In a perfect world you could get a generator with remote start, then build a generator box to make it quieter, keep it warm in winter, and protect it. Then you can sit inside and just press the remote start. And feel the juice 😂
Here are some ideas for futures builds. Build a roof to cover your front porch of your cabin, and build a bigger deck off the front of the cabin, so you have room to sit, take off your boots, etc, outside. Build a little lumber depot. Where you can mill a bunch of lumber and then store your lumber so it can season for your future projects.
Experience note: I spent last winter off grid in the White Mountains of NH . In a Trailer with propane and 2 Bluetti’s and an Ecoflow mini. Down to 30 below a few times. Temperature drastically reduced the time of service of the power supplies : Until, I made insulated boxes for them ! Just plastic bins with styrofoam lining -1” around the power supplies. They are similar to your Jackery. Last 3x longer now. They generate their own heat when discharging. Stay toasty warm! Hope that helps.
Thanks for giving us another video. Please put some thought into adding a tread pattern to the steps and a handrail for the next time the steps are covered in ice. You don't bounce as good as you did when you were younger.
Ryan, There's a good reason why they call double male end generator cords "Suicide Cords" ! one mental slip can be a deadly mistake. by the way, my youngest daughter had a pet albino mouse as a child, that little bugger could jump out of a 10 gallon aquarium, we had to get her a screen cover to keep it in it's home. Also, keep an eye on your extension cord, the dang ground squirrels love to chew the rubber coating, maybe see if you can find some flex conduit to run it through?
Another Saturday with the worm. 👍. Is there a better way to spend your morning coffee time? No. You have 120v, now run a 12v line and connect the solar to the cabin. Then maybe 12v lights. That would be crazy. 🤪
Worm: another good video. As your cabin is on blocks and pillars might be a good idea to install skirting to keep snow and wind out in the winter months. I’ve done that with my cabin. Insulated the skirting as well. Basically the inside floor is same temp as below the cabin. I also put tarps taped at seams on the ground completely under the cabin. Keeps stuff dry for storage. Just a suggestion. U would need a couple of doors for entry underneath. B Deacon Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦
Awesome idea ! TH-cam channel @Can't Contain Us had the same situation with a shipping container home, but they are way down south with nicer weather. They did an awesome job, the details are pretty overkill!
Mice also can jump 13 inches high and can run along wires, cables, and ropes. They are excellent jumpers, swimmers, and climbers and can scale rough and vertical surfaces. (Googled "How high can a mouse jump" Just thought I'd let you know you might need to double up the flashing.
Dude, you’re not fooling me one bit. Looking at your hand tools with the aging on them. You have been working on stuff your whole life. If I had to guess either you’re an engineer or you were a superintendent. I personally would like to know what you used to do for a living. I like your videos, and I think you’re pretty smart. You have a lot of talent and you have actually taught me how to stuff
One of the previous careers he has mentioned was sewing custom boat canvas when he lived on a boat in San Diego. You may notice that he has quite a few nice snug-fitting canvas covers for things around The Worm that he has made.
Ryan, make the tent stand into a stage for bands to play during get together's. Then sleep in the screen house for the summer month's. Now doesn't that sound like a nice plan. Take Care Brother
I’m sure someone has already said this, but the generator tie-in box should be a male flanged inlet, that way the generator feeder cord can/should be a male to female cord. Male/male cords are a huge no-no, fjor obvious reasons.
You're awesome and I love your humour! Here's some honest humour for you: Mice can jump over 13 inches vertically and rats can jump over 36 inches vertically!! I'm not sure your metal strips will do anything but create a game of 'Who Can Jump Higher' in a rodent rendezvous!! 😂
Your honesty about your, "this is not a how-to" video tutorial, is commendable.!.!.!.!. Ryan, since you geek out on interesting stuff maybe you should design and build a "better mouse trap". There are tons of videos on TH-cam where mice are lured into a bucket then trapped.
I dont remember how I stumbled upon your videos months ago, but I sure am glad I did. Since then I have watched every single video and have started milling myself with the granberg small mill. Love all your videos!
