Ready for Electrical?

Today, "Pipefitter" Greg and "Jackhammer" John finished the plumbing they could do in the basement. They expanded the new domestic hot water heater circulation loop to the west so that we have more responsive hot water at the kitchen sink. It really makes a difference and, once I insulate the circulation loop, it will be most satisfactory. They also finished the water supply lines through the basement stone foundation wall. Outside, they routed the new lines under the new foundation into the sunroom, securing them to a wooden board for now. John poked another hole in the basement brick wall for the natural gas supply line to the garage. They also hooked up an outside water bib on the west side of the house. There has always been a bib on this side of the house, but it was not plumbed to a water supply inside. It is now. Greg installed the boiler drain valves on all the water lines going through the foundation and mounted the RO unit to the basement west wall. They also hauled off the old Rheem hot water heater and the 50's vintage kitchen cabinet/sink.

So long to the kitchen sink

Good bye Mr. Rheem

New water and gas lines through the south basement wall

Rheem Hot Water Heater Gone

Yes, we still have the bath tub...and the sink that came out of the basement bath. The original plan was for John to haul these away for scrap metal. Since then, T changed her mind and decided to keep them. According to John, the scrap metal price has fallen from $0.08/pound to $0.0725/pound. I'm estimating the tub and sink probably have a combined weight about 400 pounds, so that represents a $29.00 loss to John. T says she has "numerous" ideas on how to use the tub. I have an idea that I am going to be moving it around periodically. In moving it back to its original location along the north wall of the south basement room, a claw foot came off. I need to determine how to reattach. Over the weekend, I will do some cleanup in the basement.

We have not seen Frank's (HVAC) crew at all this week. Even without the Stop Work Order (still posted on our door), I don't think they would have been here this week due to being tied up on another job. No problem, since their work is not critical path at this point.

It seems to me that the electrical work is becoming the critical path issue. Until the electrical conduit is run in the trench, the trench has to stay open and the final leveling of the yard cannot take place. "Bobcat" Tom came by today and picked up his Bobcat. Not sure when he will be needed again.

I call "Our" Mike this morning about my concern yesterday regarding the routing of the new water lines and if they were going to conflict with the new electrical panel. Mike informed me that the location of the new panel has changed so the location of the new water lines is not a problem. I also asked him about the electrical work status. His response indicated he is losing patience in Rob (electrical). Mike said that Rob was going to "not return his phone calls one time too many". I don't know who, or if, Mike has an alternative in mind.

We still have not received an update from Betsy (solar) and I have not received any response to my notes to Christine (Alderwoman). I guess everyone is busy.

Morgan (east neighbor) is making good progress rebuilding his property line fence.