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Scott Hamilton
United States
Приєднався 22 гру 2012
Welcome to my channel! I started creating videos after encouragement from family and friends due to the wide variety of activities I am involved with. In the future you will see videos for the construction of our dream home, wood milling, tree felling, snow plowing, HVAC repairs and installation, sheet metal fabrication, general handyman repairs and outdoor adventures in El Dorado County, California.
#housebuilding #diyconstruction #buildyourownhouse
#housebuilding #diyconstruction #buildyourownhouse
Kayaking Caples Lake
Kerri and I decided to head over to Caples Lake since our local reservoir was jam packed this 4th of July day. Caples Lake was definitely worth the drive.
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Septic System and Waterline Walkthrough
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Update on the housebuild progress as we got the main waterline and the septic system installed and inspected.
Clearing Trees For The Septic System
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We spent a couple of days felling trees to make way for the septic system leach lines. Most of the trees were Douglass Fir so we saved them to mill up baseboards and window/door trims at a later date.
Flashing a Velux skylight on Metal Sales Vertical Seam Roof
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This is how we flashed the Velux skylights on the porte cochere. #metalroofing #metalsales
Attempted Break In
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I was able to run off the morning intruder. Mother Bear is teaching the babies how to destroy stuff early. #bear #badbear
Metal Roof Update and Cinco de Mayo Snow
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Just an update on the Metal Sales Vertical Seam Roof and an interesting weekend of snow on Cinco de Mayo.
Getting Started On The Metal Roof
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After the weather changed for the better, we were able to get started on the metal roof. This standing seam metal roof is the Vertical Seam Roof manufactured by Metal Sales Roofing and is painted the Weathered Copper color.
E4 Error Aprilaire Dehumidifier/Great Customer Service
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I go over the troubleshooting steps for an E4 and E8 error code on the Aprilaire 070 dehumidifier. The unit was under warranty and Aprilaire's customer service was absolutely amazing. I received a new unit just a few days later and the old unit was picked up the next day.
Hot Tub Subpanel Part 2
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We finish the subpanel wiring and make the connection to the Hot Spring Beam Tub (BMI model) converting the tub to 230 volt heating.
Sheet metal return air boxes
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Today Matthew and I were in the sheet metal shop fabricating return air boxes for the heating and air conditioning systems in the house. We demonstrated how to layout the half patterns of the boxes and connect them together with a Pittsburgh seam and 1/4" 90 degree bend. We also demonstrated how to fabricate the plug ends for the boxes.
WHAT WAS THAT EXPLOSION?
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There was a loud explosion North of Pollock Pines March 30, 2024, at 0154 hours captured on our security cameras and woke us up. Was it a Sonic Boom? Missile? Explosion? UFO?
Part 2 KozyHeat Z42-Bricks and Air Intake
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Part 2 KozyHeat Z42-Bricks and Air Intake
Kozyheat Z42 fireplace fan installation
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Kozyheat Z42 fireplace fan installation
Dishwasher drain pump repair - GE GDF520PSF6SS
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Dishwasher drain pump repair - GE GDF520PSF6SS
Venting the sewer system through the rooftop
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Venting the sewer system through the rooftop
Electric company is finally hooking up our power
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Electric company is finally hooking up our power
Upgraded Moose Utility snowplow push tubes
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Upgraded Moose Utility snowplow push tubes
Installing Duravent Fireplace Chimney
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Installing Duravent Fireplace Chimney
Building fireplace surround/GoPro issues
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Building fireplace surround/GoPro issues
Wiring a generator connection box and adding breaker interlock device
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Wiring a generator connection box and adding breaker interlock device
Why I took down the Hardie Trim facia boards!
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Why I took down the Hardie Trim facia boards!
Impressive!!!
From their website, the cheap 9 oz is standard with a 1-year warranty. With a 14.5 oz cover, 10-year warranty. With a 21.5 oz cover, 15-year warranty.
Note that looks relaxing Beautiful
Yes. It was a nice break from construction.
Really lovely. I' amazed that 1t looks like just the two of you were there. How deep are the boulders, doesn't look like a regular boat could go over them/
It was truly amazing. For being the 4th of July, there were not many people on the lake. A lake we passed along the way (Silver Lake) was completely packed so it was worth the extra 20 minute drive. The area we paddled through was definitely not for boats as many of the boulders were just below the surface. The lake itself, is plenty deep for boats outside of the boulder areas.
@@HamiltonServices530 Thanks for the additional information. The boulders are probably one reason its not crowed.
Amazing 😊
Thanks! It was a nice break from the house build. The lake was amazing with the large submerged and partially submerged boulders with crystal clear water. We hope you are doing well.
Come see us, Gary! : ) @garygordon8909
Should post the video link back
Thanks for the suggestion. I did not think about adding a link, so I put one in the description box.
@HamiltonServices530 ah okay! I don't get a pop up (mobile app)
@@Ketch22k Sorry, I edited my response after I realized it was the short video and not the full length. I don't think you can have suggested videos pop up on shorts. However the link is in the description.
@@HamiltonServices530 np thought links in shorts would help bring back 👋
Like your video you may want to invest in a head light. Has made all my work easier
Won't start !
Thanks for the updating on your progress. That looks a lot of work put into that system.
Getting the trees out of there was the hardest part. Digging and installing the piping/leach lines was the easy part.
Wow! Great job. I'm so impressed.
Thanks Steve!
Thanks for sharing this, lots of work for a sewer system and water. I don't have that problem, just the sewer service cost which it almost twice the water cost.
Thankfully we had water service to the property. A property in the neighborhood had to drill their well almost 1,100 feet to get water.
I'm getting some more metal studs
Good luck with your project!
Top notch work, great to see there are still professionals out there. I am writing a repair for a wrong way skylight and your work is a great refresher. I think the people who did the skylights im writing on dropped them on the roof ran panels around them and filled the edges with elastomeric lmao. but at least people like that give me lots of work to write up.
I am glad my video was helpful. Flashing skylights and chimneys is tedious work. But if done correctly, they don't leak. Unfortunately, people get in a hurry and often take shortcuts. Good luck on the repair. I hope you get the opportunity to take care of that customer.
Good to see you with some new updates on the home. Looks like a nice sawmill log 😂
Yes. I saved all the Doug Fir logs so we could mill them up for the door/window trim and baseboards inside the house. We thought that might look nice matching the wood on the outside patios.
Lots of work, good to see Kerri!
Honestly, I really do exist! That work thing takes a lot of my time. 😆
Yes. Trudging up and down the hill was not fun. Glad that portion is over.
I always get sad when we have to remove trees, but we can't have tree roots in our leach lines. I am so glad to be finished with this part. Onward to septic and roof!
Hey Scott, haven't seen any update videos in a long time. You must be moved in by now.
No. Still a lot of work to do. I have a few videos worth of clips on the Gopro I still need to edit. I just need to get motivated to do them. Each video takes me at least two house to edit. I have been so tired at the end of the day, I haven't felt like doing them.
@@HamiltonServices530 I hear ya. Maybe just a quick walk thru on a day you're not real busy. Dying to see the progress.
@@steveandriese5619 You shamed me into putting out a video. One will be out in the morning, I worked on it last night and this evening.
@@HamiltonServices530 Yahoo!
Clever.
Thanks
Thank you so much for your video. I just installed my own 10 x 15 x 8 round top and I’m going to install the metal wall studs like you have. Excellent idea.
Thank you! Good luck with your project. I never thought about adding the studs while I still had the original factory cover. I wonder if mine would have lasted longer?
Went into the crawl space and quite a bit of water in there. Condensate needed replaced so went and got a new one. Realized it's hardwired to the HVAC/ AC unit. Was this only because the cord wasn't long enough to reach the plug 20ft away? I went and got an extension cord and some zip ties and problem solved. I now need someone to disconnect the old pump that is hardwired.
I am glad some of the info in my video was helpful.
You sorry clickbait bastard
What is the difference between the models A1013A, A1013P, A1013Q, A1013U and A1013T?
I am not familiar with those model numbers as Air Scrubber model numbers. I think those are UV bulbs only when I search those model numbers. When started comparing the numbers on the LSE lighting website (UV bulb manufacturer), the differences were either the UV wavelength (245nm or 254nm) or the length of the actual bulb (8-1/2" or 8-3/4") or whether or not the bulb produces ozone. I am not a UV bulb expert so I could not tell you what the difference in wavelength does. Some states have outlawed ozone producing items so those bulbs may not available in some areas. I am in California and have to get the non-ozone producing replacement cartridge. The Air Scrubber replacement number I need is 9950231 or US71088. Not sure if this helped or muddied the water even more?
Wasn’t me 😂😂😂
Rats! Must have been me then!
Should have used double sided sticky tar tape,.... or Grace Ice and Water Shield 36 in. x 75 ft. Roll Self-Adhered Roofing Underlayment,... on the skylights.
It looks like the Grace Ice and Water Shield is not fire resistant and would not meet the class A fire resistance requirements for the WUI zone where we are building. The roof was covered with Titanium FR which is a peel and stick. I then used Polystick XFR, which is also a fire rated peel and stick, to roll up the side of the curbs. Then to make it even more waterproof, I used the foil backed flashing tape to cover the Polystick since it was easier to get all the way to the top of the skylight curb. I guess the only thing I could have done better is add another layer of the flashing tape over the metal roof flashing before adding the final skylight flashing. It is nice to hear you are using quality materials as well. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
how much does it cost ?
Great job
Thank you!
At the beginning I believe you said the dehumidifier is basically an air conditioner. This is not correct at all. The air coming out of the exhaust should actually be anywhere from 10-15 degrees warmer than the air going in. It will be much dryer air. But this is NOT an air conditioner. It does work in conjunction with the A/C to remove moisture from the air. But it is not, nor should it put out cold air. The output should be hotter than the input. I have worked on these for years and I have installed tons of them myself. The evaporator coil will cool their air below the dew point. This is why you get condensation from the system. Then it goes to the condenser coil. This makes the air hotter. The purpose of this is because warmer air has a higher latency. However at this point the air is hotter, it is also dryer.
