Also, if you do christmas lights, you can get some outlets prewired under the ewes. My friend has thise and it is slick.
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Also, if you do christmas lights, you can get some outlets prewired under the ewes. My friend has thise and it is slick.
holy crap! That's a lot, and I bet will add up.
-220 in the garage is smart, might do that one for sure.
-I'll ask about Radon
- I'll have to ask about Cat6 and Coax cable also
I already planned on a few in the living room, and a bunch in the kitchen. Maybe I will get an outside plug near front door and back door as well. Thanks all for suggestions, really helps.
What is the size of the service panel?
200 amps?
While it adds more to the upfront cost. In the long run the headache of labor and fishing wires would have paid off. Whatever you had in your budget, add another $5-10K.Quote:
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each room on it's own breaker, if not more than one.
more 220 than you think - - 2 for the garage
extra outlets
extra cat 6 runs for security
tall garage if you want to put a car lift in
The "say" it takes about building 3 homes before you sort of know what you want
go funky - get a monolithic dome
If you thinking about an "out building"; add extra service to your place to make sure there is room to grow.
Never ever plant trees or shrubs by the sewer lines.
Big pantry to store food, ammo, etc. extra big return lines for gray water.
safe room for weather events..
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also, would solar or Wind power be worth putting in?
Not unless you're going to live there for the rest of your life. Price a solar panel set up, then compare it to your average utility bill. Based on what we've been looking at it would not start paying back the investment till year 10.Quote:
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Then decide if you're leasing or buying outright. If you lease and decide to relocate the solar lease, while conveying, causes a few problems when it comes to financing for the buyer.
From personal experience (knowing a solar panel owner) They said when it was just them on the system it broke even. They moved and the new renters have electric vehicles. Their use had put enough strain on the system. It's now losing money. They don't care as they're somonied it's a right off.
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more 220 than you think - - 2 for the garage - I don't even plan on using the one in the garage, but hear stories that "wish I did it."
Anyone who says they don'tplan on using available electrical service is kidding them self. Once you get settleddown, you'll find a use for it
My house was built by an electrician. I have 3-way switches and extra outlets everywhere. Very convenient.
One cool thing he did was put switched outlets under the eves for Christmas lights. Took me a while to figure out what those switches in the closet were for.
Considerations:
Hot-tub power on the deck
Outlet in the closet or corner where the safe will go - for a humidifier, lights, or other electrical needs
Extra outlets in the bathrooms - your female relations will greatly appreciate it
Outlet(s) in the attic
Meeting with electrical soon. As well as ordering floors and bathroom stuff
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I will have to see if the electrician can do cat6, and Coax.Quote:
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No Radon in Cheyenne, nor out near our buildQuote:
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I will see if they can add a couple wires just hanging in the unfinished basement so when I install I could tap into them.Quote:
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Have some empty conduits with a wire pull rope added from basement to attic and from the basement to the garage.
Cat6 and coax to both sides of each room
Use a pex manifold
Run extra wire to every room, period....and load up on outlets everywhere throughout the house. And do not wire your porch lights right next to your doors, dammit....that's retarded.
Definitely get a couple of outlets put out front and out back. Have you fgured where you will have outside lighting? Are you going to wire up lights on either side of your driveway? How dark does it get where your new home is going to be? Planning on security lights?
I'm insanely excited for you guys, btw. :)
One thing that just occured to me is where and how are you placing the gun safe? Might think about reinforements in either timber or concrete. Plus how you going to get it down the stairs?
Too late now to get a Fat boy or Fat boy Jr into your basement now, should have gotten it down there before the floor joists were in.Quote:
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That staircase & 180* bend at the landing is too tight.
I learned my lesson with my old safe..... 1000lbs is a pain in the ass to move, position or do anything with, so I would go with 2 smaller ones instead. But that wont be for a long while.Quote:
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2 hour countdown until the visit with electrical
Focus:
outlet above fire place for TV to be mounted - going on the left side of mantle not in the center
220 outlet in garage
outlets out front and out back
extra outlets on island
extra outlets in master bath between double sinks
get a quote for cat6
get coax to every room and a run to basement
make sure every wall gets an outlet in each room
get outlet installed in walk-in closet
get empty conduit from basement to attic
get empty conduit from basement to garage
it's a 200amp panel
anything else I'm overlooking for the electrical walk through?
this is code required to the best of my knowledgeQuote:
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That's how the burglars feel too.Quote:
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Went well today. Thanks again all!
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Only a quick snap before the contractor showed up and kicked us out. Liability if we get hurt, schedule a time. Blah blah blah
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Dang, need to check the contractor's level - he got it 90 degrees out of plumb!Quote:
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For some odd reason I can't post more than 1 picture.
Painted interior and some cabinets are in place. Had a 3 week setback with flooring but should be going in this week. Had a set-back where they put a shower pan in the master bath but was supposed to be full tile - so that is now ripped out and awaiting tile install.
instead of doing an empty conduit from Garage to basement - they installed a 100 amp subpanel in my basement for no charge!!! "standard for them."
most of plumbing was done, heat was turned on and felt great. They are thinking we should be able to get in before Christmas.
thanks again all for the help and insight.
Congrats. Hope you get a chance and write up a conclusion, and maybe post a checklist. Hint, hint.[emoji477]
I planned on it.Quote:
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Who is your builder and what area outside of Cheyenne are you building in? We are looking at moving up there and I have an area, builder and floor plan in mind...but if it is the same builder, I want to PM you a couple of questions.
Builder is Summit View and would HIGHLY suggest them.
If you need a realtor, let me know.
Our address will be 248 Quarter Circle Loop. We are about 12 minutes from Walmart, and about 6 minutes from a Safeway. Feel free to PM me and I'll answer anything I can.
Same exact builder and area we are looking at actually. I will PM you when I am on a computer and not my phone.
Well it finally was completed and we have moved it! It’s a long process that can be overwhelming at times but for the most part was good. I would recommend o others to build if you can!
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Looks nice. Just in time to get a huge Christmas tree.
Or propane free deep fryer ;)Quote:
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Gorgeous space!
Looks great, really like the darker cabinets and granite combo.
Thanks again all, for the great information and tips
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Well I can't get my phone to upload the back yard pictures, but ended up with about .5 acres fenced for the dogs.