I've been researching the pros and cons about a pit. My decision is to build one in my new 3000sf home shop.
I've decided against the post lifts because they take up floor space when not in use, and can't handle some of my heavier toys; i.e. Backhoe, motorhome, antique tractors..
After reviewing other people's wise comments it will contain the following:
-constructed with concrete blocks reinforced with rebar, and concrete filled
-poured concrete floor
-Long enough to handle the wheel base of the dump truck
-Narrow enough to handle the Austin Healey
-Angle iron along edges to accommodate planks for covering when not in use
-explosion proof exhaust fan.
-sump with pump and oil-water seperator.
-120v GFI elect outlets.
-compressed air connections.
-LED lights
-painted gloss white for better visibility (seems like there's never enough light when under a vehicle)
-fire extinguisher

On 2017-02-13 10:54 AM, wrote:
I've been researching the pros and cons about a pit. My decision is to build one in my new 3000sf home shop.
I've decided against the post lifts because they take up floor space when not in use, and can't handle some of my heavier toys; i.e. Backhoe, motorhome, antique tractors..
After reviewing other people's wise comments it will contain the following:
-constructed with concrete blocks reinforced with rebar, and concrete filled
-poured concrete floor
-Long enough to handle the wheel base of the dump truck
-Narrow enough to handle the Austin Healey
-Angle iron along edges to accommodate planks for covering when not in use
-explosion proof exhaust fan.
-sump with pump and oil-water seperator.
-120v GFI elect outlets.
-compressed air connections.
-LED lights
-painted gloss white for better visibility (seems like there's never enough light when under a vehicle)
-fire extinguisher

Consider a way to call for help if you get caught in there without
assistance to get out.

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Froz....

On 2/13/2017 7:54 AM, wrote:
I've been researching the pros and cons about a pit. My decision is to build one in my new 3000sf home shop.


LOL. My garage is 3000 square feet.

On Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:54:56 -0800 (PST), wrote:

-Angle iron along edges to accommodate planks for covering when not in use

Might think of a safety net. Video on this page.

http://www.incord.com/baynets/service-bay-netting.htm

On Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:54:56 -0800 (PST), wrote:

I've been researching the pros and cons about a pit. My decision is to build one in my new 3000sf home shop.
I've decided against the post lifts because they take up floor space when not in use, and can't handle some of my heavier toys; i.e. Backhoe, motorhome, antique tractors..
After reviewing other people's wise comments it will contain the following:
-constructed with concrete blocks reinforced with rebar, and concrete filled
-poured concrete floor
-Long enough to handle the wheel base of the dump truck
-Narrow enough to handle the Austin Healey
-Angle iron along edges to accommodate planks for covering when not in use
-explosion proof exhaust fan.
-sump with pump and oil-water seperator.
-120v GFI elect outlets.
-compressed air connections.
-LED lights
-painted gloss white for better visibility (seems like there's never enough light when under a vehicle)
-fire extinguisher
If at all possible make the pit a "walkout basement" In otherwords,
open to light/air out the back, and wider/longer than the opening to
the garage above. The open to the back makes access, ventilation and
drainage etc a whole lot simpler, and wider than the hole makes it a
lot easier to work in / turn arond in etc. It's nice to be able to
bend over sideways without banging your head on one wall and your ass
on the other, and nice to not have to climb a ladfder to get in/out.

On Mon, 13 Feb 2017 11:14:56 -0500, FrozenNorth
wrote:

On 2017-02-13 10:54 AM, wrote:
I've been researching the pros and cons about a pit. My decision is to build one in my new 3000sf home shop.
I've decided against the post lifts because they take up floor space when not in use, and can't handle some of my heavier toys; i.e. Backhoe, motorhome, antique tractors..
After reviewing other people's wise comments it will contain the following:
-constructed with concrete blocks reinforced with rebar, and concrete filled
-poured concrete floor
-Long enough to handle the wheel base of the dump truck
-Narrow enough to handle the Austin Healey
-Angle iron along edges to accommodate planks for covering when not in use
-explosion proof exhaust fan.
-sump with pump and oil-water seperator.
-120v GFI elect outlets.
-compressed air connections.
-LED lights
-painted gloss white for better visibility (seems like there's never enough light when under a vehicle)
-fire extinguisher

Consider a way to call for help if you get caught in there without
assistance to get out.
Another reason I like a "walk out" pit.

writes:

I've been researching the pros and cons about a pit. My decision is
to build one in my new 3000sf home shop.

Any idea where your water table is?
You might need a sump pump.

--
Dan Espen

In article , says...

writes:

I've been researching the pros and cons about a pit. My decision is
to build one in my new 3000sf home shop.

Any idea where your water table is?
You might need a sump pump.

You must have missed this in the OP's post...

"-sump with pump and oil-water seperator."

--
RonNNN

On Mon, 13 Feb 2017 14:01:36 -0600, RonNNN wrote:

In article , says...

writes:

I've been researching the pros and cons about a pit. My decision is
to build one in my new 3000sf home shop.

Any idea where your water table is?
You might need a sump pump.

You must have missed this in the OP's post...

"-sump with pump and oil-water seperator."

Net cop does that. Be careful as he will kill file you when you make
a point of fact.

In article ,
says...

On Mon, 13 Feb 2017 14:01:36 -0600, RonNNN wrote:

In article , says...

writes:

I've been researching the pros and cons about a pit. My decision is
to build one in my new 3000sf home shop.

Any idea where your water table is?
You might need a sump pump.

You must have missed this in the OP's post...

"-sump with pump and oil-water seperator."

Net cop does that. Be careful as he will kill file you when you make
a point of fact.

It wouldn't be the first time someone KF'd me. For all I know I'm already
there.

--
RonNNN

On Mon, 13 Feb 2017 16:29:21 -0600, RonNNN wrote:

Net cop does that. Be careful as he will kill file you when you make
a point of fact.

It wouldn't be the first time someone KF'd me. For all I know I'm already
there.

.... join the party. Cheers.

RonNNN writes:

In article , says...

writes:

I've been researching the pros and cons about a pit. My decision is
to build one in my new 3000sf home shop.

Any idea where your water table is?
You might need a sump pump.

You must have missed this in the OP's post...

"-sump with pump and oil-water seperator."

Yep. Guess the plan is perfect then.

--
Dan Espen

Subterranean mechanical collaboration safe place...

On Sat, 7 Mar 2020 13:54:58 -0800 (PST),
wrote:

Subterranean mechanical collaboration safe place...



move to Florida ?

https://tinyurl.com/szpbmz4

John T.

On Sat, 07 Mar 2020 17:11:38 -0500, wrote:

On Sat, 7 Mar 2020 13:54:58 -0800 (PST),
wrote:

Subterranean mechanical collaboration safe place...



move to Florida ?

https://tinyurl.com/szpbmz4

John T.

They call a garage pit an indoor pool in Florida. You can dig a well
with a post hole digger most places near the coast.