You are a smart wise man, Andrew. GOD bless you and your wife.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@andy6043
2 жыл бұрын
2-2-4-6 direct burial is fairly inexpensive and easy to do and handles up to 100 amps. I ran it thru the woods at my place for my shop using a stump grinder to cut the trench !
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Yes when you can find it, I got very lucky yesterday! Two states of searching and I caught a delivery truck with some.
@andy6043
2 жыл бұрын
@@TKCL Better and easier than running a generator all the time, glad you found it !
@Shermanbay
2 жыл бұрын
If you have trouble with flickering LEDs in future videos, try adjusting the shutter or frame rate. Lowering these often fixes the problem, since LEDs turn on and off very fast, and unlike your eyes, a fast shutter often catches the off part of the cycle. You don't need high frame or shutter speeds for most non-sports video (try setting frame rates 30 or 24 FPS, shutter at 1/30 or even slower).
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
I agree, but once I connected to grid power it went away.
@Shermanbay
2 жыл бұрын
@@TKCL Sounds like your generator wasn't running at 60hz. Mains power is quite steady and consistent with the frequency. Glad to see the problem is fixed, but you know what to do next time!
@flagmichael
2 жыл бұрын
Doesn't apply here, but worth noting for future reference: if you are getting "see it with your eyes" flickering of that sort with fluorescent lights after a wiring change, turn it off, remove the tubes, and check the voltage. An open neutral or (in the case of 208V, connection to the "wild leg") will produce waves of light in the tubes and the ballast won't like it a bit.
@gregbatch
2 жыл бұрын
@@TKCL I was thinking it was just the output wave form of the generator. Probably more of a square wave. Grid power confirms that. That is not best for some electronics and motors can run hot, so if you anticipate long-term power failures, you want to consider a power conditioner on the generator line in.
@timdouglass9831
2 жыл бұрын
@@gregbatch Excellent point. I have never seen a small generator like that one that was approved for running electronics. When I got mine the manual specifically says not to run computers, TVs or other digital electronics off of it without a power conditioner. May also be worth noting that you need to connect your generator frame to your house ground rod. That ground thing may or may not affect the flicker of the lights.
@DizTraveler
2 жыл бұрын
Suggestion: your light switch in attic, they make one that have a "night light" feature so anyone can easily spot it. :D I'd run that big cable, gain you some power and allow you to continue to work effieciently on your build, a/c operating to condition your home too!
@throttlebottle5906
2 жыл бұрын
that's only useful if you place the attic light switch outside the attic! once you've opened the attic stairs and climbed up to turn the lights on it's fully pointless to also have a pilot lamp switch. 🤣 if you cannot then tell if the attic lights are on or off, you have more issues, like being 100% blind or dumb. always use a pilot lamp switch if it's located outside the attic/crawlspace. even then they do burn out. you can also wire them backwards so they're lit when switched off if in a crawlspace or attic(debatable now days with the electronic garbage plaquing the markets). **the old neon bulb models worked that way, wired backwards, they'd light up when power off and make a night light/switch locator in the dark. some of us still walk around in the dark nd use out hands and fete to know where we are, we don't consider it "prepping/prepper", it's naturally being ready for the failures of power/lighting..
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
I'll be accessing the attic via stairs from the living room that I'll build eventually. I've seen those night light switches, they could definitely be useful in certain situations.
@PhilLesh69
2 жыл бұрын
There are also faceplates with an led bulb built in to light the outlet or switch and provide night light features. So you don't need a special backlit switch.
@DizTraveler
2 жыл бұрын
@@PhilLesh69 that's what I was suggesting...glad you worded more clearer 👍
@caroledwards3465
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sticking with you ..I have watched every vlog for 18 months ..Merry Christmas everyone, keep safe and well, best wishes from the North Norfolk coast UK Andrew it's a small hic up with the power it will be sorted ❤
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support and Merry Christmas!
@sagecleveland3953
2 жыл бұрын
As a new home builder in Texas I love these videos!
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, learning a lot building my first home. Sharing all my learnings good or bad with anyone that's curious.
@JCWren
2 жыл бұрын
I'd consider trenching in some 2/2/2/4 SER in conduit, then once you get real power, pull the 2/2/2/4 out and sell it. You'd have 100A service, no worries about running over it, and when you're done, you'll have conduit for internet, alarm, or whatever between the house and the shop.
@Sylvan_dB
2 жыл бұрын
This. And if you are going to power the barn from the house, then maybe just buy what you need to do that.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Won't use conduit, wire is a little over $200, the conduit is almost $700...Absolutely ridiculous!