I'm working on my garage wiring right now too and using all 10/2 wiring, if for no other reason than ,,,I always over build everything, whether needed or not ! That's just how I roll and after doing things that way for many years. I've never really been disappointed with the results either , other than maybe watching my bank account dwindle a bit faster from using higher priced materials. A couple of my contractor friends always bust my chops though for being so fussy and over building absolutely everything I do , but the funny thing is that they all end up saying ,," man that thing is way over built and didn't need to be so heavy ,, but it sure looks good and won't likely give you any problems , anytime soon". I think there just jealous that even though I'm disabled and an amateur in many respects , I can still out build them on curtain projects. Of course I don't have to set to many cost or time restraints on myself sense I'm saving on the back end, like they have to do when they spec out a project . So in my case I guess even being an amateur in many respects and doing stuff myself it often pays off, even if it cost more for materials ? Overall, when you figure out what I've saved by doing all the "bull work" myself , a project likely runs 2/3 less than what it would have cost me to hire a job done from the start by someone else, even if I do over built everything . To bad it just takes me so damn long to accomplish anything nowadays with the limitations I have to put up with ,,,,,,that can get a bit discouraging when having to put up with constant pain and having projects take so long to finish up. No biggie, I just peck away at things , a couple three hours at a time and eventually my projects get done, even though I dub off as much as you do sometimes. For better or worse I've got a .22 range that distracts me quite often too Ryan . It's sure is nice to have no set schedule so we can take the time to protect the general population from all those desperado tin cans lurking in the woods, now isn't it ? LOL!
I get it, sometimes you just have to do, what you have to do. That being said, be very careful when using that double-ended male plug extension cord and never start the generator unless everything is plugged in first. In our area, it's known as a suicide plug because of the bare prongs sticking out that could be live.
Rule #1, when you think you licked mice you find out they get into places by flight or Star Trek transporters. Nice work so far, but I see you adding skirting & some finishing touches to the cabin. I still think some pull out storage drawers would work great under there.
I used to work PT at a hardware store and it was inevitable that every Christmas season somebody would come in looking for a "double ended male extension cord" because they screwed up putting up their lights and had two connect two female ends together. I tried explaining why that was EXTREMELY dangerous. Happened every year.
The sheet/boards i talk to you before is also nice to use as a floor insulation stopper. You can buy different brands and materials but when i build house in a wooden area i use the armed fiber cement board and no mouse get in yet. They come in a standard dimension so they probely will fit nice between yous floor joist if you done it right.
It should be, especially since he'll be running it in cold weather when resistance heating of the wire should not be an issue. The overload protection on the generator should also act as a circuit breaker too. I'd probably have spent the extra $10 on a 25' coil of 12 gauge and eliminated the question but I'm rich enough not to have to worry about spending that kind of cash. 😜
On a GFI there will be two sets of pos/neutral terminals. One set should be marked as inputs/source or high for power in. The other set is for fault protected output to other outlets. It won't work backwards or if they share the same terminals. The grounds often tie together on a single screw. And polarity is an issue. Black goes to the side with the smaller plug terminal. The screws on one side are usually a darker brass color, black wire, and the other side silver, white wire. Good luck.
Hey worm, I'm an electrician. The gfi isn't going to work like that. On the back of it there is line and load. Power source to line, then plug in cabin to load.
Great job on the electric install. The generator may have a clogged main jet which is the screw on the bottom of the carburetor bowl. Clean the tiny hole in the jet with a piece of stranded wire, then disconnect the fuel line from the carb and drain the dirt out of your fuel tank and into a bucket. This is best done with just a little gas in the tank.
The cover, you bought, for the outdoor receptacle is designed to be mounted on an electrical box and on a wall. You wouldn't need to do all the under the cabin mounting - this unit could be mounted right below where you want your indoor receptacle and the wire runs right through the wall instead of through the bottom plate. Also, it's easy to fish a wire up a wall if you feed it between the insulation "Paper" and the wall boards. Remember Black wire to Gold Terminal, White wire to Silver!
