Lots of men have died in pits (overcome by bad gases). That's why you never
see them anymore (OSHA). The Jiffy Lube type pits are a complete basement
(not a small confined space) and they have large ventilation systems. Pits
are also a "fall" hazard.
The only way I would have one is if the shop was built on a hill and you had
a "walk-out" door at pit level that could be opened when you were down
there. But remember, you still need to worry about gasses collecting down
there when you are not using it, as Whitney stated.
Be safe!
Mike Boteler
'56 8400 Wrecker
Hughesville, MD
----- Original Message -----
From: "haist" <haist2@attbi.com>
To: "mark" <ccpanel@jps.net>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 7:37 PM
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] shop
> I always thought a work pit in my garage floor would be a cool thing to
> have. That was until I had a conversation with our local fire martial and
> learned that volatile gases that are heavier than air accumulate in such
> places. One spark and, well you get the picture. It is possible to
> ventilate a work pit with explosion proof fans, etc. but then you're
talking
> more cost than a lift.
>
> That's my $.02.
>
> Whitney Haist
> Orinda, CA
> Chevy trucks: 1928,1939,1946.
> http://www.haist-usa.com/oldtrucks
> mailto:whitney@haist-usa.com
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of mark
> Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 3:09 PM
> To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> Subject: [oletrucks] shop
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>
> what about a pit?
> mark
>
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