Quonset Hut Utility Room | Electrical Rough-In, Vents & Installing Doors
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- We build a small utility room for our workshop and prepare the building for our diesel generator and coal stove. After installing wall thimbles and louver vents we tackle the electrical wiring on the front of the building and finish with hanging our three doors. There is more to be done prior to spray foam but this was a great start!
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Eric’s never ending talents are awesome, is there anything he CAN’T do? He cooks, he fishes, he drives, he builds, he cuts lumber I mean Ariel you seriously are a VERY lucky lady to have such a capable husband. And he never seems to run out of energy either. I think the two of you together are amazing: Ariel the grower, the gardener, the canner, the bread maker, you too are brilliant and so enjoyable to watch. Well done and please, keep the videos coming. Stay safe xx
And I would add that he doesn't patronize you and isn't threatened by your competence. You both seem to respect and empower one another and work together as an extremely capable team. Lastly, I would also add that in addition to what you're listing as her gifts/strengths, Ariel is an outstanding photographer/cinematographer AND video editor/producer, which is likely the source of all of their current income. The bottom line is that between the two of you, there doesn't seem to be anything you two can't do! Super impressed. Congratulations on getting so much done and done well!
Airplane next.
you should also mention in Ariel’s accomplishments that she is a pretty mean tractor operator !
I gotta wonder how much time they spent taking classes, or learning from some expert nobody knew was an expert.
Classes on butchery?
On canning?
How to build X, Y, or Z?
I particularly like that there is what he knows, what she knows, and what they both know.
And Boy, can he eat.😂😂😂♥️🧓😘
Been waiting 4 years for the electrical shirt explanation! My inner curious cat is contentedly licking herself! :)
Wow! Nice to know I wasn’t the only one wondering…I kinda assumed Eric used to work for that company. Clearly he’s got mad skills not only electrical but in “this-needs-done-let’s-figure-out-how-to get-it-done” skills! Thanks for commenting. I love this channel ❤
You two work so hard! Your videos are always very interesting! I'm 80 and you are living the life I wish I had .
Ditto I'm 75 lots of heart problems in the last 20 years.
I really like the threaded rods idea for running your conduit and such. What a versatile convenience that is! I'm happy to see it's still like a nice community here where people offer good advice and experiences.
I'm an electrical engineer and see some problems with your design. Grounding is a very critical item. All metal boxes, power panel, building metal structure requires a grounding system. I recommend following the Alaska electrical code as it is the only protection for shock. The ground system enables circuit breaker faults to ground which protects your from a short to the building or metal devices. I don't want you hurt and 3 wire romex is the better choice for electrical wiring as it provides a fault path in the case of short circuits.
Regards,
Ron Conway
I assumed he used 12-2 with ground. I agree for plastic boxes have ground.
it's 12/2 with ground. He's going to be fine. Well, as long as he hooks up the grounds at each junction lol.
This is an example of why “engineers” should have experience in the field before going to the office for design work. 12/2 romex has 2 current carrying conductors (hot and neutral) plus a grounding wire.
15 years as an electrician. Thanks for putting the connectors on the metal boxes. Also please change the vent fan electrical box from plastic to metal I'm twitching over here that metal MC wire from the fan needs to be put into a metal box to continue the ground slash bonding. You could probably keep going with your strut and EMT. Just put a nut then a washer then the strut then a washer than a nut on your threaded rod. You should probably do this anyways because it will not stay tight against the foam. I believe you could get away with only six lights total those High bays are very bright good choice but the more light the better. If you wanted to dim the purple and gray would require wires back to the switch and you would need a 0 to 10 volt switch dimming switch the lights are still 120 volt but the dimming circuit is 0 to 10 volt. Looking forward to more videos thanks
Congrats on adding the cable clamps! Good move.
They are both multi talented and should be held up as prime examples of how to live life
The armour for the exhaust fan cable should be taken through the stud and secured to the box. The bare copper wire (bond wire) should be attached to the armour to provide a ground connection for the exhaust fan. Changing the plastic box with a metal box will make the bond wire connection to the armour much easier. Two bare wires should never be installed as you are doing in the video. This advise is to be considered constructive as I am the electrician and you are learning. Love your video's.
