theothertom
Plastic
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- Oct 22, 2019
Looking for some tips, tricks, and solutions for winterizing shop warehouse. Relatively large space with a high ceiling cap. Best temp to Maintain? How to Protect Machinery? What to stock up on?
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Winterizing Shop Warehouse
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theothertom
Plastic
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- Oct 22, 2019
will do. thanks
72bwhite
Titanium
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20 C. is standard temp or about 68 F.
now just have to maintain standard pressure as well
now just have to maintain standard pressure as well
thermite
Diamond
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- Sep 21, 2011
Only if you are right ON the beach, Ventura. Sea-level thing.
More to the OP's needs.. the most important part wherever industrial goods, fine tools, close fits, corrosion-prone finishes, dis-similar metals, or electronics live is avoiding "condensing humidity" more than any specific temp swing alone. Winters are usually dry, but not everywhere. Some heating choices add moisture.
See also "dew point", "degree days", and the annual history of the weather, US Gov. services, your specific area.
What to DO about it, covered arredy. And "right here on PM". As Digger said.
solidworkscadman
Hot Rolled
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- MASS
youll want to maintain 55 in the shop at least for storage here in new england
theothertom
Plastic
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- Oct 22, 2019
Thanks for the replies. I will take them all into careful consideration. Thanks Again.
overkill19
Plastic
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- Red Deer
In Red Deer Alberta Canada its -14 feels like -20c
My 1400 sqft shop I keep it at 13-15c all winter
I have lathes, huge box of tools etc but the trick I believe is air movement. I’ll back my truck in over night with a ton of snow on it, I try to sweep most of the water out but I leave my ceiling fans run all winter.
I’ve never had a rust problem.
I heat it with a mid efficiency furnace that blows across the garage.
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My 1400 sqft shop I keep it at 13-15c all winter
I have lathes, huge box of tools etc but the trick I believe is air movement. I’ll back my truck in over night with a ton of snow on it, I try to sweep most of the water out but I leave my ceiling fans run all winter.
I’ve never had a rust problem.
I heat it with a mid efficiency furnace that blows across the garage.
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...and yet, your location says "Algeria".....
IIRC Alberta is "dry" in winter.
very dry....
gustafson
Diamond
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the most important step is to keep it above freezing at all times.
Generally not that expensive to do.
Next step is mid low 40's, keeps it so tools don't feel cold to the touch and it is pretty easy to crank it up into working temps.
As mentioned it is about the temperature swings, so keeping it at 40, Dec thru March, you are probably only seeing 10-15 degree swings, keeps condensation down.
Generally not that expensive to do.
Next step is mid low 40's, keeps it so tools don't feel cold to the touch and it is pretty easy to crank it up into working temps.
As mentioned it is about the temperature swings, so keeping it at 40, Dec thru March, you are probably only seeing 10-15 degree swings, keeps condensation down.
overkill19
Plastic
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...and yet, your location says "Algeria".....
IIRC Alberta is "dry" in winter.
very dry....
If you can change it go for it... I’ve tried a million times.... it keeps defaulting to Algeria, Provence says Alberta thou thx.
Yes winters can be dry here but 1 foot of snow on a Dodge mega cab, wife’s Tiguan plus all the frozen slush stuck to undercarriage.... it’s far from dry in my shop daily!
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