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P.S. the high end coax and ethernet cable costs very little money. What costs is the electrician, who charges (long ago) $50 just to attach the wires coming out
by WalterBright 2y ago
P.S. the high end coax and ethernet cable costs very little money. What costs is the electrician, who charges (long ago) $50 just to attach the wires coming out of the wall to the socket.
Me, I watched the electrician at work, and the cable guy working at my previous house. I noted the tools they used, and bought them. A Milwaukee right angle drill puts the holes in the studs. I bought the Telewire Supply coax strippers and crimpers, and the ethernet socket tools. With that, you can do a pro job which will last and costs very little.
I learned back in college that using professional electrical/electronic tools, like a soldering iron, makes a huge difference.
- tayo42 2y agoI wish I was close enough with a electrican so I could hire them for an hour, show me how to do the quick things I need done then I'll do them my self. I want to replace a bunch of outlets and switches. YouTube DIY seems to only cover the happy path. I opened a couple up and it wasn't quite like videos.
- WalterBright 2y agoI learned a lot by watching electricians work on things I needed done. Same with plumbers and cable guys. It really saves a ton of money, because then you can just do it yourself. Like replacing the dimmer switch with a regular switch - costs about $2 from the hardware store for the switch, and a few minutes. Having a plumber show up costs $300 just for him to come to your house. It pays off big time to do what you can yourself. P.S. I always ask for permission to watch them work. They appreciate the ask, and so don't think it's creepy.
- cellular 2y agoYou ask for permission to watch them work on YOUR house?! I find it offputting if a mechanic doesn't want me watching him fix my car. I want to be sure everything is done correctly! If you want it done right do it yourself, or double check others are doing it properly!
- WalterBright 2y ago> You ask for permission to watch them work on YOUR house?! Yes. They've never said no. I ask about their tools, their technique, etc., and they seem happy that someone is interested.
- waynesonfire 2y ago> I find it offputting if a mechanic doesn't want me watching him fix my car. You hang out in their shop and watch them? They allow this?
- JohnFen 2y ago> You ask for permission to watch them work on YOUR house?! I always ask. I myself hate working when someone is standing over me watching, so it only seems right to ask for permission before doing that to someone else. Basic politeness is free.
- WalterBright 2y agoIn an auto shop, they routinely won't let you on the shop floor, for liability and security reasons. But you can watch from the door if you want.
- GauntletWizard 2y agoEthernet cable is low voltage. You don't need an electrician to install it in most building codes.
- WalterBright 2y agoSure, but electricians still install it. I let the electricians install all the high voltage wires. I just did the low voltage.