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Electrical Layout in a Monolithic Dome
Now that you know some electrical code basics, it is time to plan out what electrical lines that go through the walls of your dome shell. Basically, you only have one shot at getting this right, so plan it well and don’t make mistakes!!!
When we made our first dome, we used smurf tubing because it [...]
Electrical Code Basics
Your monolithic dome’s electrical system has to be planned out accurately even before making the domeshell. The most important thing is to know the electrical code basics well. (If in doubt, call your inspector and ask before it is “set in stone.”)
According to the Colorado Electrical Code, you need to have an outside light [...]
Monolithic Dome Plans – Holes in the Walls
Why make a post about holes in the walls? Because when you make a monolithic dome, it is easier to plan out where you need holes in the walls before you spray the concrete, than after, when it is all “set in stone.” So, let’s go through one room at a time, starting with the [...]