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The builder weighed factors like the length of wire needed, proximity to power sources, and coverage area. There was also consideration of future plans to run power underground via a pole-mounted electrical outlet — an idea that would eliminate reliance on extension cords, providing a cleaner and safer solution for outdoor power needs.
Electrical Wiring and Circuit Management
The electrical work was intricate, involving several key steps:
- Outlets and Switches: Installing outdoor outlets, including an important GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet for safety. Multiple outlets were wired on separate circuits to prevent overloads, with plans to add more as needed—for example, an outlet near a patio seating area and another close to the chicken coop.