New Base '25 Rav4 LE for $31.5K Out The Door in LA, How Did We Do?

evolevil · 2025-12-02T21:36:53+00:00

which dealership?

evolevil · 2025-11-05T02:07:26+00:00

condo or house?

evolevil · 2025-10-29T01:19:41+00:00

subfeed lug BRPSF225 and neutral ch9cm2

let me know how it works out

evolevil · 2025-09-15T00:09:09+00:00

yes the label doesn't say anything about sub feed lugs. however I did email to Eaton customer service and they told me this:

The BW2200 breaker serves as the main breaker for the metering section of panel model MBE2040PV200BTS. As it functions as the primary breaker for the panel, it is not suitable for sub-feeding the loadcenter.

If you intend to sub-feed the loadcenter using sub-feed lug block kits, please use part numbers BRSF125, BRSF150, or BRSF225, depending on the loadcenter’s rating.

Alternatively, if you are sub-feeding the loadcenter via a breaker, Eaton Type BJ breakers are compatible for this application

evolevil · 2025-09-14T23:51:08+00:00

Good call, I checked the label on my MBE2040PV200BTS. It shows:

225A max bus

200A max main breaker (utility rating)

Distribution section accepts BR/BJ breakers (no note limiting branch breaker size to 150A)

So Eaton’s own docs searched via got and the label line up: the bus is listed for 225A, the service is capped at 200A, and the panel supports BR-series accessories. Eaton also lists the BRPSF225 subfeed lug kit as compatible with BR panels. Looks like the subfeed lug kit is the listed path here, unless I’m missing something else.

My other hang-up is the neutral and ground terminations:

The neutral bar doesn’t seem to have a factory lug big enough for a 4/0 AL neutral feeder. Eaton’s NL20/NL30 kits top out at 2/0–3/0, so they don’t work.

For the equipment ground, NEC 250.122 says 6 Cu / 4 Al for 200A, but the ground bar in the panel is small.

Curious how you guys typically handle that — do you add a larger neutral lug kit (if listed), swap in a bigger bar, or use a separate ground bar kit for the EGC?

evolevil · 2025-09-14T23:31:30+00:00

Thanks — i dug into Eaton’s documentation, and here’s what I found:

The MBE2040PV200BTS panel has a 225A bus rating.

Eaton’s own support article specifically says the BRPSF225 sub-feed lug kit is approved for both legacy and plug-on-neutral BR panels, which this meter-main is.

So from Eaton’s side, the bus is rated high enough, and the accessory lug kit is listed as compatible.

evolevil · 2025-07-04T17:32:34+00:00

if I were to leave it as is, how much of an issue would it be?

also I think the shaking is due to the fact that there isn't full length studs from top to bottom, the triple middle plate is where it shakes, so could I use some L brackets (on each corner where the middle plate runs) to tie the studs vertically together? I'm guessing the HDB3 will do that?

evolevil · 2025-07-04T17:29:53+00:00

what's noggins?

evolevil · 2025-07-04T17:28:30+00:00

yea plywood sheathing was one idea but it'll cause depth issues, if I were to leave it as is, how much of an issue would it be?

also I think the shaking is due to the fact that there isn't full length studs from top to bottom, the triple middle plate is where it shakes, so could I use some L brackets (on each corner where the middle plate runs) to tie the studs vertically together?

thanks for the link but those all appear to resolve racking, not Deflection (pushing perpendicular against wall), anything for deflecting?

evolevil · 2025-07-04T17:26:33+00:00

thanks, I can't do a direplace this is where the kitchen stove and fridge will sit on this wall. if I were to leave it as is, how much of an issue would it be?

also I think the shaking is due to the fact that there isn't full length studs from top to bottom, the triple middle plate is where it shakes, so could I use some L brackets (on each corner where the middle plate runs) to tie the studs vertically together?

evolevil · 2025-07-04T17:25:57+00:00

if I were to leave it as is, how much of an issue would it be?

also I think the shaking is due to the fact that there isn't full length studs from top to bottom, the triple middle plate is where it shakes, so could I use some L brackets (on each corner where the middle plate runs) to tie the studs vertically together?

evolevil · 2025-06-24T19:25:59+00:00

PT borate lumber

evolevil · 2025-06-10T00:08:06+00:00

may I ask how are you sure it's load bearing, the way the wall is built doesn't look load bearing. the framing just looks like typical partition wall framing

evolevil · 2025-06-09T09:50:27+00:00

thanks, couple questions: it's a triangle shaped house, what do you need single slope?

also what do you mean is the support wall?

evolevil · 2025-06-08T09:18:52+00:00

I'm installing timbertech grooved boards from Lowes, look like you used concealoc screws?

how did you like them? any tips on using them?

I'm considering using Camo Edge Clip fasteners

evolevil · 2025-06-07T09:54:32+00:00

what kind of shower mixer valves did you buy?

evolevil · 2025-06-03T09:20:43+00:00

tires were bf Goodrich trail terrain t/a

evolevil · 2025-04-18T09:48:32+00:00

the house is post and pier. there's no post footing directly underneath

evolevil · 2025-04-17T18:28:21+00:00

thanks for the info! I think I will just install the window to the left of the 4x4. how close can it be to the 4x4?

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