Make sure you have a fire alarm a light out side that goes off if smoke or a emergency I saw them used in Horse barns and of course a fire extinguisher 🧯 Love your videos your videos wake us up good morning 😃
At the end of every video you say that we are a huge blessing to you and your family. I just want to say that you and your family are a huge blessing to me. Watching your videos has given me the motivation to get off my keister and get to work on that long list of projects I have been putting off. Keep up the good work.
I certainly see one open door for you. Your wife and helpmate. She has been such a blessing to your videos. I see she started with few skills but pitched in and has gained new skills as time goes on. What a blessing to have your chosen one by your side helping get whatever job done. Take good care of that lady as she is one in a million.
WIRING THE WORK SHOP Al you are really smart to use the shop vacuum to pull the string through the conduit. That sure saves time to be able to do it that way. Like I have said before Al you can do anything you put your mind too. I loved the way you put the spools of wire on the holder you made for them. That really saves lots of time for you too. Keep up the good work. MissKittyKat in California
Al, after Hurricane Katrina I had my home rewired and have twice as many outlets in the house. I knew where the the Television would be placed so had 2 double outlets put there. The outlets are placed about 4 feet apart and 18 inches above the floor. Just remember that you do NOT want extension cords everywhere. I was blessed to have a wonderful team of DEAF men restore my home.
I worked in the cable industry for a dozen or so years and every time we have to go to a new build home that had underground PVC we used to use that same trick. It comes in handy because 200 foot drops from utility to home if they didn’t have an electrician put in a pull string, we couldn’t run the cable to the house. So one of the old-timers said “Why arent you using a mouse“? He taught us to use the pull string/ribbon with a little cloth tied on it and sure enough we were doing 200 foot drops ourself then which was pretty cool. You would need to use a cloth on PVC 2 inches or bigger but for half inch and three-quarter the string will find its way all by itself. I’m glad somebody handed you that information too, that saved you the trouble of pushing a snake.
That vacuum trick works great! Figaro is such an affectionate kitty. My Dinky Doo isn't a cuddle bug and I miss it. I've never seen flour in a french toast recipe, I'll have to try it! Blessings to all.
Great video. You can buy a threaded male adapter with a conduit lock ring and add an extra pipe coming out of the top of your junction box at 13:43. You just drill a hole in your box with a paddle bit and it will save you the extra LB fitting that you bought for going up right beside it. They even make fittings with a flat edge on one end that you can glue into the side of any box. When you go to pull your wire if you think you will ever add a circuit in any direction pull a string into your pipe with the wire for future use. You can just leave the string inside the box. Good luck!
You have done so much in the short time you've been on the property! House, barn, wood shed/car?port, outdoor kitchen, driveway, chicken coop, and clearing out trees and brush. Not only that, but everything is beautiful, too!
Couple of suggestions . More conduit straps, pvc sags when it get warm ( when wires heat from loads applied and summer temps). Glue your joints or they will come apart. 12 gauge wire for 20 amp circuits, 14 gauge wire for15 amp circuits, 10 gauge wire for 25 and 30 amp circuits. Stranded wire will require crimp terminal or device connectors suitable for stranded wire.
@@cathiwim If the conduit is correctly seated and glued, there will be no sharp edges to catch on the insulation of the wiring. @Howard Nelson is correct regarding the cross sectional area of the wires for the different current ratings. He is also correct regarding PVC conduit sagging if insufficient saddles are used to secure it to the beams.
Al, I just had my wife's she shed wired for electricity. The cost including trench and all conduit and wiring it cost me $2,000. I could have wired the building myself if I had saw your video first. You did an awesome job.
Hi Lumnah Family. Al, I think it's awesome to you that so many people have given you constructive advice. How many people just happen to run into a retired electrician while buying supplies to install their wiring? Ot the one who suggested using the shop vac to pull the string through. It seems someone always steps up at the right time you're progressing on another phase of finishing up the barn build. Agree with others that you get that fire alarm system in place at the same time you're getting the electricity up and running. Good day to Gina and your sweet daughter. Yo've been blessed to have so many helping hands as you've been building your barn.
