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A 'unit' is short for 'Board of Trade Unit', and is exactly equivalent to a kilowatt hour.
As for the cost, it varies widely depending on the country, the supplier and the agreement a consumer has with the supplier. The lowest figures in 2012 are around $0.05 per unit rising to as much as $0.50 per unit in some countries.
Typical prices for the US are in the region of $0.11 per unit. In the UK, they are $0.12 - $0.20 per unit and in other parts of Europe, $0.030 per unit is not uncommon.
Prices are subject to frequent and large changes so the figures aren't reliable but are representative during 2012.
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Electrical Installation?
form_title=Electrical Installation form_header=Power up your home! Have the electrical wiring installed in your home by the professionals. Do you get your electrical supply from a solar panel? = () Yes () No () Unsure Is any of the electrical work going to be done outdoors? = () Yes () No () Unsure Has any electrical work been done on your home in the past?= () Yes () No () Unsure If so, when?=_
What common metals are used for electrical wiring?
Copper and aluminum (or copper clad with aluminum) are often used in wiring. New aluminum connection is now limited to use service-connections by some electrical codes and can no longer be installed for branch circuit wiring.
How do you connect old home wiring to new wiring without a pigtail connection-There is not enough slack in the old wiring to pigtail and use a connector?
US NEC: You must provide a box to join the old and new wiring together. Also, when making modifications to old wiring, you must upgrade the old wiring as needed to meet current code.
Where can you find a basic home wiring diagram?
A basic home wiring diagram is quite unusual due to the different configuration of the way homes are built. Many new home owners like to have custom circuits added as the home is wired to suit their convenience. The electrical code states the minimum amount of outlets per rooms and the sizes of conductors to use to wire these devices. Most new home owners go over the wiring with their contractor before starting the project. A contract is drawn up as to what is exactly covered in the project and what is not. Any thing else added by the home owner after the contract is signed is an extra and the home owner is expected to pay for this up and above the original contract price. There are home wiring programs on the internet that will let you try them for a 30 day trial period. If it turns out beneficial to you, then you have the option of buying it.
Are there any major concerns about squirrels and new wiring occupying the same area in an attic?
Kill the rodents. They love to chew off insulation. Not only do they love to chew on house wiring, their chewing presents a significant risk of causing a house fire. That's one of the main reasons for riding them from your attic or other places through which your electrical wiring passes.
Can I do electrical repair on my own?
You can do anything at all in your own home. The minor electrical repairs like new plugs and sockets. but you can not do major electrical repairs like wiring and floor wiring.
Electrical Installation?
form_title=Electrical Installation form_header=Power up your home! Have the electrical wiring installed in your home by the professionals. Do you get your electrical supply from a solar panel? = () Yes () No () Unsure Is any of the electrical work going to be done outdoors? = () Yes () No () Unsure Has any electrical work been done on your home in the past?= () Yes () No () Unsure If so, when?=_
What is the cost per sq foot for electrical works?
There isn't a good way to do that without knowing what you are building. Most good eletricians charge by the hour or a flat fee per job based on the type of work and working conditions. For example running wiring in a tall warehouse ceiling will cost more than wiring a new home thats still being constructed.
How do you change electrical wires in the home when there is sheet rock on the walls?
Generally, you cannot change wiring in a home with sheet rock without significant damage to the sheet rock. If you abandon the existing wiring, which is technically a code violation, you can drill through the bottom or top of each outlet or switch box into a basement or attic and rewire that way. Replacing lighting wiring in a ceiling without an attic above cannot be done without damage to the sheet rock. An alternative is to surface mount new wiring and boxes. This adds significant cost.
When wiring a new home can the amount of electrical wire used for the home affect your electrical bill?
Not really. The amount and size of wire is governed by regulations in each country. Using thicker wire would produce slighty lower power losses but not enough to make it worth the effort.
What common metals are used for electrical wiring?
Copper and aluminum (or copper clad with aluminum) are often used in wiring. New aluminum connection is now limited to use service-connections by some electrical codes and can no longer be installed for branch circuit wiring.
Electric Contractors?
form_title=Electric Contractors form_header=It's electric! If you are having electrical issues, receive help from a certified electrician. When was the last time your electric was serviced? =_ How old is the wiring in your home? =_ Have you noticed any hot spots or problems with your wiring? = () Yes () No () Unsure If so, what were they? =_
Why does the dodge motor home air conditioner keep blowing the breaker it needs 30 amp and the new generator is big enough?
Most likely there is an electrical short somewhere in the system, check the wiring.
Help with new home electrical repair?
When it goes to do it yourself type books I also recommend the Idiot's Guide books. Black & Decker has a good one called Basic Wiring and Electric Repair.
Home Theater Wiring?
form_title=Home Theater Wiring form_header=Pop some popcorn and watch a movie on your home theater! Have a wiring expert assist you in the wiring of a home theater. What is the square footage you need wiring? =_ What kind of home theater equipment will you be using?=_ Are you interested in creating a cinematic sound and picture system?= () Yes () No () Unsure Desired Start Date.=_
How much did a new home cost in 1950?
a new home cost about 1,000 dollars in 1950
How do you convert old electrical wiring in an apartment to new electrical?
lol you take all the old cable out of the wall and replace it with new nm cable. It requires each wall to be tore out. Why would you want to replace all the wiring unless you were remodeling the whole apartment. Some of the old wiring if not too old is better than the new nm cable. Just convert your fuse bus panel to a breaker service and your set.
