wiring a kitchen

pjm

I am going to be remodeling my kitchen and have recently upgraded my service to 200 amp to accomadate the extra breakers I will need. I would like to do all the wiring myself. I need some help on the codes though. I know everything needs to be gfi protected and I am planning on having the refrig, dishwasher, and microwave/gas stove on their own dedicated circuits. My question is more with the wire gauge and if there is a standard for how it's laid out in the walls as far as where to staple it to hold it in place? I had a local electrician give me an estimate and it was $2700.00 for the whole job, which I found a little steep. Any help I could get with this project would be great. I'm in New Jersey in case the code is state related? Tips, Ideas, Suggestions are all welcomed.

Thanks in advance.

Speedy Petey

You consider $2700 for the electrical in a kitchen reno in NJ???? You need to get out more.

If you have such basic questions as the ones you are asking I'd humbly say that the $2700 would be well spent. Don't take this as an insult, it is purely constructive criticism.

Kitchens have MANY important codes. This is something you need to have down pat before you even get started.
Statements like "everything needs to be gfi protected" and you are not even sure where to staple, tell me you are not really ready for such an ambitious project.

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pjm

Really, I have an understanding of how to wire outlets and switches i've done it before also I will have help from more experienced people as well, my question is the code. I'd rather not spend 2700.00 if I don't need to. Maybe you could humble me with your help?

Thanks

hpp58

If the "experienced people" don't know the code then they are not experiened.

pjm

Alright lets try this instead. Would you say $2700 for wiring a kitchen is a reasonable price?


Thanks.

darren

I hope your around when your fridge trips the GFI and all your food starts to rot.

Also where can buy a 50A rated GFI plug for the stove, i know you said your usieng gas but are you going to rough in for an electric range incase you or someone else wants one.

darren

Very much so, it is alot cheaper then paying $200,000 to rebuild your house if it burns down.

hpp58

You have to lay out the project for us.
How many recpt., lights, switches, exhaust fans, number of circuits (I count 6 home runs)
How far is the panel from the kitchen?
Is it open (walls opened to the studs) or do you have to crawl through an attic or a crawlspace. Fish wire in walls.
It's very hard to say if it's fair when you can't see anything or know the scope of the project.
I don't think that it's way out of the ballpark.
Get two more estimates.

HouseHelper

I would say that is quite reasonable.

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pjm

Thanks for all your helpful replies.

pjm

This link was more what I was looking for.

Kitchen Wiring Questions

220/221

Yeah....Sarcasm is a great way to get help.


Look at the way the guy in the other thread presented his questions and compare it to yours.



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Allison1888

It sounds like you're really interesting in learning how to do this, so what about finding an electrician who will work with you and help you learn. I'm talking about someone who has worked in this field and is retired and doesn't mind teaching you the ins and outs. You will save some money, but gain valuable experience on how to do it right.

nacko

2700 sounds dirt cheap to me. I think you better go running after that electrician with your checkbook in hand before he gets away.

DepotDweller

glad hubby is an electrical engineer