"Aaron Fude" wrote in message
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Hi,

Thanks for all the responses. What I was really getting at is whether
I should do it myself and what I've gathered from the responses is:
yes, I should.

Here's my situation. I realize that this will take me a week (or two!)
where it would take a professional electrician a day and a half. And I
may/will make mistakes. These are the cons.

But the pros are these:

1. I really enjoy it.
2. I save $3000, at least.
3. I will have a licensed electrician inspect my work for about $70.
(So make that savings of $3000 - 2*$70, since I'm sure there will be
mistakes to correct and the inspection will have to take place twice.)
I've had two electricians say that they would do this for me...

(Also, what's pushing me towards doing it myself is my general
frustration with tradesmen these days. I've had eight electricians
come to visit me. All but one were late by at least 30 minutes. Six
canceled the first appointment, four the first two. Two plumb forgot
to show up and apologized profusely. Several told me outright or
implied that whether or not I get my own fixtures, they will charge me
the contractor's markup. Six of eight are yet to provide a quote, and
it's been at least three weeks. Seven used the phase "I'm a very
honest guy" - something I'm profoundly allergic to. Five told me that
I'm in "desperate need of upgrading to 200Amps", three told me that I
have "plenty of amps coming in". All eight have stated that the job
may cost more if there are unforseen problems, but not less if it
turns out simpler than expected. All eight were recommended by
someone.) Would you like to hear my plumber stories?

Nope. Sounds like you got it all figured out and already know everything.
Go for it.

Steve