@grumpymorris6351
2 жыл бұрын
This is not a milestone this is a setback, fire pit and beverage cheers man you got this. Merry Christmas and keep on keeping on.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas!
@larrywright1315
2 жыл бұрын
Another option might be to run the power from the shop with a large enough wire so that when the home is finished you can remove the service from the shop and feed the power from the house back to the shop. This would save you another meter cost.
@mimiso2522
2 жыл бұрын
Good idea.
@kenhurley4441
2 жыл бұрын
Or, with 200 Amp service to the shop, just run power to the house. That depends on the power demands of the house though. I'd NEVER have 2 meters going to my place.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
The house will be fine on power, it's the shop running multiple 240 volt tools, refrigerators, freezers, fans and everything else that I worry about.
@kenhurley4441
2 жыл бұрын
@@TKCL Do a load calculation. Also the tools aren't running all of the time and probably only a single item running. Most people couldn't afford 200 amps running all of the time.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
That's very true, but at times with future plans I could have multiple high demand 240v tools running at the same time. We are talking well over 100 amps there
@johntaylor1947
2 жыл бұрын
I am a electrician and have built two homes. One house has a large shop near the house something like what you have. I ran pertinent power to the shop and buss taped that 200 amp panel and ran underground permanent cable to the house, so just one meter. Also buy a inexpensive plug-in plug tester it will thoroughly test each outlet and be able to test GFIs. The inspector will use one when you get your final electrical inspection.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@bobwild9995
2 жыл бұрын
@@TKCL Take John Taylor's advice, I had build rural houses in the past for other's and had done underground services from the street back, with mid point meter cabinet/disconnects to feed a future shop and to feed the house, never a problem with inspector that was happy as long and you installed extra ground rods, more that required. The one house I had the power turn on before the house was even framed, we ran off the disconnects one GFI outlet building, and once the house was "weathered" I had the Panel hot and inspected with the rough-in. You can do the same with a 200 amp panel in the garage/barn you have, and either overhead to the barn, or underground to the pole.
@arimurdul
2 жыл бұрын
To avoid or at least reduce the flicker, you can do a number of things: -Reducing the recording frames per second, the FPS, of the camera. -Adjusting the shutter speed: At 60 Hz so you will need a frame rate of 30p with a shutter speed divisible by 60 - 1/60, 1/120, etc. At 50 Hz, you need 25 FPS at a shutter speed like 1/50 or 1/100. -Moving closer or farther from the light, and adjusting the aperture accordingly. -Increasing or decreasing the brightness of the lights. All of these steps allow for the frequency of the AC current powering the LED to match as closely as possible to the FPS of the camera. Those LEDs that run on drivers that switch the current to direct current, or DC, don’t have this problem. Some power supply drivers rectify the AC current from 50 or 60 Hz, increasing it up to 120 Hz, which becomes even hard for cameras to pick up, and fixes the problem. Are you saying you have LEDs on DC power supply and are still running into this problem? In that case, your LEDs might be hooked onto pulse width modulation (PWM) for dimming setups. With PWM, the LED again goes through periods of on and off cycles in the circuit, that can be captured by the camera as it records. SOURCE: ledlightinginfo.com/why-do-led-lights-flicker-on-video
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome information, I'm saving this! Thanks
@rupe53
2 жыл бұрын
Some good pointers, but one thing you missed is that gen set is probably not exactly on frequency with 60 Hz power. IOW, if it's running at 61 - 62 Hz (normal with a mechanical gov at part load) it may still cause the flickering lights.
@arimurdul
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not a professional electrician nor generator specialist, so I can't comment on generator output frequency. I'm photographer who also shots videos occasionally, so I have experience / knowledge about lighting and how to prevent flickering during video shots. Added the link just to support / prove what I was going to say.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
I ran the house off of my shops power and the flicker went away. It's definitely the generator.
@rupe53
2 жыл бұрын
@@TKCL ... I did gen sets for 25 years, which is how I know about the frequency issue. I also dabbled in electronics and photography so know about shutter speed versus frame rate. Did video back around 1970.
@carlustownsend7588
2 жыл бұрын
👍you're almost there Andrew just keep on doing what you're doing.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! 👍
@raffly4449
2 жыл бұрын
You might want to do a permanent interconnection between the shop and house. Leave the breakers open unless needed in an emergency. Just an idea…
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Been thinking about that, especially for outage situations.
@echota23
2 жыл бұрын
@@TKCL does your panel have feed thru lugs
@sandersmills
2 жыл бұрын
@@TKCL back feed the power to the house from the generator at the shop... low noise and generator out of the weather. I have a shed roof on the side of my shop and do that now.
