Building a new shop
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| − | Plumbing is a welcome addition to any shop. No more running to the house for a pail of water to fill the radiator or wash | + | Plumbing is a welcome addition to any shop. No more running to the house for a pail of water to fill the radiator or wash off body filler dust. Getting water to the shop is easy -- getting sewage and gunk away is the problem. Limiting factors effecting effluent disposal are climatic conditions, topography, municipal concerns, and about twenty other things. |
It's nice to have a shower in the shop, especially after sanding fiberglass filler (this also prevents complaints from your spouse about the oil slick you leave in the bathroom after showering. If your budget warrants it and you have the room, a 800 to 1200 gallon holding tank is a great investment to hold the sewage and grunge that comes out of a garage. You can also put in a floor drain connected to a dry well to take gray water from washing your vehicles. Check your local building codes to see if they are allowed in your area, and don't be tempted to use the floor drain to get rid of anything else. | It's nice to have a shower in the shop, especially after sanding fiberglass filler (this also prevents complaints from your spouse about the oil slick you leave in the bathroom after showering. If your budget warrants it and you have the room, a 800 to 1200 gallon holding tank is a great investment to hold the sewage and grunge that comes out of a garage. You can also put in a floor drain connected to a dry well to take gray water from washing your vehicles. Check your local building codes to see if they are allowed in your area, and don't be tempted to use the floor drain to get rid of anything else. | ||
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