RickMachE
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Next week we're having a whole house generator put in, because our power company has too many outages. So, for a full day, we will have a crew installing the generator, gas pipe the length of the house, redoing the fuse box (neutrals and grounds), etc.
We have a hardwired JuiceBox 48 in the garage. Wire comes in from the basement through the wall into a workbox where it is connected to the charger.
After agreeing to a price, I innocently asked how much it would be to put a 14-50 outlet either on the workbox, or next to it. I mentioned that I have 2 feet of the proper wire left over from the prior job if that matters. So they need to provide outlet, box, plate, and inches/a foot of conduit, plus the wire connectors for 2 hot, 1 neutral, and a ground (existing connectors are for two wires). I said if it mattered I could pick up the supplies. No breakers, no running wires except from workbox to outlet box.
No permit needed.
Today they told me the cost. Let's assume they are going to use an expensive outlet.
We have a hardwired JuiceBox 48 in the garage. Wire comes in from the basement through the wall into a workbox where it is connected to the charger.
After agreeing to a price, I innocently asked how much it would be to put a 14-50 outlet either on the workbox, or next to it. I mentioned that I have 2 feet of the proper wire left over from the prior job if that matters. So they need to provide outlet, box, plate, and inches/a foot of conduit, plus the wire connectors for 2 hot, 1 neutral, and a ground (existing connectors are for two wires). I said if it mattered I could pick up the supplies. No breakers, no running wires except from workbox to outlet box.
No permit needed.
Today they told me the cost. Let's assume they are going to use an expensive outlet.
$300
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