I found your channel today, I love seeing how simple your life on the farm is. You are very lucky to have all of this and a nice family too. I wanted chickens, but my wife said only in the freezer. Anyway the bread is pronounced chee-bot-a. Farm fresh eggs are sooo yummy. Thanks Sam
What a great way to get your string through so you can pull your electrical wires. Barn is really coming together for ya'll. Can't wait to see what new animals you are going to add to the homestead....have a great day!
They call them pull strings, and the parachute or "mouse" for cable pulling. My father also used little foam blocks with fishing line attached, and injected compressed air to flush the lines. They also make little parachutes made of plastic of various diameters. Conduits up to 2" in diameter, for pulling a lot of cable. Vacuum you used was great! 😃
This was a most interesting video, Al. Never would have thought to do that with string and a vacuum. Thanks for sharing. Your french toast looked amazing! Bless you all.
You are so clever! So very gifted Al! Nothing is hard with you. Just love your ideas!I wish my Husband had lived long enough to seen this. He was a electricians helper.
It won't be too long before I need to get out and wire on our project as well. Only a little conduit work as it is all going in walls. Make sure you get that foam covered -- it's very flammable!
I used to use the same pvc cutter for fitting and installing underground sprinkler systems. They work extremely well on most light to medium wall plastics! ps. You and or your wife should create and tag-team on this, or on a separate channel for home-cooked meals. (to include, "hearing" the meal time prayer ;) ). Love ya'll.. always looking forward to the next :)
Have used the vacuum method before with string and paper towel. Then we would pull 3/4 flat line trough and use it too pull wire. Also good to pull extra string like someone else mentioned.
Good morning Al Remember, when you pull the wires through pull in another pull string and leave it in the conduit > You do this so if you have to pull in more wires at a later date you have the means to do so without having to use a fish. (repeat the process again in case you need some more later.)
Catching up on older videos that you made. Great ideas everyone. Gina is becoming so handy with those tools. 👍 Those are the best containers for the feed. But I’m thinking, with my bad back, I wouldn’t want to bend over all through winter.. it would be nice to have them up higher and have storage cabinets under it. Extra feed bags etc. I just love seeing all the animals (especially Figaro). I talk to my animals all the time too. They follow me everywhere on the property.😺😺
My roommate is a journeyman electrician. We sure could have used that vacuum trick when he rewired my attic. It was a real pain pulling the wires from the attic all the way to the basement. I will show him this tonight. Thanks Al. Have you ever tried Mexican toast? Like French toast but salt chili powder and garlic added to the eggs and topped with salsa shredded cheese and left over chili. Some times I even top it with a fried egg. You can make it as spicy as you prefer.
Love the video....To make life easier, adapt a piece of clear tubing to the vacuum hose (duct tape it) By doing that with a small tubing, you can stick it inside the conduit. You can also see the string when it comes through. Hope that helps you.
Good morning Lumnah family. You are one of, if not my favorite family on RUclips. I love the positive messages and wholesome family values you present. I thinknyou, Al, are a genius with all that you have accomplished in providing for your family. Gina and Olivia are lucky ladies. See you tomorrow! :)
I needed to hear that quote today Al. Like you I’ve heard it all my life but wasn’t focused on the opened door. Thank you so much for reminding me. I really needed that today. God bless you and your family. Loved how you are wiring up the work shop. Genius. I would never have thought of it.
Neat Trick Using the Vacuum to pull the string for eventual use to pull the wires though the Conduit. Not a electrician or contractor. However I watch a lot of home improvement and homesteading videos and your video was the first I've seen using this trick. I'm sure you taught others and they will use this trick . I'm curious , what do you think is the maximum length that the vacuum will pull a string? Would it work with heavier duty twine?
What a neat idea. I've learned so many good ideas from you. I just wish I had known them about 40 years ago when we were working on our farm. But who knows, I may still be able to pass them on to others. Thank you again.
As always super informative and great to see it all coming together for you, especially after all the hard work you have put into this project! I am hoping to relocate out closer to your end of the country this summer and God willing we will find a way to start our own homesteading adventure. Have an amazing and blessed weekend.
Love your accent! I worked with another nurse who was from Boston. After I had become used to her accent other would stand around. in amazement that we understood each.other. I think the world could use some people learning to understand each other and work side by side. P.S. It sure made for some entertainment while we learned translating each other!
That was a very neat trick. What a time saver. I can hardly wait to see the wire go through and the lights mounted. Also that is a first time, for me anyway, to see flour added the the milk and eggs for french toast. It looked delicious though. Have a Blessed day...see you tomorrow.
Enjoyed your video today ! Neat trick. We always used the air compressor to blow string through. We get so many ideas from your channel. Keep up the great work.
That was so cool to watch so glad that you shared the process!! I am new to the channel but enjoying it so much. God bless as you continue and can't wait for more to watch.
Well now, U blew my snake theory right out of the water Al! If ever I saw a classic case of " Yankee Ingenuity " it was right here, sucking the string through in advance of the wiring! I wouldn't have thought of that one in a thousand years... :~) The French toast recipe looked like a good one too... Excellent presentation today, really enjoyed it. Bill on the Hill... :~)
Al, a couple thoughts. It is typically easier to start at the end of conduit runs and go toward the panel. Conduit installation is typically not run as you would run cables. Meaning, you could run all lighting for the whole building, or you could have set up for the lights and receptacles in the one conduit that you have installed. It is a different thought process. Please do not use Romex in conduit. Respectfully, Kevin
You should try soaking your bread for longer in the French toast mix. Let it soak into the bread. Then when you toast it the two outer surfaces seal the liquid in the center and when you bite into it you get the warm toast mix...mmmmhhh! Works best if the bread is slightly stale. Great idea with the vacuum.
Are you planning on pulling individual conductors into your conduits or romex?? Individual wires would be much more appropriate since they would stay cooler under load because they aren't in a "jacket" inside a conduit. Also would provide more room for any additional conductors "down the road".
Have you thought about using a plastic conduit bending spring. It saves time, heat, and its fast, (faster than a heat gun). We have them in the UK, I'm sure you have them in the US
You might not be an electrician but you're certainly a dab hand at that conduit, that's a tidy bit of work! Love this channel! May be a little jealous of your barn.
I have never used flour in my French toast before but I'm going to have to give it a go! One thing I think would bring your recipe over the top is if you use brown sugar instead of white sugar!!! Loves the video as always!
Christine if it stuck to the bread it wouldn’t have been loose all over the griddle the point of the flour is to tighten mix that much milk defeats the point of flour lol just a few things I learned along the way in school enjoy the day.
I love that vacuum trick. I’ve never put flour in French toast before. We just use regular bread but don’t leave as long. I loved this video but it was a little shorter than I hoped for. I understand editing time but sure miss the other longer videos😊
That was the coolest trick Ive seen, using vacuum to pull string into the PVC conduits. I am a electrical engineer. Just think this same tech is going to be used in the hyperloop transportation. Now the wiring will be so easy.
Sorry I haven't been watching your videos for awhile I have a hard time keeping up with alot of peoples homesteading videos I will try to watch your videos iam just so far behind that it will take me awhile catch up anyway I still think you guys are awesome love how the new work shop is coming and willow's babies are getting so big they are so adorable anyway I will stay posted when I can take care and god bless you all peace.
I missed the goats and collecting the eggs 💙 but what you did in the barn was genius, definitely i will use it one day!! God bless y'all, xoxo Marios from Greece 💙🇬🇷💙
@derek Larkin - yep (originally being Dutch) I also thought about a bending spring, but the conduit pipe here in North America is much thicker and tougher that what we're typically using in Europe
Gr8 wire pulling trick!! I love adding nutmeg and orange peel to the french toast recipe.. top with a dab of yogurt!! De~ Lish!! 😋 Loving your builds and tips/tricks!
To run the wire, use a vac and some yarn or light string. Suck the string through then attach your string to a thin pc.of wire and pull that through. Now make a loop and hook your 14/2 wire to that and tape it up good. Now pull your 14/2 wire to your panel and or box. Al, I have also used a heat gun for this. Sometime string is not heavy enough to pull the wire through on long runs Al. Use the thin wire, you don't want for the string to break half way through the pipe, you would have to start over. Use some silicone spray if if gets stuck in the bends. I stated this on your last video, Nice job.
I find that 3 90's are a problem when pulling any kind of line in. When the cable goes in I ultimately have to use pull in lube of some sort. And someone has to push it in while the other pulls the line. I like Bull Tape brand for the pull line I use. It's a measure tape (has feet and inches on it) and you can't snao it when you use the right one for the job. But you have really short runs and an extra set of hands so it should go ok.
OMG! (smacks head) That vacuum idea is brilliant! Am curious what type back up system do you have should you lose power? Am asking because we live in the California Sierra foothills and close to 1 MILLION northern California homes had power shut off this past week due to high winds and fire concerns. Thankfully folks in our area tend to have some solar, propane generators etc. But being on a well means its imperative we have a means to get water if on the grid and they shut power off.
Thank you for pointing out the Welsomer hen. Now I know you have some of those. They are great. I vicariously enjoy your chickens. Please keep naming the other breeds you have. Loved the string idea. Much more fun than phish tape.
That was slick Al, getting those strings sucked through the pipes! Oh my, the french toast looks so yummy. I had delicious french toast in Memphis, TN made with bread similar to what you used. It was the best french toast that I've ever had. Will have get me some of this bread and make some myself.
Conduit as simple as yours isn't hard with tape. It's not like you have five runs and six or seven connection boxes along the way for all of the different areas. Glad to see the progress all the same!
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you can also use an air hose to blow it from where u are sending the string from
Make sure you have a fire alarm a light out side that goes off if smoke or a emergency I saw them used in Horse barns and of course a fire extinguisher 🧯 Love your videos your videos wake us up good morning 😃
At the end of every video you say that we are a huge blessing to you and your family. I just want to say that you and your family are a huge blessing to me. Watching your videos has given me the motivation to get off my keister and get to work on that long list of projects I have been putting off. Keep up the good work.
I certainly see one open door for you. Your wife and helpmate. She has been such a blessing to your videos. I see she started with few skills but pitched in and has gained new skills as time goes on. What a blessing to have your chosen one by your side helping get whatever job done. Take good care of that lady as she is one in a million.
WIRING THE WORK SHOP
Al you are really smart to use the shop vacuum to pull the string through the conduit. That sure saves time to be able to do it that way. Like I have said before Al you can do anything you put your mind too.
I loved the way you put the spools of wire on the holder you made for them. That really saves lots of time for you too. Keep up the good work.
MissKittyKat in California
Al, after Hurricane Katrina I had my home rewired and have twice as many outlets in the house. I knew where the the Television would be placed so had 2 double outlets put there. The outlets are placed about 4 feet apart and 18 inches above the floor. Just remember that you do NOT want extension cords everywhere. I was blessed to have a wonderful team of DEAF men restore my home.
I worked in the cable industry for a dozen or so years and every time we have to go to a new build home that had underground PVC we used to use that same trick. It comes in handy because 200 foot drops from utility to home if they didn’t have an electrician put in a pull string, we couldn’t run the cable to the house. So one of the old-timers said “Why arent you using a mouse“? He taught us to use the pull string/ribbon with a little cloth tied on it and sure enough we were doing 200 foot drops ourself then which was pretty cool. You would need to use a cloth on PVC 2 inches or bigger but for half inch and three-quarter the string will find its way all by itself. I’m glad somebody handed you that information too, that saved you the trouble of pushing a snake.
That vacuum trick works great! Figaro is such an affectionate kitty. My Dinky Doo isn't a cuddle bug and I miss it. I've never seen flour in a french toast recipe, I'll have to try it! Blessings to all.
Love the "Evil genius" laugh when the vacuum trick worked ......
Me to
Lol ditto
Great video.
You can buy a threaded male adapter with a conduit lock ring and add an extra pipe coming out of the top of your junction box at 13:43.
You just drill a hole in your box with a paddle bit and it will save you the extra LB fitting that you bought for going up right beside it.
They even make fittings with a flat edge on one end that you can glue into the side of any box.
When you go to pull your wire if you think you will ever add a circuit in any direction pull a string into your pipe with the wire for future use.
You can just leave the string inside the box. Good luck!
That vacuum trick is awesome and beats the standard pull through.
I was half paying attention then Bob says is he using a vacuum? What an awesome trick lol and it’s Halloween too lol 👍
Who is Bob? His name is Al.
Tony Grimes bob and I were watching on tv lol 😂
You have done so much in the short time you've been on the property! House, barn, wood shed/car?port, outdoor kitchen, driveway, chicken coop, and clearing out trees and brush. Not only that, but everything is beautiful, too!
Couple of suggestions . More conduit straps, pvc sags when it get warm ( when wires heat from loads applied and summer temps). Glue your joints or they will come apart. 12 gauge wire for 20 amp circuits, 14 gauge wire for15 amp circuits, 10 gauge wire for 25 and 30 amp circuits. Stranded wire will require crimp terminal or device connectors suitable for stranded wire.
Howard Nelson and i had suggested earlier reaming out the conduit and smoothing the edges so the wires dont get stripped when going thru.
@@cathiwim If the conduit is correctly seated and glued, there will be no sharp edges to catch on the insulation of the wiring. @Howard Nelson is correct regarding the cross sectional area of the wires for the different current ratings. He is also correct regarding PVC conduit sagging if insufficient saddles are used to secure it to the beams.
Al, I just had my wife's she shed wired for electricity. The cost including trench and all conduit and wiring it cost me $2,000. I could have wired the building myself if I had saw your video first. You did an awesome job.
Hi Lumnah Family. Al, I think it's awesome to you that so many people have given you constructive advice. How many people just happen to run into a retired electrician while buying supplies to install their wiring? Ot the one who suggested using the shop vac to pull the string through. It seems someone always steps up at the right time you're progressing on another phase of finishing up the barn build. Agree with others that you get that fire alarm system in place at the same time you're getting the electricity up and running. Good day to Gina and your sweet daughter. Yo've been blessed to have so many helping hands as you've been building your barn.
Willow seems much happier with the milking stand moved away from the wall. Great job!
The string and vacuum technique certify you as a genius!! Why have I never thought of that?? Love your videos!
Electricians know this trick. My husband is one.
I found your channel today, I love seeing how simple your life on the farm is. You are very lucky to have all of this and a nice family too. I wanted chickens, but my wife said only in the freezer. Anyway the bread is pronounced chee-bot-a. Farm fresh eggs are sooo yummy. Thanks Sam
What a great way to get your string through so you can pull your electrical wires. Barn is really coming together for ya'll. Can't wait to see what new animals you are going to add to the homestead....have a great day!
They call them pull strings, and the parachute or "mouse" for cable pulling. My father also used little foam blocks with fishing line attached, and injected compressed air to flush the lines. They also make little parachutes made of plastic of various diameters. Conduits up to 2" in diameter, for pulling a lot of cable. Vacuum you used was great! 😃
Workshop is looking good Al, and todays' quote is my favourite so far. Keep'em coming my friend.
I also used the cutter on cpvc pipe. Worked good on also!!
This was a most interesting video, Al. Never would have thought to do that with string and a vacuum. Thanks for sharing. Your french toast looked amazing! Bless you all.
You are so clever! So very gifted Al! Nothing is hard with you. Just love your ideas!I wish my Husband had lived long enough to seen this. He was a electricians helper.
It won't be too long before I need to get out and wire on our project as well. Only a little conduit work as it is all going in walls. Make sure you get that foam covered -- it's very flammable!
Your quote at the end of the video was great Al, you have certainly opened some brilliant doors for me!! God bless you and your family.🇬🇧
Good morning , high 37 degrees low of 27 degrees. This is not my favorite time of the year but got to get used to it. God's blessing to you and yours
When you were running that string , with the vacuum, I kept hearing in my head, you laughing saying " I love it when a plan comes together. "
THAT is really slick with the shop vac!!! You also have me convinced to use the PVC electrical pipe!
