747driver
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I forgot...i really enjoyed the history lessons on the radiant heat evolution !It was one of the things I dreaded. It took more research than I expected.
I forgot...i really enjoyed the history lessons on the radiant heat evolution !It was one of the things I dreaded. It took more research than I expected.
Saw this in your video:
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That clamp is not correct for the cord and will probably eventually cut through and short it out. Yeah it will take years, most likely, but I've seen it. The good news is you only need to swap it out for a different type of fitting:
Halex 1/2 in. 0.260 - 0.375 Strain-Relief Cord Connectors (2-Pack) 21691 - The Home Depot
These 1/2 in. .260 - .375 Strain-Relief Cord Connectors (2-Pack) join cables to steel outlet boxes and other metal enclosures. Compatible cords include S, SO, ST, SJ, SJO, and SJT cords. They feature a hex gland nut for easy wrench installation.www.homedepot.com
There are different sizes of these so you need to measure the diameter of the cord first, and also get the right size for the knockout in the box cover plate (1/2" or 3/4"). Odds are, the one I linked is the right size for you, but you need to verify. There are even more serious styles of support/strain relief for pendant cords but those are for bigger, heavier cords. The load on this is very light as the fixture is probably only a few ounces or so, so this style should be sufficient.
When do you think you are going to get to move in? Looks like you are getting pretty close to ready for the COO inspection.
Nice work and keeping the push going forward !
Have you thought about how much more work it has been to keep your electrical work exposed vs running it all in the walls ?
I was wondering, isn't it about time to focus somewhat on the apple orchard ? Yikes...
You have taken on a monumental build that has been a lot of fun to watch, but also overwhelming in what you are doing. In my experience, once it's behind you and you are dealing with the next major project, the pain from this one will fade, and the odds of you doing it all over again will increase.... There is a long list of things I could have done differently. But that only helps the next person if they are listening. I don’t plan to build another house.
This one took too much out of me.
I hear that! I'm finally within a couple weeks of completing window trim now. Then still have baseboards to wrap up, and I am dragging at this point. Finishing up making and installing doors took a long time and really took it out of me, and that finally wrapped up last Aug. July will be 10 yrs from when we officially broke ground, but in reality we started clearing in 2009 so more like 14+ yrs now. Given my age and how much I have slowed down (prob just a couple years or so older than you) there is no way I will ever do it again. Which is the only reason why I disagree with Eddie's comment on "soon forget the pain and do it again". This house was too big, expensive and complex to even think about doing again.It has been quite a chore. There is a long list of things I could have done differently. But that only helps the next person if they are listening. I don’t plan to build another house.
This one took too much out of me.