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That is more in line with what I was thinking it should be, even with inflation.
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Well, I decided to move forward with the mini splits, ordered two 9,000 btu units, 110v. Went with 1110v vs 220v mostly to save on breaker spaces, I only have 12 on the panel I bought. They are supposed to heat when it's down to -13 still. I ordered disconnects, wall mounts, electrical whips, piping trim and a new torque wrench and some open end crow foot wrenches for torqueing down the flare fittings. Seems most of these fail due to either under or over tightening the flair fittings and losing Freon. Total for the units and other items $2080
These are the units I bought: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08K3P2PTY
I'll have to get my vacuum pump and manifold gauges from storage, but the outside unit comes pre-charged. Just have to vacuum out the lines and indoor unit once the connections are made, then release the freon for a quick pressure test. If all looks good after a few minutes, release the remaining and open both valves.
I also decided to go with a tankless propane water heater, non-condensating. 6.5 GPM, which is more than big enough for the single bath and kitchenette. The zero clearance ducting for it will make it an easy install, simply up and out the end gable wall. I'll still have gas line to install, about 15' total. The water supply for the cabin comes from the house, which will run through the water softener first. Probably will put a line filter in front of this too. This was $1000 total, including the ducting and service valves (for running vinegar through once or twice a year to descale).
This was the model: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0084CPEFW
That model can be fitted with a circulation pump too, not that I need one, to circulate the hot water on a schedule before morning showers to have instant hot water. They have a special valve that you can install at the far end of your house on the sink connections to retro fit it for existing lines. It basically used the cold water side as a return to just get warm water to the faucet.
These are the units I bought: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08K3P2PTY
I'll have to get my vacuum pump and manifold gauges from storage, but the outside unit comes pre-charged. Just have to vacuum out the lines and indoor unit once the connections are made, then release the freon for a quick pressure test. If all looks good after a few minutes, release the remaining and open both valves.
I also decided to go with a tankless propane water heater, non-condensating. 6.5 GPM, which is more than big enough for the single bath and kitchenette. The zero clearance ducting for it will make it an easy install, simply up and out the end gable wall. I'll still have gas line to install, about 15' total. The water supply for the cabin comes from the house, which will run through the water softener first. Probably will put a line filter in front of this too. This was $1000 total, including the ducting and service valves (for running vinegar through once or twice a year to descale).
This was the model: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0084CPEFW
That model can be fitted with a circulation pump too, not that I need one, to circulate the hot water on a schedule before morning showers to have instant hot water. They have a special valve that you can install at the far end of your house on the sink connections to retro fit it for existing lines. It basically used the cold water side as a return to just get warm water to the faucet.
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Sounds like a sensible choice!
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Watching - I'd really like to get one of those for my shop.
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I’ll let you know how the install goes. The reviews on the pioneer models have been pretty good overall.
So today I built a set of temporary stairs, I may re-use parts of them in the end, but planning on a platform coming out and turing the stairs to the right. Kind of thinking we could do a ramp there instead, for easy access from the driveway.
The left side, I’m looking for a long slide to attach for the kiddos to slide down to the playground area.
I ran more wire trying to finish up, but ran out of wire. Will get more tomorrow, maybe pickup decking too.
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Speaking of slides, any zip line opportunities off that porch?
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Could make that happen, but maybe as the kids get older
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Picked up more wire and decking today.
I have to be honest, tying down a stack of slippery composite decking is tricky, didn’t lose any, but certainly kept my foot out of the accelerator on the way home.
Wiring wise, I got all of the home runs made back to the panel. Still have the living room and bathroom lights to finish wiring and run the main feeder
The guys should be back tomorrow to get the siding going.
I have to be honest, tying down a stack of slippery composite decking is tricky, didn’t lose any, but certainly kept my foot out of the accelerator on the way home.
Wiring wise, I got all of the home runs made back to the panel. Still have the living room and bathroom lights to finish wiring and run the main feeder
The guys should be back tomorrow to get the siding going.
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That little trailer is downright cute though!
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It’s been a good little trailer for $400, but do need to get a more respectable size one of these days to pull behind that F250.
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A nice 7500 or 10k dual axle with brakes would indeed be convenient at times... But for light trips the one you have is really dandy looking!
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Dump trailer, nothing else will do.
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Must have been too good of fishing weather and have rain today and most of Thursday and Friday, maybe we’ll see the guys tomorrow to hang siding.
I used all but 10’ of a new 250’ roll finishing up lights and home runs last night. I still need to mount two fan boxes and pickup another LED puck light to mount its control box. I’ll probably run the main feed tonight and have it ready to install once they have siding done at the entrance location, and then tidy up the panel and finish connections.
I used all but 10’ of a new 250’ roll finishing up lights and home runs last night. I still need to mount two fan boxes and pickup another LED puck light to mount its control box. I’ll probably run the main feed tonight and have it ready to install once they have siding done at the entrance location, and then tidy up the panel and finish connections.