typical cost of electrical work?

[azngopher]

so i'm finally upgrading my filtration system and need some electrical work done but am not a DIY type for electricity.

my new filtration consist of 2 nexus units w/answers, 3 air pumps, 1 bead filter, 1 uv, 3 pumps (1 that is in the skimmer).

so how much would it cost to have GFIC outlets (10X) installed at the filter shed? cost would include the hardware.

does any one have any experience with how much this typically would run? and if you are in the DFW area and know of someone, please send me a PM.

thanks!

duc

[Dkoinut]

I suggest that you call some electricians and get several estimates. No way to tell otherwise.

[Marilyn]

I know nothing about electrical other than I got 7 estimates when I had it run for the pond.

My estimates were all over the shop and I flat out did not trust the 2 lowest.
I went with the guy I trusted to get the job done well and he was not the most expensive. He listened to what I needed and then advised me on how to accomplish it.

I know it's time consuming to get numerous quotes, but I think you will be happiest with the outcome.

[JMorris271]

Depends on how greedy electricians are in your area. You can expect to pay about $60 or so per hour average, plus materials(in this area), usually marked up for a profit. See of you can buy your parts and just pay for the electrician.

[ogmandno]

Paid $600 for a sub panel - parts and labor- took an electrician about 4-5 hours, probably $200 or so in parts. I ran the wires in the conduit and put the outlets in the filter pit. A little challenging for a DIY but you if you can biuld a pond you can handle running the lines and installing the outlets. Lots of help on this board.

[keithww]

If you want to save a little money, dig your trenches yourself and run the conduit. Code in my part of Texas requires conduit be buried 18 inches and direct buried wire 24 inches. Don't back fill the trenches and let the inspector check them before they are filled. One thing to remember is if you hire an electrician have a permit pulled. I do all my own electrical work, but if I was paying an electrician those kinds of rates, I would want someone double checking.

[boggen]

ditto everyone's comments.

it can take some good time wiring up all the outlets and switches at the filter pit.
10 outlets plus say 5 switches, would be like wiring 2 to 5 rooms in a given home.

normally it is suggested to have a couple outlets on a different breaker or something. so if something trips gfci or breaker. you have another pump on the other breaker / gfci outlet still going.

[johnhubbs]

Greetings Duc,
I am an Electronics Tech in Indiana and have done several pond installs. First, get several estimates, and figure on throwing out the high and the low. Make a list of all the things you want and share this with whom ever you contact for an estimate so everyone is on the same page, ie write it down. If during an estimate someone gives you a good idea, add that to your list and include that in future request. If you are not comfortable with an individual, trust your feelings and drop them. Write up a payment schedule that has certain milestones that must be met for payment and hold back 15 to 20 % until the project/electrical work is done. Lastly, these people work for you so make sure you get what you want and what you pay for.
Regards, John.

[azngopher]

thanks everyone for the feedback. good stuff. i had gotten one estimated and it seemed kinda high so wanted to see what the "going rate" was for this type of work.

duc