Remember your outside plugs .Nice work.
It's a real pleasure to watch the two of you work together. I never doubt that Eric has done a thorough job researching the project. He's a wonderful craftsman and puts safety first. Ariel is a fantastic assistant which creates a great team.
They excel at homesteading!!😊💗🇨🇦
Ariel is the best apprentice/wife a man could ask for. This lady has skills. Nice shop.
In my building experience I've found that you can't put in too many outlets - including the utility room! This one of my favorite channels. Really amazing drone views of Alaska, cooking is fantastic, construction, butchering, fishing and everything else you do is so well explained. Always look forward to the next episode. Thanks so much Eric & Arielle!
Drone footage is always amazing!✌️
We bought a newly built house last fall and found that the basement only had one outlet and the lights on a pull chain.....in a $500,000 house. The first thing my husband did was install more outlets in the basement. You can never have too many and it is easier to install them in the construction stage rather than after drywall and insulation is complete.
I second that! Outlets are the most important things at this stage, maybe considering some more switches, too, at both sides of the building and at the work bench area.
You are both of you incredibly competent at what you do., this is a huge project to create, never mind actually to do it all. What skills you have! Brilliantly explained, photography is awesome as ever (I love the shots through the stove thimble), and so competently accomplished.
According to my local building codes in California, we need to have wall outlets every four feet. Thus, about 8 plugs for a 10' x 10' room.
Can you 2 believe ALL that you have constructed????‼️You are definitely the KING and QUEEN of DIY👍😊‼️
Suggestion: Please check with your electrician friend to ensure that #12 wire will work for the long power runs across the shop. I've worked large commercial buildings and we often ran #10 wire across the building to the junction box then used #12 to run from the junction box to the outlets. There are tables that will tell you size of wiring for distance and well as current & voltage. I do enjoy watching your progress and don't want you to have issues with a power feed that heats up because it doesn't have the cushion capacity for the distance you're running.
True. Used to have customers return air compr🤣essors because they tried to run them on 100' of 14ga extension cords.
Its called "Uglys National Electric Code" reference book...
Would have done one 10 or 2*12 if i allready had a 12 for the conduits… also for the crazy nice main light in the roof i would run 2 cables for half of the light each and 2 switches, this will be a showroom with 12x160watts of LED lights, probably not needed all the time.. it were dims in the light but i would still split them up.
I think he’s using the generator to charge his batteries? If so it’s all low voltage dc , to large of a wire will cause a resistance problem,
I’m not sure about putting a switch onto a motion activated circuit?that manual switch will be good for the exhaust fan?
@@jerryprewett5294 Batteries are storing DC but being fed into an inverter to output AC power. There is no low voltage wiring in that building nor are there low voltage lights.
The only channel that makes me put my cross stitch down for the night ♥️🇬🇧
Riiight?
😊
Bless you, that is serious!
& that takes effort….I lose count crocheting the same hat I’ve made 100s of times…. This show is swesome
I knit as I watch, I also stock up on videos so I can have hours of knitting time :)
Hands down the best TH-cam channel. Thanks you two for always helping me frog off my own projects to watch you do yours!!
The metal case of the wire on the fan is supposed to terminate in the box with the romex so in case the wire overloads it doesn't burn down the building.
Also need to be in a metal box to ground the unit thru the wire armor.
Both of you are my favorite youtubers. Why? because you are both down to earth and both of you are so good at what you show on your videos. Not everyone is as lucky as both of you to live your dreams. Keep up the good work. I am 80 years old, one lesson I've learned in life is to eat the best quality food you can eat. NO junk. Remember it is better to spend money on your stomach than a doctor. Cheers, Michael
Omgosh! From watching you guys pouring the concrete for this to now is absolutely mind blowing!
You're a brave man showing electrical work with all the youtube electricians.
Living the Dream of so many, so well!
Luv y'all! ❤🌈🙏🌿
~ Blessings All ~
You may want to reconsider adding a dimmer to the high-bay lights. They will draw nearly 2000 watts on their own with is 25% of the generator capacity.
Either that or split your circuits into 4 zones and only turn on the lights you need.