@chaseoes
2 жыл бұрын
That sounds like it would be another inspection nightmare to do properly
@PlanetMojo
2 жыл бұрын
I have a temporary wire from the meter pedestal to my new post frame woodshop. I just did it a month ago or-so, and it costed a fortune for the 6 ga. wire! I had to search for the wire because the stores are out of everything! I also ran things off of a heavy (10 ga) extension cord, but needed 220v for my machines. There were no inspections at all in this area until the year we built - lucky us 😉
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
I feel you, finding supplies has been a nightmare.
@fillg
2 жыл бұрын
The flicker from your lights could be because you were running off of the generator. They don't always put out exactly 60 hertz and if you're filming at 30 or 60 fps and the electric is running at 59 or maybe 61 hertz I could see that causing a problem. I'm far from being an electronics expert though.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
I think you are correct, I didn't notice much flicker yesterday when NOT being on generator power.
@kylereese4822
2 жыл бұрын
@@TKCL Fun fact in the UK your wall sockets are 100% illegal due to electric shock risk.... even the plus are illegal too.... Here we have 3 pin plug/sockets the large Earth pin opens the Live/Neutral holes and the plug has plastic covering half the Live/Neutral pin so when the earth pin goes in it`s still not live aka you can not touch live parts...
@kylereese4822
2 жыл бұрын
@@TKCL Why not go solar/battery ??
@1978jra
2 жыл бұрын
Kind of right, except grid frequency is also not spot on 60Hz it can vary. Not so much and fast as generator power, but still. In the long run average frequency will be adjusted to 60Hz on the grid, but any random moment it might be something else near 60Hz. You can try to avoid flicker with camera settings (also changing to flicker free lights) slower shutter speed should be better for flicker, but it means more motion blur. Depending settings, camera can do this also automaticly or even accidently depending light conditions.
@quademasters249
2 жыл бұрын
@@kylereese4822 You're suggesting he spend $20-40K for a solar install instead of $200 for a long extension cable to the work shop? There's nothing cheap about solar power installs.
@W9HJBill
2 жыл бұрын
I just added a shop to my property about 60 feet from house. It's opposite of what you are doing but still applies. A buddy of mine dug a 3' deep trench and we put in mains power as well as a 2" conduit. The nice thing about the conduit is that we put in fiber optic cable, CAT6 network cable, and pull strings for future. You could do something like that and then not worry about tripping over electrical cords and you can always disconnect it when you don't need it. If the future, if you want to consolidate to 1 meter for both the house and the shop, you can then now feed the shop from the house. Alternatively, you could put in a whole house generator at either the house or the shop and use that buried line to feed the other building with a bypass interlock. Options, options, options.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
That's the exact plan I'm leaning towards.
@jeremiahs45
2 жыл бұрын
Your barn to house wire would make for an awesome welder cord later 😉. I would have to adjust the kelvin on those lights except in the kitchen. Looks awesome Andrew. Merry Christmas to you and Tiffany and Bullet
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
We are already talking about toning the lights down in color.
@tonyv8925
2 жыл бұрын
@@TKCL Try 3,000K lights. Above that they are too "blue" and below that they are soft but kind of dim. Seems 3,000K gives you a little bit of both temperatures in illumination. btw...great video. You must be very proud of this project.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
My lights go from 3k-5k, we find 3k a bit yellow for our tastes. Thanks for watching!
@aoutdoors1414
2 жыл бұрын
Well that sucks but you found a way to keep moving forward, keep up the great job loving all of this content and thanks for not stringing it out too the end to tell what happen i hate that too.
@aceroadholder2185
2 жыл бұрын
The lesson here is to find someone who KNOWS the building codes in your area to review your project before starting. Spending a couple of hundred dollars on the front end for knowledgeable advice can save you thousands of dollars and a lot of grief on the back end. Just because it makes sense to you doesn't mean that the building codes won't tear you a new one.
@frrapp2366
2 жыл бұрын
thats why i live where i dont have to follow silly codes just the practical ones like put rebar in your concrete , use heavy enough wire and breakers for the job, ect.
@Mrcaffinebean
2 ай бұрын
Reality is no such person exists. The codes are so numerous and projects have so many moving parts that only someone with a complete understanding of the whole project MIGHT catch this. GCs who build houses like this miss stuff like this all the time. It’s just a part of life.
@Falconlibrary
2 жыл бұрын
Props for getting the Champion dual fuel generator. That's a good investment for emergencies after you get your permanent power turned on.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Hurricane alley here, I've been through enough outages that the generator is a must.
