All Forum Posts by: Jeremiah O'Neill

No generator.  The stove is gas, there is an electric dryer.

@Colleen F. What have you seen for fuse to breaker panel replacements?  That will be phase 1 of this project.

 Thanks Sky, that is promising.

 Thanks, this seems more reasonable and for a much larger house.

I will definitely get 3 estimates, I was trying to get a ballpark estimate to help inform my offer on the property.  This is about double what I was expecting.

That should say 3 beds 2 baths.

Hi all,

I am in the process of purchasing an 1100 SF house.  The house currently has a fuse panel and outdated wiring.  We will be changing the layout so, figured we will upgrade all the electrical while we are at.  I had an electrician in for an estimate to replace the 100A fuse panel with a 100A breaker panel, and rewire the whole house.  The house is 3 beds/baths and is 2 stories  of living above a basement.  The panel is in the basemeant, and the service does not require upgrading from the street.  The estimate has come in at $20,000.  This is much higher than I was expecting, anyone have experience with pricing on similar sized jobs?

Thanks.

Makes sense.   Thanks for the help. 

 Great,  thanks.   Since you seem to have knowledge of these systems,  can I ask another couple questions:

1. I will be relocating and maybe adding a couple radiators to reconfigure some rooms, no added square footage.   Is it as simple as splicing into the existing water loop?

2. Seeing that I am not adding any square footage (in same total btu demand) ,  is it a safe assumption that the existing boiler will be sufficient even with 1 or 2 additional radiators?

Thanks. 

@Richard D. Yes,  possible tax back charges s what I was most concerned with.   I will have the sellers clear this up before we close on the property. 

This might not be the best place to ask, but here I go.  I am looking at a house that has old radiators (the cast iron type).  Can someone answer the following regarding the photo below:

1. Is the large white pipe the supply/return for the radiators?

2. Am I correct in assuming this is a hot water system not a steam system (maybe this picture is not enough to answer that question)

3. What is the knob looking thing that looks to be attached to an electrical junction box (right in front of the connection between the white and silver pipe)

Thanks.