ᐅ Planning Conduits for Satellite System and Photovoltaic System
Created on: 16 May 2017 21:10
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BenutzerPC16 May 2017 21:10We are planning to install a satellite system and want to keep the option open for a photovoltaic system. Our general contractor (GC) has offered a price of 450€ per empty conduit, with two conduits proposed for installation in the utility shaft. For your information: Our house has a basement, two full floors, and one attic floor. The total building height is just under 13 m (43 feet). The following questions come to mind:
a) Is the offer a bit excessive for installing “just” one conduit in a shaft that is already planned?
b) Are two conduits really necessary? Could both cables not be routed through a single conduit?
c) Should I possibly reject the offer and negotiate directly with the electrician during construction, potentially at a lower cost? The satellite system is currently not included in the house contract and, according to the GC, will be arranged later between the homeowner and the electrician.
a) Is the offer a bit excessive for installing “just” one conduit in a shaft that is already planned?
b) Are two conduits really necessary? Could both cables not be routed through a single conduit?
c) Should I possibly reject the offer and negotiate directly with the electrician during construction, potentially at a lower cost? The satellite system is currently not included in the house contract and, according to the GC, will be arranged later between the homeowner and the electrician.
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toxicmolotof16 May 2017 21:27For the photovoltaic system, an empty conduit with a diameter of 25mm or 30mm (1 inch or 1.2 inches) is sufficient. For the satellite system, I would be more cautious. Four cables or a quad cable are quite tight in a 32mm (1.3 inch) conduit. However, for 450 euros, I would expect a premium installation.
Without knowing the construction site, it’s not possible to give a definite answer. However, in my opinion, that would be far too expensive.
If you’re reasonably handy, do it yourself. If there is enough space, simply install two PVC pipes in the shaft and, for convenience, pull a draw wire through them directly.
If you’re reasonably handy, do it yourself. If there is enough space, simply install two PVC pipes in the shaft and, for convenience, pull a draw wire through them directly.
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