@creamysbrianna
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you were open to alternatives solutions. Don't ever be afraid to call the inspection office to ask questions about what your doing. They want to help you be successful and will answer your questions to help you understand the codes better and what options you have.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
You are one of the few people that think that way. I have had nothing but a great working relationship with my inspector. Most people hide things, don't call and then wonder why the inspector isn't happy when he or she shows up to the jobsite.
@erikandreassen6531
2 жыл бұрын
I feel for you. Down where I am you can get a builders connection which is at a fixed charged rate. If you have a good one it'll give you between 60 to 100 amps at 240 until you've finished building then you go on to the standard grid rate. Not sure you could run everything at the same time but being frugal you can manage. There is a sorta time limit on a builders pole but it's in years not months.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
60 amps of 240 is plenty to run hvac and a few tools.
@erikandreassen6531
2 жыл бұрын
Your awesome. No harm in asking your suppler. You will get a yes or no. If you don't ask you'll never know
@etruedus
2 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. I have a huge appreciation for how you handled this bad news. Many channels would overdramatize the outcome or worse. I can tell, I am going to like this channel.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, appreciate the support.
@anthonymarino4260
6 ай бұрын
looking great. all in time
@TKCL
6 ай бұрын
We've been 8n the house two years now, it was a great learning experience.
@terryreynolds7860
2 жыл бұрын
Even though the Inspector didn't grant you the power he gave you good options. Glad to see you have an Inspector that will work with you. That is definitely a BIG PLUS. In the past I've had just the opposite. Inspectors with attitudes that made the whole process so difficult. Merry Christmas to you , Tiffany and you four-legged pooch. Continue the Great work and Stay Safe and Healthy. God Bless.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I have been very blessed to have a good inspector.
@patriciamuskevitsch8359
2 жыл бұрын
You have a heartbeat...awsome
@robertchaffee5662
2 жыл бұрын
Coming along nicely!
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@dennisvestby4432
2 жыл бұрын
Looking I. Am happy for you, beautiful house.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@rustypumphrey9166
2 жыл бұрын
Brother had the same situation run a piece of Romex to a plastic water line it protects it well I even went with thinner wire considered it my fusible link worked fine for months all through the winter for everything I needed in the house until I got my original power Good luck brother! The cheap black roll up plastic water tube line super inexpensive!!
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@sharonurschel6753
2 жыл бұрын
Looks great with some lights on! Sorry you had a bump in the road with getting power turned on, you are so smart to think of ways to work around this! Merry Christmas to you, Tiffany and Bullet 🎄🎁❤️
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas!
@hipsterkennyrogers909
2 жыл бұрын
Temporary power was the first thing I was thinking. :-)
@davekovacs8818
2 жыл бұрын
Great job ! Glad you have options now until your completed with projects
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@jason27swg
2 жыл бұрын
Yes sir Mr inspector I have septic. Show him a corn cob and 5 gallon bucket and smile! Merry Christmas
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Lol!
@stuartkorte1642
Жыл бұрын
This episode was very informative to me. I’m about to begin with accessory dwelling (shop) then build house afterwards. Luckily I have water and a service pole. I need septic so glad you covered that.
@TKCL
Жыл бұрын
At least in Florida you do to get final hookup.
@stuartkorte1642
Жыл бұрын
@@TKCL I’m in Florida, couple of counties to the west of you so great heads up for me. Another question, no issues from building dept. doing your own electrical (to code)?
@TKCL
Жыл бұрын
Zero issues, electrical permit was issued to me in my name. All permits were as a owner builder. That will vary by county, yours might not allow that.
@mgilbert754
2 жыл бұрын
Wow Andrew what a gorgeous place you have- nice and flat and sunny! I enjoy watching you and the video- keep em coming!
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
@ZAPATTUBE
2 жыл бұрын
You are doing a good job.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
@Brightstarlivesteam
2 жыл бұрын
If you intend burying cable in the ground then you need to use armoured cable and cover with an approved marker tape, placed 12 inched above the cable. The steel armoured sheath is used as the earth core. You will need 3 core cable to provide 240 volts. 2 x 120v and 1 x neutral or 4 core if you are not using the sheath as the main earth.
@finpainter1
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a well built house.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@slthbob
2 жыл бұрын
I sympathize with your prior ignorance and agree it is a bummer... but it is a self inflicted one friend... hopefully your video will give others a clue so they can avoid the same issues... +5 bonus kewl points for biting the bullet and telling your story
@richardbedard1245
2 жыл бұрын
I knew I would need a septic system before I even bought my property. It was the first thing to be installed on my property. The second part was the RV power pole that had to be near the septic. I can't believe you got this far without knowing all the conditions to be met before you get electric. When dealing with bureaucracy there are many hoops. Maybe that's why so many are building "off-grid".
