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Kitchen Electric Upgrade, Part 2, (Phase 1)

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Lance Barker
Exploring my own creative expression and building things that help people.

In order to finish the wiring job, we had to get under the house to run the new wiring to the panel. Looked around and discovered no easy way to get under. This surprised me. Although I’ve never been under there, I thought I’d be able to when necessary. Nope.

We ended up having to drill a 2 SF hole in my kitchen floor!

I was shocked that there were no fewer than 5 layers of wood comprising the floor (it’ll be hidden under cabinets). On the positive side, that hole will also allow for access when it’s time for the great plumbing upgrade. Oh how I’m looking forward to that!

Yesterday, I finished putting the last of the 4 new lighting cans in the ceiling. It was a struggle (remember, we’re talking non-standard construction here), but it’s done. Two of them are switched up and working. Hope to wire a switch up to the other two today. These switches are all temporary. I want (depending on the price) to install some automated switches you can turn on and off and dim from a distance.

This electrical upgrade is just about done, thanks to Mike Hulbert. Before I cover it all up with sheetrock, I need to look into plumbing issues that might effect this wall.

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Kitchen Electric Upgrade, Part 1

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The most significant work needs to happen in my kitchen. I need electrical and plumbing upgrades. A friend from my days as an FRC student came up to help me with phase 1 of a very much needed upgrade. This phase:

What Happened?

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Earlier this Summer, things were moving along nicely. I went through almost everything I own, tossed a bunch, organized most of the rest, transformed my shack into an orderly place to store my belongings and tools, and was about to get some help on some substantial work.

Reality Bites

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I am forced to make a small change in my program. I’m moving my move-in date from Nov.1 2009 to Nov. 1 2010. Like I said. A small change.