Any electricians here?

[Dirtebiker]

Do we have any electricians here on INGO?
I need to get an estimate for some electrical work for an insurance claim.
anyone available, respond here or p.m. me please.
thanks.

 

[88GT]

Tagging (says the landlord who still doesn't have a working relationship with an electrician)

 

[Dirtebiker]

Anyone, anyone, Buhler?

 

[jlupacch]

Yes I am an electrician. What do you need help with?

 

[Dirtebiker]

Had a tree come down on the weather head and riser(?) bent the riser, so need an estimate for replacing it. Also considering upgrading from fuses to breakers (probably 200 amp) at the same time if I can get a decent price.

 

[looney2ns]

Had a tree come down on the weather head and riser(?) bent the riser, so need an estimate for replacing it. Also considering upgrading from fuses to breakers (probably 200 amp) at the same time if I can get a decent price.

You probably won't get a choice, code will dictate that you have to upgrade to breakers.

 

[kjf48197]

Since it is an insurance job they may require a licensed electrical contractor to do the work. The ins. co. might even run the persons license and insurance to make sure they are legitimate. If you are on IPL they will require a permit to be pulled by a contractor. Also a stated above you do not get a choice the upgrade will be required.

 

[Lectric102002]

Since it is an insurance job they may require a licensed electrical contractor to do the work. The ins. co. might even run the persons license and insurance to make sure they are legitimate. If you are on IPL they will require a permit to be pulled by a contractor. Also a stated above you do not get a choice the upgrade will be required.

If all that is damaged is the riser and weatherhead, the fuse panel can be left as is. There is nothing in the NEC that requires you to replace it. OTOH, if the insurance co. will pick up the tab for a new panel, go for it. It just depends on how sharp your adjuster is because technically, if the panel isn't damaged and you want to increase the size, that's an upgrade. Not "like for like" replacement.

If I were doing the job, the 200 A service would probably cost you $ 1,800 to $ 2,000. Replacing the riser and weatherhead is probably worth $ 500 - $ 600.

Good luck.

 

[Dirtebiker]

You probably won't get a choice, code will dictate that you have to upgrade to breakers.

Upgrading May be MY choice. I don't believe there is anything in the code that says it MUST be upgraded.

 

[Dirtebiker]

If all that is damaged is the riser and weatherhead, the fuse panel can be left as is. There is nothing in the NEC that requires you to replace it. OTOH, if the insurance co. will pick up the tab for a new panel, go for it. It just depends on how sharp your adjuster is because technically, if the panel isn't damaged and you want to increase the size, that's an upgrade. Not "like for like" replacement.

If I were doing the job, the 200 A service would probably cost you $ 1,800 to $ 2,000. Replacing the riser and weatherhead is probably worth $ 500 - $ 600.

Good luck.

Thank you, that's what I was looking for. Any chance you want to write the estimate?

 

[jlupacch]

Sorry to take so long to respond. I agree with Lectric102002.

 

[Ralphie Parker]

The only catch in the code is authority having jurisdiction. (building dept.)

 

[Lectric102002]

The only catch in the code is authority having jurisdiction. (building dept.)

The AHJ does not have the authority to write things into the Code that aren't there. He can fail my installation, but he had better be able to show me chapter and verse.

 

[bass pro]

I am an electrical contractor in Avon. If you need a good quote and licensed, insured, and bonded, electrician, PM me

 

[Lectric102002]

Thank you, that's what I was looking for. Any chance you want to write the estimate?

PM sent

 

[Ralphie Parker]

The AHJ does not have the authority to write things into the Code that aren't there. He can fail my installation, but he had better be able to show me chapter and verse.

Oh, I agree with what you are saying. They do like to throw that "code is minimum" out there in my experience. I hope OP has a good final outcome.