Costco Yardistry 12x14 Gazebo - Setup Overview with Electric
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- čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
- This is my Costco Yardistry 12’x14’ Gazebo setup with an overview of how I ran my electric. The setup works well for me and how I use it. Hopefully you can gain some inspiration and ideas- comment any constructive feedback and let me know what you think. I included a few links below to some of the products I have used in this video:
Unit:
12' x 14' Yardistry Gazebo (for non-Costco members)- amzn.to/3oZjM0X
General Setup:
Landscape Lighting- amzn.to/3p1BJfr
Replacement LED Pathway Bulbs- amzn.to/3rYXs9r
Replacement LED Spot Light Bulbs- amzn.to/3oYydm6
Extra landscape wire- amzn.to/34Kvupr
String Lights- amzn.to/36iA1zD
ION Pathfinder Speaker V1- amzn.to/33AfWE4
ION Pathfinder Speaker V2- amzn.to/3gZMEBI
Accessories:
Fan Unit- amzn.to/3sLG3QW
Fan Down Rod- TBD need to verify lentgh
Electrical Box for Fan- amzn.to/3rYjB84
2-Gang Bronze Outdoor Box- amzn.to/3p2egKX
1-Gang Bronze Outdoor Box- amzn.to/3GZjltx
1-Gang Outlet Cover (Used for lower outlets)- amzn.to/3BEK91h
1-Gang Outlet cover (In-Use cover for upper string lights)- amzn.to/3rZtFxu
Plate used for spotlights- amzn.to/3v10iNa
Adjustable Lamp Holder (x2) - amzn.to/3H0zG1o
1-Gang Switch Cover (used with Decora Panel Switch)- amzn.to/3oUmwwD
2-Gang Switch Cover (Sold out most place, but here is the grey model)- amzn.to/3v6htgB
Landscape Lighting Outlet Cover (used at house)- amzn.to/3gVr5lJ
For the conduit- I used Non Metallic Liquid Tight conduit paired with a few fittings:
1/2" Conduit- amzn.to/3sV910Z
Elbow (Used at base of gazebo to enter post)- amzn.to/3sV910Z
Threaded connection to attached elbow to gazebo (use with threaded albow to drill hole and attach to base- amzn.to/33wh0IY
Junction box to connect conduit and affix to house- amzn.to/3s06uDh
Thanks for the tip to drill the electrical holes before adding the roof panels! Your yard looks amazing.
Of course- Hope it helps!
Very nice, thank you for sharing. Would be interested in seeing your other projects.
Thanks Robin. Not a ton going on at the moment, but I’ll keep you updated (thanks for subscribing). I have a few of my custom build designs being built at the moment which are going to be cool, and some small projects around my own place I could share.
Great setup. I’m researching this product and the tips are very helpful. Thanks for sharing.
Of course! Now is the time to prep, so you can build in the spring and enjoy in the summer. Good luck and lmk if you have questions
@@andrewrus6879 that’s the plan! Thanks again!
Very cool. Just finished assembling mine yesterday. I am an electrician and had the same thought on running wires in this. Thanks for sharing.
Great video!
We just finished constructing our Yardestry 12×16 gazebo (boy was that A LOT of time) and your setup nearly mirrors what we wanted to do, even down the the pillar wiring and the conduit buried in the yard to a house junction box.
Wish I'd have caught this before we constructed as that drilling in the top of the pillar tip would have been nice to know before throwing it all together. Wondering it it might be easier to just drill in the side right before the solid top of the pillar and snake the wire/conduit around and up.
I'm using your video as a rough blueprint now with going forward.
Thanks again!
FYI. This Gazebo are 18” solid on top. Just put mine together. I drill from the top with a 20” auger bit 7/8” thick. I will adding my boxes inside the post. Using old work boxes with outdoor covers on. ie. receptacle or switches.
Great work and it looks great 👍
Thank you, Gus. Means a lot
I just had a 13x15 Gazebo built you have anything on hardwire that or suggestions 🤔
@@gusmason5165 nice- hardware or hardwire? what do you mean?
@@andrewrus6879 oops I meant hardware
-Red head anchors for anchoring it to the concrete
-I used all brown outdoor electric boxes for the electric
-all the other hardware came with the structure
I think I included everything else in links within the video description
Awesome video and setup! Thanks for posting this! I'm about to install a 12 x 16 with electrical and this helps me out tremendously. I didn't know the posts were hollow. I plan on mounting a TV in one of the upper corners, as well. Have you mounted one yet? My question is how many inches of "solid" post is there from the top, for drilling the lag bolts in for the TV bracket? Thanks again!
Of course.
If you flip the post on the side and look at the bottom, you’ll see the posts are hollow up until the top where the bolts go in. You can run a tap measure inside the post to see how far the post are hollow as well.
I have not mounted the TV yet (maybe I’ll highlight that in another video, since it has been awhile). Honestly, I am probably going to hang the tv in the middle of the long span (my gazebo had a metal support insert. I think maybe drilling a hole for one bolt, and then using a couple lag screws may work. I would suggest getting a lighter weight flat screen so you don’t have too much hanging on it (a lot of the flat screen TVs nowadays are super light, I love the TCL Roku TVs personally).
