I'm confused. What is a circulator and what does it do?
I also don't understand what the purpose of the triangle exposed area is for? Is it bracing? If so, why brace it on the outside instead of on the inside where it would add to the integrity of your plywood decking?
It's hard to tell, but what is the span of your plywood decking over it's mounting points?
This has been allot of fun to follow.
Eddie
Eddie,
The circulator prevents ice from forming in the area. It is on an automatic temperature/timer switch. It is set to run when the air temperature is below 25 degrees and only during the night. If there are -20 temperatures for an extended period, then I may set it to run during the daytime as well. Circulators are also used to prevent stratification and for aeration, as well.
There are quite a few discussions about circulators on the Forum. If you do a search for �circulator� you can learn all about them.
You may refer to my last response to ewest to explain my thinking on the diagonal bracing.
The marine plywood is attached to cross members that are 16 inches on center. They are attached with metal to wood adhesive and a bunch of wood to metal self drilling screws.