Ryan, what about getting a cat? Indoor/outdoor cats are super low maintenance. They'll take care of any mice issues. Put Ruby's old dog house under the stairs. Let the cat inside when it's super cold. Then you won't need to worry about squirrels chewing up the wires either.
You should have used a legit generator inlet plug instead of the suicide cord. The inlet will handle up to 230v 30amp. They have them at home depot by the the distribution panels. The gen inlet are male so your extension cord end is female making it fool proof for not zapping yourself or curious others. Either way, nice install and it will get the ob done.
Your basically making an extension cord with a outlet. I would have spent a little more for 12gauge but that’s me. If you’re really worried feel the cord running from your generator put a load on it if the cord gets warm stop and get some 12 gauge. But your correct if you’re pulling more the 15 amps your gfi and the breaker on the generator will trip. If you put one on the other side of the cabin definitely use a 12 gauge. I’ve made this mistake before in my earlier years. Bigger is better. My rule of thumb is whatever I think go bigger gauge!!!!! Ryan I always enjoy waking up on Saturday make some coffee and I you’ll know by 06:00ish Ryan and Ringworm is ready to go!!!! Thank You! Know you have a fan in Southeast Texas!
Finishing the inside ceiling in the cabin! It would looks so much more complete without seeing the insulation. I'm definitely excited to see your fridge invention as well.
You could have hard wired your external cord and not used a plug. Just put a hook under the cabin to hold the cord. This would have been safer and saved the cost of one plug. Bob in Reese MI
I would run 12gauge romex wire minimum. Always the possibility of running a larger generator for more power needs in future. Like running an air fryer and coffee maker.
GFCI is only for ground fault protection. Circuit breakers are for current protection. They do make GFCI Circuit breakers that provide both protections. Voltage drop is typically over a greater distance than your running.
Using a solar boat lift kit for d.c. electric to power my led lights and radio. The only tools I use that pull over 15 amps is my makita circular saw and welder. Both tend to draw extra on start up. So I try to use 20 amp outlets for them. Wiring my cottage like a boat. Super capacitors more than double battery life in solar setups.
Ryan, I know you dont care.. but just in case one of your viewer does. A GFCI purpose is to protect you against electric shock, only, it dose not provide over current or thermal protection. Thats why they are required in wet locations where the risk of shock is higher, like bathrooms, kitchens, near pools, outdoors (standing in a puddle. lol) so inside your dry cabin not required. Unless you install a indoor pool... maybe your next video??? Lol...
Ground fault breaker needs a ground. The ground is usually made with a copper rod driven into the ground. I'm not an expert but I do know this is correct...
This is late but wanted to say, they used to tell us in Paramedic school, "don't look for Zebras !" In other words don't read into too many things.The 14 GA wire will carry 20n amps without a problem. When wiring a home there are several plugs run off it. everything doesn't run at the same time.when you plug your generator in to it it will work just fine. The 15 amps it states is the max... plug it in and forget about it...
Ryan, have you thought about taking a couple weeks to dedicate to just milling lumber? I know that might not be idea, but that way, it'll have more time to dry out before you're ready for the next project.
They might not climb the wrapped legs but do you not think they will use them nice stairs ! Maybe leave the walls open for a week or so after running the electrical.
So long as he doesn't get a generator that is rated for more than 15 amps continuous there is no issue. That generator also has overload protection that is basically a circuit breaker. Adding another circuit breaker is not a bad suggestion but it would be somewhat redundant here. I'd have probably spent another $10 on 12 gauge wire but #14 will work for 15 amps.
@@RexMoore1984 I said it was not a bad suggestion. Sorry that isn't good enough for you. You come across as a rigid type of guy who is unable to consider a perspective other than your own. BTW, lot's of circuits that are run off of generators don't include any circuit breaker other than the overload protection.
They make a power inlet plug that would be the male end of your extension cord in place of the GFCI. HD does sell them basicly specifically for this purpose. I'm not sure if that GFCI would even work back feeding it like you are.
