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[1793]

At least I'm not asking what would you charge. Customer wants to replace all existing outlets, switches, phone and TV jacks from Ivory to white.

I am interested in knowing how much time you allow to remove and replace the items listed above. Existing wiring has been in place for about 18 yrs. This is a single family dwelling.

I've been looking at between 10 and 15 min. each. There are about 69 openings. I am one of the old guys who likes to use the screw(s) on the device no "quick wire" or "backstabbing".

 

[Flex]

At least I'm not asking what would you charge. Customer wants to replace all existing outlets, switches, phone and TV jacks from Ivory to white.

I am interested in knowing how much time you allow to remove and replace the items listed above. Existing wiring has been in place for about 18 yrs. This is a single family dwelling.

I've been looking at between 10 and 15 min. each. There are about 69 openings. I am one of the old guys who likes to use the screw(s) on the device no "quick wire" or "backstabbing".

How old is old? I still agree with 10 to 15 at most.

 

[SEO]

Change out a few in your own house and time yourself.

 

[480sparky]

If you're a screw-terminal man and the existing devices (especially receps) are not pigtailed, you may be looking at additional time & material.

 

[1793]

How old is old? I still agree with 10 to 15 at most.

If you're asking my age, I'll be 50 in July.

 

[Flex]

If you're asking my age, I'll be 50 in July.

In that case more toward 16

 

[George Stolz]

I'd have taken a sample receptacle out, and taken a peek behind it, to see if I'd be using my needlenose to handle the existing wiring. Short conductors affect the time involved considerably.

 

[DanZ]

I agree with George, check what's there, get a few samples, make sure you're not working with wires that have degraded insulation, or using GFCI receptacles on a circuit without the proper wiring, the length of the wires in the box now, etc.

Good luck!

 

[LarryFine]

Will grounding be an issue?

Short conductors affect the time involved considerably.

So do years of paint.

 

[1793]

Will grounding be an issue?

So do years of paint.

No paint to speak of, I did not have my truck when I went to look at this job. I don't think the conductor length is going to be an issue but thanks for throwing out things to lookout for.

 

[George Stolz]

No paint to speak of, I did not have my truck when I went to look at this job.

I prefer to use a screwdriver. Less drywall repairs.

 

[LarryFine]

I prefer to use a screwdriver. Less drywall repairs.

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