Thanks Lesley.

A good electrician should have the whole job done in about 1.5 - 2
hours, again if everything is as you say, and nothing unexpected pops
up.

Thanks for keeping an open mind on the options. But when it comes to
electricity - be careful about suggestions you get in a public forum.
People like Jeff Wisnia (aka DIP****) think it's fun to come up with
stupid ideas to supposedly save a buck or two, potentially at the cost
of life.

As with anything else, there is a right way, and a wrong way to do
things.

In this case, calling an licsenced, bonded and insured electrician and
having it done as you plan - is most definately the right way.

When the electrician comes, run Jeff's ideas by him, and let us know
what shade of pale he/she turns.

P.S for Jeff Wisnia:

YOU ARE A DIP****.