I might have just drilled up from underneath to run the wire up into the space between the studs to whre you want he outlet. Thus not having to tear apart the shelves and wall. The way you did it lets you check for moisture. On your weather proof outlet cover, it is designed to work with a weather proof box. Should have been right next to the cover. Often come as a kit with both the box and cover and an outlet.
May I suggest a few things? I'm a part time "know it all" (lol hardly) anyway maybe for future reference or consideration; PVC schedule 40 conduit (grey in color) and fittings are generally fused together and the conduit ("pipe") is easily cut with recip saw or hack saw or even some product specific lopping style cutters are available. You can really get on a roll with this type of material. If installed as intended by manf it is also at a minimum water resistant and also rustproof. It does get a little bit brittle in the cold, so don't beat on it with a hammer or such. Unless you're into that kind of thing. Finally (if you even read any of this, dang I should have put it on an audio format like a podcast or sumpin) even as much pain as it would cause; look up a table for "ampicity of conductors" to safely size wire and really to protect wiring, fuses or circuit breakers at the panel or source is highly recommended. Simple circuits really are simple just use your google machine for some pointers. Good luck and be safe.
Wouldn't it be nice to have the solar panels close to the cabin and be able to plug the batteries directly into the panels while the batteries are still in the cabin? Next thing you'll know you'll have running water. Thanks for the video.
Your so freaking funny to listen to, you have got this talking to the camera down to a science. Nice project & thanks for sharing.
Lol I love how you put a GFCI in but also made a suicide cord… best of both worlds I guess, keep it interesting 😂
GREAT VID, UK,
Time to take bets on whether Ryan ever pulls the cabin back apart to plane everything down. :D The more he does in there, the less likely it seems.
75%
Put me down for 20$ saying he's going to do it.
My guess is will be next year
My guess is two years. But it all depends on how much the boards shrink. If it's a lot it will drive him crazy.
Put me down for a yes as it's another video he can post.
In a perfect world you could get a generator with remote start, then build a generator box to make it quieter, keep it warm in winter, and protect it. Then you can sit inside and just press the remote start. And feel the juice 😂
Here are some ideas for futures builds. Build a roof to cover your front porch of your cabin, and build a bigger deck off the front of the cabin, so you have room to sit, take off your boots, etc, outside. Build a little lumber depot. Where you can mill a bunch of lumber and then store your lumber so it can season for your future projects.
Both are excellent suggestions especially the Lumber Depot. Something like that open garage he built for his 4-wheeler.
Experience note: I spent last winter off grid in the White Mountains of NH . In a Trailer with propane and 2 Bluetti’s and an Ecoflow mini. Down to 30 below a few times. Temperature drastically reduced the time of service of the power supplies : Until, I made insulated boxes for them ! Just plastic bins with styrofoam lining -1” around the power supplies. They are similar to your Jackery. Last 3x longer now. They generate their own heat when discharging. Stay toasty warm! Hope that helps.
Thanks for giving us another video. Please put some thought into adding a tread pattern to the steps and a handrail for the next time the steps are covered in ice. You don't bounce as good as you did when you were younger.
Ryan, There's a good reason why they call double male end generator cords "Suicide Cords" ! one mental slip can be a deadly mistake. by the way, my youngest daughter had a pet albino mouse as a child, that little bugger could jump out of a 10 gallon aquarium, we had to get her a screen cover to keep it in it's home. Also, keep an eye on your extension cord, the dang ground squirrels love to chew the rubber coating, maybe see if you can find some flex conduit to run it through?
Yep that's what I said last week
Get a cat for mouse control plus they’re fun to have lol
Another Saturday with the worm. 👍. Is there a better way to spend your morning coffee time? No. You have 120v, now run a 12v line and connect the solar to the cabin. Then maybe 12v lights. That would be crazy. 🤪
I came to say the same thing! Why lug those heavy batteries around if you don't have to?!