I should probably mention I am using a vertical Tv Mount. Here it is: Mount-It Ceiling TV Mount... www.amazon.com/dp/B01HSKJVFO?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
This way I can mount it in the middle of the long span and not have to worry about corner clearances.
Lmk if you have any other thoughts or questions!
Looks great. Now I am second guessing my choice to just run raceway, and surface mount the boxes to the post. I considered running cable in the hollow post, but was ultimately concerned about execution without more open access to the interior of the post.
How is the conduit which penetrates the base of the post fastened? Looks like a fitting, which normally uses a lock nut - were you able to use a nut on the backside of the “plinth” at the base? And how does your wire/cable exit at the top of the post? Fortunately, on my gazebo, the conduit and boxes face away from area of approach, facing a fence.
Maybe I missed it, but what spec cable/conductor did you use?
Been out of the trade for a while, but remembering NM and BX as not suitable for damp locations, but perhaps just THHN wiring can be run through the post and be compliant?
Wow! My wife and I saw this video and this is exactly what we envisioned for our gazebo. I need some help on how to connect all the plugs and outlets from the stubbed entrance into the posts? I am doing mine at my own risk.
Great. Glad to hear this helps. What do you need help with?
Are you able to email me how you’re able to wire? I can provide a consult fee.
I didn’t see any junction boxes. Wasn’t sure how to connect all switches and plugs from the same wire coming into the bottom post from the house.
Nice job. Looks great!! Contemplating this very same Structure or a pergola from Toja Grid. Question, was the 20amp an existing line or did you run it. I did hear you say that your not an electrician, but how hard is it to do? I’m fairly handy myself.
David-
My apologies for the delay, I am not getting notifications from CZcams.
The 20amp was not existing. I ran it myself. The panel was on the same side, so it made it very easy. I ran all of the wire and conduit first. Then I brought it into the house through the band board, and carried it under the basement to the main breaker panel. It just takes being very very careful when connecting it to the main panel. Should be fairly straight forward if you educate yourself on what to do (and what not to do). Best of luck
@@andrewrus6879Nice job! Is the circuit GFCI protected? It should be and you should have in-use covers on the outlet. I'm not an electrician either, just a handy electronics tech and retired paramedic who's a little obsessive about safety. And glue some unused foam from the weathertight box cover gaskets over the entry holes for the cord wires as flaps on the inside of the covers to keep wasps and spiders out.
@@hjc4604 Thanks! yes, it is. I have a few outlets outside and they are all GFCI protected or are in line of a GFCI protected outlet. I have two outlets at the bottom that are not "in-use" covers, but I rarely have anything plugged in long term. For the string lights above, I have an in-use cover that encloses the plug/outlet. There isnt much I would change with my setup. Hoping to add a TV soon though. I apprecaite the comment!
I used the same 90 degree conduit at the base of the post. How did you secure yours?
Looks great. What wire did you use for this project?
I used 12 gauge wire on a 20 amp circuit. I first ran an interior line in the basement to the corner, stubbed through the wall to a junction box, then used underground feeder wire in conduit to the base post of the gazebo. I carried the Underground wire up into the post and inside the light switch and outlets. You could probably use regular wire once stubbed inside the post since it would be more friendly to run (the UF wire is pretty stiff and not the most flexible). Again, not a certified electrician so follow your local codes and inspections, and use a professional if you don’t feel comfortable doing anything. Working in the main electrical box can be very dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing when adding a breaker. Hope it goes well!
Any issues with the wind or snow? What about installing gutters, mosquito netting and sun shades/curtains? Debating on getting the aluminum version of this. Ripping out my original Trex pofs decking that was built by unlicensed chimps lol Like to run electrical and gas as well for fan and natrual gas fire pit. Would've recessed the electrical outlets looks better if possible.
Shane,
No issues in the wind at all. Or the snow. I probably could have installed gutters, but the overhang of the structure is pretty close to the lip of the grass so I didn’t think there was an urgent need. Maybe if I have downtime next year.
The wood unit is super solid. If I push it with my hands, it barely budges. I have been to Lowe’s/Home Depot and seen the aluminum versions and those look flimsy and more susceptible to wind or snow loads (just my opinion from quick glance. I used expanding concrete anchors (“Red Heads”) to anchor the posts, and those are solid.
I installed the fan with the hopes that it would move enough air at night to keep bugs out/mosquitoes. Really don’t have a lot of issues with bugs, but that depends on the area you live in too. It wouldn’t be too hard to install a bug screen, as I believe there is already one made to fit the exact structure.
Shades aren’t really necessary where I’m at (I have a tree line and the sun is blocked by around 4pm), but similar to the bug screens, there is enough wood to mount accessories to that you could probably install a shade if need. I plan to install a vertical hanging TV mount soon and I’m just going to screw into the wood.
Electric shouldn’t be a problem. Running them inside the wood posts is awesome. There is a brand called “Arlington” that has recessed electrical boxes, I used them on my house, but they are really big units. I could’ve probably used recessed boxes now that I think of it (next time I will lol)…
I didn’t run gas, but you could probably have that done?
