that seems kind of high. When I had the stucco done on my garage……28x50 with roughly 12 foot walls above the foundation and big gable ends since I have an 8/12 pitch if I remember correctly , I also had my 12x14 shed stuccoed and then underside of my deck patio done and I paid 22k for all of that.Good timing for this comment. I just got an estimate back from another stucco referral. The dude came around 6 and checked it out, took some measurements etc.
$10,250. So he’s higher than the one from yesterday. I should’ve been a freakin’ stucco guy.
I thought I queued your comment up in replies but apparently not, my bad. Good info on what the inspector actually wanted to check and the inspection process. I don’t think I even have a need for a 3-way switch and it all seems pretty simple but I’ll draw it all out tomorrow and review it with my friend.I did everything myself and just RMP do the connect and disconnect at the meter base? This was a few years before I started working for them as a mechanic. The inspector only cared to see appropriate wire gauge from the main panel to each sub panel (existing 100 amp and garage 100 amp), correct grounding of the main panel, and that the garage had a GFCI outlet first in any outlet circuits. Worst part of the whole thing was crawling around in the attic in May/June time frame to get everything prepped for the power company. I had them come Friday morning to disconnect, inspector appointment for noon and RMP set to return around 4PM that afternoon so I wasn't out of power all weekend. The only references I used was an older version of the book I linked , that @jpndave shared with me, and blowing up his phone with questions before hand.
It's time consuming for sure, but it's not rocket science if you work thru it one circuit at a time. By no means am I discrediting journeyman electricians, 3 and 4 way switches are voodoo magic to install to code and work properly. only wanting to imply anyone can do anything once....
Good point. If I would’ve had a 14ff or two sitting on my sideyard I would’ve gotten a cheaper estimate for sure!I didn't notice mention of a 14 bolt, you've gotta be rich if your not willing to rock a 14 bolt from what I've read on the interwebs.
It sure seems freaking expensive, right?!?! I could have millions and I’m pretty sure $10k for stucco will always seem like a lot of money to me. It honestly has me wondering if I want to engage the HOA about this tidbit in the CC&R’s:that seems kind of high. When I had the stucco done on my garage……28x50 with roughly 12 foot walls above the foundation and big gable ends since I have an 8/12 pitch if I remember correctly , I also had my 12x14 shed stuccoed and then underside of my deck patio done and I paid 22k for all of that.
My house has like 4 different circuits with 3-way switches and I can confirm, they’re magic. The times when I’ve been unlucky enough to mess with them I’ve literally just sat and stared at everything and even drawn it out on paper. My modifications have always worked though and no fires, yet.On a serious note though, in my Ag AC electrical lab at USU, the 3 way switch was the most failed/frustrating practical exercise. There are a ton of "wrong" ways to wire that circuit. Almost all of them however will turn on and off the light/fan/ whatever. I hated that week, Dr. Miller loved every minute of it. After he checked out circuit and crushed our souls, he would walk around the lab laughing at us. Everyone was scrambling, trying to figure out what we did wrong on our practice circuits and self drawn schematics. If a team (2 people), took more than two attempts he'd drop a hint or point at a connection, smile, then walk away again.
I didn't think you were being that guy. I'm super cheap, when you posted that your shop bids I choked. I built my 25x40 almost entirely by myself and I'm about $25k into it.I definitely have no issue with paying, as mentioned and I really do appreciate skilled trades. I don’t want to come across as the guy who’s like “why do mechanics charge so much for X when it’s such an easy job?” because I understand… but this one seems a little extreme. I guess we’ll see though, if I end up having my buddy help and that works out I’ll keep track of all the costs.
That’s the crap I was looking for, I must’ve had “available in store today” selected. Still, $1.05/ft isn’t that bad.You will actually want the 2/0
Southwire (By-the-Foot) 2/0 Black Stranded AL USE-2 Cable 27285699 - The Home Depot
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It will handle 150 amps vs the 100amps or so of the 2awg you posted