Happy Father Day (Man Day). 👵💌🏡
Couches?! Outlets?! Now that’s real fancy right there
Worm: another good video. As your cabin is on blocks and pillars might be a good idea to install skirting to keep snow and wind out in the winter months. I’ve done that with my cabin. Insulated the skirting as well. Basically the inside floor is same temp as below the cabin. I also put tarps taped at seams on the ground completely under the cabin. Keeps stuff dry for storage. Just a suggestion. U would need a couple of doors for entry underneath. B Deacon Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦
Awesome idea ! TH-cam channel @Can't Contain Us had the same situation with a shipping container home, but they are way down south with nicer weather.
They did an awesome job, the details are pretty overkill!
Mice also can jump 13 inches high and can run along wires, cables, and ropes. They are excellent jumpers, swimmers, and climbers and can scale rough and vertical surfaces. (Googled "How high can a mouse jump" Just thought I'd let you know you might need to double up the flashing.
Dude, you’re not fooling me one bit. Looking at your hand tools with the aging on them. You have been working on stuff your whole life. If I had to guess either you’re an engineer or you were a superintendent. I personally would like to know what you used to do for a living.
I like your videos, and I think you’re pretty smart. You have a lot of talent and you have actually taught me how to stuff
One of the previous careers he has mentioned was sewing custom boat canvas when he lived on a boat in San Diego. You may notice that he has quite a few nice snug-fitting canvas covers for things around The Worm that he has made.
Whoa! Check out that couch! Did I miss something?
Might want to use the metal wrapped wire for outside the cabin to keep the mice and rats from chewing it up .
Ryan, make the tent stand into a stage for bands to play during get together's. Then sleep in the screen house for the summer month's. Now doesn't that sound like a nice plan. Take Care Brother
I’m sure someone has already said this, but the generator tie-in box should be a male flanged inlet, that way the generator feeder cord can/should be a male to female cord. Male/male cords are a huge no-no, fjor obvious reasons.
Yes they make steel conduit receptacle boxes that would work for your receptacle and ain’t no mice, rats, or raccoons gonna chew threw it !
You're awesome and I love your humour! Here's some honest humour for you: Mice can jump over 13 inches vertically and rats can jump over 36 inches vertically!! I'm not sure your metal strips will do anything but create a game of 'Who Can Jump Higher' in a rodent rendezvous!! 😂
Mice love wire !
Your honesty about your, "this is not a how-to" video tutorial, is commendable.!.!.!.!.
Ryan, since you geek out on interesting stuff maybe you should design and build a "better mouse trap". There are tons of videos on TH-cam where mice are lured into a bucket then trapped.
I dont remember how I stumbled upon your videos months ago, but I sure am glad I did. Since then I have watched every single video and have started milling myself with the granberg small mill. Love all your videos!
Need a covered porch off the side of the cabin... for your morning coffee and your stove for cooking out of the rain.
LOL, just watched the rest of the video and you are well aware of the concern. Stay safe.
I'm working on my garage wiring right now too and using all 10/2 wiring, if for no other reason than ,,,I always over build everything, whether needed or not ! That's just how I roll and after doing things that way for many years. I've never really been disappointed with the results either , other than maybe watching my bank account dwindle a bit faster from using higher priced materials.
A couple of my contractor friends always bust my chops though for being so fussy and over building absolutely everything I do , but the funny thing is that they all end up saying ,," man that thing is way over built and didn't need to be so heavy ,, but it sure looks good and won't likely give you any problems , anytime soon". I think there just jealous that even though I'm disabled and an amateur in many respects , I can still out build them on curtain projects. Of course I don't have to set to many cost or time restraints on myself sense I'm saving on the back end, like they have to do when they spec out a project .
So in my case I guess even being an amateur in many respects and doing stuff myself it often pays off, even if it cost more for materials ? Overall, when you figure out what I've saved by doing all the "bull work" myself , a project likely runs 2/3 less than what it would have cost me to hire a job done from the start by someone else, even if I do over built everything .
