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TSoRoXoRo
post Sep 16 2022, 05:46 PM, updated 4y ago

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Hi sifu sifu sekalian,

I'm doing re-wiring for my house and i got the quotation from my contractor.

As i've zero knowledge, appreciate if anyone can advise if this is reasonable.


Also would like to know if this is up to the latest ST standard


To supply and install HAGER IU52 4X13 way METAL DB Box,
63A/3P Isolator, 63A/4P ELCB,40A/4P ELCB,10A MCB-6,
20A MCB-23 ,32A MCB-1,Copper bar -1 2units 2units 2,450.00 4,900.00
1u Labor to install Down light , wal light,stair


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post Sep 17 2022, 05:04 PM

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QUOTE(stormer.lyn @ Sep 16 2022, 09:40 PM)
To conform to ST standard, all items (wires, switchgear, conduit, methods of installation and methods of wiring, even where the wires are buried/concealed, etc, etc, etc) must be SIRIM certified and following ST installation guidelines. This can't be determined from your information provided.

For example, your quote does not specify the brand of wire used, meaning it is impossible to know if this follows ST guidelines. (SIRIM publishes the list of manufacturers compliant to their certification)
Similarly, the size of wires (specified by the Cross Sectional Area of the conductor) being used for each circuit (lighting, power socket, water heater, etc) is not specified to determine ST compliance.
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Btw i am going to use storage water heater, so from the quotation i wont know whether my electrician is using RCBO 10mA as well right?

Do i need to request for this?
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post Sep 19 2022, 08:41 PM

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QUOTE(@lowyat @ Sep 19 2022, 06:38 PM)
my contractor quoting this pricing for electrical work for my house renovation:
- wiring point: RM75
- power point: RM150
- aircond point (1hp): RM280

assuming it's following ST guidelines, are the prices reasonable?

thanks
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Roughly the same price as mine so i guess thats the market price now
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post Sep 21 2022, 08:10 AM

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QUOTE(ceo684 @ Sep 19 2022, 09:01 PM)
Spot on!
AC point make sure include 4-wire IDU to ODU for true inverter support.
Ask what brand of wires being used as there are a lot of substandard cables
Also your quote for RCD ["ELCB" need to specify 30mA otherwise they simply put a useless 300mA at half price]
30mA save lives, 300mA died 6x before tripping - humans start to die at just 50mA leaking thru the body
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sadly, im using one contractor so the electrician is the sub con.

They cant give me detail breakdown as well. You know those uncle electrician.

But in general, they told me that they will be using mega cable.
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post Sep 21 2022, 04:10 PM

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QUOTE(stormer.lyn @ Sep 21 2022, 02:33 PM)
You seem to be going to great lengths to defend your contractor. Maybe you don't realise that the quote forms the basis of the contract between you and your contractor. Maybe there is some other reason....Either way it's all cool with me as I'm not physically affected.

I just hope there isn't another thread in the future about what action to take when your contractor didn't fulfill something not quoted.

PS: I'm an "uncle electrician" but I keep up to date with all rules, am qualified, have certificates, fully computer literate, and try to provide everything to the last detail, even providing 3D drawings if necessary. That's a lousy excuse to use.
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No man, dont get me wrong. Very appreciate your feedback

But i am in a very stressful situation now. I did ask my contractor to provide me with better quotation and he hit me with all sort of excuses.

During inspection before he conceal all wiring , i will check again.

 

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