I installed my own dedicated line and I defy you to tell me which line I did and which was the original wiring. It’s really just a mechanical process as long as you turn off the main breaker. One suggestion is to pull your own wire if you can and then have the electrician wire it into the panel. Pulling wire is pure grunt work. Use existing holes in your floor joists if you can and if that’s how your home is constructed.
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This is a @jea48 , question. Bob |
Most sparky's will just want to argue with you and tell you why you don't need to do this and if you insist they'll say your crazy and anyone that says you need to this is just plain nuts! I would Study enough electrical handbooks and diy. It isn't rocket science and can be most enjoyable. You'll want to run two or more home runs to your room. |
I hired my regular local licensed electrician. I showed him the JPS outlets and cable and he smirked but did the work anyway. At the end, he told me that the JPS cable was the easiest cable he has ever worked with and asked me what it cost. When I told him, he walked away laughing. No problems with those lines now going on 25 years. |
I grew up in a construction family. It boggles my mind how many people think it is as simple as hiring a guy with a license. There are many people here on this site that are well educated and have zero understanding of electricity. A high school education isn't required to be an electrician. Formal training for an electrician is very limited. Electricians generally learn as an apprentice and it mostly involves figuring out where to put what colored wire. No understanding of the physics behind it. So if you think anybody with a union card understands the nuances of providing power to a high end electrical system I wish you luck. you need to get someone who understands what you are trying to achieve to design the circuit and then hand the plan to the electrician. Then provide oversight to make sure he does what is on the drawing. Jerry |
You may elect to make it a DIY project, but you a) might require a local jurisdiction electrical permit, and b) most likely require an electrical inspection to meet local building codes regardless. That is why hiring a licensed electrician is the preferred pathway here. without an inspection to satisfy local building code terms for a DIY job, or alternatively hiring a licensed electrician , you are at high risk of violating your home insurance policy and leave yourself at high risk of your insurer refusing coverage in case of an event . |
You might consider first asking friends if they know of any electricians that have done good work for them in the past. If you've never tapped into nextdoor.com, you might also consider posting on that website and asking for suggestions on reputable local electricians in the area. You definitely want to hire a certified, insured and bonded (if possible) electrician to perform this work. |
