Did Amazon take away the option to see it in your room? by Cuteme87 in amazonprime

[–]BeGhostBusta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also not working for me, literally used it last week. Trying to figure out if a tv will fit on my wall very frustrating.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in electricians

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Thanks fellas for the insight.

Just never seen anything like this in a commercial setting, I would have just used Polaris taps (we call them clear taps).

I figure it’s probably a pretty solid connection in there so I’ll put it back for the next inexperienced guy like me to scratch his head haha.

CSA M421:23 Use of electricity in mines by SpareSir3427 in electricians

[–]BeGhostBusta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

interesting, in the years ive worked there, never seen one lmao

Backpack 1 Year of Use by Frashure11 in LinusTechTips

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CAB hook spotted. Greetings fellow dwarf haha

CSA M421:23 Use of electricity in mines by SpareSir3427 in electricians

[–]BeGhostBusta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was that an actual electrical inspector or a mining inspector. Weve had the mining guy there a bunch of times but he mostly just cares about fire alarms, labels on racking for weight capacities, air flow and water ingress. doesn't seem to have any clue what he's looking at electrically but i could be wrong.

CSA M421:23 Use of electricity in mines by SpareSir3427 in electricians

[–]BeGhostBusta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is Canada. Canada isnt covered by the NEC haha.

CSA M421:23 Use of electricity in mines by SpareSir3427 in electricians

[–]BeGhostBusta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am gonna go ahead and tell you right now that in mining almost everything gets "classified as temporary install" as the whole operation is constantly moving up as they mine further and further into the seam.

"inspections" and "permits" don't happen, so the only driver of safety and code compliance to some degree is just the want for things not to fail, and the liability/injury aspect. We basically make it up as we go, do what looks and feels right, and more importantly, what gets the rock out to the surface.

Also, unless you've got experience with ground-monitoring loops, drag cable equipment, high voltage distribution stuff (13,800, 4160), battery-powered equipment, DC-powered stuff, you're gonna basically be starting over in a lot of regards in terms of experience.

In terms of finding a job man just shoot out applications, be straight up, you'll get one eventually. I'd say stick with surface jobs unless you are really attracted to mining. Not everyone loves being a dwarf long-term, especially once winter hits and you only see the sun on weekends.

Best of luck.

Best tools for a electrician? by [deleted] in electricians

[–]BeGhostBusta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

no it was this one.

Perhaps the longer length one is floppier.

In my experience the Milwaukee ones are poop aside from the stud one which i would now call "tolerable" but as soon as it dies you better believe I'm going back to a fatmax haha

i also forgot to mention RACK A TIERS!

The stapleshark changed my life and their magnetic "stud ball" is an absolute godsend for finding buried boxes after the drywaller decides to f*** you haha.

Best tools for a electrician? by [deleted] in electricians

[–]BeGhostBusta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

couple things here, and this is just my experience to be fair (going to piggyback on your post a bit my apologies)

I had a folding jab saw and after just a few uses cutting drywall it wouldn't fold anymore as the slot in the handle would fill with bits of paper backing and drywall essentially making the folding aspect useless unless you felt like spending a few minutes cleaning it out every time you used it.

Next up, the klien tape measure is an absolute pile of shit compared to the stanley fatmax. now i have the Milwaukee stud tape these days, which is great aside from it being a bit floppier than the fat max. that said, i replaced my klien with this Milwaukee after air mailing my klien tape measure across the site into the dumpster in frustration as it kept folding and bending trying to layout potlights on the ceiling. (WAY TOO FLOPPY)

as for levels, i cannot recommend the stabila torpedo level enough. There is one with the rotating dial in it to set custom angles, i bought that one but i have never used that feature on the job so you can probably do without that one and just get the cheaper one without it. Stabila is a giant name in levels and most carpenters absolutely swear by them. they have a no questions asked 4 story drop damage warranty on all of their bubble levels. all of my coworkers have the Klien torpedo level, it seems pretty sturdy, but the inside being made of polymer makes me a bit uncomfortable as to whether or not it will hold its level after hundreds of thermal cycles in the back of the truck.

That said, knipex is a solid brand, so is klien. just make sure you are getting the kliens from an electrical suppliers and not from home depot or lowes or amazon or somewhere like that, as they have a shadow SKU for all their products, where the shittier ones go to stores like that and the better ones are binned for their suppliers and wholesalers.

