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After all the work on the property and the driveway, back to the addition that I have been working on. Installation of the fireplace complete:
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Two more circuits to go in the sub panel:
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I am wiped, need to go to work tomorrow and get some rest. Thanks for looking.
Nice fireplace and labs. Does your woman carry firewood? Tell Anne hi for us.
very nice Randy & Ann.......thanks for the update......those dogs sure love Ann......she must be the one who feeds them......feeding our cat is Didi's job......
Looking very nice. Y'all are gona have something to be proud of there.
Did you put a outdoor GFCI reptical box somewhere on the outside .... You never know when you need a outlet later. :bash
gosh, that's a good job you have going.......brings back memories.....good ones.........that
fireplace is going to be awesome......can't wait to see it finished and a picture of Ann warming her feet in front of it.....loved looking at these......thanks!!!
Nice Randy! Looks like Ann and the labs approve also! Thanks for the picture!
Looking good.....your doing a good job it looks like
The 3/4" metal conduit goes to a 50 amp GFCI box outside. The 1/2" metal conduits go to two 20 amp GFCI's outside (one out front and one out the side). The 1 1/4" metal conduit ties to my main breaker box with a 100 amp feed. The blank (empty) 1 1/4" metal conduit runs below the house for another feed if I need it. All my sub panels in different buildings/addition (four in all) work on this same principle so conceivably, I can continue adding on without any major obstacles.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fish on Line
Thanks you guys for all your comments :)
Just a question.... Is that an extra bed room for when I come down for a visit? If it is then that's about the nicest thing that's ever been done for me. Fire place and everything! :fingerdance Please say yes, please say yes, please say yes...
You are a man after my own Heart.... Freebird leave room for me in that truck---- I will be bringing firewood to fire that sucker up to give it a good test
You guys are most definitely welcome anytime. I have an outdoor kitchen as well about 100' from the house - full power, sink, grill, boiler, dual burner setup, etc. I have multiple acres of hardwood, so I don't need firewood. That reminds me, if any of you guys need firewood (oak, pecan, etc.), come on out and cut all you want. We have a reconstructed Cajun village in Lafayette (Vermillionville) that contacted me because they wanted to build an Indian wigwam from local wood. They wanted fresh timber roughly 4" in diameter to build it. They came out with all their trailers and got after it. All said and done, I can't even tell where they cut.
Randy - Great Job - Looks like to me you need to skip work, it will be there when you get back and go Fishing :fish
Randy, get it done before the freezing rain gets to your location. It is freezing rain outside here now. Was 80* here yesterday.
Back at it once again. Hung water and propane line today:
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I use 1" copper for the water, don't care for PVC under pressure. Utilize the 1" to minimize the pressure drop. I keep the water well pump set at 90 psi, like my strong showers. I terminated the hot line because I will install a secondary heater. The line is there just in case. It's close to a 100' run to the addition bathroom. In the mean time, started the smoker bright and early:
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Ready for Spring, looks like I may have good peaches:
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Brisket looking good:
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Thanks for looking.
good job and yum yum.......
Good photos too. Everything else looks like you know what your doing. Good job.
Looks like you are doing a fine job on your project and cooking a fine meal to cap it off with. I was a carpenter for most of my working life and of all I have done I still find working on houses to be the most rewarding.
Great job my friend. Remember to smell the fishes occasionally.
Brisket lookin real good. Man yeah, you got it goin on
brisket looks good....I like your outdoor cooking area
The 950 ft2 addition is going to need a separate cooling/heating unit. We called the most well known contractor in the area to come out and give us a quote. He comes out I told him I want a package unit (thermodynamics has taught me much more efficient) like the one I have now, instead of a split unit most folks have. He says okay. Then I said I want a propane furnace in it just like I have now in the current unit. He say's nobody does a propane furnace except for the propane dealers. I asked why, he say's because it's dangerous and it's inefficient and expensive. I told him it's only dangerous because it's heavier than air, so one must diligent in their installation. As far as efficiency, natural gas (methane) has a energy content of ~1,000 BTU/ft3, while propane approaches ~2,600 BTU/ft3. So, BTU cost, propane reins. Would prefer Butane with an a content of ~3,200 BTU/ft3, but it's boiling point (no longer gaseous at ~30F) is at roughly 3,200 BTU/ft3.
He says for rural households now a days everyone does the heat pump thing, all electric. I said okay, tell me more. What's the amperage requirement for such a unit I asked? He says at least 60 amps! I told him that anything that draws 60+ amps is not efficient! We went back and forth a while and he left with his tail between his legs. Meanwhile, Ann just rolls her eyes, she's used to it.
What I want is a 3 ton package unit for this addition. Many, many years ago I had the same argument with another contractor about the current unit I have now. All said and done, works just fine regardless of his "expertise".
Can't wait to the slaughter the shiners at Toledo Bend next week. Need a break.
Picked up some fresh shrimp today, caught yesterday in Delcambre. Doing my thing, ready to go:
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Fried up in my beer batter, same mix ya'll had with the alligator at Toledo Bend:
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That will work I believe.
You gonna cook a batch for Ann also?
dadgummit....I am hungry now
I was hungry when I started...before the pics....
Well, after all said and done, his rigorous calculations recommended a 3 ton unit - Duh! And, he says between $12,000 and $14,000 depending on which model I choose (electric heat). Said, see ya. I know for a fact I can obtain a 3 ton unit with a propane furnace for roughly $6,000. This doesn't include the installation of the ductwork - another story. I will get what I want, you guys wait and see, soon. I know some of you folks think this is petty. But, I deal on a cash basis - there is no mortgage involved here. I own what I have, the bank doesn't, so it's different if you know what I mean.
Meanwhile, my newspaper has been delivered nicely wrapped in my box :). The newspaper delivery guy left a note yesterday to give him a call. I did and he was wondering if my delivery was okay. I said just right, thanks.
Tracker, I own an A/C & Heating business in Turkey Creek. I would be glad to come by and give you a free estimate. I can assure you we can work something out for less than 6 grand.
Jason Ramsey
Ramseys A/C & Heating
337.331.4242
Pass the shrimp
Excellent Jason, thanks for the reply. I'll give you a call when I get back in town next week. Thanks again.Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackWidow