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[Yadkin]

1/4" / ft is minimum for drainage, ya dummy.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

1/4" / ft is minimum for drainage, ya dummy.

I would not slope a pad that small for a generator or AC compressor.

[Big bob]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

1/4" / ft is minimum for drainage, ya dummy.

For a sewer line. You going to shit on that little pad.

[MadInNc]

Originally Posted by Mike Mercury

so, I zoomed in on your diagram... now wish I hadn't.

What's up with dis

Originally Posted by LATB

this made my day... instantly thought of Southpark

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[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by LATB

I would not slope a pad that small for a generator or AC compressor.

It's Code for a sidewalk. Just shim the lower legs 1/2", and yer dun.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

It's Code for a sidewalk. Just shim the lower legs 1/2", and yer dun.

A generator or AC pad is not a sidewalk.

And I have not seen a minimum slope code requirement for sidewalks. I have seen maximum. I believe it’s 1:20 on “steep” and 1:40 on cross slope.

[Big bob]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

It's Code for a sidewalk. Just shim the lower legs 1/2", and yer dun.

I will defend my ignorance to the end.



I am an engineer I will annihilate you.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by LATB

A generator or AC pad is not a sidewalk.

And I have not seen a minimum slope code requirement for sidewalks. I have seen maximum. I believe it’s 1:20 on “steep” and 1:40 on cross slope.

Neither is a road, but 1/4"/ ft is still a minimum cross slope. Otherwise it won't drain, and the equipment frame will rust. You can use 1/8" / ft if you are very careful, but you run the risk of a problem later should the pad settle.

6% is the max superelevation on highways anywhere you have snow and ice. Otherwise a stopped vehicle will slide. We use that for parking lots for the same reason.

[TheRealBadger]

Why are you putting the generator there?

[Yadkin]

Furthest from the master. Close to the existing propane line and the main panel. In the backyard so can't be seen from the road.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

Neither is a road, but 1/4"/ ft is still a minimum cross slope. Otherwise it won't drain, and the equipment frame will rust. You can use 1/8" / ft if you are very careful, but you run the risk of a problem later should the pad settle.

6% is the max superelevation on highways anywhere you have snow and ice. Otherwise a stopped vehicle will slide. We use that for parking lots for the same reason.

Most equipment (AC and generators etc) have a raised bottom pan usually on small applied feet or raised “feet” stamped into the pan.
Here I always work to have such pads level for aesthetic reasons.

If you purposely slope that pad yours may be the only one like it in the world.

[Big bob]

I am sure being an engineer he knows what he is doing being a numbers guy and all. You have to have a slope or the water will get too deep and flood your equipment.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by LATB

Most equipment (AC and generators etc) have a raised bottom pan usually on small applied feet or raised “feet” stamped into the pan.
Here I always work to have such pads level for aesthetic reasons.

If you purposely slope that pad yours may be the only one like it in the world.

We slope our garages here as well. Maybe Floriduh is different.

Won't be the first time that I've built something perfectly functional that was also one-of-a-kind.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

We slope our garages here as well. Maybe Floriduh is different.

Won't be the first time that I've built something perfectly functional that was also one-of-a-kind.

A garage is not an equipment pad. I promise you that you won’t find a mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or other contractor who purposefully put slope on an equipment pad.

I do find it amusing that when discussing the equipment pad, you went to sidewalk. Then roadway. Now garages.

That goalpost on wheels? What’s next bridges?

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by LATB

A garage is not an equipment pad. I promise you that you won’t find a mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or other contractor who purposefully put slope on an equipment pad.

I do find it amusing that when discussing the equipment pad, you went to sidewalk. Then roadway. Now garages.

That goalpost on wheels? What’s next bridges?

All like examples of good design. I didn't realize until now how upset this made you.

[GTOguy]

Originally Posted by LATB

A garage is not an equipment pad. I promise you that you won’t find a mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or other contractor who purposefully put slope on an equipment pad.

I do find it amusing that when discussing the equipment pad, you went to sidewalk. Then roadway. Now garages.

That goalpost on wheels? What’s next bridges?

220 Volt teapots. , PAY ATTENTION, LARS!!

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

All like examples of good design. I didn't realize until now how upset this made you.

Yes because a road or driveway is similar to a 7 sq ft equipment pad.

[Big bob]

Originally Posted by Big bob

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I will defend my ignorance to the end.



I am an engineer I will annihilate you.

Originally Posted by LATB

Yes because a road or driveway is similar to a 7 sq ft equipment pad.

[LATB]

The installer levels the pad before placing the generator on it.

https://blog.norwall.com/generator-i...installations/

[Steve_R]

I'm sure the typical installer could tell the difference between perfectly level and sloped 1/4"/ft. Or care for that matter.