Looks great though!
Came here to say the same thing. Better to zone the lights than use dimming.
I have over 50 years of experience in the electrical industry. You have made most of the changes that I would have suggested. I'm waiting to see what kind of outside lights that you are installing. Most lights are installed onto round or octagon boxes, not switch boxes. It's a good idea to have each side of lights on separate circuits. That way you can add more lights if needed and not worry about overloading the circuits. Also I only install six 120 volt receptacles per circuit. Always install plenty of 120 volt receptacles and some 240 volt receptacles if you have have 240 volt equipment. I am impressed with Arielle and your abilitie and work ethics. Great work and great video. 😊
Ya I was scratching my head when you used remodel boxes instead of round boxes for the lights.
This old dog isn't too old to learn new tricks from a younger dog.
Another suggestion….My husband is an electrician and said you should use 3/4” EMT conduit on your outer walls because if you ever want to add any wire for anything it would give you plenty of room to pull your wire. He said you want to also use jam nuts on the threaded rod so it will tighten in and not get loose.
It brings me so much joy to watch you twos dreams unfold! Such incredibly hard workers, kind hearted, and intelligent people you are! Eric I hope you know how lucky you are to have a lady like Ariel at your side! You two are such a blessing to us all! I pray the lord continues to bless the both of you and he continues to bless all of us viewers by allowing you two to keep documenting your dreams becoming reality for us! Thank you ! Your videos are the highlight of my week! No channel comes in even close to your level of captivating content!!
When you built that outhouse at your old property, I thought that was amazing. But now I have run out of words to describe how stellar this workshop workmanship is. Well done O'Alaska Wonders.
I agree, it's mind boggling. Great teamwork!
I still say, YOU TWO ARE ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!👏👏👏
Lighting in the shop.
Some higher up, some at about shoulder height. You get a more even spread of light in all areas.
Power outlets. Think of how many you need - then add in 50% more!
"Generator Room". I'd suggest having an openable/closeable venteither in the door or in the wall. The genny will need a good supply of air to allow it to run properly, and if God forbid there's ever a fire in there, you can close the vent as the very first thing.
That shop is going to be fantastic with the underfloor heating and spray foam insulation, great to work in even in the coldest weather, and your vehicles/machinery will have a warm, dry environment, so that's another plus.
Another great slice of Alaskan living!
I am totally living vicariously through both of you! Wish I had had a man who would have done these things with me! 3 husbands and never found him. I am enjoying your projects immensely!
Eric you are one amazing guy your hidden talents are unbelievable I have never seen anyone with so much enthusiasm and determination to make all your dreams happen. With your amazing wife at your side you are an extraordinary couple. I can’t thank y’all for sharing your amazing life and journey with us. Love ❤y’all!
Ariel and Eric , you two are marvelously made and one of a kind. Peace and Blessings 🙏
You're a farmer Eric, that means you're and electrican, a plumber, a builder, a mechanic, a lumberjack, a hunter, a gatherer, a cook, a vet, a dreamer and an engineer. You remind me of my dad, he may not be the smartest man in the room, but by golly, while the smartest guy is trying to figure which way is up, he was figuring out how to work thru the problem. My dad was a farmer, he had an 8th grade education, and he could do anything he set his mind to. Can't pay you any higher of a compliment, you're a darn good farmer. ❤️❤️ Lori from Oregon
Hey, with a t-shirt and TH-cam, anyone can be an electrician! 🤣
Ok how do you know a channel is a good one? When your viewer is so engaged in watching the video that when it gets to the end they go "awwe no" well thats us everytime. Im wanting more. You guys are awsome, hubby and I love watching you together. Blessings The Stones Family in South Africa
I enjoy watching you both work together on these projects. You are always organized and your projects are well thought out. Well done!
Yup ! I did think you were a electrician because of the t-shirts ! You got me 😄!
Again you guys Rocked It ! There’s nothing you can’t do!
You guys must make your folks very Proud of all you have accomplished and will continue doing so many Great things!
Love You guys 🌱💚🌱💚🌱💚🌱💚🌱💚🌱💚🌱💚🌱
It’s the most high end off grid in Alaska! Your hard work is amazing!