I always learn something when I watch your videos! Neat trick!
I used to use the same pvc cutter for fitting and installing underground sprinkler systems. They work extremely well on most light to medium wall plastics! ps. You and or your wife should create and tag-team on this, or on a separate channel for home-cooked meals. (to include, "hearing" the meal time prayer ;) ). Love ya'll.. always looking forward to the next :)
Have used the vacuum method before with string and paper towel. Then we would pull 3/4 flat line trough and use it too pull wire. Also good to pull extra string like someone else mentioned.
Good morning Al
Remember, when you pull the wires through pull in another pull string and leave it in the conduit > You do this so if you have to pull in more wires at a later date you have the means to do so without having to use a fish. (repeat the process again in case you need some more later.)
Good suggestion!
very good idea!!
Ahhhh yes good suggestion
Catching up on older videos that you made.
Great ideas everyone. Gina is becoming so handy with those tools. 👍
Those are the best containers for the feed. But I’m thinking, with my bad back, I wouldn’t want to bend over all through winter.. it would be nice to have them up higher and have storage cabinets under it.
Extra feed bags etc.
I just love seeing all the animals (especially Figaro). I talk to my animals all the time too. They follow me everywhere on the property.😺😺
My roommate is a journeyman electrician. We sure could have used that vacuum trick when he rewired my attic. It was a real pain pulling the wires from the attic all the way to the basement. I will show him this tonight. Thanks Al. Have you ever tried Mexican toast? Like French toast but salt chili powder and garlic added to the eggs and topped with salsa shredded cheese and left over chili. Some times I even top it with a fried egg. You can make it as spicy as you prefer.
Love the video....To make life easier, adapt a piece of clear tubing to the vacuum hose (duct tape it) By doing that with a small tubing, you can stick it inside the conduit. You can also see the string when it comes through. Hope that helps you.
Good morning Lumnah family. You are one of, if not my favorite family on RUclips. I love the positive messages and wholesome family values you present. I thinknyou, Al, are a genius with all that you have accomplished in providing for your family. Gina and Olivia are lucky ladies. See you tomorrow! :)
Wonder idea!!!! That does save time....WOW!!!
THANK YOU FOR SHARING.
And,thank you for taking us along on your journey and God bless.
Fantastic way to pull your line through your PVC. Great video thanks for sharing it with us,
Jimmy
That was soooooooo effective!!!!! Good gravy!!! I am having so much fun watching you do all this! Love love love!
I needed to hear that quote today Al. Like you I’ve heard it all my life but wasn’t focused on the opened door. Thank you so much for reminding me. I really needed that today. God bless you and your family.
Loved how you are wiring up the work shop. Genius. I would never have thought of it.
The boy goats cracked me up. Staying inside crying for you when the door was open. The vacuum trick was pretty cool to watch. 🌻🌻🌻🌻
Neat Trick Using the Vacuum to pull the string for eventual use to pull the wires though the Conduit. Not a electrician or contractor. However I watch a lot of home improvement and homesteading videos and your video was the first I've seen using this trick. I'm sure you taught others and they will use this trick . I'm curious , what do you think is the maximum length that the vacuum will pull a string? Would it work with heavier duty twine?
Using the shop vac and string is the slickest trick I have ever seen!
What a neat idea. I've learned so many good ideas from you. I just wish I had known them about 40 years ago when we were working on our farm. But who knows, I may still be able to pass them on to others. Thank you again.
Thanks for the vacuum trick ... great time saver ...
Lumnah Acres is so fun to watch. I'm watching you work when I should be doing my own work!
Small piece of soft plastic on end of rope works well too (like sandwich bag size and softness) we leave itloose like a prom dress or parachute.
As always super informative and great to see it all coming together for you, especially after all the hard work you have put into this project! I am hoping to relocate out closer to your end of the country this summer and God willing we will find a way to start our own homesteading adventure. Have an amazing and blessed weekend.
