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ReadyToPuke
- Jan 1, 1970
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What's the going rate in central NJ for
a licensed electrical contractor to upgrade
the wiring from an old breaker panel (1960)
to a wall outlet that would be powering a
new 110 volt window mount air conditioner?
I don't have the exact BTU capacity, but
it's a standard 110v plug, and probably an
existing 15 amp breaker.
When I try to run the unit off the existing
outlet (controlled by a light switch), the
breaker trips immediately.
I have not tried bypassing the light switch
(since it's probably not rated for an AC
compressor starting up).
My thinking however was it would be safer to
run new wire w/double the amperage capacity
(say 30 amps), and put in a new breaker and
feed the outlet directly w/all upgraded wire
and no switch (other than the breaker).
The home is a straightforward single level
ranch structure, I was thinking of doing it
myself, but it might be better to have a "pro"
who's experienced, licensed, etc. do the job.
What's a fair price a typical contractor would
charge ?
a licensed electrical contractor to upgrade
the wiring from an old breaker panel (1960)
to a wall outlet that would be powering a
new 110 volt window mount air conditioner?
I don't have the exact BTU capacity, but
it's a standard 110v plug, and probably an
existing 15 amp breaker.
When I try to run the unit off the existing
outlet (controlled by a light switch), the
breaker trips immediately.
I have not tried bypassing the light switch
(since it's probably not rated for an AC
compressor starting up).
My thinking however was it would be safer to
run new wire w/double the amperage capacity
(say 30 amps), and put in a new breaker and
feed the outlet directly w/all upgraded wire
and no switch (other than the breaker).
The home is a straightforward single level
ranch structure, I was thinking of doing it
myself, but it might be better to have a "pro"
who's experienced, licensed, etc. do the job.
What's a fair price a typical contractor would
charge ?