The very best engineer is an engineer with real-world experience. Everything always works on paper, doing it in the field is a different experience. You are the very best. Keep up the good work. ❤ Thank your mom! She is the very best. The cabin is now partly HERS! ❤😊
Thank you very much! That’s absolutely right, most engineers will never get the opportunity to build what they designed. I really like the idea of getting experiences from both ends. Don’t you worry, my mom (and rest of my family) will soon take complete advantage of the cabin to be able to come visit us more often and for longer periods of time. Really looking forward to it!
Lot of hard work Kristan. Good job. Something to verify . I think your cabin service is a subpanel from your main panel in the house. If so I think you need to separate the grounds and neutral s on the subpanel. In the main panel (first disconnect) the grounds and neutral s are bonded together but not in subsequent panels.
I thought that you did not need grounding rods at subpanel if subpanel is in same Building as main panel but I thought that you absolutely needed grounding rods if sub panel was in a separate structure. I told the inspector that I installed the grounding rods and he didn’t say much about it. I’ll do more research but I do think that I did a correct install.
“I’d like to have a strong, long lasting cabin. I’d like to slightly over engineer it. You know, so it’s future proof.” Cabin Guy: “Hold my baguette cuz it’s gonna be the most amazing putain cabin you’ve ever seen!!” On a serious note. Are you planning of putting a retractable outlet cable there for the water pipe heater or just let it dangle? Also incredible work bud. The video was amazing. You have some serious hysterical moments. The “PUTAIN DE MER…” absolutely made me keel over. Loving the series!!
😂😂😂 thanks man ! Yeah I’m not sure how I’ll get that connection made to the receptacle. Maybe I should have wired an under cabin receptacle. I think I’ll have an heavy duty extension going from the side receptacle to the underside of the cabin. I’ll only have that thing installed probably from December to February anyway. That frustration is real 😂 and I consider myself a calm person by all means.
I am at Electrical contractor. In Hawaii. Been watching this since the beginning. Totally fascinated on your skills. With that said you were allowed to put your ground rods in your 3 foot trench 6 feet apart from end to end that way you do not have to try to drive them into the ground the full 8 feet.
You might want to look into Heatline Retroline for your water line. It goes inside your water pipe to prevent freezing. It ia self regulating cable and only uses 3 watts per foot max. Much more effective and much more efficient than the type of external heat tape you have. The best part is if you install it, there is no need to remove the external stuff, just leave it unplugged.
Nice work! What are you planning to do for ventilation? You have gone to great lengths to make your cabin air tight, but you are going to have to have air flow in and out somehow, otherwise you’ll run into some problems, mold being one of the big problems. Just a heads up! Great job so far!
I did a very similar installation, about 200' trench for water and electical. I used 3AWG THN copper x 4 in 2" PVC conduit and 1" PVC water pipe. Had the trenching done by a pro, very fun to watch. Nice work! Frustrating in paets but so gratifying after you are done!
At 4:50 could you have glued 2 more pvc adapter pieces using pvc adhesive (one on the inside, one on outside) thus locking it in place. If the center pipe was say 2" you could add a 2" to 3" adapter to each side which would prevent it from sliding in or out, locking it in. And the pvc glue dries in a minute vs construction adhesive. So, making a pvc sandwich with 2 fatter ends.
Hey nice work, but why did you use aluminium conduit? Here in Germany we only use copper since at least the 70s. You need a lot more girth when using aluminium for the same Wattage. Would also have made laying it easier no?
Did you mean aluminum wire ? (Not conduit). You’re correct, I could have gone with a much smaller gauge with copper. The reason I picked aluminum is because it’s half the price of copper (even by going with the thicker gauge) and it was also the only option where you could buy it already in a jacket.
