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=Electrical Service Entrance= | =Electrical Service Entrance= | ||
*Boxes are Plasma cut from thin steel or stainless, and folded. Small | *Boxes are Plasma cut from thin steel or stainless, and folded. Small welds are done as needed. | ||
*3D printed insulators are made | *3D printed insulators are used | ||
* | *Teminals use CuAl and made from ZnAl alloys? | ||
*[2] 2" bushing $4 [https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/conduit-conduit-fittings-raceways/conduit-fittings-supports/pvc-male-adapter/bpf004f/p-37325794272794-c-9538.htm] | |||
*2" electrical conduit | |||
*3" electrical conduit for service entrance | |||
=Plumbing= | =Plumbing= | ||
Latest revision as of 07:50, 23 December 2025
For many, UV resistance must be addressed in outdoor environments. Coatings and protection can include:
- UV inhibitors in plastic
- Gravel (roof)
- Physical protection
- Cement coat
- Paint and other UV coat
- Sacrificial material - sufficient thickness
- Metal or wood cladding
- Use in interior or behind walls
Building Materials - Siding
- Drip cap - 2" now used at base of SH6-7 - about 13 sections at $7 or $100 - [1]
- Metal siding closures - about 40 for $60- [2]
- Gutter Clips - 8 in SH7 - $16 - [3]
Electrical
Electrical Service Entrance
- Boxes are Plasma cut from thin steel or stainless, and folded. Small welds are done as needed.
- 3D printed insulators are used
- Teminals use CuAl and made from ZnAl alloys?
- [2] 2" bushing $4 [6]
- 2" electrical conduit
- 3" electrical conduit for service entrance
Plumbing
Tools
- Dewalt battery - 8 of them per event at $50 - $400 saved based on lifetime design
- Cordless Blower - $15 - [9]
- Cordless heat gun - $40 [10]
- Gunnie - 24 - or $200 [11]