The inspector denied permanent power to the house! Now what???
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- I didn't get the outcome I was hoping for when the inspector showed up for my electrical inspection.
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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.
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.
You are a smart wise man, Andrew. GOD bless you and your wife.
Thank you for watching!
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.
Thanks for the tips!
@@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.
Well done Andrew - really getting exciting!!
I'd think about going ahead and trenching between the shop and the house, pipe it with the appropriate size PVC conduit, and run your temp power in it. That would also give you options in the future.
You are correct there, been thinking about that. At least I could power the shop in a outage situation via generator.
@@TKCL I would trench to a box, then branch to the garage. That way when you are ready for perm power, you just trench to the pole from the box....
What the video doesn't show is I have already trenched from the pole to the house, installed the meter box and passed all inspections. It's the sanitary rule that isn't allowing that final connection.
@@TKCL like this comment says about running temp power from shop I would suggest investing in a propane backup generator installed next to the shop(less noise to hear in house) and add a auto switch panel between meter and main panel at the house but still keep the generator setup you have so if the propane one uses all it's fule you still have a source power.
Hard to justify those expensive whole house units when my cheapo generator will run everything, it's also dual fuel. We are very fortunate to live only a 1/4 mile from a sub station, so when power goes out, we are one of the first to get power back.
Hi Andrew, the inspector was nice to give you some options for temporary electric to the house so you will be able to move forward. The house looks beautiful and thanks for the lighted tour. Merry Christmas. 🎄🎁
Yes he was! Merry Christmas!
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.
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 🎄🎁❤️
Merry Christmas!
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 ❤
Thank you for the support and Merry Christmas!
Look out Andrew! Another speed bump. Once again you came up with a way around the issue. Love all the lights.
Absolutely! Onwards and forward!
👍you're almost there Andrew just keep on doing what you're doing.
Absolutely! 👍
Very nice to see the house lit up. Glad to hear you had some options instead of just a flat "no".
Me too!
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).
I agree, but once I connected to grid power it went away.
@@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!
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.
@@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.
@@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.
Reading the building code in the beginning of a project helps prevent issues. Most counties have a copy of the building code available, or online, for reference. Putting up a few temporary poles from the powered build and running an overhead line to feed you home panel will keep you going. Quick, simple, and easy with no trenching required.
But most likely they would want the wire under the ground so you don't have to see the ugly crap in there view.
@@1stFlyingeagle Thus the "temporary" power poles.
Most communities rely on the standard code (that is all we have here in Flagstaff), but nuances about what must be in place when are typically local. Talking with an inspector ahead of time will quickly bring up the most common unwanted surprises.
From the couch it seems odd to require sanitary be operational before getting power, power during construction being a desired thing and all. It does make perfect sense though to prevent dumb people from moving into a space early and making a nasty mess of things.
Sometimes you know what you don't know, some times you don't.
@@stevedixon921 On sanitary: The purpose is to prevent occupancy before completion and in most locations, outhouses are not allowed, though porta-johns are allowed/required during construction. Codes are for the not only the safety of owners but future owners.
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!
Merry Christmas!
Great job ! Glad you have options now until your completed with projects
Me too!
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 !
Yes when you can find it, I got very lucky yesterday! Two states of searching and I caught a delivery truck with some.
@@TKCL Better and easier than running a generator all the time, glad you found it !
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!
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..
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.
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.
@@PhilLesh69 that's what I was suggesting...glad you worded more clearer 👍
House looks terrific all lit up!!
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.
Merry Christmas!
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.
This. And if you are going to power the barn from the house, then maybe just buy what you need to do that.
Won't use conduit, wire is a little over $200, the conduit is almost $700...Absolutely ridiculous!
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
We are already talking about toning the lights down in color.
@@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.
My lights go from 3k-5k, we find 3k a bit yellow for our tastes. Thanks for watching!
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.
Yes I have been very blessed to have a good inspector.
As a new home builder in Texas I love these videos!
Thank you for watching, learning a lot building my first home. Sharing all my learnings good or bad with anyone that's curious.
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
Awesome information, I'm saving this! Thanks
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.
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.
I ran the house off of my shops power and the flicker went away. It's definitely the generator.
@@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.
Man, I'm SO excited for you guys while also a little envious!! One question (and I don't know if you may have already addressed it so forgive me if you have): Is there a particular reason your Laundry Room switches are behind the door? Just curious if there was a door swing change or something. Awesome work, Andrew! Hope you all had a Merry Christmas.