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
All that is required here to start is getting a septic permit and soil test. I have both!
@richardbedard1245
2 жыл бұрын
The soil test was done as art of the perk test for the septic system. I couldn't get an electric permit until the entire septic system was installed, fully operational, and inspected! I had to have a pump type system.
@jamesray9009
2 жыл бұрын
I have 100+Ft 220v extension cords, I made from leftover water well wire.. I tested each one for resistance.. worked good for last 4 years :)
@benjaminreinhardt259
2 жыл бұрын
I'd definitely run the temp power cables across the lawn. We do it in the ship yard all the time. Take great care with the cable to prevent damage, and then sell it when you are done.
@paulgolden7685
2 жыл бұрын
You can run a 4-4-4 Vassar Aluminum Triplex URD Direct Burial Cable,(Mobile home drop) runs about $ 1.25 ft , 100 amp breaker in existing panel if you have room.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
I ran 2-2-2-4 mobile home wire, got it for $1.78ft at Lowes.
@ACO-Amy
2 жыл бұрын
Well, good news you found a way around the issue and lights, so exciting! I love the colors even more now and with the color wood you're going with, it's going to look so sharp! Merry Christmas to everyone!
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas!
@seangrey3505
2 жыл бұрын
We had to run wire along the ground for temp power had the wire already so that was a plus but I did run it in conduit anyway along the ground for a little extra protection
@HEAVYMETALJSTYLES
2 жыл бұрын
All the best of luck and blessings. Looks like a huge job has already been done.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, it's been quite the experience building my own home. I have truly enjoyed the process.
@frankmunoz2232
2 жыл бұрын
Great job beautiful house
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, doing my best.
@ryanzynda5114
2 жыл бұрын
The house looked amazing in the end all powered up. I am sorry to hear the bad news about your permanent power to the house.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
It's ok, that's the way it goes.
@germanshepherd1886
2 жыл бұрын
Nice job gonna come out beautiful
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
@jamesb.armstrong5433
2 жыл бұрын
Don't feel like the Lone Ranger, our county wouldn't let us get power to our farm until we had a well and septic. I just wanted to have power to run equipment for our shop. We are working toward putting a house there but I needed power to the shop first.
@johnweaver1198
2 жыл бұрын
Happy new year. I would have never even thought about Septic.... Bet most people would not have seen that coming....
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
It was mentioned on the phone to me when I called for inspection.
@frrapp2366
2 жыл бұрын
i like the number of outlets in the kitchen , putting in a shop and have 2 gang outlets about every 6 ft
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Our last home didn't have many and all were on the same breaker. It drove me crazy and I swore my next home wouldn't be tripping breakers.
@andychristopher3887
2 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas Andrew and Tiffany
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas
@OldCritters
2 жыл бұрын
Ah nice lights camera action !! We have the exact same generator! 👍💞
@kgroombr
2 жыл бұрын
I thought it was just me. It took me almost six months after I thought I would get power until I got power. I had lots of drama as well. Best of luck getting yours going.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
I've already powered the house off of my shop for the time being.
@randymack1782
2 жыл бұрын
where I live, the lay down propane tank has to be at least 20' from home, but allowed up to 2 stand up vertical tanks beside home, otherwise you have to have them 20 feet away, I put in a 250 gallon horizontal tank and put it closer to 50' away. I have that same generator, not used but 20 hours in 3 years, but never used it on gasoline, only propane. I also picked up a transfer switch, I found brand new at pawn shop, but had planned on interlock, but no argument finding a brand new transfer switch dirt cheap. all I want to power is fridge, freezer, my well, and a few lights, and fan during summer, in winter I use gas heat, and no electricity needed to heat, other than fan to circulate heat
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Here the rule is less than 250 gallon tank can be near the structure. Over 250 gallon tank must be a minimum of 10ft away. Be careful of only running that generator on propane, I hear stories of that drying out orings, gaskets ect. Running fuel/gas through it from time to time keeps things lubricated.
@randymack1782
2 жыл бұрын
@@TKCL i know, but I prefer that to dealing with a possibly gummy carb, if I didnt take time to drain and forgot for a few weeks, to months weird how laws are so different, but when I put mine in, they made 50 gallon lay down, but only vertical was allowed near a home. I wanted a 250 gallon & it has served me well over the years
@5150cash
2 жыл бұрын
Man those light are bright bright.... I had to wear my sunglasses 😎👍🏽.
@jackrobinson6277
2 жыл бұрын
Great job as always. Be proud mate. Merry Christmas Andrew, Tiffany and Bullitt.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas!
@CrystalParanormally
2 жыл бұрын
Good to know you at least have some options!
