More futureproofing

I decided that before I sheet rock up everything, I'd better put one more port of the outside of the house so that if they ever decide to run fibre, or some other new cable, I can easily run it into the house and over to the utility room.

About the only thing I cannot futureproof at this stage is the AC/Heat Pump freon lines. If I ever have to get new lines installed, it will be tricky, as access will be tight, but doable.

Jeeze - another hole in the house. That's the seventh one so far.... (click to expand)


Assembling th weatherproof (and sun proof - this is a metal box) box


Metal box connected to the smurftube


Waiting for the caulk to dry


Installed box


I'm collecting boxes on the side of my house! From left to right:

1. Power for AC/Heat Pump
2. Future expansion box (new)
   
3. Basement Fireplace vent (new)
   
4. Electricty meter
5. Generator connector (to transfer switch) (new)
   
6. Phone
7. Cable TV
   

The smurftube does not run all the way to the utility room, but about 10 feet into the soffit where the ceiling may be removed for access.


As a side project, I insulated the water main (see black foam)


This morning I assembled a new, but somewhat cheap, gas grill, as our previous one suffered too many years rusting in Florida and getting blown over by wind in KC. I bought a Kenmore grill (!!! Kenmore!) because it seemed the sturdiest, but in general, you cannot buy a good grill anymore - all made in China stuff. We bought a relatively inexpensive one as we plan to build a more permanent grill in a year or two - but that's a future project and I have my hands full with this basement project!

Off to add more insulation....hoping to start the sheetrock next weekend