Anyone an electrical contractor?

[WinstonTJ]

Quote from nutmeg:

Re sound.

You also need to consider this before installing elec boxes. This will add to wall thickness and depth of electircal boxes. If I had the room I would have two interior walls. Build a 2x4 wall sheetrock it and then build another 2x4 over it, again with a sound proof board and insulation.

You'll have to investigate these products, Imo, probably 2 walls would provide the max benefit if you have the interior space.

Plumbing is also a consideration on wall thickness.

Good news is this is essentially like an attic space or huge loft with sloped walls so the room does not have any plumbing issues. Also since only the interior is finished its easy to add as many layers of sheet rock as needed.

I ran the wires and cut holes in the walls for the electrical outlets. I have an uncle who is a licensed electrician so I'll have everything laid out and then he can come do the final hookups.

They ran a second line from the pole today so the apartment will have two electrical meters and two circuit breakers - one for us and one for the business. Things are actually easier that way.

Pics to come...

 

[Bolimomo]

Quote from WinstonTJ:

Random question I know - but I'll eventually post up a DIY thread that I hope competes with the i7 build thread

There is a major difference TJ:

If you miswired something inside your i7 computer, no big deal. Those are low voltage wires. Maybe something doesn't work. At the extreme case you blow your computer power supply. You have a box dead in the water.

But if you miswired some 110V or 220V wires in your house, think of the possibilities: get electrocuted and die... or start a fire which can burn down your house...

I wouldn't touch those with a 10-foot pole. Literally!

I think it is better letting the trained, licensed, bonded electricians do these works. It's great you have your uncle. You are going to invite him to your Christmas dinner right?

 

[Free Thinker]

Quote from WinstonTJ:

Random question I know - but I'll eventually post up a DIY thread that I hope competes with the i7 build thread

So I'm building a server room on a budget and just tonight learned that I paid an expensive electrical contractor to use old sections of extension cords instead of legit electrical wire. I need to re-do the job and I know nothing.

I know how much power (volts & amps) and where I want the plugs (he only installed half of what I asked for) but I don't know what gauge & type of wire to use as well as if I need multiple 20A circuit breakers or if I can just get one massive one for the room, etc.

I've also got legit climate control (air conditioner with dehumidifier) but they installed the back-plates on the studs incorrectly and the water drains are not trapped or gravity fed so water builds up in the lines. I need to properly bolt the AC unit to the wall and possibly change the way that the H20 drain is routed.

The only other question I have is regarding insulation - from heat and noise. Do I need sound deadening AND heat insulation? I bought very good quality fiberglass insulation but if I were to do sound deadening I would lay that down first (the inner layer) and then the fiberglass and then **possibly** a second outer layer.

I know it sound a bit crazy but anyone???

I'd ideally like to know about the electric first (what wire gauge I need, etc.) because I can add the sound proofing at a later date.

Thx!

15 and 20 amp circuits are standard in residential construction for outlets. if you use 20amp circuits (yellow 12 gauge wire)and calculate how much amperage you will use then you can run as many 20 amp circuits as you need to carry the load. each circuit will require a separate breaker so if you dont have any available spots in your main panel you will need to run a subpanel off your main panel. that sounds like it may be beyond your capabilities although its not that hard if you are familiar with electric wiring.