I never tire of watching you two build stuff! And, with the acreage you have there, surely you’ll always be building or renovating something! Maybe consider breaking up the main lights into 4 circuits, so you have the option of lighting just the area you’re working in? The shop is AMAZING! 🙌 👏👏
But, but, you had the T-shirt! 😉😉
I really like your guys set up. Those plastic pop in boxes you used for your outdoor lighting, you might want to frame around them and use nail in boxes. I wouldn't rely on those plastic ears at minus 30 degrees. If they shatter as must plastic does, your lights will be hanging and will be a night mare to replace later.
Looking good guys!! Setting up a shop is exciting! ERIC: Suggestion, install at least 1 if not 2 ceiling fans to blow the heat down and circulate the air from the ceiling down to the floor. This will help thaw out your vehicles and dry up your floor twice as fast in the winter. Put them both on rheostats so you can control the fan speed! Keep up the good work! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
0:46 nothing more satisfying than sitting on top of something you built.
The way Eric was looking at the drill bit was pure love ❤😂. Your both amazing at anything you do 👏👏👏👏👏
I knew it I knew it, Eric is an electrician!
Only took 33 minutes to see the Mrs!
What CANT you two do? Absolutely amazing your talent and skills,down to your cinematography and photos, blows my mind❤
Talented is an understatement!
The dynamic duo at it again! 🙌⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💯
It's so big! Now that you've enclosed it and are putting in walls you can really see how much room there is in the Quonset Hut
I’m doing much the same as you saw milling my wood living in the wilderness. You channel is one of the best .
The shadow puppetry cracked me up totally!!! You two are the best!! Thanks for a great video.
Yes and the she's keeping me captive (in the submarine) feeding me bread! haaa they are the best!
Oh wow, you got so much done!
Eric's scandalised face when the tape measure fell down was hilarious 😂
I'm glad you decided to have multiple circuits for your lights, that will give you fewer headaches if anything fails later on and you need to figure out what the heck is broken.
Always fun to see you having fun and making progress!
Always amazing, the knowledge and skills that you have, Eric. Whatever it takes, you do it and do it well. The utility room and door look nice and all the wiring. I missed the cooking on this one, but it was interesting nevertheless. Arielle, you are Eric's right hand man (woman) and your skills and talents are many; cooking, canning, gardening, hunting, fishing, butchering and everything it takes to run a household in the Alaskan wilderness. Your videos are just amazing. Thanks for bringing us along. Take care.
Another step in the right direction toward the perfect homestead. Congratulations to both of you. I often thought of asking about the tee shirts, and I suspect Eric's explanation satisfied many other channel viewers curiosity as well.
The Dynamic Duo , builders, planters,
Cooks , Fishing and loves life together🙏😁👍🎖️🎖️
when you show a shot of the inside of the Quonset hut, my thoughts are (even though I watched you construct it) how in the world did you two put that thing together?? To me it’s an unbelievable feat. Kudos to you both. 🥰👍
Eric got me Bamboozled all these years thinking he's an electrician
Hey,you and Arielle get things done in such a timely manner. No waste of time there🎉.
Nicely Done Eric and Arielle 👍💯.
JO JO IN VT 💞
Your QH is going to be an extension of your home, it's great now and will be greater when it's finished. When I hear people say they can't because they don't know how to do things you don't let that hold you back. You're a great example on many levels. (no pun intended lol)
Sense of humor is not lacking in your neck of the woods .
I'm shocked to know that Eric was NOT an electrician before!!
😲 Thought he had been.
So was I! I actually thought he was an Electrician, Plumber, Builder, you name it. He does everything.
I'm pretty sure he is an electrician and mentioned it many videos before.
@@annaschmanna1 He just said in the video that he is not.
yeah the shirts were just his friends, got me too lol
I really enjoy watching you guys and how well you guys organize your projects thank you for sharing
Awww at the end, you two lovebirds 😊 and the shadow puppet 😂
Also might want to put 2-3/4” conduit spacers between your threaded rod and the strut before foam so you don’t crush foam and have a solid foundation for your strut. Sorry for all the comments commenting as I watch. Love you guys and the channel thanks as always.