To bad it just takes me so damn long to accomplish anything nowadays with the limitations I have to put up with ,,,,,,that can get a bit discouraging when having to put up with constant pain and having projects take so long to finish up. No biggie, I just peck away at things , a couple three hours at a time and eventually my projects get done, even though I dub off as much as you do sometimes.
For better or worse I've got a .22 range that distracts me quite often too Ryan .
It's sure is nice to have no set schedule so we can take the time to protect the general population from all those desperado tin cans lurking in the woods, now isn't it ? LOL!
I get it, sometimes you just have to do, what you have to do. That being said, be very careful when using that double-ended male plug extension cord and never start the generator unless everything is plugged in first. In our area, it's known as a suicide plug because of the bare prongs sticking out that could be live.
Hello RYAN great job love the video❤️👍🇺🇸🙏
Hey Ryan: I'm sure you are aware, but please remember to be really careful where you place your generator. Gotta be really mindful of CO, buddy!
Evening Ringers ❤
Cutting through structural members just like a real electrician! 😉
Rule #1, when you think you licked mice you find out they get into places by flight or Star Trek transporters.
Nice work so far, but I see you adding skirting & some finishing touches to the cabin. I still think some pull out storage drawers would work great under there.
For most folks in the northern half of the US there are only two seasons, winter and getting ready for winter.
I used to work PT at a hardware store and it was inevitable that every Christmas season somebody would come in looking for a "double ended male extension cord" because they screwed up putting up their lights and had two connect two female ends together. I tried explaining why that was EXTREMELY dangerous. Happened every year.
Great little DIY project! Love your vids, Ringworm. How about that ceiling next? Ha.
The sheet/boards i talk to you before is also nice to use as a floor insulation stopper. You can buy different brands and materials but when i build house in a wooden area i use the armed fiber cement board and no mouse get in yet. They come in a standard dimension so they probely will fit nice between yous floor joist if you done it right.
I think your B.S. us on how smart you are. I been watching you too long to believe that. I think your smart as a whip Ryan.
Good job on the electrical project. I believe the #14 wire is big enough for what you have.
It should be, especially since he'll be running it in cold weather when resistance heating of the wire should not be an issue. The overload protection on the generator should also act as a circuit breaker too. I'd probably have spent the extra $10 on a 25' coil of 12 gauge and eliminated the question but I'm rich enough not to have to worry about spending that kind of cash. 😜
Awesome awesome worm 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Mornin..👋😎👍
ltns canajian..!! hi
On a GFI there will be two sets of pos/neutral terminals. One set should be marked as inputs/source or high for power in. The other set is for fault protected output to other outlets. It won't work backwards or if they share the same terminals. The grounds often tie together on a single screw. And polarity is an issue. Black goes to the side with the smaller plug terminal. The screws on one side are usually a darker brass color, black wire, and the other side silver, white wire.
Good luck.
Hey worm, I'm an electrician. The gfi isn't going to work like that. On the back of it there is line and load. Power source to line, then plug in cabin to load.
Great job on the electric install. The generator may have a clogged main jet which is the screw on the bottom of the carburetor bowl. Clean the tiny hole in the jet with a piece of stranded wire, then disconnect the fuel line from the carb and drain the dirt out of your fuel tank and into a bucket. This is best done with just a little gas in the tank.
A mouse can jump 18 inches and fit into a quarter inch hole. I wish you luck. A feral cat does wonders around the yard
At the corners just drill in at the same height from both directions and you will have a 90* hole for your wire.
That is exactly 15 amps. You're good.
Now you can 3D print you an outlet cover. Personally I like the Lego covers
The cover, you bought, for the outdoor receptacle is designed to be mounted on an electrical box and on a wall. You wouldn't need to do all the under the cabin mounting - this unit could be mounted right below where you want your indoor receptacle and the wire runs right through the wall instead of through the bottom plate. Also, it's easy to fish a wire up a wall if you feed it between the insulation "Paper" and the wall boards. Remember Black wire to Gold Terminal, White wire to Silver!