Hey Tristan,the cabin is moving along nicely, absolutely love following along with you build ,as i said before i am using some of your ideas on our cottage here in Ontario,i am currently pre staining the cedar shingles for the gables come spring,by the way thanks for the French lessons lol ,
Doug , very glad to hear that. How deep will your water line need to be in Ontario ? Probably a lot deeper than my 2.5 ft. 😂 glad to hear you got some new French vocabulary
Our build is on rock so we have to add water line all the way from the Well and back fill some to bury the cable , lucky enough we only need about 50 ft
Thanks! Really thought about direct burying the water and electrical without conduits but just couldn’t help but think about how much I’d hate myself if a root or rock damaged the water line. Now I can sleep well 😀
So much good stuff to learn from your videos , thank you for taking the time to show every process of your build its always a treat everytime you upload. I can see this channel growing like (Woodness goodness) another cabin builder on the east coast. Et un grand merci a Maman 🙏🏻❤️
Thanks a lot! Means a lot. I know my videos are pretty detailed so I’m sure I probably bore some viewers which probably explain that this channel will probably stay fairly small in size unfortunately. But that’s okay, I want to be that detailed channel out there that anybody could follow and build their own cabin! Oui merci maman ça c’est sûr! Couldn’t have done it alone for this step I think.
@@TheDIYCabinGuy Nan c'est claire continue comme ça , quality content over quantity 👌🏻 I'm based in NY state et je me prépare à faire une petite cabine un peu comme la tienne , donc gros merci encore pour tous tes efforts & energy , hard work always pays 🙏🏼 Et vas y lâche toi plus avec les insultes en français mdr 🤣
The boxes are to join wires together not bend it 90 degrees. You risk damaging the wire insulation bending it that tight.
Tons of work! Nice job insulating and heating the water line
Thanks ! Yes! Better safe than sorry and getting a frozen line
The very best engineer is an engineer with real-world experience. Everything always works on paper, doing it in the field is a different experience. You are the very best. Keep up the good work. ❤
Thank your mom! She is the very best. The cabin is now partly HERS! ❤😊
Thank you very much! That’s absolutely right, most engineers will never get the opportunity to build what they designed. I really like the idea of getting experiences from both ends.
Don’t you worry, my mom (and rest of my family) will soon take complete advantage of the cabin to be able to come visit us more often and for longer periods of time. Really looking forward to it!
Lot of hard work Kristan. Good job. Something to verify . I think your cabin service is a subpanel from your main panel in the house. If so I think you need to separate the grounds and neutral s on the subpanel. In the main panel (first disconnect) the grounds and neutral s are bonded together but not in subsequent panels.
Yes, neutral and ground bonded in main panel but have been kept separate at the cabin sun panel.
@@TheDIYCabinGuy ok good !
grounding is from main panel only. You just created a ground loop.
I thought that you did not need grounding rods at subpanel if subpanel is in same
Building as main panel but I thought that you absolutely needed grounding rods if sub panel was in a separate structure.
I told the inspector that I installed the grounding rods and he didn’t say much about it. I’ll do more research but I do think that I did a correct install.
“I’d like to have a strong, long lasting cabin. I’d like to slightly over engineer it. You know, so it’s future proof.”
Cabin Guy: “Hold my baguette cuz it’s gonna be the most amazing putain cabin you’ve ever seen!!”
On a serious note. Are you planning of putting a retractable outlet cable there for the water pipe heater or just let it dangle?
Also incredible work bud. The video was amazing. You have some serious hysterical moments. The “PUTAIN DE MER…” absolutely made me keel over.
Loving the series!!
😂😂😂 thanks man !
Yeah I’m not sure how I’ll get that connection made to the receptacle. Maybe I should have wired an under cabin receptacle. I think I’ll have an heavy duty extension going from the side receptacle to the underside of the cabin. I’ll only have that thing installed probably from December to February anyway.
That frustration is real 😂 and I consider myself a calm person by all means.
I am at Electrical contractor. In Hawaii. Been watching this since the beginning. Totally fascinated on your skills. With that said you were allowed to put your ground rods in your 3 foot trench 6 feet apart from end to end that way you do not have to try to drive them into the ground the full 8 feet.
Thanks for the kind words, good to know! I was not aware of that
You might want to look into Heatline Retroline for your water line. It goes inside your water pipe to prevent freezing. It ia self regulating cable and only uses 3 watts per foot max. Much more effective and much more efficient than the type of external heat tape you have. The best part is if you install it, there is no need to remove the external stuff, just leave it unplugged.
How does the internal line get power ?
@@TheDIYCabinGuy the cable goes through a special t fitting. The cord plugs into a standard 120v outlet.