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@ameliasonger3758
2 жыл бұрын
From my house to yours Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas!
@JMJWill
2 жыл бұрын
So sorry that the code delayed or put an added workaround to your build. Positive side, no problems in your electrical wiring. Any who, Merry Christmas.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
That's right! Merry Christmas
@martygibbons1295
2 жыл бұрын
The house came along so much. I’ve been subscribed since 800 subs too
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the support!
@TheKamakuraGardener
2 жыл бұрын
You’ve been making great progress since I last checked in; well done! 😃🐶👍🏾
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@georgerydberg4393
2 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the house. I wouldn’t worry about the video flicker.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
I think it was mainly coming from the generator.
@georgerydberg4393
2 жыл бұрын
@@TKCL when people video the new head lights it happens a lot. Excellent videos
@jasonsutton4719
2 жыл бұрын
That turned out great.
@johnnyteague3407
2 жыл бұрын
Everywhere I have done work, power and water connection is based on a septic system install that has passed....
@TheCrystalGlow
2 жыл бұрын
I can see flicker because either your camera isn’t set to reduce that or the generator isn’t producing a full sine wave. Most inverters make a modified sine wave and it messes with lighting nearly always.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
It was the generator, once I hooked up to grid power the flicker went away.
@aardvark121212
2 жыл бұрын
Wow. It looks like you have made some really good design decisions along the home building path. I've been at this game for 50 years and just received a new design commission last Monday. So, no retirement yet at 74. It keeps the brain working. It has been my experience that most code enforcement authorities do not grant a final approval and, thus, withhold an electrical approval, until all aspects of a home are in a safe and "ready to occupy" condition. The electrical approval seems to be their final ace up the sleeve in order to prevent the inevitable ones who try to short change the system in some devious way. You would not believe some of the things which I seen residential and commercial contractors try to achieve. The bottom line is that the electrical inspector is not picking on you. You appear to be doing an excellent job and know what you are doing. He is just doing his job. Good luck as you move into the home stretch.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
That's the feeling I got too, people try to move in early once power is granted.
@kevinthompson4690
2 жыл бұрын
Here we are not allowed to run URD wiring on top of the ground, and I think with some research you will find that it is not per NEC. However under a supervised situation I would not have a problem doing so. Cords however are made for this but are way more pricey. One other option if possible is to support the URD in the air to the house if you have some poles. Hey its temporary.
@stevederr2965
2 жыл бұрын
Go buy 4.0 tri Plex aluminum direct burial and rent a trincher . Have your power company put 200 amp at your shop. Need to get heat in your house. Happy New year 🥰
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
I do have 200 amp at the shop. I wound up purchasing some 100 amp mobile home feeder wire and running 60 amps of service to the house from the shop.
@patryn36
2 жыл бұрын
Put a solar and wind system in, the roofs can be used to mount such in most cases. Plus side is you will not be reliant on those that are giving you trouble and it will be cheaper over the long term than going through them.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Sadly it won't, a solar system the size I need for my shop and home is upwards of $30k. Here electricity is cheap and the power company provides almost everything outside of the home for free. That's for permanent home power, not shop or temporary power.
@patryn36
2 жыл бұрын
@@TKCL here is the thing, of course you will pay more to install a solar and wind system, you are doing what the power companies do by yourself where they spread the cost over all their customers. Tho point to a system like that becomes worth more than doing business with the power company is when the local grid fails for whatever reason and when the system pays for itself. When doing your own power and any other self sufficient task you do not look at the initial cost as a deciding factor, you look at what you gain over the long term. You should already be doing that since you are operating a business, but based on your reply it seems you still favor short term thinking, not a good trend to have.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
I completely understand your thought process and it is tempting. I just currently don't have any extra in my budget due to the massive increase in materials to build our home.
@CrowCreekOutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
Most rural areas that are outside the city limits don’t require electrical inspection, at least not where I live. Septic system inspections are required though.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
I live in the middle of nowhere, but it's still required here.
@franksandlin8974
2 жыл бұрын
Regardless ,of temp. Or not It needs to be in pipe if run on surface , direct burial has to be 3 ft deep
@keithruss4279
2 жыл бұрын
the attic space could be used as a higher ground spot if you have flooding all that is missing is the sound proof closet to run the generator
@Republicanmouse
2 жыл бұрын
Not sure if you are working with a Florida state requirement or a local building code requirement but I suspect it is the local code. I learned the hard way it is important to know both your local code and also who your electrical inspector is. We built most of my son’s new home and ran into an electrical inspector who I learned later from some local electrical contractors was taking us over the coals because we didn’t hire a union contractor to do the electrical. Everything was done to code, but he went way above and beyond code to hassle us. We did what he asked, just because my son wanted to get the job done. I could write all day about ridiculous requirements, but an example: dedicated wired smoke detector circuit with ground fault and arc fault protection, 8 smoke detectors on the circuit for a 1600 square foot home. Told my son if they ever go off the whole family will go deaf. Anyway, later we built a cabin on our rural property (same state different county) that had no codes or inspectors. We still wired to code, but without the excess requirements, and both buildings are equally safe.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
I agree, state to state, county to county all vary wildly on codes. Makes it extremely difficult for even contractors to keep up with the changes.
