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Installing backyard flood lighting - how much?
I want to install backyard flood lighting.
I went shopping and saw that most of my options are rather inexpensive to do (thankfully). My question is this: I would like a switch put in near the back door to flip the lights on and off (I am thinking there will be two sets of lights each located near the gutters of my split level). How much should I expect an electrician to charge to do this job? I have thought about giving it a try myself, and if I get stuck, giving a call. I am fairly comfortable with basic electric wiring in changing out sockets, switches, ceiling lights, ect.. But the requirement of having to need a new switch put it seems to take it to the next step - and I dont feel comfortable taking that on? I realize that the cost may differ based on location. I am in central NJ. Thanks for replying, Dom |
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"Dom" wrote in message oups.com... I want to install backyard flood lighting. I went shopping and saw that most of my options are rather inexpensive to do (thankfully). My question is this: I would like a switch put in near the back door to flip the lights on and off (I am thinking there will be two sets of lights each located near the gutters of my split level). How much should I expect an electrician to charge to do this job? I have thought about giving it a try myself, and if I get stuck, giving a call. I am fairly comfortable with basic electric wiring in changing out sockets, switches, ceiling lights, ect.. But the requirement of having to need a new switch put it seems to take it to the next step - and I dont feel comfortable taking that on? I realize that the cost may differ based on location. I am in central NJ. It all depends on what sort of access you have to the attic space and/or the basement ceiling, for snaking wires. Also depends if there is a string from service panel with enough headroom in the load to add the lights to the end of it, or if you will need another breaker added, assuming you have room. Could be a few hundred if easy, a couple grand if hard. No real way to tell without laying an eyeball on it all. One hint, though- if you are into Xmas lights, this is a great time to add one or two GFCI convenience outlets up in the soffit out of the weather, to plug the lights into. aem sends... |
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The circuit box is on the back wall of the house at the basement level.
I think it would be rather easy to snake wires (attic access is also quite easy, though dusty). I was hoping that since there is already a light switch located at the door way for interior lights that he could tap off that power for the exterior ones (possibily). I didn't think about the requirement for additional breakers. I do have some spares already in the box for expansion. The idea about christmas lights is a good one! I would like to add an outlet in the carport. I will have to keep that in mind! |
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