time allowed to fit downlighters

[Theorysparky]

Hi guys

how long do you allow for fitting each downlighter on a new build

i have 45 LV to install

 

[Andy™]

is that to install wiring, or just terminate wiring into light and push into ceiling?

 

[Theorysparky]

install wiring aswell with 2 way switching

it just seems alot

 

[Andy™]

time wise may be a bit much, but then may not be enough if plasterer has covered holes between first & second fix etc

 

[Theorysparky]

Thanks Andy

The estimate for the job is looking well ott

just trying to double check everything

 

[Robojin]

Thanks AndyThe estimate for the job is looking well ott

just trying to double check everything

of the top of my head i'd have though 20mins (2nd fix), but some will be quick, and then the odd bu$$er will take longer, but as you get into the routine you will speed up

If you think it will take two days, price per day, if it takes you longer then you might be out of pocket

have you allowed time for testing in your totals?

If 230v DL's another trick is to use click-flow, and make up the kits separately may save you time

 

[NozSpark]

So this quote is for 1st fix (inc setting out), marking out & cutting holes and then 2nd fix??

I'd say you should be somewhere between 45mins and an hour/fitting.. I find setting out takes a good bit of time.. marking up, cutting holes and 2nd fixing prob only takes 10 - 15mins each.

 

[Theorysparky]

I have allowed 2 days for the downlighters

as you say Noz the marking out is time consuming

will try to convince the customer to go 230v not LV

45 transformers will be a pain.

 

[batty]

With new build would assume there will be insulation so allow a bit of time for finding cables.

 

[binky]

I've always reckoned that 10 dls is a days work, but that's retro fitting to older properties.

 

[initforthemoney]

I guess it all depends on how accessible it will be to get all the cabling in.

I have just retrofitted 12 into an existing ceiling.

All from under floor above, although the client have moved most of the furniture so that i could get the carpet up.

Took me from 9 - 2 finished.

 

[PC Electrics]

I have allowed 2 days for the downlightersas you say Noz the marking out is time consuming

will try to convince the customer to go 230v not LV

45 transformers will be a pain.

Huh?

230v is LV

 

[Evans Electric]

1/2 hour per light .

Wiring- setting out - measuring - drilling - connecting .

 

[Theorysparky]

Huh?230v is LV

12 volt !!!!!!

is what i meant

but good spot though

 

[Theorysparky]

1/2 hour per light .Wiring- setting out - measuring - drilling - connecting .

And that is how i quoted it

 

[tom1]

of the top of my head i'd have though 20mins (2nd fix), but some will be quick, and then the odd bu$$er will take longer, but as you get into the routine you will speed upIf you think it will take two days, price per day, if it takes you longer then you might be out of pocket

have you allowed time for testing in your totals?

If 230v DL's another trick is to use click-flow, and make up the kits separately may save you time

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Hm2KuJLQVUA?feature=oembedhow exactly does this save time.

so it basicaly just leaves a push fit jb in the celing, and you wire the male end to the light fitting then snap together?

 

[M107]

45 transformers will be a pain.

I pre-wire fittings to the transformers & click flow connectors at home the night before installing. All thats left to do on site is wire t/e to the click flow connector (usually do this during FF) or push click flow together.

 

[Andy™]

but you still have to add the time at home to the job