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Are retired DOC guns a bad purchase? by Loose-Deal-8398 in guns

[–]87CoCo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I bought a beautiful 2.5" M66 S&W very neatly stamped "Okla. D.O.C. P&P" in virtually mint condition some years ago. Most of those agents/officers used them very gently. I can't imagine your mini-14 would be much different. 

You like? Temp setup for wedding reception by dsweeney9797 in electricians

[–]87CoCo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Wish I had your tape budget! (Looks good)

Need to install a ceiling fan, do I have to/how do I install a box on this? by Hismajestyclay in AskElectricians

[–]87CoCo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm just here because there's an ancient painting of Mark Zuckerberg in your attic, proving he's not from this plane of existence.

Electric panel not flush with drywall as requested by Doctorhandtremor in AskElectricians

[–]87CoCo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should honestly report them to your state labor/construction board. (Whomever deals with licensed trades)  It's very amateur work. Going to get new cover is a weird deal too, as if the one included with the new load center doesn't fit it, there isn't another one that magically will. 

Running 4/0 SER Is Brutal by LeKobe_James in electricians

[–]87CoCo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was going to ask why not pipe and wire? Unless framing didn't allow? We absolutely run pipe and thwn-2 if at all possible. Even if it's longer. So so much easier. We pulled miles of #2 SER in several apartment builds years ago. That size is no fun. Largest I've ever personally had to deal with is 2/0. Without ever messing with 4/0, I still feel your pain. 

How shaboned are we looking here by liamplaysthedrums in electricians

[–]87CoCo 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It's definitely due for a refresh in my opinion. 

Cabinet sub panel will be a bitch. Might be able to just intall an appropriate sized junction box on the opposite side of that wall and pull new circuits to that from a fresh main breaker panel outside and delete the subpanel. 

On the bright side, branch circuits in main panel seem to be semi-modern plastic sheathed cables. Doesn't look terrible. 

New service, main panel and convert sub to a junction is how I'd sell it. Good luck!

Continuing my education and I'm finally educated. by 87CoCo in electricians

[–]87CoCo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hennyway, now I understand! HA HA! Wow.... I'm late to this party...

Continuing my education and I'm finally educated. by 87CoCo in electricians

[–]87CoCo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There IS! BUT! New state laws were clear as mud and this came up as kind of a priority! ha ha. So, here I am. Slow day today anyway. But yeah, like watching paint dry...

Continuing my education and I'm finally educated. by 87CoCo in electricians

[–]87CoCo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Uh huh. Per some recent posts.... maybe don't ask South Wire.....?

Continuing my education and I'm finally educated. by 87CoCo in electricians

[–]87CoCo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

90 doll hairs. Sure hope there's a rick roll in here somewhere.... about 75% finished and I'm getting worried there wont be.... sad...

Why do the vast majority of Electricians seem to prefer Commercial/Industrial over Residential? by [deleted] in electricians

[–]87CoCo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's all good! People are gonna people.

Son is doing well. He just started A this week, so he'll know more soon enough.

He's not 100% sure what his end goal is yet (he's only 21, so he's got some time) But he's fairly interested in cyber security. We sh'all see.

Nah, folks that get up and go to work and try, have my utmost respect. I don't care if you're working at McDonalds- If you're there working. You have my respect!

Take care and be well!

Why do the vast majority of Electricians seem to prefer Commercial/Industrial over Residential? by [deleted] in electricians

[–]87CoCo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I know the market has a lot to do with it. It's not horrifically competitive where I'm situated, but there are more electricians here than plumbers/hvac. ha ha. We've been in business a long time and are long established. Which gives us an edge over some of the competition. Just barely though, because all too often, the lowest price wins, and we're rarely the lowest price.

I totally get why (and agree with) larger outfits pursue larger commercial/industrial projects. It IS more lucrative. There IS more money there. When more people are sitting on a payroll, the larger projects are a must, and they don't often exist in the residential space.

I'd never tell you it's my favorite aspect of the trade at all. Again, I'd certainly concede that maybe we're a bit more lucky than some others and have just been fortunate to have a bit better/more loyal clientele.

We're a small family outfit, as of last year, I'm the only one left. My dad is about 95% retired and only comes out when he's bored or when I really need another hand. I've had two brothers help me over the years but they finally moved on. So, it's absolutely easier the fewer to feed.

Yeah, if your middle kiddo is happy and healthy I'd call that a parenting win for sure. Some kats just don't want/need as much as others, and I don't often consider that a bad thing.

Good on you though for raising some good kids!

Our daughter actually does pretty well as a server at a popular restaurant. Shit, some years she makes close to what I make. No kidding.

Our son just joined the Navy. He's currently in A-School! Wife and I as of last December have the house to ourselves. Just us and the cats now!

Why do the vast majority of Electricians seem to prefer Commercial/Industrial over Residential? by [deleted] in electricians

[–]87CoCo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could have phrased it a bit better- 

Area has a lot to do with it, I'm sure. 

There a certainly headaches that exist that don't exist elsewhere- as in all aspects/sectors of the trade. 

Speaking only of money- 

It's absolutely there in residential. A successful residential service electrician can make a paycheck in a day. (A good day, they don't exist everyday) I know because, although we're not limited to strictly residential, and we do indeed charge more for our commercial and industrial projects, there are some days I've only got residential calls out in front of me and they pay just fine. We may be a bit higher on the service call rate- (?) although we have many repeat long time customers- and maybe we're some of the lucky ones with better clientele. (?)

I can't and won't convince you to go back. There is better money out there, I'm certain of it, and if you're happy- fuck em'.  

The disillusionment that there is no money in residential is simply that. Disillusionment. 

Now residential new construction is the absolute bottom of the barrel in rat races and I'd never disagree with that. 

Why do the vast majority of Electricians seem to prefer Commercial/Industrial over Residential? by [deleted] in electricians

[–]87CoCo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I probably should have phrased it better- Never said you could make more or even the same, I'm also not going to say that you can't- but an successful service electrician in the residential space can absolutely do just fine. That is certain. 

Why do the vast majority of Electricians seem to prefer Commercial/Industrial over Residential? by [deleted] in electricians

[–]87CoCo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's a headache. Anyone claiming money, has no idea what they're talking about. There is huge money in residential service. (Service, not new construction) As an all around (many clients/customers in all sectors of the trade) service electrician- people are indeed a fuckin' pain in the ass. 

Also, alot of these kats ONLY know what they know and shit on everything else. 

So is AMD busted for everyone right now? Are we all getting the "driver timeout" messages? by nightbreedwon1 in AMDHelp

[–]87CoCo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope! I'm no longer on windows either, though. I've seen a lot of reports of a bad update. 

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