ᐅ LAN duplex or gigabit switch

Created on: 15 Aug 2020 20:01
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C.beckmann1986
Hello everyone,
I have what might seem like a basic question. We’ve received the first quote from the electrician and are somewhat surprised by the additional costs being charged.

Initially, we planned to have a duplex LAN outlet in almost every room. My assumption was that it wouldn’t be significantly more expensive than a simplex outlet. But that turned out to be incorrect... So now we’re trying to reduce the costs a bit.

My question is: Does it make a difference in performance if I use a duplex LAN outlet simultaneously, or a simplex outlet connected to a small gigabit switch, for example from TP Link?
We plan to install CAT 7 cabling and currently expect an internet connection speed of around 150 Mbit/s.
It obviously doesn’t look as neat, but it will always be hidden behind the desk or TV anyway.

Thanks for your help.
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hanse987
16 Aug 2020 08:40
With the luxury price, make sure that the LAN cables are installed pull-through in empty conduits.
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T_im_Norden
16 Aug 2020 08:41
Very expensive in my opinion.
I just saw that he charges 500 € for 2 cables going outside?
Is this handled through the developer or builder?

The electrician makes up for what he doesn’t earn from the developer with you.

We pay 90 € per double socket.
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C.beckmann1986
16 Aug 2020 08:50
I also find it expensive, but unfortunately, due to the developer's requirements, we don’t really have an alternative when it comes to the electrician.

However, I’m really surprised that a double outlet installation costs as much as 90 euros. Something must be off with those prices.
Mycraft16 Aug 2020 08:59
T is right about that in the north. The general contractor’s electrician probably submitted a very low bid with little or no profit, and is now making up for it by increasing the quantity of work required from you.
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T_im_Norden
16 Aug 2020 09:09
I would try to negotiate the price. If it was actually lowered by the builder to meet the budget, they need every euro they can get. If they see that you might otherwise walk away, they might be willing to lower the price.
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ntsa86
16 Aug 2020 10:09
I checked again. We paid €179 net for a duplex outlet.

€90 is definitely a bargain.