Originally posted by jwooten:
Are you getting paid to clear the pipe even if not successful?
Does the customer have an electrical contractor on staff or contract for just such an event?
Is installing new pipe an option?
Is installing direct bury an option?
What's the best course of action and you still make money?
My only other option was to dig a new trench and run new conduit. 120' through rocky, compacted soil (in 87 degree weather...with an alligator breathing down your neck) ain't my idea of fun. I'm using direct bury cable in the conduit. Direct bury by itself would have required a significant trench.
Electrical contractor? It's my job, why would I call an electrician? The only time I speak with electricians is to find out where the nearest liquor store or bar is.
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This was one of those jobs that I didn't want, so I quoted an outrageous amount...outrageous enough to make the client balk (if you make an attorney swallow his gum, you know you're charging too much
). So yes, I am being compensated well for doing this, including digging out the dirt.