Yes we made a last minute door swing change due to fear of the door always hitting the washer and dryer.
Wow Andrew what a gorgeous place you have- nice and flat and sunny! I enjoy watching you and the video- keep em coming!
Thank you for watching
So sorry you didn’t get the news you hoped for, but you always find a bright side… well, not sure it’s a bright side, but an alternative to accomplish your goal. Seems to be the heart of homesteading… solve one problem, pivot to solve another. Things look great! Thanks as always for taking us along!
That's exactly right!
Outstanding step forward. The lights really show off your paint color. It is going to be looking great when your done.
Thanks for watching!
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.
Good idea.
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.
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.
@@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.
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
Props for getting the Champion dual fuel generator. That's a good investment for emergencies after you get your permanent power turned on.
Hurricane alley here, I've been through enough outages that the generator is a must.
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 😉
I feel you, finding supplies has been a nightmare.
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…
Been thinking about that, especially for outage situations.
@@TKCL does your panel have feed thru lugs
@@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.
That sounds like it would be another inspection nightmare to do properly
You’re going to need all that heavy gauge wire for a pool pump someday anyway. You might as well own it already.
If he can find it
@@jason27swg and that’s the sad truth.
Oh boy you are correct... A couple of days checking two states and no one had any. Got very lucky and caught the Lowe's delivery truck dropping a spool off. I got my 125ft!
It’s a sad world when you have to have septic at the same time as electric because so many people promised to get the septic and never did
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.
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.
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.
It's ok, that's the way it goes.
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.
I think you are correct, I didn't notice much flicker yesterday when NOT being on generator power.
@@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...
@@TKCL Why not go solar/battery ??
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.
@@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.
You have a heartbeat...awsome
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.
Thank you very much, appreciate the support.
I would definitely recommend running Pvc from your shop to your house and doing a full 100 amp service from your garage that will only have one utility bill. You would have to check on what you're allowed they might not consider that a temporary power source though. Check with any local electrical contractor they should have the knowledge to get you through
Great job as always. Be proud mate. Merry Christmas Andrew, Tiffany and Bullitt.
Merry Christmas!
Coming along nicely!
Thanks
That turned out great.
Loving the way it looks!!! The greenish paint looks so good!!! Merry Christmas to y'all!!
Merry Christmas!
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.
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.
good info thanks
Glad you found it useful.
Looking I. Am happy for you, beautiful house.
Thank you
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 :)
You’ve been making great progress since I last checked in; well done! 😃🐶👍🏾
Thank you
All the best of luck and blessings. Looks like a huge job has already been done.
Thank you, it's been quite the experience building my own home. I have truly enjoyed the process.
Awesome!
Those particular led lights are pretty good. I use what are probably the exact same lights at my apartments and love them. They do really good with a dimmer.
Good to know, I love the color changing ability.
looking great. all in time
We've been 8n the house two years now, it was a great learning experience.
Ah nice lights camera action !! We have the exact same generator! 👍💞
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.
That's the exact plan I'm leaning towards.
Wow! I love the lights that you have installed.. It looks awesome. L.E.D. technically has come along way. Have a Merry Christmas 🎄
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Tiffany and Andrew
Merry Christmas
From my house to yours Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Andrew and Tiffany
Merry Christmas
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.
At least in Florida you do to get final hookup.
@@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)?
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.
Man those light are bright bright.... I had to wear my sunglasses 😎👍🏽.
Looks awesome 👍
Thanks
Nice job gonna come out beautiful
Thank you for watching
Great job beautiful house
Thank you, doing my best.
MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄🎁 TO YOU ALL.
Please take care and be safe!
Merry Christmas!
You are doing a good job.
Thank you for watching
Interesting. In North East Arizona, we had the same issue with Septic as well. In fact, you could not start building without the septic permit and perc test completed. Then, before home is finished septic needs to be completed. Only difference was we did not have the driveway regulations. House is looking great!
We are required to have septic permit and test before a building permit can be issued. I just didn't realize the system had to be operational before power could be turned on. Oh well!
Progress looks awesome am excited for ya. Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas!
Yes sir Mr inspector I have septic. Show him a corn cob and 5 gallon bucket and smile! Merry Christmas
Lol!
Merry Christmas the house looks great with all the lights turned on
Merry Christmas!
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.