I have watched all your videos but I would like to say your preproduction homework really shows lately!!😊
Very, very clever boy! My wife and family call an ambulance and then run from the house if I pick up a drill! I am both dangerous and disastrous. I marvel at Eric! You are such a great team and support and complement each other so well. Love from Manchester, England. Keep em coming. Thanks ❤
Thanks for taking us along on the shop fit out I think you would call it well thought out on how and where to mount everything you guys are going to so enjoy having some where worm and out the weather to do projects so happy for you both just love following you along on basically you every day life its great thanks for sharing with us all
Cheers
It's amazing how big the Quonset hut still looks even after you've closed it in and added the utility room. I'm sure you really enjoy it
Study up a bit on the exhaust and supply air in your little mechanical room. What kind of heat or boiler are you going to install? I'm not sure your gen. radiator fan will exhaust air. A radiator fan draws fresh air through the radiator. The louvers won't open. They will be suctioned into a closed position.
Eric is amazing! His thinking skills and solution focus are awesome.
Thanks for putting yourselves out there and showing us, despite all the advice offered.
Heck of a nice shop
Hi y’all 😊👍🏼
It sure is!
Lucky you guys work so hard or it would be impossible to sleep at night with everything you have to schedule, learn and implement. I am always incredibly impressed by what you both achieve - let alone in such challenging conditions. You guys are so inspirational. 🎉
Both your talents are amazing! It will be a true blessing when finished.
You guys are killin' it! I am amazed at how much you have accomplished, what a team!!
I'm glad to see that everything is going well with the quonset hut
especially on the inside and it is looking awesome with the utility room
and can't wait to see it when it is finished but until then take care and
have a wonderful week thanks.🇺🇸🌨️🌨️🇺🇸
The Radiator fan on your generator sucks air from the outside to cool the coolant, it doesn't blow the hot air through the Radiator fins. I love watching you guys build your home.
So the lovers are backwards correct? I was thinking the same it should suck air in.
Agreed
Yeah was just going to write this. Fresh cool air in through the radiator fins. So fan sucks into the building which would shut the louvres and prevent air from entering the building. So the louvres are backwards for the needed air direction. But then you are also pulling freezing air into that little room that contains all your radiant piping and other things you might not want to risking freezing. So think about your design knowing that - set up correctly - cold possibly freezing air will come into the room when the generator is running. You want to make sure temp will not be a problem.
Also, is it really needed? I am thinking about -50 degree air being sucked into the building may end up cooling more than just the engine.
I also wonder if it would be wise to put the diesel fuel tank inside out of those temps..
Agreed should have one in the metal door as well for boiler heat . That needs fresh air as well . Or that louver should be twice as big and is faced the wrong direction regardless. Need fresh air intake for generator and boiler and imagine the inverter electrical stuff needs air cooling as well
Much love from Washington State , You folks are some legit go getter's , stay warm, Keep on keeping on...
Whoa! Talk about Progress! Congratulations, Eric & Arielle! You never stop, do you? As always, thanks for bringing us along! 💞 PS… Great Wolf call! 🐺
We have watched your channel and adventures for a very long time and enjoy it a lot. I did notice as did others that you didn't use a metal box to connect the wall fan using a clamp to bond the metal-clad wires to the box. Also, need to bond the metal boxes to ground with a ground wire attached to the box.
Good evening from Syracuse NY everyone thank you for sharing your adventures in life
Seriously you two never cease to amaze ❤️❤️❤️
Always waiting patiently for your videos to come out absolutely the best!
Looking soooo good! I can't believe you have gotten this far with the quonset building. Your almost done. I hope you celebrate when it's finished. For those that thought Eric was an electrrician, watch their older videos and you will find out. I am amazed at the many things he can do. Thank goodness for Mr. Google Pants! Reading up on how to do things is always a big help, not to menntion he's a natural at so many things. Also they have amazing team work doing things together. I just hope you don't move from this place after just a few years with all the work you've put into this. Kudos to you both! Love, from Western, N.Y.
They will have another pizza!
