Just curious how much it would be to add an interlock switch on my breaker box for a generator. My builder already ran the wire from the breaker box to a junction box near the patio so I would need a generator plug there as well. My first quote as $1400 because he said my breaker panel was full and I guess he would need to put in another box next to it. The quote was a little higher than I expected. This is in the College Station area. Also, does anyone have a electrician they could recommend to get another quote?
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I just had one installed plus a dedicated outlet for Christmas lights.
Just the interlock kit install was $810.00, but I had room for it and the new outlet.
Generator Power $809.98 -
run power for and install 50amp inlet;
surface mount inlet next to main panel -
install 50amp breaker -
install inter-lock kit -
includes 15ft generator cord
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i was quoted $1500Comment
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It really depends on the size of the generator and if it is an isolation switch or transfer switch. I spent about $3000 for my switch and supplies using my free labor.Comment
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I guess I got a deal. Electrician came and installed the plug and ran the wire into the panel along with the dedicated switch to turn off main breaker etc…. Set it up so it would be impossible to back feed the line. Also put in a surge protector all for about $1000. Bought the portable generator, Champion, along with the power cord on Amazon. Will run the whole house basically. I have 2 ac units and it will only run one at a time and the double oven might tax it as well. All things I don’t need. Plug it in and I have lights, internet, one AC, and all my freezers and refrigerators. Got the dual fuel generatorComment
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Depends on how far you want the gen inlet from the panel.
If the inlet can be mounted close to panel 7-8 hundred is a fair price.
Depending on type of panel you have, tandem breakers are made for some panels to create some circuit space in panel.
Pm me if you have any questions.Comment
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I’ve been quoted $750-1,800 in DFW but all just blew me off when I tried to book an install. Apparently there is more work than they need around hereComment
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Too many variables. The one I am doing on a new build is a whole house auto Generac. Electrician told me to go buy the Generac box and he would just wire it. It was $867Comment
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Thank you for all of the replies. I just thought it would be cheaper since the builder already ran the wire from the panel to the plug. The quote stated, "Install interlocking device for generator breaker. Install tandem breakers in panel to make room for the generator breaker. Install 2 pole 50A generator breaker in the top right position. Relocate breaker in this existing spot."Comment
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I can buy alot of extension cords for what I was quoted...Comment
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Sounds high to me. Not an interlock switch but I installed this myself for about $1100 and that included the generator.
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Are you looking for an interlock that does not allow power from a generator and the commercial power simultaneously? Is there a circuit breaker in the panel for the feeder going to the generator?Comment
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WOW...........I can't believe these quotes. I'm an electrical contractor and have been in business since 1981. I''ve installed hundreds of generators. This is cost of materials for what you want
Main breaker Interlock kit............................................... .................................................. .........$75.00 to $150.00...........[depending on your type of breaker box]
2 pole, 50 amp breaker........................................... .................................................. .................$25.00..........[your builder probably put this breaker in, when he ran the circuit].....he shouild have
Run circuit from the breaker box to the jbox.............................................. ...................................$0.00.......... your builder has already done this
Replace the JBox with a generator plug.............................................. ......................................$150.00..... this is the cost of the plug and a 15' generator cord...[to run from the plug to the generator]
These are actual cost of materials........
Allow 3 hrs labor, and mark-up on materials,...................you should pay a maximum of $800.00 for the complete install.Comment
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That's kind of what I was thinking and why I am scratching my head on the quote.Comment
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Last three years contractors are getting whatever they want, keep shopping around maybe RonRon is close enough to do it. I know nothing about electric and did mine myself with the help of YouTube videos.Originally posted by McLovin View PostComment
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