200 amp service changeout estimating

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I have notice some of the screws that hold the covers on are brass or I thought they where brass? :eek: Whats the #3 copper for? and what the 1" PVC stuff?
 
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He must be piping the #3 copper through the 1" PVC to the water meter? Almost $200 just for grounding. We use #4 solid, no PVC, the inspectors love it! If it's undisturbed dirt, they will let us use just one ground rod 3' from the foundation. Not many AFCI's needed in an old panel unless you ran new wiring to the bedrooms.
 
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WOW - you all make me feel good. My Square D QO 200 amp is $1200.00 mast or not. Parts run about $600.00 they pay for the inspection, and about 6-8 hours later I walk away with $600.00 in my pocket. I wish I could get five a week.
 
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$600 in your pocket?

So you don't have a vehicle payment? Gas? Cell phone? Liability insurance? *cough* income tax?

Profit's relative.
 
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If he was a 1 man shop working from home $600 in pocket would be fine $3000 a week and i will gladly buy my gas,cell phone,payment on van and 1 weeks worth of insurance.He still puts over $400 cash in pocket.Taxes come out of all our pockets.
 
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LoL, I didn't say he was on welfare, where the heck did that come from?

I'm just pointing out that "profit" isn't all profit.

-Noxx
 
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Originally posted by paul32:
Would someone please answer what is an LB?
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It could be this guy, known as LB

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Or it could be this conduit fitting.

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I have never heard the term "bug" but I will guess they mean this.

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[ February 19, 2004, 02:38 PM: Message edited by: iwire ]
 
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Originally posted by noxx:
LoL, I didn't say he was on welfare, where the heck did that come from?

I'm just pointing out that "profit" isn't all profit.

-Noxx
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Thank You Noxx I could not have said it better myself. :D

iwire:
Hillman Morning Show rocks!
 
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Bob (IWIRE), that is hilarious, I almost fell out of my chair, I'll be laughing for weeks, good one.
 
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If that's what y'all mean by "bug", I'm that much happier I use Polaris fittings.

-Noxx
 
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love them polaris but lots of $$$$$$
If i am forced to reconnect live drops i demand them, far safer for installer.Any company that values the extra few bucks i don't care to work for.
 
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They are a block with 2 or more lugs with a insulating boot.Ones i have used require allen wrench.Makes a good safe connection with min.contact with you and the live line.Check them out at supply house.Or maybe some one has a picture.
 
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Polaris Fitting

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They run about $12 each for the size range that hits 2/0, but anyone here who has made live split-bolt connections can tell you that money buys you a LOT of peace-of-mind.

I've done plenty of both, and now I swear by the lug types. With a good T-handle insulated allen your contact with any live parts is greatly minimized.
 
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Also, while a little less common, Burndy makes a similar connector with clear insulation, so you can visually ensure the wire is in the lug, for those so inclined.
 
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