BYC Café

[LaFleche]

Good evening everyone!

Today we had an icy, but very sunny day (yes, this yellowish thingy does still exist, who knew!) Perfect for hiking with the dogs

Hello and welcome @Sally PB

 

[bruceha2000]

You could have broken the jumper off and left it on 2 circuits. And left a note so the new people would know I had 2 circuits in every room in my prior house, but not in a single device. That WOULD have been weird ... and probably against code.

What did the electrician do with the circuit 17 wire? Or did he leave the device on 17 and cap off 24? Either way a note regarding that device would likely be well appreciated. The people we sold our prior house to are quite happy they can contact me with questions. Nothing like being able to talk to the person who put in all the plumbing and electrical even if it was 30 years ago.

 

[LaFleche]

On a more positive note, today I discovered that someone nearby keeps some splendid looking double-laced Barnevelders. I plan to find her and see if I can get some hatching eggs next time one of mine goes broody

My eyes just went from blue to green!! I've been trying to find the same breed hatching eggs to pop under my next broody too! Lucky you.

Many years back when my poultry addiction started, I fell in love with Barnevelders.

But from all the information I gathered about this beautiful breed, one stood out and had me rethink: They are very susceptible to Marek's disease as are Sebright. So I reconsidered and abstained from adding them to my flock, as where I live, there are no vets willing to provide the vaccination and I prefer my chicks being raised by broodies.

 

[Sally PB]

Thanks for the welcome, everyone! Here's my question.

We bought some property that adjoins ours through foreclosure. The electric to a big pole barn was disconnected many (10-20?) years ago. The wires are there, but physically cut. I don't know what shape any electrical box might be in. My husband thinks "it won't be that much" to have the power turned back on out there. I think he's dreaming, and we're looking at thousands.

I know it's probably gonna happen, eventually. Any guesses as to what I need to think about, cost-wise?

 

[Shadrach]

Good evening Cafe.
I've made a pot of tea if anyone fancies a cup.
Another sunny day here and around 12C.
Rooster fight patrol today for most of it. Only six scraps I noticed.
I think the chickens think it's spring. I think they're in for a shock.

 

[pennyJo1960]

The house here was in bed till at least 10 am boy I need that coffee Think the vaccuming and cleaning got too us
banana muffins going today also

 

[DobieLover]

You could have broken the jumper off and left it on 2 circuits. And left a note so the new people would know I had 2 circuits in every room in my prior house, but not in a single device. That WOULD have been weird ... and probably against code.

What did the electrician do with the circuit 17 wire? Or did he leave the device on 17 and cap off 24? Either way a note regarding that device would likely be well appreciated. The people we sold our prior house to are quite happy they can contact me with questions. Nothing like being able to talk to the person who put in all the plumbing and electrical even if it was 30 years ago.

I had him cap 17 and I flagged it and showed the buyer so he'd know.
We are going to work on determining what rooms are on what circuits tomorrow so we can relabel the load center so he'll be all set when they move in.
Closing is tentatively set for 1/29!!!!!

 

[DobieLover]

Thanks for the welcome, everyone! Here's my question.

We bought some property that adjoins ours through foreclosure. The electric to a big pole barn was disconnected many (10-20?) years ago. The wires are there, but physically cut. I don't know what shape any electrical box might be in. My husband thinks "it won't be that much" to have the power turned back on out there. I think he's dreaming, and we're looking at thousands.

I know it's probably gonna happen, eventually. Any guesses as to what I need to think about, cost-wise?

That depends on the area and the electrician.
Is the pole barn the only improvement on the property? Or is there a house on the property as well? Where does the electric come from that ends at the pole barn?

 

[Sally PB]

That depends on the area and the electrician.
Is the pole barn the only improvement on the property? Or is there a house on the property as well? Where does the electric come from that ends at the pole barn?

There is a house that had electricity, but it too is off. The property's buildings have been vacant (except for raccoons and other critters, grrrr) for 10+ years. The electricity to the house and pole barn (and a regular barn and another out building) all comes from one central place, as far as I know. We are out in the boonies, about 10 miles away from the nearest town.

At one time, the property was a working farm. The barn had an old hay trolley along the peak. The pole barn is much more recent, but still probably 40 years old, I'm guessing. It had a small engine repair business in it. I would LOVE to find out the history of this place. If those walls could talk...

We have talked about renovating the old house. It has "good bones," but would take a huge amount of work. We have had at least three people want to buy the property, but it's not for sale.

My husband wants to have a shop/work area in the pole barn. I would love for him to have that too. Having electricity would make it a wonderful workspace. I'm just wondering if we're looking at $1k, or $10k or ???

I sure do appreciate everyone's help and opinions. BYC is the greatest.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Best case, call for Estimate local