vault backup: 2025-08-19 16:31:07

.obsidian/plugins/recent-files-obsidian/data.json

@@ -1,5 +1,25 @@
 {
   "recentFiles": [
+    {
+      "basename": "feeders",
+      "path": "feeders.md"
+    },
+    {
+      "basename": "full-takeoff",
+      "path": "full-takeoff.md"
+    },
+    {
+      "basename": "material-pricing",
+      "path": "material-pricing.md"
+    },
+    {
+      "basename": "switchgear",
+      "path": "switchgear.md"
+    },
+    {
+      "basename": "README",
+      "path": "README.md"
+    },
     {
       "basename": "open-problems-in-estimating",
       "path": "open-problems-in-estimating.md"
@@ -8,14 +28,6 @@
       "basename": "portable-tools",
       "path": "portable-tools.md"
     },
-    {
-      "basename": "README",
-      "path": "README.md"
-    },
-    {
-      "basename": "feeders",
-      "path": "feeders.md"
-    },
     {
       "basename": "low-voltage",
       "path": "low-voltage.md"
@@ -28,10 +40,6 @@
       "basename": "electrical",
       "path": "electrical.md"
     },
-    {
-      "basename": "full-takeoff",
-      "path": "full-takeoff.md"
-    },
     {
       "basename": "feeder-sizing",
       "path": "feeder-sizing.md"
@@ -60,10 +68,6 @@
       "basename": "assembly-objects",
       "path": "assembly-objects.md"
     },
-    {
-      "basename": "switchgear",
-      "path": "switchgear.md"
-    },
     {
       "basename": "bpm-award-analysis",
       "path": "bpm-award-analysis.md"
@@ -195,10 +199,6 @@
     {
       "basename": "blank-system",
       "path": "blank-system.md"
-    },
-    {
-      "basename": "subfeeds",
-      "path": "subfeeds.md"
     }
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feeders.md

@@ -68,12 +68,14 @@ Locate:
 > All takeoffs in Systems with names including "site"
 > should be in "Site" Area, Phase, and Bid Item breakdowns.
 
+For adjacent panels, use a minimum 10ft length.
+
 #### Adders
 
 Use the difference in elevation between equipment
 or 10ft, whichever is greater.
 
-Add an additional 5ft for site runs
+Add an additional 5ft (total 15ft) for site runs
 (primaries, secondaries, etc.).
 
 #### Primaries
@@ -82,14 +84,18 @@ Empty conduit.
 
 #### Secondaries
 
-> [!info] Vaults and Secondary Connections
-> In utility vaults, secondary conductors sometimes run on racks,
-> far past their entrance conduits, to their transformers.
-> It is necessary to add this distance to the wire makeup,
-> rather than simply measure the conduit assembly to the transformer.
+##### Wiring on Vault Racks
+
+Where secondary conductors run on racks in utility vaults
+manually set the length of conduit,
+measure the wire length,
+add 20ft in addition to previously mentioned adders.
 
 #### Feeders
 
+`Area` = "01 - Feeders/Risers Building"
+for all feeders, no matter the location.
+
 #### Bus Duct
 
 `COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`DISTRIBUTION`/`BUS DUCT`

full-takeoff.md

@@ -35,3 +35,5 @@ Complete [[project-setup]].
 11. [[misc-budgets]]
 
 ### 3. Extension (Review and Checking)
+
+1. [[material-pricing]]

material-pricing.md

@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+---
+id:
+aliases: []
+tags:
+  - occupational
+---
+# Material Pricing
+
+## Info
+
+Use PDI and another vendor per the table below.
+PDI pricing takes precedence where available.
+
+| State | Vendor                        |
+| ----- | ----------------------------- |
+| AZ    | QED INC - 12535               |
+| CA    | QED INC - 12535               |
+| CO    | QED INC - 12535               |
+| DC    | CAPITAL ELECTRIC - 14302      |
+| DE    | CAPITAL ELECTRIC - 14302      |
+| FL    | WORLD ELECTRIC SUPPLY - 45223 |
+| GA    | WORLD ELECTRIC SUPPLY - 34243 |
+| MD    | CAPITAL ELECTRIC - 14302      |
+| NC    | WORLD ELECTRIC SUPPLY - 34243 |
+| NJ    | COOPER ELECTRIC - 34860       |
+| NY    | COOPER ELECTRIC - 34860       |
+| PA    | CAPITAL ELECTRIC - 14302      |
+| SC    | WORLD ELECTRIC SUPPLY - 34243 |
+| TN    | WORLD ELECTRIC SUPPLY - 34243 |
+| TX    | QED INC - 12535               |
+| VA    | CAPITAL ELECTRIC - 14302      |
+| WA    | QED INC - 12535               |
+
+> [!important]
+> When updating, uncheck Update Supplier Code.
+
+## Sequence
+
+### 1. Estimate preparation
+
+### 2. Takeoff
+
+### 3. Extension (Review and Checking)

switchgear.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ tags:
 2. In the drawings, locate:
     * Riser Diagrams
     * House Panels
-3. Copy over default Temporary Assemblies from ?
+3. Copy over default Temporary Assemblies from sandbox job
 
 ### 2. Takeoff
 
@@ -38,7 +38,6 @@ tags:
     * Meter
     * Fire Pump
     * Fire Pump Controller
-    * SPD/TVSS
 
 When building panelboards/switchboards,
 add terminations according to an example from the schedules.
@@ -52,6 +51,14 @@ Items to Avoid:
 * Grounding
 * Elevator Room
 
+#### SPD's/TVSS's
+
+Labor only: ~1.5hrs
+
+#### Panelboards
+
+`DISTRIBUTION`/`DIST PANELS & UNIT LOAD CENTERS`/...
+
 #### Enclosed Circuit Breakers
 
 Treat as disconnect switch.