Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Mar 23, 2009 9:46 pm Just notice many people add junction box at electricity appointment for new house. what's the benifit of adding a junction box? Will go to electricity appointment this week. Wonder if we should add one as well. Appreciate of any replys... building P.D Kensington 24 @ Craigieburn Re: junction box - should we add one at electricity appointment? 2Mar 23, 2009 9:48 pm Defiitely should - you know those outdoor lights on the front and around house, you attach those to the junction boxes, I think. Its worth it and wont cost your whole wallet, well worth it. Built the Atlantique 37 Mk2 with Carlisle Homes - WE'RE IN!! Building thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=14413 ATLANTIQUE 37 MK2 PHOTOS THREAD - updated 22nd August '09 viewtopic.php?f=31&t=22399 Re: junction box - should we add one at electricity appointment? 4Mar 24, 2009 7:52 am We added junction boxes for outdoor and garden lighting and / or water feature. We did because we were told electricians would charge very high if they have to take wiring through brickwall. Costed us $ 70 per junction box. Land Settled 27/04/09. Site Started 30/4/09. Slab poured 21/5/09. Frame up 27/5/09. Building thread : viewtopic.php?f=31&t=15699 Re: junction box - should we add one at electricity appointment? 5Mar 24, 2009 8:43 pm We are building with PD and found that if you like the range of external lights they have the prices are not that much more than you would pay for equivilent lights at beacon lighting - so that is something to consider as well. Re: junction box - should we add one at electricity appointment? 6Mar 24, 2009 9:00 pm [quote="Zerosignal"]We are building with PD and found that if you like the range of external lights they have the prices are not that much more than you would pay for equivilent lights at beacon lighting - so that is something to consider as well.[/quote] thanks How about internal lights? What are the standard lights looks like? We will have an electric appointment this week. but I heard if we don't buy lights form P D, they will leave us in dark. building P.D Kensington 24 @ Craigieburn Re: junction box - should we add one at electricity appointment? 7Mar 24, 2009 9:02 pm anyone having a junction box further than say 20m from the house? Built 36sq Plantation "Retreat" on 4460m2 at Spring Mountain, Qld In Living and landscaping.. >>> ... http://retreatspring.blogspot.com Re: junction box - should we add one at electricity appointment? 8Mar 25, 2009 10:31 am Quote: but I heard if we don't buy lights form P D, they will leave us in dark. hahaha, that's heaps funny. if we don't buy lights from PD they will leave us in the dark! go upvc window frames ensure insulation under colorbond. not just sarking, lighter color roof also not sure if you have seen this viewtopic.php?t=5823 last couple of pages… 4 110566 The last home I lived in didn't have a pool and when i went to sell it the agents were not happy, even telling me to put one in to sell the place. The agents weren't happy… 2 4239 Approvals are covered in the cost we are paying to the pool company. The only thing stated in our home build contract for the additional cost is engineering support. … 3 7119 |