What Does It Cost to Set Up Electricity in a Terrace House?

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The discussion revolves around the costs and requirements for setting up an electricity system in a terrace house, specifically focusing on wiring and related components. Participants explore the implications of changing from copper wiring to fiber optic and seek clarity on the necessary elements and calculations involved.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks for a brief calculation of costs associated with setting up a home electricity system, including wire length, unit costs, and power meter expenses.
  • Another participant seeks clarification on whether the inquiry pertains to home generation systems or internal wiring, highlighting the complexities involved.
  • A participant specifies that they are interested in replacing copper wiring with fiber optic and requests guidance on the necessary elements for wiring a house.
  • There is confusion regarding the feasibility of using fiber optic for electrical wiring, with one participant stating that fiber is intended for data communications, not power.
  • Another participant reiterates the need for information on copper wiring and the costs associated with each component required for a home electricity setup.
  • A later reply emphasizes the importance of house dimensions, number of rooms, and types of appliances in estimating costs, while noting the lack of a simple formula for such projects.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the feasibility of using fiber optic for electrical wiring, with some asserting it is not suitable for power. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specific costs and components needed for the electricity setup.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention various factors that could influence costs, such as house size, number of rooms, and types of appliances, but do not provide specific assumptions or calculations. The discussion lacks a clear formula or method for estimating costs.

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Homework Statement


How much we need to setup a home electricity system? I just need a very brief calculation.
For example:
A terrace house, how long is the wire? How much per unit? How much for a power meter?
 
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I do not understand your question. Do you mean a home generation system? Or the wiring in a house?

Either of these have complications you have to consider more than just cables there are type of cables with different ratings there are switches and RCD's and fuse boxes etc...

Can you please clarify the question?
 
What i mean is wiring in a house. Actually, I'm calculating the price needed if i change the corpler wire in a house to fiber optic.

I have no idea what is the element required to built up the wiring in a house. Can you please give me some direction?
 
Your wanting to change the copper wiring in your house for electricity over to fibre optic?? Or have I just misunderstood?
 
ya. That is what i need.
 
You can't have mains electricity on fibre...fibre is for data communications not power.

I still don't understand.
 
Just consider about copper wiring at here.
I have no idea what is the element required to built up the wiring in a house.
How much we need for each elements?
 
angeline_happy said:

Homework Statement


How much we need to setup a home electricity system? I just need a very brief calculation.
For example:
A terrace house, how long is the wire? How much per unit? How much for a power meter?

How big is the house, how many rooms, what are the dimensions, what type of appliances are there and how many, etc.??

The power meter will be on loan from the power company.

BTW, I don't know of any simple formula for electrical projects like this. You'll have to estimate the cost based on rule of thumb and experience.

CS
 

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