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@@jordanlevitt6639 very interesting, didn’t know this even existed
I thought I heard some words I did not learn in high school French class.
😂 indeed, I cannot seem to refrain myself from using them. Cabin building can get fairly frustrating even with all the patience in the world.
@@TheDIYCabinGuy I agree! I usually swear bilingually.
Nice work! What are you planning to do for ventilation? You have gone to great lengths to make your cabin air tight, but you are going to have to have air flow in and out somehow, otherwise you’ll run into some problems, mold being one of the big problems. Just a heads up! Great job so far!
Yes! Great point, I’m installing a small HRV to constantly renew the air in the cabin.
I did a very similar installation, about 200' trench for water and electical. I used 3AWG THN copper x 4 in 2" PVC conduit and 1" PVC water pipe. Had the trenching done by a pro, very fun to watch.
Nice work! Frustrating in paets but so gratifying after you are done!
Thanks !
You make me laugh how you are cursing to yourself. I talk to myself all the time while working.
Ahah yeah I’ve always done that. Probably looking like I lost it 😂
LOL - not at all.
At 4:50 could you have glued 2 more pvc adapter pieces using pvc adhesive (one on the inside, one on outside) thus locking it in place. If the center pipe was say 2" you could add a 2" to 3" adapter to each side which would prevent it from sliding in or out, locking it in. And the pvc glue dries in a minute vs construction adhesive. So, making a pvc sandwich with 2 fatter ends.
That a great tip! Wish I had thought of that
Hey nice work, but why did you use aluminium conduit? Here in Germany we only use copper since at least the 70s. You need a lot more girth when using aluminium for the same Wattage. Would also have made laying it easier no?
Did you mean aluminum wire ? (Not conduit). You’re correct, I could have gone with a much smaller gauge with copper. The reason I picked aluminum is because it’s half the price of copper (even by going with the thicker gauge) and it was also the only option where you could buy it already in a jacket.
@@TheDIYCabinGuy ah yes thats what i meant. Wow half price is crazy. 👍
@@brotesser1 from what I’ve seen, copper is used for all the house wires but typically they seem to use aluminum for the service entrance wires.
Love when you swear in French
😂 thanks
First! Nice work
Thanks !
Hey Tristan,the cabin is moving along nicely, absolutely love following along with you build ,as i said before i am using some of your ideas on our cottage here in Ontario,i am currently pre staining the cedar shingles for the gables come spring,by the way thanks for the French lessons lol ,
Doug , very glad to hear that. How deep will your water line need to be in Ontario ? Probably a lot deeper than my 2.5 ft.
😂 glad to hear you got some new French vocabulary
Our build is on rock so we have to add water line all the way from the Well and back fill some to bury the cable , lucky enough we only need about 50 ft
That was meant to say heated water line , sorry
The swearing in French is a my favorite parts! 😂
You’re absolutely welcome 🤣
thats always tough work, but a well done job!!
Thanks! Really thought about direct burying the water and electrical without conduits but just couldn’t help but think about how much I’d hate myself if a root or rock damaged the water line. Now I can sleep well 😀
@@TheDIYCabinGuy yes that peace of mind is golden!
I watch these in pure terror and panic! 😂😂😂😂🫣🫠
😂 usually have a happy ending though
So much good stuff to learn from your videos , thank you for taking the time to show every process of your build its always a treat everytime you upload.
I can see this channel growing like (Woodness goodness) another cabin builder on the east coast.
Et un grand merci a Maman 🙏🏻❤️
Thanks a lot! Means a lot. I know my videos are pretty detailed so I’m sure I probably bore some viewers which probably explain that this channel will probably stay fairly small in size unfortunately. But that’s okay, I want to be that detailed channel out there that anybody could follow and build their own cabin!
Oui merci maman ça c’est sûr! Couldn’t have done it alone for this step I think.
@@TheDIYCabinGuy Nan c'est claire continue comme ça , quality content over quantity 👌🏻 I'm based in NY state et je me prépare à faire une petite cabine un peu comme la tienne , donc gros merci encore pour tous tes efforts & energy , hard work always pays 🙏🏼
Et vas y lâche toi plus avec les insultes en français mdr 🤣
@@AR-xd4di merci bien et bonne chance pour ton projet !