Love your accent! I worked with another nurse who was from Boston. After I had become used to her accent other would stand around. in amazement that we understood each.other. I think the world could use some people learning to understand each other and work side by side. P.S. It sure made for some entertainment while we learned translating each other!
That was a very neat trick. What a time saver. I can hardly wait to see the wire go through and the lights mounted. Also that is a first time, for me anyway, to see flour added the the milk and eggs for french toast. It looked delicious though. Have a Blessed day...see you tomorrow.
Enjoyed your video today ! Neat trick. We always used the air compressor to blow string through. We get so many ideas from your channel. Keep up the great work.
That was so cool to watch so glad that you shared the process!! I am new to the channel but enjoying it so much. God bless as you continue and can't wait for more to watch.
I agree that vacuum trick was really cool I stand corrected that was neat and God bless you
Well now, U blew my snake theory right out of the water Al! If ever I saw a classic case of " Yankee Ingenuity " it was right here, sucking the string through in advance of the wiring! I wouldn't have thought of that one in a thousand years... :~)
The French toast recipe looked like a good one too... Excellent presentation today, really enjoyed it.
Bill on the Hill... :~)
Works even better with a small yarn pom-pom on the end of the draw line. You can also use a black Sharpie to mark approximate length of pull.
one of your best DIYs I loved it.
What a great vacuum trick! I will do that! Enjoy your family!
Al, a couple thoughts. It is typically easier to start at the end of conduit runs and go toward the panel. Conduit installation is typically not run as you would run cables. Meaning, you could run all lighting for the whole building, or you could have set up for the lights and receptacles in the one conduit that you have installed. It is a different thought process. Please do not use Romex in conduit. Respectfully, Kevin
You should try soaking your bread for longer in the French toast mix. Let it soak into the bread. Then when you toast it the two outer surfaces seal the liquid in the center and when you bite into it you get the warm toast mix...mmmmhhh!
Works best if the bread is slightly stale.
Great idea with the vacuum.
That vacuum trick is brilliant! I have never tried putting flour in the egg mixture for french toast. I feel breakfast for supper coming tonight.
Are you planning on pulling individual conductors into your conduits or romex?? Individual wires would be much more appropriate since they would stay cooler under load because they aren't in a "jacket" inside a conduit. Also would provide more room for any additional conductors "down the road".
So cute how happy that vacuum set up to pull wiring through conduit made you 😊
Have you thought about using a plastic conduit bending spring. It saves time, heat, and its fast, (faster than a heat gun). We have them in the UK, I'm sure you have them in the US
Good job using vacuum! Works well!
Ingenious Al! Sure is looking like quite the homestead! Well done!
That was perty cool using the vacuum like. I will remember that. Thanks for sharing.
That was a great idea what you dun there with the strin in the pvc and that wood be good for the spares to now . 👍 👍
You might not be an electrician but you're certainly a dab hand at that conduit, that's a tidy bit of work! Love this channel! May be a little jealous of your barn.
Nice prep work Al & Gina to pull wires in the barn. Dinner looks scrumptious. 😇😇😇
I have never used flour in my French toast before but I'm going to have to give it a go! One thing I think would bring your recipe over the top is if you use brown sugar instead of white sugar!!! Loves the video as always!
Christine yes and less milk so it will stick to the bread
@@quarrel05 the amount of milk wasn't a problem for me because there were 4 eggs and flour so it looked like the mixture stuck fine to the bread.
Christine if it stuck to the bread it wouldn’t have been loose all over the griddle the point of the flour is to tighten mix that much milk defeats the point of flour lol just a few things I learned along the way in school enjoy the day.
Brilliant trick the string!
I never thought to put a bit of flour in french toast mixturer. Going to try next time. Thanks guys.
I love that vacuum trick. I’ve never put flour in French toast before. We just use regular bread but don’t leave as long. I loved this video but it was a little shorter than I hoped for. I understand editing time but sure miss the other longer videos😊
Are you going to finish the ceiling in the workshop? What are your ideas fot it? Such a nice space!
