Electrician quoted me $460......

FamMan · Mar 13, 2015

Im in the process of setting up a 2 1000 9x5 tent in my basement. i have contacted a electrician that does grow ops(im in COLORADO). after chatting and explaining my setup he said it would cost about $460. he said that includes running a wire from my circuit panel in my garage to a new panel he would setup in my basement and he would also put a outlet for me to use in my basement. Seems like a lot to me but i dont know. what do you guys think????? the distance from my panel in gararge to my grow area is about 50ft. that would break my budget by about $200.

chuck estevez · Mar 13, 2015

if he was going to run a simple 120 volt with a 10-3 romex wire, just the wire alone is almost $100
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Southwire-Romex-SIMpull-50-ft-10-3-NM-B-Cable-Orange-63948422/202316239?keyword=50 ft 10-3 romex copper wire

sounds like a fair price to me.

having done by a professional and having piece of mind, Priceless

rkymtnman · Mar 13, 2015

is or does he have to pull a permit? is he licensed too?
if he' buying subpanels, wires etc that's probably not too bad a price. did he break it down by hours and supplies? or just one lump number?

TubePot · Mar 13, 2015

Sounds bout right. he'll have around 150.00 in materials, shouldn't take more than 1/2 day. Ask him if that's the best he can do...

FamMan · Mar 13, 2015

just one lump number. licensed and insured however i didnt ask about permits. i am looking for peace of mind cuz i have kids and im in a rental. he says it will be out of sight and professional. he also showed me pics of other much larger setups he has down and all looked legit.

FamMan · Mar 13, 2015

Thanks peeps! Esp the quick responses.

Grandpapy · Mar 13, 2015

Fair price.

Be sure to get a receipt for your Insurance Co. CYA.

FamMan · Mar 13, 2015

what do you mean for my insurance company??

Grandpapy · Mar 13, 2015

FamMan said:
what do you mean for my insurance company??

If you own and have a fire, they will look for any way of getting out of paying a claim. Out of code wiring will do it.

seek guy · Mar 13, 2015

More than fair price and a pro should make it all look nice n clean which is money well spent n my book - good luck on the grow

GrowUrOwnDank · Mar 13, 2015

Yeah man. What's $460 when it gives you peace in your mind that you and your children are safe. Sounds like a legit electrician. I know it's hard to understand but, dude has a family to feed too and will probably have a helper to pay. Also. Consider over doing the panel for more than you will need right now in case in the future you decide to add more lights etc.

Kudos bro. Most RIU dudes do crazy dangerous electrical stuff. Your doing it right and pro.

FamMan · Mar 13, 2015

I am renting so it has to be out of sight kinda. I will figure out how to fit this into my budget and hire this guy. Thanx everyone. I will definitely be doing a journal so stay tuned. Hey BTW I have another thread asking about my product list. https://www.rollitup.org/t/ordering-my-equipment-in-one-week-all-opinions-welcomed.862593 Any input would be greatly appreciated. Peace and happy growing to you all.

chuck estevez · Mar 13, 2015

GrowUrOwnDank said:
Yeah man. What's $460 when it gives you peace in your mind that you and your children are safe. Sounds like a legit electrician. I know it's hard to understand but, dude has a family to feed too and will probably have a helper to pay. Also. Consider over doing the panel for more than you will need right now in case in the future you decide to add more lights etc.

Kudos bro. Most RIU dudes do crazy dangerous electrical stuff. Your doing it right and pro.

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Marijuana-factor-bust-Santa-Ana-290892221.html

GrowUrOwnDank · Mar 13, 2015

chuck estevez said:
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Marijuana-factor-bust-Santa-Ana-290892221.html

LOL. I doubt OPs little grow in Colorado with $460 worth of electric work will attract that much attention.

BTW. I see articles like that from all over in many different states. But, thanks. That kinda bust probably happens pretty regularly. I'll be glad when MJ is legalized nationwide. Still wouldn't matter to me though. I only need to grow a plant or two to supply myself.

chuck estevez · Mar 13, 2015

GrowUrOwnDank said:
LOL. I doubt OPs little grow in Colorado with $460 worth of electric work will attract that much attention.

BTW. I see articles like that from all over in many different states. But, thanks. That kinda bust probably happens pretty regularly. I'll be glad when MJ is legalized nationwide. Still wouldn't matter to me though. I only need to grow a plant or two to supply myself.

they blew the transformer, edison came to fix it and saw the line of a/c units and called foul. Was just showing how bad electrical can lead to bad things.

FamMan · Mar 13, 2015

Thanx chuck. I'm not skimping on anything electrical. Its the one area I will not compromise on. From lamps to ballast to electric work.

blackforest · Mar 13, 2015

Offer him $420

weedenhanced · Mar 13, 2015

FamMan said:
Im in the process of setting up a 2 1000 9x5 tent in my basement. i have contacted a electrician that does grow ops(im in COLORADO). after chatting and explaining my setup he said it would cost about $460. he said that includes running a wire from my circuit panel in my garage to a new panel he would setup in my basement and he would also put a outlet for me to use in my basement. Seems like a lot to me but i dont know. what do you guys think????? the distance from my panel in gararge to my grow area is about 50ft. that would break my budget by about $200.

Offer some buds mybe a oz and 250 cash

nomofatum · Mar 13, 2015

2x 1000w means 1 20a outlet or 2 15a outlets, but I would just go with 2x 20a myself.

Breakers: $10 (2x 20a, I just did this (4 of them), mine were $4 each)
12ga $60 for way more than you need.
2x 20a outlets $10
Electrical box(s) $1-4
Wire staples: $4

It's really easy and you will be safe if you turn the power off, but stay a little scared. Have a buddy with you to hold a flashlight and be there in case of emergency.

FamMan · Mar 13, 2015

weedenhanced said:
Offer some buds mybe a oz and 250 cash

Lol. I wish I could. He does major ops so I'm sure he can get and I don't know if he smokes. Cant hurt to ask but I'm trying to be as legit as possible.

nomofatum said:
2x 1000w means 1 20a outlet or 2 15a outlets, but I would just go with 2x 20a myself.

Breakers: $10 (2x 20a, I just did this (4 of them), mine were $4 each)
12ga $60 for way more than you need.
2x 20a outlets $10
Electrical box(s) $1-4
Wire staples: $4

It's really easy and you will be safe if you turn the power off, but stay a little scared. Have a buddy with you to hold a flashlight and be there in case of emergency.

I am not handy at all. I want the peace of mind like said earlier knowing it will be professionally done. Thank u for the advice though.

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