Thoughts? Thanks for the comment!
I wouldn't recess the outlets into the posts without an okay from Yardistry, which you probably won't get as it may affect structural integrity.
Looks phenomenal! Awesome job! Is the fan indeed a 18in down right? Where did you buy it? Thinking of getting this same gazebo. Thanks for posting this video was really helpful!
Thank you- I am really glad it helped you. Down rod was a bronze down road from the local hardware store (menards, HD, lowes,etc), or on Amazon. Gazebo was from Costco, might be sold out, but I think they have them on Amazon too. I believe I threw a link in my bio for it!
I will confirm the down rod length just to be sure and let you know!!
@@andrewrus6879 that would be awesome if you can tell us the length, thank you. Btw, my wife and I Ioved your landscaping also. Great job 👍
Chris, so sorry for the delay! The downrod for the fan was 18 inches. Thanks for the compliments on the Landscaping! I was really excited and proud of that work.
I know it’s been a while so maybe you don’t remember, but what spray paint did you use for the conduit? Thanks!
Rustoleum Satin enamel - Chestnut Brown! amzn.to/3MAyzIo
Where are your switch covers from?
Hi, would you be able to share a picture of the top of the post where you drill the hole... Have you inserted the pvc conduit inside the post through the hole? If you please could share the connectors you used for those bends... Thanks in advance
I don’t believe I have a picture but there’s no need to insert the conduit into the post. Just drill with a half inch drill bit and go far enough to where you can reach the hollow part from the top side down inward. Then, once you have the wire run, you can seal it off with exterior caulk or silicone so it does not take on any moisture or water inside the beam
@@andrewrus6879 Thanks for your response... I was thinking I will do something like what you have done at the bottom/side... Meaning, make the hole at the top and then insert a 90 degree inside the hole and run the wires thru it... So, in your case I would think wires are exposed a little bit (not a big deal I guess).
What fan did you use? I like it
I used the Hunter Cassius Indoor / Outdoor Ceiling Fan with Pull Chain Control, 52", Premier Bronze a.co/d/4gw1dlP
I liked it cause it was plain/basic and blended in, I didn’t put a light on it either
18” bronze Dow rod
Andrew, when you drilled the top of the post did you drill in the dead center or off to the side a little. The reason is did it interfere with any of the deadbolts? Thanks in advance
Off to the side (good question). You can take a tape measure and mark the distance where the bolt will come through so you know where to avoid. I would make one hole so you’re post dont end up looking like Swiss cheese. And make sure to drill the hole at the top before you put the roof on or else you don’t be able to reach the corner (I think I talked about that in the video). Thanks for the watch.
Ps- I just got a vertical TV Mount and will be installing a tv outside this summer. The electric and outlets work great, and the spotlight at night is really useful to light up the yard. Hope you enjoy yours
Thank you for the information.
Of course. Best of luck. Taking the time now to install the electric the right way will make you happy for years to come. Make a plan for your setup and add an outlet or two that you know you’ll use in the future. I am going on 2 years with my setup and love everything (switched lights, switched fan, two low outlets/one high outlet, and a switched spotlight).
What brand of outlets and swiches did you use. I'm having trouble finding black.
I used Brown to match the gazebo stain. You probably won’t have any luck finding black. If you do, you’ll pay a ton more than necessary for it.
Bell was the name of the boxes. The switches were Bell as well. Google “ bell outdoor decorator switch cover”. You will need to use a standard Decor-style switch for the cover to work.
For the outlets, i used outdoor 20 amp white outlets. The covers at the bottom were normal brown hinged covers since they stay closed most of the time when not in use. The top cover was a pop out weather proof cover that closes when in use since I had the lights plugged in permanently.
I used to have an Amazon store but they removed my login I guess. I tried making it all easy to find by putting it in the description.
I am building a shed soon and may do a small video showing what I used as well.
Let me know if you have any other questions or need help.
How did you mount the weatherproof electrical boxes? Did you drill through them?
They have holes to mount them on the boxes. I drilled through the post and pulled the wire though, then screwed them into the wood.
@@andrewrus6879 Did you just use a regular gang gasket to mount the gang boxes to the post? and I assume you had to drill holes in the back on the gang boxes since they don't have pre drilled holes. Thanks, Looks great!
Not sure what you mean by regular gang gasket? Do you mean Single gang electric box? If so, yes. It was an outdoor rated box that sticks out of the post and doesn’t recess in. And yeah, the hole was in the back of the box, so I just measured where I wanted the switch, made a mark, centered the hole, and drilled through. I had to use a pair of needle nose pliers to get it through the hole. Start your feed from the top and pull from below to make it easier.
If you are running electric now, make sure to add anything that you think you may need or want in the future!! I added the flood light which i didn’t think I needed, but use a ton.
Fan Down Rod- TBD need to verify lentgh, did you measure this?
You’re lucky I am out on the patio right now haha- 18 inches for the down rod!
@@andrewrus6879 haha I need to buy one, thanks for measuring it!
Of course! Works great and doesn’t hit anything when it’s on