I have a roughly 20x18 detached garage. It currently is supplied with 115v 20a from the house panel. I want a 220v sub panel in the garage with a few breakers for the lighting, outlets and a 220v outlet for future use. I was quoted $800 for all work and material excluding the light fixtures, which I have a hook up to get some for cheap anyway and I can wire those in. Does that sound like a reasonable amount? The run from the house to the garage will have to be replaced and its probably a 50ft run at most.
$800 sound about right?
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Does that include trenching the 50 ft and running wire through conduit ??
Are you planning to put in 2nd conduit for low voltage (internet / phone / security / etc)??
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Are you planning to put in 2nd conduit for low voltage (internet / phone / security / etc)??
Where are you located?? Now would be good time to Update GJ Profile with your Location.
rockwithjason
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What he said
There already is an existing conduit that they used to run the 115 that is at the garage now. I believe the only thing he would have to add is the 2 ground poles. Im from Norfolk, VA
Still need more details to know whether that is good deal or not.
What amp service being put in?? What wire (single strand or bundle like mobile home feeder)??
How many breakers in the garage subpanel?? Brand??
Make sure the 2 ground rods are installed that code requires with one continuous copper wire.
What amp service being put in?? What wire (single strand or bundle like mobile home feeder)??
How many breakers in the garage subpanel?? Brand??
Make sure the 2 ground rods are installed that code requires with one continuous copper wire.
Highlux
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Instead of worrying about the cost.....
Check that the electrician is licensed....
Actually request to see it. Anyone can say "Im licensed" prove it.
Insured? My general contractors wasnt too exspensive. If he doesnt provide proof. Dont hire him.
Refrences?
Once someone passes those three tests...and is capable of pulling permits...
then you can get down to who has best price.
Never hire an unlicensed electrician. Imagine burning to death in your sleep cause you saved a couple bucks.
Check that the electrician is licensed....
Actually request to see it. Anyone can say "Im licensed" prove it.
Insured? My general contractors wasnt too exspensive. If he doesnt provide proof. Dont hire him.
Refrences?
Once someone passes those three tests...and is capable of pulling permits...
then you can get down to who has best price.
Never hire an unlicensed electrician. Imagine burning to death in your sleep cause you saved a couple bucks.
That is true. Thank you for the advice. All things that need to be asked I guess.
gregtwojeeps
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Sounds like it may just be a 3/4 " conduit existing for that 115 to the garage now, which won't cut it for the size service conductors to the sub panel you will need. Unless, the pipe installer years ago had futuristic vision, and put in at least a 1-1/2 PVC feeder conduit.
Nope he didnt, so I guess you are right trench will have to be dug.
Sounds cheap. I just bought everything to do the exact same job except its 180' away. Without conduit and inside fixtures/wiring I am at almost $400 in supplies. Given the wiring was $1.19/ft so thats a huge part of it. Even still, figure you will need 60' or so of feed wire at $1.50/ft or so, add in $200 or so for light fixtures and all the outlets/switches. Not to mention the conduit cost and digging the trench. I would say if everything else is good that is a good price to have someone do it for you.
FarmerPete
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Does that quote include the permit? They are going to pull a permit, right?
Is this the wire I would need to run from my Main Panel inside the house out to the garage? Its about a 50ft run.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_70202-295-5..._product_qty_sales_dollar|1&searchQueryType=1
http://www.lowes.com/pd_70202-295-5..._product_qty_sales_dollar|1&searchQueryType=1
2ManyProjects
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Unless I missed it, this question was never answered -- and it's critical to any cost analysis.
No.
First, that cable only has three conductors. You need four (two Hot, one Neutral, and one Ground) for a sub-panel feed.
Second, at AWG 4/0 for the main conductors, it is GROSS OVERKILL unless you're trying to feed ~200 amps to the sub-panel -- which from your initial description of your needs, you CERTAINLY do not need.
We still need to know how much current capacity you need at the sub-panel to give any sort of definitive answer; but in all likelyhood, this:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_70248-226-540-5000J_0__?productId=3343762
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Southwire-500-ft-2-2-4-6-AL-USE-MHF-Cable-30163001/202316213
http://www.menards.com/main/electri...ile-home-feeder-per-foot/p-1469808-c-6441.htm
is what you want.
I agree, I would think it would be just over $1000 for that work.
6768rogues
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If it includes materials, permit and inspections and he will get a stake out for any digging, it doesn't sound like too bad a price. Just don't pay until you have the final inspection in your hand.
Zeke
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I don't know, I asked what I could get in a 3/4 conduit and was told on here that I could do 3 # 6 and a #10 ground. Should be able to get what he says he wants with that using a 60 amp panel.