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Interlock installation estimate
Posted on 4/4/22 at 12:12 pm
Posted on 4/4/22 at 12:12 pm
I just got an interlock installation estimate for $1600. I’m going to run my naturals gas 8000watt generator to power a window unit and lights. Is this reasonable?
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Posted on 4/4/22 at 12:30 pm to PeteRose
Installing a 30 AMP power inlet and a circuit breaker interlock on my panel costed me $430 in August 2020.
Posted on 4/4/22 at 12:52 pm to TheNolaClap
This is a 50amp inlet. Labor alone on this estimate is 800. Who did your installation?
Posted on 4/4/22 at 1:15 pm to PeteRose
I'm in Philadelphia. And the price difference of the inlet, wiring, and breaker can't be these much 30 to 50. Don't know what else to tell you. Took them only a couple hours tops.
A 50 AMP inlet box is only 60-80 bucks. Breaker maybe 25-30. Interlock cheap is 25 or maybe up to 100. Add wiring and 800 bucks for parts doesn't add up.
A 50 AMP inlet box is only 60-80 bucks. Breaker maybe 25-30. Interlock cheap is 25 or maybe up to 100. Add wiring and 800 bucks for parts doesn't add up.
This post was edited on 4/4/22 at 1:18 pm
Posted on 4/4/22 at 1:19 pm to PeteRose
I paid $1273 last yr on the MS Gulf Coast for the same thing and can email you my line item quote if you’d like.
Posted on 4/4/22 at 2:45 pm to GCTigahs
There’s a lot of variables to the installation/labor cost. Materials *should* be straightforward assuming you have a fairly new box with readily available components. You’ll also need the empty breaker space, or it may involve rearranging other circuits in your panel.
If the panel is on the exterior, it becomes a pretty simple install. If it’s on the interior of the house, it’s a lot more complicated.
If the panel is on the exterior, it becomes a pretty simple install. If it’s on the interior of the house, it’s a lot more complicated.
Posted on 4/4/22 at 9:25 pm to LSUtigerME
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If the panel is on the exterior,
it's on the exterior. I looked at some of the materials and I think there's a markup. Interlock kit 350, inlet box 140, 50A breaker 70.
Posted on 4/4/22 at 9:44 pm to PeteRose
Sounds like they don't need the job.
Posted on 4/5/22 at 7:08 am to PeteRose
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Interlock kit 350
This is the only thing really marked up. Enough to where maybe you and him are not on the same page as to what you’re asking for.
Posted on 4/5/22 at 1:46 pm to LSUtigerME
I had another estimate and it's $100 less. It includes the surge protection system. The inlet is only 30A but it should run most of the house minus central air. I'll probably go with this one.
Posted on 4/5/22 at 2:27 pm to PeteRose
I had a 50 AMP inlet installed with an interlock. Electrician had to move a breaker to a different spot to make room for an additional 50 AMP breaker. Cost me $450 I think.
Got the work done from J Row Electric in Denham Springs. They were VERY professional, courteous, cleaned up after them selves. I would highly recommend.
I had also got an estimate from Rhino Electric for the same work. They quoted me $1200. You can see why I went with J Row.
I would get it done soon before Hurricane season is upon us.
Got the work done from J Row Electric in Denham Springs. They were VERY professional, courteous, cleaned up after them selves. I would highly recommend.
I had also got an estimate from Rhino Electric for the same work. They quoted me $1200. You can see why I went with J Row.
I would get it done soon before Hurricane season is upon us.
Posted on 4/6/22 at 10:35 am to LSUtigerME
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This is the only thing really marked up. Enough to where maybe you and him are not on the same page as to what you’re asking for.
You don’t consider the $18 50 amp breaker for $70 to be really marked up?
Posted on 4/6/22 at 11:09 am to bee Rye
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You don’t consider the $18 50 amp breaker for $70 to be really marked up?
Some of the Square D 50A breakers are over 30 bucks, just bought one st Home Depot.
Posted on 4/6/22 at 1:02 pm to PeteRose
Mine cost $700 for the kit and installation in April 2020.
Posted on 4/6/22 at 3:12 pm to dangerousdon
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Cost me $450 I think.
And what about labor?
Posted on 4/6/22 at 3:13 pm to TDsngumbo
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Mine cost $700 for the kit and installation in April 2020.
You got it at the right time. Did yours include a surge protection?
Posted on 4/6/22 at 3:34 pm to PeteRose
No it did not. I didn’t even think about that to be honest.
Posted on 4/6/22 at 4:57 pm to TDsngumbo
When they ran the wire from your inlet to your panel, did they cover it or was it exposed?
Posted on 4/6/22 at 5:24 pm to PeteRose
This is it. Inlet is inside the smaller box to the right and the wires are indeed protected with conduit, if that’s what you mean.
Posted on 4/6/22 at 6:17 pm to TDsngumbo
Yeah, I was asking for protection of the wire. It’s nice and close. My inlet will be 20 ft from the breaker panel. My panel is towards the front of the house. The natural gas line is towards the back. Thanks for the pic.
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