60 lines
1.2 KiB
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60 lines
1.2 KiB
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id: electrical
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aliases: []
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tags:
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- systems/electrical
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---
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# Electrical
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## Sequence
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### 1. Estimate preparation
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2. Read about the project specifications and construction type
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3. Locate Equipment Schedules
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4. Device specs (Decora or Standard)
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### 2. Takeoff
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1. Takeoff all equipment that is not #12
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2. Go by Drawing in chronological order
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3. Takeoff Enlarged Drawings
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4. Do final checklist in electrical takeoff notes
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> [!tip]
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> It is sometimes easier to rebuild a designation than to modify it.
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> For designations with existing takeoffs, Right-Click > `Empty Designation`.
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> The build process can then be completed anew.
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### 3. Extension (Review and Checking)
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1. Count Car chargers and location
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## Takeoff
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### Lighting Control
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By PDI convention, [child:: [[lighting-controls]]] are generally "Electrical", not "Lighting".
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### Receptacles
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### Mechanical Connections
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#### CU/IP
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* Units Condensing Unit
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* Mechanical Connection
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#### Trash Chute
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Horizontal:
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* Check if shown on power drawings as mech connection
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* If not, use 100ft length
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Vertical (Riser):
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* Takeoff: `COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`MISC ASSEMBLIES`/`TRASH CHUTE RISER CIRCUIT...`
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* Uncheck Link 'Enable Livecount'
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* Takeoff in Typical
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* Length = average floor to floor height
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