Black on brass will save your ass 😂
Good thinking on the flashing. Should keep those pesky rodents out.
Ryan, what about getting a cat? Indoor/outdoor cats are super low maintenance. They'll take care of any mice issues. Put Ruby's old dog house under the stairs. Let the cat inside when it's super cold. Then you won't need to worry about squirrels chewing up the wires either.
You should have used a legit generator inlet plug instead of the suicide cord. The inlet will handle up to 230v 30amp. They have them at home depot by the the distribution panels. The gen inlet are male so your extension cord end is female making it fool proof for not zapping yourself or curious others. Either way, nice install and it will get the ob done.
Your basically making an extension cord with a outlet. I would have spent a little more for 12gauge but that’s me. If you’re really worried feel the cord running from your generator put a load on it if the cord gets warm stop and get some 12 gauge. But your correct if you’re pulling more the 15 amps your gfi and the breaker on the generator will trip. If you put one on the other side of the cabin definitely use a 12 gauge. I’ve made this mistake before in my earlier years. Bigger is better. My rule of thumb is whatever I think go bigger gauge!!!!!
Ryan I always enjoy waking up on Saturday make some coffee and I you’ll know by 06:00ish Ryan and Ringworm is ready to go!!!!
Thank You!
Know you have a fan in Southeast Texas!
Finishing the inside ceiling in the cabin! It would looks so much more complete without seeing the insulation. I'm definitely excited to see your fridge invention as well.
mice - the little bastards can jump awful high! GL with the flashing.
You should build a long skinny building for drying wood next. Or a pole barn. Could be fun....
Mice can vertically jump about 10 inches. Sorry.
Build an insulated box to house the generator. That will cut down on the noise by 50%.
Always fun watching you figure things out! Perfect!
I'm thinking of a shed built around the propane tanks. Storage for tools, etc, and it can be insulated to protect the tanks.
Going is for ground fault interrupted(current goes to ground) not too much being pulled through line.
Dude love what your doing
Happy shooting!
You could have hard wired your external cord and not used a plug. Just put a hook under the cabin to hold the cord. This would have been safer and saved the cost of one plug. Bob in Reese MI
This! 👏🏻
Cool video❣️
I would run 12gauge romex wire minimum. Always the possibility of running a larger generator for more power needs in future. Like running an air fryer and coffee maker.
GFCI is only for ground fault protection. Circuit breakers are for current protection. They do make GFCI Circuit breakers that provide both protections. Voltage drop is typically over a greater distance than your running.
I saw that if you mix baking soda with peanut butter, that makes good mouse/rat poison 😉
Using a solar boat lift kit for d.c. electric to power my led lights and radio. The only tools I use that pull over 15 amps is my makita circular saw and welder. Both tend to draw extra on start up. So I try to use 20 amp outlets for them. Wiring my cottage like a boat. Super capacitors more than double battery life in solar setups.
Ryan, I know you dont care.. but just in case one of your viewer does. A GFCI purpose is to protect you against electric shock, only, it dose not provide over current or thermal protection. Thats why they are required in wet locations where the risk of shock is higher, like bathrooms, kitchens, near pools, outdoors (standing in a puddle. lol) so inside your dry cabin not required. Unless you install a indoor pool... maybe your next video??? Lol...
OMG, that unsightly insulated ceiling in Le Cabin.
Thanks Ryan... Fun to watch. Place looks great
next thing ya know,, you'll be wanting to run a power line from the solar panels to the cabin!
sorry, I don't use a smart phone (at all!) I watch you on my desktop. encouraging show you put on! running power cords to the cabin would be easy
?Wood Kiln? Is a wood kiln one of your next builds?
Next time put some black tape around wire end( to make it slick) .Then bend it in a short loop. It will go down easier.. 😅Most ot the time😅.
Ground fault breaker needs a ground. The ground is usually made with a copper rod driven into the ground. I'm not an expert but I do know this is correct...
