellas. Racking wouldn't be an issue at all if that's the case, which it seems to be.
I get it. But the sheets won't lean. That's how they warp. I'll always have them straight up with whatever type of method I come up with.
Exactly. The whole thing is screwed to the wall. It didn't rack empty.
Firstram
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And sheeting the top braces the front!