You are 100% correct. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the viewers.
Love the metal wall stud idea. Thanks!
Thank you! Hopefully it helps with your project.
pretty good without a level !! lol
I was measuring down from the joists to get my slope for the drain. Worked just fine.
@@HamiltonServices530 i was talking about the slope on your fittings ! its all good we all do things differently lol
Ya there the detectable tape the uses a metal detector or the underground signal wire for plastic gas lines that use an underground cable and wire locator
The tape has already saved me while having to trench for my water line to the house and sewer line to the septic tank.
The customer service you received and them sending out the replacement right away is why I'm going to buy the 80 unit from them. I'm putting it in a laundromat where everything has to be reliable and support a phone call away.
I am glad the video helped your decision!
Sooooooo, nice the way you respond to his questions. Straight, concise answers. That's unusual.
I tried to be prepared for whatever Aprilaire asked.
Great tutorial
Sorry. Didn't see your comment until now. Thank you!
Poor filtering design if a piece that large can enter. I get to remove my drain pump today. What fun.
Good luck with your repair. Hopefully the video helped.
You ain't lying about that! How could an item that big bypass both the top and 'fine' filters?
@@bgregg55 Good luck with your project. I will have to go back and look at the screens or strainers at the bottom to see how that piece could have got in there.
@@alexmartin900 I will have to go back and look at the strainers or screens at the bottom to see how something like that could get through.
Good idea
Thank you!
Hell of a video, can’t wait to get back up on the roof! #milwaukeetools
These 90-100 degree days are not making it easy.
Can you use temp probes to see in and out temos and suction line temp to verify.
I would think you could use a clamp on or velcro on probe for the suction line if they are small enough to fit in the unit. I just followed Aprilaire's instructions for troubleshooting before calling the warranty department.
Scott, that will never leak, you have flashing on top of flashing. Better to take your time and do it the right way. I can see how your sheet metal skills really are handy for this. Making good progress, stay safe and cool.
That is my hope anyway. I was really looking forward to the metal roof but it is definitely time consuming.
Don't hold your hand so close to the board that the nail can come threw and get your hand.
Feel blessed, because when I was doing those I didn't have a lift or a safety harness and I put them on 2 and 3 story houses.
I do feel lucky to have a lift, several harnesses and tethers. I didn't make it this far in life to get hurt now.
So how much time did you save over a regular regen?
What I don't like about the regen process is putting the hours on the tractor and revving the engine at high RPM's/burning fuel without actually doing any work. Recently, my tractor needed to regenerate the same day I needed to do some branch chipping. So I was able to accomplish two things at once. So far this year I have not had to flush the DPF.
Hooligans
Right! That was some organized crime right there!
They just checking to see if your home… they want to play 😂
Unfortunately for her there was a bigger bear growling in the kitchen. So she ran away.
Mom seems to have the skills to pass on. They learn early!
It seems the babies knew to run up the hill and climb the tree when mom started breaking in the screen. We have decided to keep all the low windows closed at night now. Just in case I don't wake up in time to scare her off!
These three have been wreaking havoc in our area. Multiple car and house break-ins have been reported. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife are investigating.
Rascals!
Hi Scott. Is this a fully conditioned/encapsulated crawlspace? May I ask why you made this design choice? Is it for energy efficiency or frost protection (Tahoe has snow but South San Jose does not)? I wonder the pros and cons of doing this for our build. We have a crawlspace but also have flood vents (near creek)
We did the sealed crawlspace and attic mostly for wildfire prevention, but it has the added bonus of energy efficiency since all plumbing and HVAC are now in conditioned space and not exposed to outside temperatures. In having no vents in the crawlspace or attic eaves, we are hoping fire embers remain outside when the winds blow them against the house. As for the cons, I need dehumidifiers in the crawlspace and Energy Recovery Ventilators to bring fresh air into the house because it is so airtight. The building materials and sealants we used to make the high efficiency house were also a lot more expensive than standard building materials. As for additional Pros, we can feel the benefits of the airtight house with rooftop insulation already even though we are still in the building process.
Very useful, thank you! It really help me understand the steps my builder will do for our project as we're also in Northern California and are building on a crawlspace like your house. I really admire you for being able to build your own house! Way to go and way to save big bucks!
Thank you! I really prefer crawlspace over slab. If you ever have plumbing problems, it is so much easier to fix.
Great mod! Kinda worried for you about the other room's snow load. If that slips off that roof, it's game game over!
Thank you for sharing and for your support of AprilAire! We would love to share this video on our social media channels with credit to you. Would you be okay with this? Thanks again for your feedback and support!
I am absolutely fine with you sharing the video on your social media channels.
@@HamiltonServices530 Thank you, Scott!
Looking really great, that’s a lot of metal work along with the duck work. Great job you guys. Thanks for sharing
Thank you! I am really pleased with the way the roof is turning out.