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Building and Wiring a SIP Home - Introduction
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By Dave Rongey
Summary: Styrofoam Insulated Panels or SIP homes are becoming very popular as an energy efficient building alternative that you should consider. |
Styrofoam Insulated Panel Homes are an great alternative to standard framing
I have installed the electrical wiring in several SIP Homes and found them to be easier to wire that I first imagined.
The method is easy to learn once you understand the method of construction.
Pre-Planning is a must because of how the panels are constructed and pathways are provided.
SIP - Styrofoam Insulated Panel Homes |
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From an electrician's point of view, wiring a SIP-Home is a little more challenging, however once you understand what you have to work with the wiring goes just fine. |
 | The construction process began with a concrete slab foundation which was poured after all the services and utilities installed into a gravel bed including floor heat. The interior walls of this home are standard stick frame construction but with a touch of Japanese design complements of the Tokyo architect. | |
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The Safest Way to Test Electrical Devices and Identify Electric Wires!The Non-Contact Electrical TesterThis is a testing tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and is the first test tool I grab to help identify electrical wiring. It is a Non-contact tester that I use to easily Detect Voltage in Cables, Cords, Circuit Breakers, Lighting Fixtures, Switches, Outlets and Wires. Simply insert the end of the tester into an outlet, lamp socket, or hold the end of the tester against the wire you wish to test. Very handy and easy to use.
The Quickest Way to Check for Faulty Electrical Wiring!The Plug-In Outlet TesterThis is the first tool I grab to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring. This popular tester is also used by most inspectors to test for power and check the polarity of circuit wiring. It detects probable improper wiring conditions in standard 110-125 VAC outlets Provides 6 probable wiring conditions that are quick and easy to read for ultimate efficiency Lights indicate if wiring is correct and indicator light chart is included Tests standard 3-wire outlets UL Listed Light indicates if wiring is incorrect Very handy and easy to use.
Strip Off Wire Insulation without Nicking and Damaging the Electric Wire!The Wire Stripper and Wire CutterMy absolute favorite wire stripping tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and this is the tool I use to safely strip electrical wires. This handy tool has multiple uses: The wire gauges are shown on the side of the tool so you know which slot to use for stripping insulation. The end of the tool can be used to grip and bend wire which is handy for attaching wire onto the screw terminals of switches and outlets.. The wire stripper will work on both solid and stranded wire. This tool is Very Handy and Easy to Use. |
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