I love following you two. The dialogue that goes along with what we are seeing is very well explained and interesting. The two of you compliment each other. Can’t wait to see the finished product.❤
So much to do to get ready for the next step. You are just about a pro . Ariel , you are definitely the pro camera person, and so much more. So tell him, "It takes two Babe". See you two on your next visit. Thanks
The shop is looking amazing. When winter hits again, you won't know what to do with yourselves having a warm, dry work shop. You guys are kicking butt!
Armor cable covering exh. Fan wires has to be inside j-box
WOW, My favorite couple are hard at work on Quonset Hut to bring it up to snuff. Busy as Bees they are, I wish them all the luck in the world to get the job done as they want. 😊❤❤👍👍🙏🙏As I know they will.
💚 You two are making so much progress, one day, in the not-too-distant future, you'll have a fully functioning Shop!Thanks for showing us all that you're doing. 💚
Been watching you guys for years and have thought all along you worked for that electrical company. 😂 fooled me
I'm not going to ask you how all of that stuff will fit into the generator room. I'm just gonna wait and see. I know y'all have a plan and you WILL make it work. You always do!!
I'm super excited for all that is to come! The barking wolf was pretty talented along with all the electrical work. Slow and steady wins the race, you'll be happier with the results!
I look forward to EVERY step of your building! You could teach so many how to do things correctly and you are so neat and tidy! Only thing missing today was a gourmet meal! Hopefully you had a good one in Fairbanks. You both are amazing!
I love how much fun you guys have with each other and how many wonderful people have left helpful comments.
The way you attached the unitsrut to the building is fantastic and multifunctional. Just a suggestion you might want to add another circuit for the shop lights. As I remember you were only allowed 1800 hundred watts on a 12 gauge wire with a 20 amp circuit. Again thanks for sharing.
Close, it is 1,920 watts. Max of 80% FLA of breaker = 16 amps. 16a * 120v = 1,920w
80 percent, which for a 20 amp circuit is 16 amps
You two have the BEST toys! I think you win!!😮...🏆👋
Yall are so talented. But mainly Blessed beyond measures. ❤
Seems you have the electricity needs well planned out ! Very good work Eric !! Glad this is all coming together for you both !!
You are doing an amazing job. I hope you are reading some of the comments. Some of the electricians have some good points. Be careful with the voltage drops with the long runs. Thanks from South Carolina. I enjoy your videos very much.
You two are the most amazing couple that I follow on YT and the perfect couple the way you work together
You two are doing a fantabulous job this year on your building, your building skills have are as close to “pro” as anyone with a certificate of . Excited for what you have in store this summer 👍🏻🙋♀️
Hi Eric, I don't know what size diesel generator you have, but please bear in mind that you need to ensure that you have a sufficient supply of ambient air into the 'utility room' for engine cooling and combustion. Similarly, you need to ensure that the hot air off the cooling system is evacuated from the room. There are many different configurations possible. Start by ensuring that the engine is definitely going to ingest ambient air. That could mean piping/ducting air in from outside the building into the air cleaner. This is not abnormal; I used to work for a diesel engine manufacturer helping customers install engines for best performance; it's good practice. Similarly, as regards engine cooling, it's all about ventilation, you need to consider that the generator's engine needs a certain volume of ambient air per minute coming into it, and this air is going to be heated up, and it needs to be evacuated from the enclosure. If it recirculates, the air will just get heated up and the engine will cook. You are clearly a capable and smart guy and I hope you'll do a good job installing your generator. Also note, when it comes to ducting air in and out of an engine room space, precision is good! Hot air discharge ducting should be sealed from the 'engine room' as best as you can manage. Even more important, is to ensure that ambient air coming into the space isn't being heated up too much before getting used for cooling. Our reference was +10 degC maximum. Love your videos and all the work & development you do. By comparison, I live in a London apartment and occasionally have to mend one of my bicycles or maybe change a grip on a golf club. I love to cook though, and enjoy your impressive efforts in the kitchen!
If not mistaken that fan needs grounding to a metal box that is grounded to the Romex ground wire. The flexible jacket acts as a conduit ground. Suggest putting box same side of stud as fan, let Romex run through wood and not fan jacket conduit.