[TowerTalk] Things to consider while my house is being built

[K8RI on Tower talk]

> You can still put in some sleeves through the rim joists.  This will keep

I actually think this is a better way to go.  Grounded metal box with face 
that opends on the outside, put your bulkhead here, and easy entrance into 
the hours. The underground concuit curves upward wnd into the bottom of the 
box.    I wish I had gone this route instead of going through the basement 
wall.

Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member)
N833R - World's oldest Debonair CD-2
www.rogerhalstead.com


> the sleeve further above grade.  If you plan on having wrap porches make
> sure you get the sleeves or your access into the house prior to the deck
> being installed.
>
> Make sure you run lots of outlets and 220 for an amp or future amp.
>
> I wish I had installed a couple of ground rods in the basement floor prior
> to the pour.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Wolfert, William R.
> Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2005 8:33 AM
> To: 'towertalk at contesting.com'
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Things to consider while my house is being built
>
> Larry
> A shame your walls are poured. The easiest way to get outside cabling 
> inside
> (to the basement) is to have the cement contractor put (a) some PVC 
> sleeves
> in the concrete forms and then pour the wall. Your builder does this for 
> the
> drain line and water service. A next consideration is to maybe use one of
> your basement windows. Most builders install at least 2. Code may vary, 
> but
> in Central Ohio only 1 is required. I noticed you've received many 
> excellent
> suggestions. If your shack is going to be in the basement, then prior to 
> the
> floor being poured, drive a few ground rods in your select location and 
> you
> have a short ground connection for the shack. A general electrical
> suggestion is to have your whole house wired with #12. It's a very small
> amount extra for wire but it helps your lighting circuits to not dim every
> time the heater, dryer or A/C kicks on. And of course the separate breaker
> box suggested should be on its own feed from the meter. Not a sub-box off
> the main panel. Regardless of the size of your shack (read amount of boxes
> to power) the separate panel is a good idea. Lastly to amplify something
> already suggested, whatever size conduit you plan to bury, MAKE IT BIGGER.
> If you think you need 3", go with 4. If 4", go with 6. Only when you pull
> the cables will you curse the fact that you didn't make the pipe larger. 
> The
> extra initial cost of the pipe will dwarf compared to the aggravation you
> will face with a "hard pull". Good Luck.
>
> 73s
>
> Bill WR8K
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: W9NTK [mailto:w9ntk at yahoo.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 8:08 PM
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Things to consider while my house is being built
>
> Hello,
>
> Besides figuring out a way to bring in the coax and rotator cables, what
> other things should I consider (from a ham radio perspective) while my 
> house
> is being built?  My builder poured the basement walls today.
>
> I've been inactive for quite some time now, but plan to get on the air 
> again
> in the next year or two.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Larry
> KS9J
>
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