Even surface mount there is a correct and an incorrect way to do it. Moving it will also require it to be certified because the circuit is being extended. From what I hear the issueing of the COC can cost R500 with the work even being done.
Even surface mount there is a correct and an incorrect way to do it. Moving it will also require it to be certified because the circuit is being extended. From what I hear the issueing of the COC can cost R500 with the work even being done.
I am renovating the kitchen and as a result I need to re-position some sockets/plugpoints on the concrete walls. Some points need to be moved higher, for eg. eye-level oven connection and microwave connection by minimum 500 mm. I would like to know the average costs per point. I do understand that costs would vary, depending on the the distance also.
Chase, fit conduit and box, wire, return to fit plug point and connect - probably something in the region of R400 to R800 per point, assuming your general contractor does the plastering in. There is an issue of scale. Two points are going to cost more per point than 20.
If you're using a stove socket outlet, that'll cost more. Those stove sockets aren't nearly as cheap as plug points.
Last edited by Dave A; 16-Oct-10 at 05:47 AM.
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Capybara (17-Oct-10)
Thanks a lot.
Just keep in mind, a cooker plug is for free standing only. An ELO requires hard wire from the isolator. Remember too that NO socket outlets are allowed on the cooker circuit.
elo and hob you can reduce the wire and circuit breaker size from 40 to 30 amp and use 4 mmm wire.
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