I had originally run all the 15amp AC wiring but I've had to pull it all because it would have exceeded the capacity of the electrical boxes. You can use a box fill calculator to determine the maximum number of wires/devices/clamps that an electrical box can hold. Unfortunately the 14/3 wire means I'll be about 4 cu in over what the boxes can hold. There are two ways to fix this, either use 14/2 and I lose the extra wire, or go with a bigger box. I want to use 3 x 2 x 2.5 boxes so I have 1 1/2" behind the box for insulation so that leaves me with only one option, pulling all the 14/3 out and replacing it with 14/2.
I've also run the wires for solar panels. I was going with a roof mounted panels but now I'm thinking a ground mount might be better. To play it safe I ran wires to both locations.
I'm only running the wires for the exterior walls right now, once the insulation and interior wall is in I'll be finishing up the electrical.
In places where wires might rub against the threaded rod I wrapped rubber tape around the rod.
I've purchased the connections for hooking up to external power and I'll have to do a run down to the states to pick those up. While I'm down there I'll pick up network cable so I can run that and I'll order the Grace Ice and Water Shield for the roof.
I welded the two 1/2" threaded rod that I added in the front corner. Nice to finally cross that off the list.
To finish up the day I attached the four pieces of blocking that the ceiling will be nailed at the gable ends. These should have been put before the roof sheathing was put on but I forgot. It would have been impossible to do without my brother's palm nailer.
Expenses to date: $ 10,981
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