200 amp service changeout estimating

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Not to beat a dead horse, but what makes that fitting an "LB" that Bob posted? I noticed on some web site what to me looks the same but not called LB. What does LB stand for?

Looks like bugs isn't a common term so I won't worry about it.

Thanks for the replies.
 
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From what I can tell, the "L" describes the shape of the fitting (such as a plumbing "ell"), and the "B" is for "back", as in the direction the conduit leaves the fitting. There are also LR's and LL's, which I would assume are "right" and "left". I might be wrong on this, but it sure makes sense to me :)
 
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200 amp upgrade
Im in northern Indiana
I'm getting around $1,200. if all goes well.
Takes 2 men around 4 hrs. on the job.
Parts and truck time vary.
Permits extra.

Hope this helps

SILVERSPARK
 
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By Silverspark: 200 amp upgrade
Im in northern Indiana
I'm getting around $1,200. if all goes well.
Takes 2 men around 4 hrs. on the job.
Parts and truck time vary.
Permits extra.
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I'm not sure just where you are up here I'm in Portage but there are a few AHJ's around here like in Lake County. That make you bring up the whole house. We start about $1800.00 and go up from there depending upon what has to be done to satsify the AHJ.
 
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Thanks

I'm out here between South Bend & Fort Wayne.

This county doesn't have any inspections at all.
Most guys don't know what a license is. We are
licensed most places that require it. The price
I stated was foe just a service upgrade.
Silverspark
 
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OK Boyz here what greg charges for 200Amp

Electrical Service $1,400
Grounf from panel to water meter $160
Deomlish andrewiring exist.el.service $350
Install circuit breaker in Panel $4.50 each
YOU DO THE MATH
 
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I've seen them SLB, SLR, and SLL as in "short".
 
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I'll take your word on that
 
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In a quick review of the posts on this topic of 200 amp service upgrade, I didn't spot any comments on whether the installs were for surface or for recessed/semiflush installs. The different installs would obviously affect costs. Also in my travels I have noticed that in some parts of the country, builders will allow the installation of an extremely ugly surface mounted electrical system on an otherwise nice looking home. Go figure....
 
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speakeing of flush vs. surface mount
what are everyones opinions on those.

personally and obviously flush looks better ,
but try adding to it and then surface has its advantages. just wondering what do you do to get both???
 
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I've worked with a builder that frames out a surface mounted panel with drywall leaving a small access panel above the enclosure for future access. They even add molding and trim to clean it up nicely. :)
 
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In michigan 90%+ of houses are on a basement. The panels are always surface on the block .
 
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Only certain AHJ's allow flush mounting of services. Mine does.
 
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I'm in Georgia and typically, I charge between $12 to $14 per amp, which depends a lot on what the obstacles look to be.
 
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Originally posted by paul32:
Not to beat a dead horse, but what makes that fitting an "LB" that Bob posted? I noticed on some web site what to me looks the same but not called LB. What does LB stand for?

Looks like bugs isn't a common term so I won't worry about it.

Thanks for the replies.
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I was taught early on to identify "condulets" by holding them with the covered opening toward you, the inline opening up and depending on the direction of the "L" opening you called it accordingly. Toward the back, "LB"; toward the right, "LR"; the left, "LL". Tee's are either "T" or "TB". A "C" is a straight through fittingl like a little pull box. Bugs (split bolt connectors) are called "Kerneys" here in central Texas, after one of the original manufacturers.

[ May 24, 2004, 08:56 AM: Message edited by: bert47 ]
 
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Originally posted by joe stewart:
So 10 hrs seems to be the consensus eh? Seems a bit low but you guys must have more experience than I do on resi. Thanks
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I am new at this forum - very interesting topics and knowledgable people.
A 100amp usually takes me min. 12 hrs. if there are only 10 poles (circuit breakers) all with emt
no mast, no 2ft rock foundation , and good access to ground electrode (water pipe before the meter or street side of the meter.) If all circuits are identified properly and not just `lights & plugs it could take 2 hrs on 22 circuirts to be identified. Removing existing equipment could take over one hour.
I have noticed that man hours estimated on this forum at various discussions are very low. I wonder why I haven`t be able to successfully get a job wiring new homes for over 20 years. I hear that elec. contractors are wiring homes for $18/ per item (less supplying light fixtures and not including the service.)
 
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