Electric Output - Page 2

clubtan1 · 01-14-2006, 04:00 PM

BTW, I'd be amazed if it was a 200 amp 3 PHASE service. Just my guess, it's 200 amps single phase (two, 120 volt service lines).

STRONGTAN · 01-14-2006, 04:33 PM

Thanks again folks lotsa help! I think im getting ready to talk brass tax with the electrician now.

bronzeman11 · 01-15-2006, 12:21 PM

Get as much as you can. W/ an electrical service your only paying for what your using so if he's paying or contributing a large portion........400 is the minimum , 600 much better but you could need more....much more. Who knows , hopefully you'll kick some major *** and at some point you'll invest in some major upgrade equipment. (HP? )Soooo, get all you can. With a/c it's almost the same thinking. You're determining total tonage based on sq. ft., but more importantly the beds requirements for cooling & replacement air. It could be below zero outside but you'd still need to provide "make-up" air for the higher out-put beds. You'll pay more in electric true but you're also saving as keeping the electronics & bulbs cooled properly you'll extend bulb & component life greatly. GET ALL YOU CAN!!

navigatin1 · 01-15-2006, 01:10 PM

Yeah you want a min of 400amp but 600 amp is the way to go.
Cost wise, rule of thumb is $1000.00 per 100 amps of service. So a 600 amp service should run approx $6000.00 to set-up.
Keep in mind that things can vary depending on your situation!

movieking · 01-15-2006, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by navigatin1

Yeah you want a min of 400amp but 600 amp is the way to go.
Cost wise, rule of thumb is $1000.00 per 100 amps of service. So a 600 amp service should run approx $6000.00 to set-up.
Keep in mind that things can vary depending on your situation!

That same rule of thumb also works for air conditioning.

clubtan1 · 01-15-2006, 02:37 PM

A/C rates just jumped around here because of the housing boom. $1,500.00 per ton now.

bronzeman11 · 01-15-2006, 03:48 PM

Yea, that'd be a good deal here right now. We're at about $1,750 p/ ton.

movieking · 01-15-2006, 04:06 PM

I just had two quotes for an additional 5 tons last week and they were both right at 5K. The price included everything including electrical and ducts.

movieking · 01-15-2006, 04:09 PM

Also installed a new 7 1/2 ton roof-top unit a month ago on a property in Florida for 9K. It was a bit more than 1K per ton because of the crane rental.

STRONGTAN · 01-15-2006, 06:16 PM

Definately appreciate the input ..... thanx

01-14-2006, 04:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
clubtan1 Join Date: Jan 31 2005 Posts: 3,317 Rep Power: 42	Re: Electric Output BTW, I'd be amazed if it was a 200 amp 3 PHASE service. Just my guess, it's 200 amps single phase (two, 120 volt service lines).

01-14-2006, 04:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
STRONGTAN Join Date: Jan 12 2006 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Re: Electric Output Thanks again folks lotsa help! I think im getting ready to talk brass tax with the electrician now.

01-15-2006, 12:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
bronzeman11 Join Date: Oct 9 2004 Location: South Brunswick,N.J. Age: 49 Posts: 2,139 Rep Power: 36	Re: Electric Output Get as much as you can. W/ an electrical service your only paying for what your using so if he's paying or contributing a large portion........400 is the minimum , 600 much better but you could need more....much more. Who knows , hopefully you'll kick some major *** and at some point you'll invest in some major upgrade equipment. (HP? )Soooo, get all you can. With a/c it's almost the same thinking. You're determining total tonage based on sq. ft., but more importantly the beds requirements for cooling & replacement air. It could be below zero outside but you'd still need to provide "make-up" air for the higher out-put beds. You'll pay more in electric true but you're also saving as keeping the electronics & bulbs cooled properly you'll extend bulb & component life greatly. GET ALL YOU CAN!!

01-15-2006, 01:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
navigatin1 Derf's My *****! Join Date: Aug 17 2004 Posts: 1,935 Rep Power: 6	Re: Electric Output Yeah you want a min of 400amp but 600 amp is the way to go. Cost wise, rule of thumb is $1000.00 per 100 amps of service. So a 600 amp service should run approx $6000.00 to set-up. Keep in mind that things can vary depending on your situation! __________________ "You're Only As Good As Your Dumbest Competitor"

01-15-2006, 02:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
clubtan1 Join Date: Jan 31 2005 Posts: 3,317 Rep Power: 42	Re: Electric Output A/C rates just jumped around here because of the housing boom. $1,500.00 per ton now.

01-15-2006, 03:48 PM	#17 (permalink)
bronzeman11 Join Date: Oct 9 2004 Location: South Brunswick,N.J. Age: 49 Posts: 2,139 Rep Power: 36	Re: Electric Output Yea, that'd be a good deal here right now. We're at about $1,750 p/ ton.

01-15-2006, 04:06 PM	#18 (permalink)
movieking Police Department Join Date: Aug 12 2004 Location: Eastern NC Age: 43 Posts: 2,808 Rep Power: 14	Re: Electric Output I just had two quotes for an additional 5 tons last week and they were both right at 5K. The price included everything including electrical and ducts.

01-15-2006, 04:09 PM	#19 (permalink)
movieking Police Department Join Date: Aug 12 2004 Location: Eastern NC Age: 43 Posts: 2,808 Rep Power: 14	Re: Electric Output Also installed a new 7 1/2 ton roof-top unit a month ago on a property in Florida for 9K. It was a bit more than 1K per ton because of the crane rental.

01-15-2006, 06:16 PM	#20 (permalink)
STRONGTAN Join Date: Jan 12 2006 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Re: Electric Output Definately appreciate the input ..... thanx

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