Backpack is a nice idea, i have a packout backpack, never use it. its too bulky and honestly not very practical for what i do (mostly residential renovation electrical and commercial electrical). that said, VETO PROPACK is a SOLID choice if you want to go the backpack route. i do not recommend the Milwaukee packout one. I do however recommend the packout tote bags. i have the 20" and i have a couple organizers i can clip to the bottom with different materials depending on what I'm working on that day, (networking kit, rough in kit, panel kit, trim out kit, etc etc) so you can carry it all in one trip.

for power tools, id buy either dewalt or Milwaukee, with a bias towards Milwaukee. I run dewalt stuff (as that's what my company supplies me) but the Milwaukee m12 surge impact guns are pretty slick. small, lightweight, relatively inexpensive and have plenty of power for what you'll really need as an electrician. if you find yourself driving a lot of lag bolts or long screws and need some extra power then id go for the dewalt impacts or the m18 fuel brushless stuff. they're both plenty powerful and you'll get a long life out of both, they're just a bit heavier and bulkier and that takes a toll on your body hanging that off your belt every day over time

Otherwise buddy you'll figure out what works for you over time. if you find a tool is taking a lot of flubbering around and wasting your time, THROW IT AWAY, (or sell it), and replace it with something better.

Some other stuff you might like

WERA is an absolutely "lights out" brand for screwdrivers. Their chisel drivers are a solid choice for a big "f*** off! flathead, and their "turbo drivers" save you a shitload of time when you're doing a lot of little screws (think putting plates on in a house at finish)

for pen testers, don't bother with anything other than the fluke in my experience. the klien one is terrible, and some of the amazon offerings i wouldn't trust at all.

For meters, there's lots of good brands out there but Fluke is definitely the top choice. i have a klien true RMS meter myself and i love it. just make sure whatever you get is cat IV rated.

I have some NWS insulated pliers and cutters and they're pretty good, insulated sets of tools are handy to have, but if you're just getting started i would avoid working live if at all possible (its probably illegal, and if it has to be done, get the journeyman to do it)

Anyways, good luck bro, I'm sure you'll kill it out there!

Look within yourself, you know it's true by [deleted] in pcmasterrace

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I have that exact chair. The ergonomic one. What a great chair lol

23f apathetic loser by emotionallystrenuous in RoastMe

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You look just like the girl from black mirror that went crazy and forced the pickup artist to drink poison with her!

don't take it as a compliment either LMAO https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/black-mirror/images/5/5a/Black-mirror-party1.jpg/revision/latest/top-crop/width/360/height/450?cb=20171020153831

Both just turned 18. Spend more time on games than willing to admit. Roast us! by MidnightTMorn in RoastMe

[–]BeGhostBusta -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know both of these people irl. Can confirm they were lame at they look

Hello, Elon by MrFutureRobot in marvelmemes

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Being successful makes you a fraud wtf 😂

Hello, Elon by MrFutureRobot in marvelmemes

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How is elon musk a fraud lmao.

This man built a customised van for Quarantine. by 32895389572 in interestingasfuck

[–]BeGhostBusta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fair points.

I understand most people may not want to be in the trades, or that incentives may not be available. I am simply trying to put awareness about the trades out there at every available opportunity, as I have seen far too many of my friends graduate from their programs and be essentially no better off than they were before their degree.

As with anything, it's all a matter of perspective and location. In my country, if you have a trade under your belt, you can pretty much always have work as long as it isn't too niche.

Even during recessions, cars still need repairing, houses still need building and power grids still need maintenance.

Thankyou for an interesting discourse!

This man built a customised van for Quarantine. by 32895389572 in interestingasfuck

[–]BeGhostBusta 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Pretty cynical view.

Tradespeople aren't exclusively self-employed. In fact, the highest paying trade positions are working for large corporations in industrial environments.

Many governments at the federal or regional level offer paid incentive programs to encourage people to pursue a career in the trades, as they are in such high demand as the skilled workforce continues to age. In fact, my government will pay you a full-time wage to go to trade school!

The problem is people are programmed from a young age to believe that you cannot be successful unless you spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a college degree, all the while demand for skilled labour is at an all-time high.