That's right! Merry Christmas
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.
I agree and have been thinking about that
The house came along so much. I’ve been subscribed since 800 subs too
Thank you very much for the support!
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.
I've already powered the house off of my shop for the time being.
Happy new year. I would have never even thought about Septic.... Bet most people would not have seen that coming....
It was mentioned on the phone to me when I called for inspection.
WOW! The lights make a big difference.
Yes they do!
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.
I remember asking about if you were doing septic. Also if you get temp power on your pole, when you're done with it, just never call to turn it off...
I'm going to sell it, could use the money.
Hey Andrew. Love watching your progress. My Wife and I just bought 40 AC up near you and would be interested in the power pole when you are done with it.
Shoot me a email at kelleyscountry@gmail.com
Yep same in TN on the septic system for electric. I was able to pull 200 amps for my camper hook up but for a house septic first. Sorry man.
Only allowed 100 amp here for campers, different rules everywhere.
Good to know you at least have some options!
Yes!
Merry Christmas and Happy New year. God Bless
Merry Christmas!
Temporary power was the first thing I was thinking. :-)
Bummer about not getting the power:( but thank goodness for generators:) it looks Hyatt with the lights on:)/tfs God Bless and have a very Merry Christmas with your family:)
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas guys!
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family 🎄⛄
Merry Christmas!
Looks like a well built house.
Thanks
Drop a 4" conduit in a slit trench from workshop to house panel, pull your feed cable through it so its now sub surface and safe. When you get your permanent power feed that conduit will be useful out to the shop for CAT5 etc so leave a few pull though ropes in it. I've used underground drain pipe to connect all my buildings and it's been very useful over the years. I even distribute compressed air this way using MDPE water pipe from a central compressor. It gives you flexibility in the future.
Conduit is extremely expensive lately. 2.5 inch running from my house to the power pole cost me 700 dollars. That would be almost 3 times the cost of the wire.
@@TKCL When I bought my small farm I bought a full lorry load of 6 metre lengths of 110 mm underground drain. Now OK a lot was used for its intended purpose as drains, but the majority was conduit between 7 buildings. Not cheap but FAR cheaper by the lorry load ! I also bought a trencher in non working condition, fixed it, used it, flogged it! You do what you have to do :)
I have had a guest house.two guest homes running off a primary homes meter panel for 7 years.no issues.and the run is mixed 10 and 12 awg. The larger of the two guest homes has central air.still no issues!
Wow thats light duty wire for hvac systems, it has to be maxed out at times.
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
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
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.
Nice home
Thank you
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.
That's the feeling I got too, people try to move in early once power is granted.
LOL, Man i feel for you guys. I had the Shell of my Pole Barn put up, nothing else, then had the Power Company hook me up to Electricity, but the Inspector did tell me my Out House Hole was not the required 6 foot depth, so i had to fix that within a month or they would shut off my power. Other than that it took me 1.5 years to finally be able to move in cause of my 7 days Offshore and 7 Days home work schedule. Good Luck, am enjoying your Videos.
Thank you! We have passed all inspections and are currently living in our home. We still have a ton of projects left to do.
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
Hey.....nice place 👍👍👍
Thank you, very blessed to own this.
Here in TN it's the exact same thing, sans the driveway in our county. When I first built the cabin, I was allowed a "temporary" meter which will become the "permanent" meter one day. I had this temp power for over 7 months with a camper on my property, with no deadline implied. I got distracted with life and had to move two hours away to work, so the cabin got put on hold. Don't know how long I could get "temporary" power now, it's been 10 years, if I were to go finish it. No other requirements like a driveway. I did have to have a footer/basement dug for the 911 registry and address. The funny thing is I moved the building from when that was set up, but if EMS can't figure out that the building, which is 75 feet from the original GPS coordinates, then we need different EMS people.
when I need to call ems I turn on all the hazard lights on all my vehicles in the yard...
In my county we're not even supposed to camp on the property until the septic is installed but we're going to camp anyway need to make sure that's really where the house should be before we start building.
Oh wow, that's crazy! No camping
Hi Andrew I feel bad for you with not getting full power hook up. At least there is a temparary way to over come that for now. There is always somthing ☹️. Your home is looking great and what a difference with the lights on. I am so happy for you and Tiffany with your new home which I really love. Great video Andrew and again Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Take care from South Western Ontario. 🇨🇦
Thank you! Merry Christmas