Hmmm, seems high!

[D Skelton]

galv T boxes though there is no messing about with the banjos been linked.

Don't need banjos on Wiskas, they sell the earth nut facility that just slots in with an integrated fly lead. No galv box comes with that which I might add I would still banjo/pirahna and fly lead as I cannot determine the copper equivalent csa of the steel galv box in order to ensure a suitably sized CPC.

No offense but I simply wouldn't entertain using a galv box outside unless it was IP rated accordingly.

Appreciate your input though

 

[netblindpaul]

£500 + mtls @ +30% mark up on materials from cost, (+VAT, as we are reg'd).
Sorry, can't be bothered to work out a materials list & price it up.
Not worth it for less, as at the end of the day you have to give a warrant on labour & materials.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

wiska box n compound....much more secure...

 

[Guest55]

i couldnt price a job if my life depended on it ! lol.
always been rubbish at estimating.

a man needs to know his limits ;-)

 

[Guest55]

I cannot determine the copper equivalent csa of the steel galv box in order to ensure a suitably sized CPC.

you could by comparing it to the nearest sized trunking equivolent , a few csa sums later and away you go.

i can assure you its massive
;-)

 

[telectrix]

i think spinks meant galv. conduit boxes. plenty meat in them for cpc.

 

[Guest55]

i think spinks meant galv. conduit boxes. plenty meat in them for cpc.

ah , got ya.
in which case , no probs at all !
if its good enough for a shared cpc steel conduit system then...........

 

[telectrix]

think it was him saying "t boxes" that gave it away.

 

[D Skelton]

Yes, I had thought of them, the problem is linking the cpc within as the light fittings aren't class II. Fine if it was just SWA to SWA but not when there's three core flex to join as well.

 

[Guitarist]

I assumed he meant galv conduit trouser boxes.

 

[D Skelton]

you could by comparing it to the nearest sized trunking equivolent , a few csa sums later and away you go.

i can assure you its massive
;-)

I'm sure it is, but I cannot verify it. Are you saying that for the sake of 5 mins work you wouldn't fly lead a galv T box?

The words 'yeeeeeee' and 'haaaaa' spring to mind ;-)

 

[D Skelton]

Aaaaaaaaanyway,

We digress slightly. Am I right in thinking that many of you don't seem to think that £700 is too much?

 

[Guitarist]

Aaaaaaaaanyway,

We digress slightly. Am I right in thinking that many of you don't seem to think that £700 is too much?

No, £700 is way too much for a few lights, but it IS what it costs.

 

[telectrix]

£1000 is way too much for a fender strat. but it's what it costs. :74:

 

[hbrad92]

days labour (8 hours) @ £30 per hour (an average price) - £240

Materials (Inc vat)
SWA 20m - £24
Cleats - £2
Glands - £18
RCD SFCU - £36
Wiska boxes - £21
Spike lights - £48
LEDs - £60
P.I.R - £12

- total of £217 + 20% mark up £260.40

Labour (£240) + Materials (£260.40) = £500.40

I'd shave off the 40p

Hope this helps I may have missed one or two things but this is near enough. All the best.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Yes, I had thought of them, the problem is linking the cpc within as the light fittings aren't class II. Fine if it was just SWA to SWA but not when there's three core flex to join as well.

if your on about t boxes damian then its just a case of drill & tap out the back of the box for a 5mm roofing bolt....couple of crimps & G/Y sleeving on the black core..and away you go...

dont worry about water ingress where the roof bolt goes through....the compound will see to that...

 

[HandySparks]

I think if they're all above ground, I'd drill a good sized drain hole in the bottom of the Wiska boxes and make sure that the lid seal is undamaged, and leave out the potting gell. Easier to fiddle about with later if necessary.

Doesn't answer the question, but that's par for the course round here!

The cost of installing a few outside lights is always a shock.

 

[longboat]

ADD UP THE MATERIAL COST.
HOW MANY POUNDS DO YOU WANT FOR DOING THE WORK.
ADD THE TWO TOGETHER = wait for it














TOTAL COST.




SIMPLES.





:clover:

 

[D Skelton]

ADD UP THE MATERIAL COST.
HOW MANY POUNDS DO YOU WANT FOR DOING THE WORK.
ADD THE TWO TOGETHER = wait for it














TOTAL COST.




SIMPLES.





:clover:

£1 for the eggs,
£0.50 for the gas to cook 'em up and hard boil 'em,
I'll suck 'em for free.

Total cost = £1.50

 

[Engineer54]

galv T boxes though there is no messing about with the banjos been linked.

Think you mean Y (trouser) boxes!! Anyway galv conduit boxes are not exactly the ideal choice for this type of installation. Issues with sealing and conductors termination space....