@randy206
2 жыл бұрын
You can also just hook up two extension cords to your panel, one heavy cord from a 20 amp circuit and one from another 20 amp circuit that is on the 2nd phase from your shop.
@wadesmith5147
2 жыл бұрын
Andrew I don't know if you've already purchased your cable. I have 180' of 100-amp SER cable that I purchased from my utility company. I was going to power my shop but haven't gotten to it yet. You're more than welcome to use it till you get power. Idk I'm probably 3hrs northeast of you in Alabama. May could meet halfway or something. Don't know how quick you were wanting it.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I ran all over the place and found some 2-2-2-4 wire to power everything up.
@wadesmith5147
2 жыл бұрын
@@TKCL Okay good deal. You can always sell it or hang on to it for future projects. I see you have a new video up so that's probably the new cable. Merry Christmas to yall!!
@pampilgrim2274
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, Andrew! Major disappointment, but you took it in stride. It’s going to come together in time.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jgivens1227
2 жыл бұрын
MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄🎁 TO YOU ALL. Please take care and be safe!
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas!
@Krynos18
2 жыл бұрын
look into a soft starter for the HVAC and you may not have as much of an issue running it with current limitations.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
I am getting soft start, shouldn't be a problem.
@gregred78
2 жыл бұрын
They make an led light that doesn't give the issue with the flicker or rolling frames like that. Just have to look into it and find out what kind it is I can't remember what they are called off hand.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Actually once I hooked up to grid power the flicker went away.
@Chris_In_Texas
2 жыл бұрын
Sure hope you put either or both a type 1 or type 2 SPD in the house. Can be well worth the money to help save things in the house. By NEC2020 code now they are required, and if your jurisdiction isn't using the 2020 code yet, its still a good idea to install. I really like the Eaton Ultra type 2 units. I install those on all my panels. 👍😁
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
I pulled my permit last December and fall under the previous code. I'll look more into additional surge protection.
@lawrencetalbot55
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I like the channel. Good video, the strobing doesn't happen with the first light you turned on in the bathroom. Maybe it's got something to do with the power rating on that lamp. The lights on the dimmer only started to strobe at higher intensity.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
It had to do with lights on a dimmer and generator power. Once I hooked up to the grid the flicker went away.
@libbyhi6865
2 жыл бұрын
Nice home
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@mwreyf1
2 жыл бұрын
Something else you may want to think about is running a large enough gauge wire permanently underground to power your house from the shop. Then the breaker panel at the house becomes a sub-panel. That way you are ready to go for covering that shop roof and the roof next to it with solar. That way all of your power needs are set up at the shop for distribution to the property. You could house all of the solar equipment such as inverters and batteries in the shop and also put a backup generator in the shop so if you had to fail over to that in an emergency, you are not going to be bothered by the noise of a generator since it will be so far from the main house.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Good points
@roycsinclair
2 жыл бұрын
And the shop will be powered by the generator as well as the house though it may mean you need a larger generator. This works well in fact since it's how my parent's house is powered, the main panel is in their garage which is near the power pole and the feed is underground from that pole to the garage, the feed from the garage to the house is also underground (both underground runs were placed in plastic conduit to allow the wires to be pulled and replaced if needed) and yes, I've seen that needing to be done on an underground run.
@mwreyf1
2 жыл бұрын
@@roycsinclair Or he could get by with a small generator if he has a large enough battery bank. That way the generator would just be used to keep the batteries topped off if you didn't get enough sun for solar or utility service for several days.
@roycsinclair
2 жыл бұрын
@@mwreyf1 Actually both the generator and the solar bank should properly be sized to run the whole load by themselves.
@mwreyf1
2 жыл бұрын
@@roycsinclair Agreed. That would have been a LOT easier and CHEAPER if he had put in a couple of mini-split Heat Pumps instead of the HVAC unit (looks like a 3ton). May need to throw a soft start on that condenser either way.
