GTEASER Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 sill plate. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) sill plate. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soleplate 1: the lower plate of a studded partition on which the bases of the studs but My foundation looks like this which is why I have been calling it a soleplate. http://www.sweethaven02.com/BldgConst/Bldg02/fig0801.jpg Edited February 19, 2016 by Rhitter My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted February 19, 2016 I Donated Share Posted February 19, 2016 I thought you were allowed to use GFCI's on ungrounded circuits (instead of two prong outlets) I don't think so. But I could be wrong. To clean up what they did and I haven't settled on if I'll stop here. I installed a junction box and brought all the copper wires into the junction box and clamped them all together with a split bolt. I extended the 8awg on the left upper to reach the 8awg coming from the sole plate. The mess of what looks like 14awg copper is all one wire that's just looped around itself a bunch is also now clamped into the split bolt. I haven't yet cut any of the connections to length so it's still pretty messy. But, it's better than what it was. Why not cut the existing ungrounded cloth-sheathed Romex coming from the panel to the first two outlets you mentioned as close to where it enters the wall from the basement as possible, put in a new junction box there with the Romex going up to those outlets wirenutted off, bring new 14/2 grounded Romex from the panel to this box, and then tie the cloth-sheathed Romex into the box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soleplate huh. you learn something new every day. Thanks! GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I don't think so. But I could be wrong. Why not cut the existing ungrounded cloth-sheathed Romex coming from the panel to the first two outlets you mentioned as close to where it enters the wall from the basement as possible, put in a new junction box there with the Romex going up to those outlets wirenutted off, bring new 14/2 grounded Romex from the panel to this box, and then tie the cloth-sheathed Romex into the box? Short answer, I am afraid of messing with the configuration too much. If I mimic what is there at least I know it will work....I have more reading to do before I add new circuits. I had an electrician look at my panel and he mentioned there is plenty of room for new circuits. But when he looked at it he mentioned something about the breakers being over sized or something and there was a smaller size that would fit and free up space. He quoted $660 to bring a dedicated bathroom circuit a total of like 5 feet (15 feet of wiring) Right now, trying to get the kitchen back into a usable form soonish. I want to make what I have is safe and really know what I am doing before I reconfigure. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Now I see your picture Mack, I had never heard the term sole plate. Got it now. Sill (or sill plate) is sitting on the foundation, sole plate is sitting on the subfloor. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) Now I see your picture Mack, I had never heard the term sole plate. Got it now. Sill (or sill plate) is sitting on the foundation, sole plate is sitting on the subfloor. This is all completely new to me. Anything I do is frantic Googling trying to find the right terms / guidance on what I want to do. My wife thinks she will be good at dry walling so looking forward to putting all those tips to use. Edited February 19, 2016 by Rhitter My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmoore5 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Google is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted February 19, 2016 I Donated Share Posted February 19, 2016 Short answer, I am afraid of messing with the configuration too much. If I mimic what is there at least I know it will work....I have more reading to do before I add new circuits. It wouldn't be a new circuit, just a reconfiguration of the existing one.think of it this way: you're rewiring everything in the circuit in exactly the order they were in before, except you're branching the two outlets you can't get to from the other side of that part of the circuit and terminating the original run from them to the breaker panel. I had an electrician look at my panel and he mentioned there is plenty of room for new circuits. But when he looked at it he mentioned something about the breakers being over sized or something and there was a smaller size that would fit and free up space. Yeah, they make breakers that are "double breakers" -- two switches on one module. Unfortunately, my breaker panel is almost exclusively double breakers now, and I only have one slot left. I think I might need to run a subpanel next to the existing main panel when I get my additions done. I'm not going to overwhelm the 200 amp service, I just have too many branch circuits that aren't driving that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Takes a lot to overwhelm 200. Heck, even 100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 So busy at work.... need to decide. 1 micron vs 5 micron whole house filtration. I have a well.... And, ..... go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 So busy at work.... need to decide. 1 micron vs 5 micron whole house filtration. Have you tested the water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 not in 5 years. it was fine then. Turbidity, etc was all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted February 25, 2016 I Donated Share Posted February 25, 2016 Bored at work... Yeah, they make breakers that are "double breakers" -- two switches on one module. Unfortunately, my breaker panel is almost exclusively double breakers now, and I only have one slot left. I think I might need to run a subpanel next to the existing main panel when I get my additions done. I'm not going to overwhelm the 200 amp service, I just have too many branch circuits that aren't driving that much. I found my solution. Four slots down to two with this: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Eaton-Type-BR-BQC-Quadplex-Circuit-Breaker-two-40A-2-pole-breakers-BQC240240/100557207 Gives me room for three more tandem breakers (six 110V circuits total) in my panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I just tried those in my square d panel. Didn't fit (apparently there are different fitments within a product line). So.... im gonna replace the sub panel this summer. Maybe go 200a too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted February 25, 2016 I Donated Share Posted February 25, 2016 I just tried those in my square d panel. Didn't fit (apparently there are different fitments within a product line). So.... im gonna replace the sub panel this summer. Maybe go 200a too. I would hope that a Westinghouse/Bryant breaker wouldn't fit in a Square-D panel! In all seriousness, there should be a diagram on the inside of the door for the panel that tells you which slots allow tandem breakers. My panel allows tandem breakers in all slots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Ha. I was pissed because I figured all square d homeline would fit. I was wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 My efforts to replace CFL's with LED's throughout my house has moved to the garage... Replaced 4 bulbs with the T8 LED direct replacement bulbs for the overhead fluorescents. I still have four more bulbs out there (secondary lights when I need them)... The lights are amazing. For $10 a piece, I wont have to deal with replacements every year or so, cold start issues (despite having cold start ballasts), and enviro hazards when/if one breaks. I got most of the lights in the house replaced, with the exception of the finished basement. I have like 32 can lights down there. That's an expensive endeavor. LOL After a CFL broke within a few feet of my kid last year, I decided it wasn't worth it. Those things are loaded with nasty shit. Plus, I was sick of the slow starts, etc. /rant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted March 10, 2016 I Donated Share Posted March 10, 2016 Yeah, I am at mostly LED bulbs except the basement and attic. Garage has been all LED for a while. The only ones I have left are incandescents in the two ceiling fans in the non-master bedrooms and in the hall bathroom, halogens in our vanity fixtures in the bathroom and in the under-cabinet lighting in the kitchen, and a couple CFLs in lamps we never turn on. Basement is mostly T8 tubes. We have five 4x2 fixtures with four T8s each, plus two 2x2s with the bent T8s. So those will probably stay as-is until I move to cans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Yeah... the LED can swap is gonna be costly. it's not really worth it. For us at least... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 We converted 90% of the house to LEDs after our first summer there when the incandescents just added to the miserable heat, causing our already-28-year-old AC unit to run even more. It seemed like a worthwhile investment just to keep the hours off of the AC unit, improve our comfort, and reduce our energy bill (even though bulbs are expensive). In the almost 2 years we've been in the house I think only 2 have burned out, but I just returned those back to Home Depot for new bulbs with fresh warranties (just make sure you keep the UPC code) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I promise you that I have not kept any upc codes. LOL I have however, started to have receipts emailed to me, which is a great feature. You set it up once at the pin pad, and you're done. Then just create a folder in your email, and keep 'em all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I promise you that I have not kept any upc codes. LOL What about the VIN number on your SUV vehicle? You keep that? Surely you kept your SSN number. That's an important one. LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 nah... it can only be used against you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 nah... it can only be used against you Says the man that changes his on a weekly basis to avoid getting tracked. Hopefully you won't be unfortunate enough to accidentally get the SSN of Charles Manson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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