This is late but wanted to say, they used to tell us in Paramedic school, "don't look for Zebras !" In other words don't read into too many things.The 14 GA wire will carry 20n amps without a problem. When wiring a home there are several plugs run off it. everything doesn't run at the same time.when you plug your generator in to it it will work just fine. The 15 amps it states is the max... plug it in and forget about it...
Mice are everywhere. You would probably need to block off everything with metal mesh and steel wool to keep them out!!
MUCH SAFER APPLICATION
1st mention of the couch! & I think the generator has a gfi in it…
Ditch the double male end cord and receptacle feed you have under the house and get yourself a Leviton 5278-CWP.
Ryan, have you thought about taking a couple weeks to dedicate to just milling lumber? I know that might not be idea, but that way, it'll have more time to dry out before you're ready for the next project.
Hey Ryan, what about a power shed near your new well???
They do make male end box mount connectors that you can plug an extension cord into.
It seems to me that a power outlet at Ringworm is quite the anachronism... sort of like Alexander Graham Bell holding a cell phone. 😅
They might not climb the wrapped legs but do you not think they will use them nice stairs ! Maybe leave the walls open for a week or so after running the electrical.
Build a kiln. I say mate, build a milling shed where you can have all your milling equipment together.
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Good luck with the mouse census😂
Your ceiling isn't up yet. It would be easy to fish down to your box pull up wire and send it over and down to the nightstand.😉
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Use your 3D printer to make a custom cover for your GFCI outlet! One more real world use!
Do even need a GFI? There would be a circuit breaker on the genny .
You need a 15 amp circuit breaker installed in the circuit.
So long as he doesn't get a generator that is rated for more than 15 amps continuous there is no issue. That generator also has overload protection that is basically a circuit breaker. Adding another circuit breaker is not a bad suggestion but it would be somewhat redundant here. I'd have probably spent another $10 on 12 gauge wire but #14 will work for 15 amps.
@@noyopacific what about a friend or the next owner who doesn’t know that. Uses a different generator. There is a reason every circuit has a breaker.
@@RexMoore1984 I said it was not a bad suggestion. Sorry that isn't good enough for you. You come across as a rigid type of guy who is unable to consider a perspective other than your own. BTW, lot's of circuits that are run off of generators don't include any circuit breaker other than the overload protection.
They make a power inlet plug that would be the male end of your extension cord in place of the GFCI. HD does sell them basicly specifically for this purpose. I'm not sure if that GFCI would even work back feeding it like you are.
I might have just drilled up from underneath to run the wire up into the space between the studs to whre you want he outlet. Thus not having to tear apart the shelves and wall.
The way you did it lets you check for moisture.
On your weather proof outlet cover, it is designed to work with a weather proof box. Should have been right next to the cover. Often come as a kit with both the box and cover and an outlet.
May I suggest a few things? I'm a part time "know it all" (lol hardly) anyway maybe for future reference or consideration; PVC schedule 40 conduit (grey in color) and fittings are generally fused together and the conduit ("pipe") is easily cut with recip saw or hack saw or even some product specific lopping style cutters are available. You can really get on a roll with this type of material. If installed as intended by manf it is also at a minimum water resistant and also rustproof. It does get a little bit brittle in the cold, so don't beat on it with a hammer or such. Unless you're into that kind of thing. Finally (if you even read any of this, dang I should have put it on an audio format like a podcast or sumpin) even as much pain as it would cause; look up a table for "ampicity of conductors" to safely size wire and really to protect wiring, fuses or circuit breakers at the panel or source is highly recommended. Simple circuits really are simple just use your google machine for some pointers. Good luck and be safe.
Mice can jump up to 24 inches with a running start. Look it up. Don't think the flashing will help. 13 inches from a standstill.
My biggest concern is the exhaust from the generator under the cabin
hehehe, GFI Ground fault interupter. Get rid of it and thing, and stuff will work just fine, but run the electronice through a surge protector.
Wouldn't it be nice to have the solar panels close to the cabin and be able to plug the batteries directly into the panels while the batteries are still in the cabin?
Next thing you'll know you'll have running water. Thanks for the video.