Help please

[masterinbama]

changing ballasts.

I am out of town but have the opportunity to retrofit 800 lights. the contractor wants a price per ballast. HELP. I am thinking 40 to 45 per.He provides the lift and all materials.

 

[LarryFine]

I say "yes."

 

[Cow]

Just change the ballast?

Or move furniture/desks while working at night after hours, then change the ballast, plus proper disposal of ballast, wipe down the lense and fixture, replace the broken tombstones, install new lamps while disposing of old lamps?

BIG difference.

 

[ultramegabob]

what type of light fixtures, fluorescent or HID?

 

[FamilyTradition]

40/45 if you are supplying the parts, I have used 25 per light. The worst case you would be installing 4 lights per hour, you should be replacing at lease 6. I have paid my guys 10.00 per ballast and made quite a bit just managing the job.

 

[nakulak]

not enough info

how high in air, merchandise/furniture/objects below ? have to move stuff out of way ? hazards ? wiring issues ? you need to accurately estimate time it will take you to rreplace based on job environment and go from there.

 

[bradleyelectric]

40/45 if you are supplying the parts, I have used 25 per light. The worst case you would be installing 4 lights per hour, you should be replacing at lease 6. I have paid my guys 10.00 per ballast and made quite a bit just managing the job.

I'm guessing you use windex instead of water to clean the lenses at that price.

 

[Sierrasparky]

I think 40 -45 might be High.but if theres no competition and thats your usual rate go for it!

 

[SegDog]

on my way

on my way

I'm not busy if you need some hep...yes, I said hep.

 

[JES2727]

I think 40 -45 might be High.

I agree. Bid it at a number you're comfortable with, but $45 each may not be competitive.