@MikeZMonroe
2 жыл бұрын
You might consider a motion detector light switch at top of fold down stairs. Likely not necessary once your permanent stairs are in. A major convenience when your holding on navigating your body up into attic.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
I agree and have been thinking about that
@tahoma6889
2 жыл бұрын
It is 12 degrees here. That looks like 50++ :)
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it was definitely warm that day. 41 here now and 30s tomorrow.
@TeamDaenzer
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry i dont comment on many videos anymore, school has gotten the best of me with work drama and you name it, ill try to be back in streams and much more!
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
No worries, take care!
@skiningham
2 жыл бұрын
Abom79 has been dealing with LED flicker on GoPros in his new shop, and we’re seeing the same thing from your lights (though the shower light corrected when you dimmed it). He was able to reduce it somewhat by changing the shutter speed setting in the GoPro. Edit: Also no flicker at all with that dome fixture in the closet. I wonder what the difference is.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
I noticed that too
@wansolve289
2 жыл бұрын
Led Lights flicker for some reason. It’s really apparent on video cameras. If you video car taillights at night you,
@wansolve289
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry , pressed enter too soon. You’ll see the taillights flicker if you video them. Changing the shutter speed will reduce or eliminate the effect.
@johnhoward7298
2 жыл бұрын
@@TKCL could some of the flicker be from the generator ?
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
That's exactly right, once I hooked up to grid power the flicker went away.
@SctyGrpPowers
2 жыл бұрын
It might be a nice to have to have a switch for the loft/office area down stairs in case you wanted to light some art work on the walls up there etc. without going up stairs.
@thtadthtshldntbe
2 жыл бұрын
get spot lights to saturate the area. Basically they will fill up the gaps in the LED light that your camera is picking up
@pomonabill220
2 жыл бұрын
Too bad you couldn't get the pass on the electrical. Strange about needing your septic before the electrical... Very nice job! IS that a SquareD QO load center? NICE!
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Square D homeline series. I think they want the septic complete because people move in without completing a home after power. No septic would create a unsanitary situation.
@pomonabill220
2 жыл бұрын
@@TKCL I can see that about the unsanitary situation, but cannot see how that would effect the electrical... just seems strange.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Too tempting for move in I guess.
@stoneyislandranch9783
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I have my own power.. and no permits . Do t want any of their "benefits" utilities etc..
@DougsterCanada1
2 жыл бұрын
I can hardly wait until you install solar on all that roof area, or mount panels on the ground. :)
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe one day
@gimpy612
2 жыл бұрын
If you match the shutter or frame rate of the camera to your electricity grids frequency. In north america it's 60 and uk is 59
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Once I connected to grid power the flicker went away.
@TNBushcrafter
2 жыл бұрын
As a 30+yr electrician nationwide, septic is pretty standard before power. Some inspectors would have a fit for having any furniture in the house before occupancy is granted. I've seen electrical inspectors fail inspections for having furniture in place prior to a final blue sticker. Use a real receptacle tester instead of a lamp. Most lamps will work if power is backwards.
@brainwashingdetergent4322
2 жыл бұрын
Gotta love bureaucracy!
@Sevalecan
2 жыл бұрын
Try setting your camera to an exposure time / shutter speed of 1/60th of a second, see if that helps the flicker at all for most of these lights.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
The flicker went away as soon as I tied into grid power. It was the generator causing the problem.
@Sevalecan
2 жыл бұрын
@@TKCL Interesting. Probably due to high levels of distortion from the LEDs, particularly when driven from a generator. That combined with the long cable actually make it very difficult for the generator to maintain peak output voltage. I had the opportunity to verify this by hooking an oscilloscope up to my own when my power was out 2-3 weeks ago. As others said the generator does not run at exactly 60Hz, mine runs around 63-64. Generally speaking a slightly higher frequency should help prevent loads such as an electric motor from being damaged due to frequency fluctuations as the generator tries to react to changing loads. But this shouldn't really affect flicker that much on a camera, and if you ever do get banding on mains, try the shutter speed, and if not consider yourself lucky! I have some cheap LEDs which will band or flicker on mains. It should help with the generator output if you find yourself in that situation again too.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
I also noticed the LED lights on dimmer switches were more prone to flickering while on the generator.
@burtmacklin6443
2 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up and comment for not waiting till the end to give us the details.
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
I hate that! Try to avoid it at all costs, or warn you if it happens that way.
@norwegianblue2017
2 жыл бұрын
Well don't feel too bad. We probably have 3x the rules and regulations out here in California. Not to mention construction and labor costs being sky high. I'm having my back yard done and got 3 bids. The 14'x20' standard open lattice cedar pergola alone got bids of $12k, $16k and $21k!
@TKCL
2 жыл бұрын
Oh yes, your rules are unreal. I have a friend that lives out there.
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