That was the coolest trick Ive seen, using vacuum to pull string into the PVC conduits. I am a electrical engineer. Just think this same tech is going to be used in the hyperloop transportation. Now the wiring will be so easy.
Yea,it helps sometime to get out in the real world sometime. LOL
James Turner You must work for consulting engineer. Working for contractors is more educational!
So clever thanks for sharing
Sorry I haven't been watching your videos for awhile I have a hard time keeping up with alot of peoples homesteading videos I will try to watch your videos iam just so far behind that it will take me awhile catch up anyway I still think you guys are awesome love how the new work shop is coming and willow's babies are getting so big they are so adorable anyway I will stay posted when I can take care and god bless you all peace.
I missed the goats and collecting the eggs 💙 but what you did in the barn was genius, definitely i will use it one day!! God bless y'all, xoxo Marios from Greece 💙🇬🇷💙
Al, I love seeing you in the kitchen since I am a self-taught gourmet chef.
@derek Larkin - yep (originally being Dutch) I also thought about a bending spring, but the conduit pipe here in North America is much thicker and tougher that what we're typically using in Europe
yet another great video!!! I love watching you and you Family.
That vacuum cleaner trick was awesome.
Gr8 wire pulling trick!!
I love adding nutmeg and orange peel to the french toast recipe.. top with a dab of yogurt!! De~ Lish!! 😋
Loving your builds and tips/tricks!
So are you planning to go back and glue all the joints once you have the layout complete?
Not necessary for electrical, for plumbing yes.
I loved watching this video..what an awesome way to set up pulling wire!!
To run the wire, use a vac and some yarn or light string. Suck the string through then attach your string to a thin pc.of wire and pull that through. Now make a loop and hook your 14/2 wire to that and tape it up good. Now pull your 14/2 wire to your panel and or box. Al, I have also used a heat gun for this. Sometime string is not heavy enough to pull the wire through on long runs Al. Use the thin wire, you don't want for the string to break half way through the pipe, you would have to start over. Use some silicone spray if if gets stuck in the bends. I stated this on your last video, Nice job.
Genius string idea Al!! Shops looking great! And, it’s all your own, Designs by Lumnah!!😁👍🏻🇺🇸
Have you thought about a wire mesh or maybe wide spaced narrow boards for the surface of the goats bunk bed so their pellet will fall through?
Al, are you gluing the conduit into the boxes? If you don't it may all come apart when you start pulling wire. Love watching the progress on the barn!
I find that 3 90's are a problem when pulling any kind of line in. When the cable goes in I ultimately have to use pull in lube of some sort. And someone has to push it in while the other pulls the line. I like Bull Tape brand for the pull line I use. It's a measure tape (has feet and inches on it) and you can't snao it when you use the right one for the job. But you have really short runs and an extra set of hands so it should go ok.
OMG! (smacks head) That vacuum idea is brilliant! Am curious what type back up system do you have should you lose power?
Am asking because we live in the California Sierra foothills and close to 1 MILLION northern California homes had power shut off this past week due to high winds and fire concerns. Thankfully folks in our area tend to have some solar, propane generators etc. But being on a well means its imperative we have a means to get water if on the grid and they shut power off.
The vacuum trick is insane ! Well done ! :)
so wonderful you aren't afraid to show your faith.
Thank you for pointing out the Welsomer hen. Now I know you have some of those. They are great. I vicariously enjoy your chickens. Please keep naming the other breeds you have. Loved the string idea. Much more fun than phish tape.
if you look i suggested the string trick when you put in the conduit from the house to the barn!!
Thank you, Tom
Vacuum trick. Slick! 😎 I'm so happy for you! 😆
That was slick Al, getting those strings sucked through the pipes! Oh my, the french toast looks so yummy. I had delicious french toast in Memphis, TN made with bread similar to what you used. It was the best french toast that I've ever had. Will have get me some of this bread and make some myself.
Conduit as simple as yours isn't hard with tape. It's not like you have five runs and six or seven connection boxes along the way for all of the different areas.
Glad to see the progress all the same!