ᐅ Costs for Additional Electrical Outlets – Can They Be Optimized?
Created on: 7 Dec 2018 23:52
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Andre77
Hello,
I am wondering if it makes sense, when planning for additional power outlets, to simply increase the number of sockets in the standard outlet. For example, turning a single outlet into a double, triple, or even quadruple outlet, rather than creating many separate outlets around the room. Does the choice between these options affect cost or effort?
Thanks!
I am wondering if it makes sense, when planning for additional power outlets, to simply increase the number of sockets in the standard outlet. For example, turning a single outlet into a double, triple, or even quadruple outlet, rather than creating many separate outlets around the room. Does the choice between these options affect cost or effort?
Thanks!
@halmi
Thanks for exactly the answer I was looking for. I had already been thinking about a relatively inexpensive "multiplication" in my mind. I just wasn’t sure about it.
@all
Of course, where there is a consumer unit, there should be a junction box. I was mainly asking about the general procedure. And when the time comes, I will of course discuss this with the electrician.
While I’m at it, I have another question about how it is usually done where you are. Basically, the electrician hired by the home builder company is my point of contact for planning and carrying out electrical work, including additional jobs. Let’s say additional jobs are charged at a high rate. Could additional work also be assigned to other electricians, or is this only possible through the electrician contracted by the home builder? Because if I were an electrician myself, in that case I could probably do that as a self-performed job, that’s what I’m thinking.
Thanks for exactly the answer I was looking for. I had already been thinking about a relatively inexpensive "multiplication" in my mind. I just wasn’t sure about it.
@all
Of course, where there is a consumer unit, there should be a junction box. I was mainly asking about the general procedure. And when the time comes, I will of course discuss this with the electrician.
While I’m at it, I have another question about how it is usually done where you are. Basically, the electrician hired by the home builder company is my point of contact for planning and carrying out electrical work, including additional jobs. Let’s say additional jobs are charged at a high rate. Could additional work also be assigned to other electricians, or is this only possible through the electrician contracted by the home builder? Because if I were an electrician myself, in that case I could probably do that as a self-performed job, that’s what I’m thinking.
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cybergnom8 Dec 2018 22:57It depends on whether you are building a solid structure (i.e., with a general contractor / main contractor) or a prefabricated house.
With a solid house, depending on the provider, you can exclude entire trades from the contract and hire subcontractors yourself. In my opinion, splitting the electrical work between the general contractor’s electrician and one of your choice is not possible.
With a prefabricated house, I am not sure, but I doubt it is feasible since the electrical system usually comes pre-installed...
With a solid house, depending on the provider, you can exclude entire trades from the contract and hire subcontractors yourself. In my opinion, splitting the electrical work between the general contractor’s electrician and one of your choice is not possible.
With a prefabricated house, I am not sure, but I doubt it is feasible since the electrical system usually comes pre-installed...
In our case, the electrical work included in the construction specification was covered in the price. Anything additional that we wanted was arranged directly through the electrician. The planning was done together with the general contractor (prefabricated house). For example, I personally purchased my network components, and the cable was available for just a few euros. Similarly, we decided on the additional wiring for the heating system ourselves.
Andre77 schrieb:
Is it possible to assign additional jobs to other electricians, or does this only go to the electrician hired by the house building company? Because if I were an electrician myself, I thought I could probably do this work as a self-performed task. All or nothing. Either you exclude the service and handle it yourself, or you let the electrician complete everything until final approval.
Mixing things up will cause problems with the warranty.
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