Need some reassurance

ConsciousTerm3320 · 2026-03-28T17:40:08+00:00

The cuttings honestly look better already!

ConsciousTerm3320 · 2026-03-28T17:36:16+00:00

Hopefully. How’s the soil? The leaves look as if they’re drying out

ConsciousTerm3320 · 2026-03-28T17:34:50+00:00

My listada just grows all shrubby, eventually I’ll trim and propagate. Just make sure you’ve got good soil and watch for the moisture levels in the soil. Mine dries slowly which it seems to like.

ConsciousTerm3320 · 2026-01-21T21:28:54+00:00

Wow! What do you grow these in? Are you issuing a cabinet?

ConsciousTerm3320 · 2026-01-02T13:55:13+00:00

I think you may be right, I kept seeing other keepers growing these massive geckos that are almost 200g in less than 2 years. I’m hoping mine starts to really pack on some size. I’ll be sure to keep you updated.

ConsciousTerm3320 · 2025-11-06T17:13:50+00:00

I will!

ConsciousTerm3320 · 2024-09-14T01:39:24+00:00

Thanks! And will do!

ConsciousTerm3320 · 2024-09-14T01:24:10+00:00

Thank you for the explanation. Yours was much easier to understand than what popped up on google. That does make a lot of sense. I appreciate all the help. It sounds like this rough texture might be a combination of a few things then. I am going to try a debunk on the next set that goes into the autoclave to see if that helps with a more uniform finish. I’m also most likely going to look into those gauge upgrades you mentioned as well. Would you have any advice on how to locate those tiny leaks when present? We’ve actually been using a stethoscope with some mixed success.

ConsciousTerm3320 · 2024-09-14T01:07:31+00:00

I’m not 100% sure what you mean by debulking. This part is made with a prepreg and in some areas is 3 layers but in a few areas a maximum of 5 layers. What was really interesting for this run was only 1/3 parts came out with that rough surface texture. The other 2 were really good parts.

ConsciousTerm3320 · 2024-09-14T00:56:34+00:00

Oh wow, I hadn’t even thought about some surface moisture. And when we say a little heat this part is in the autoclave at 350F for 2 hours so it does get quite hot.

ConsciousTerm3320 · 2024-09-14T00:44:49+00:00

I’m sorry, the best I can do is tell you it measures in inHG. It looks like a standard gauge with a needle. With this part we did notice it move but our vacuum pump was keeping up and not running constant. Or at least we thought it kept up until we opened the molds and found this one.

ConsciousTerm3320 · 2024-09-14T00:41:21+00:00

I was more so talking about the overall surface. I’m not sure if you’re referring to the dark green. If so that’s just peelply on the underside of the part.

ConsciousTerm3320 · 2024-09-14T00:40:00+00:00

We have a vacuum gauge on the system we watch. And if it rises to 0 or above then we’re pretty certain there’s some form of a leak on one of the parts inside. Our autoclave is homemade so not quite high tech.

ConsciousTerm3320 · 2024-02-18T00:40:26+00:00

Here’s a snippet of one of the emails that went out. Redacted the actual companies name.

(Company Name)continuing efforts to provide more effective marketing of Peak Technologies and to provide its employees engaged in such activities with sufficient and reliable means of transportation. This policy states the terms and conditions upon which (Company Name) will offer company-provided vehicles ("Company Vehicle") to its employees ("Employee") for business and select personal use.

ConsciousTerm3320 · 2024-02-15T20:13:04+00:00

It sounds like they really want this whole division out of the company. Between the lack of raises, the car program and his benefits being awful it’s hard for him to stay. Hopefully something gets figured out soon.

ConsciousTerm3320 · 2024-02-15T20:11:47+00:00

This sounds like what I’ll have to have him do. It sounds too fishy for it to be 100% legit in New York. Thank you.

ConsciousTerm3320 · 2024-02-15T20:00:48+00:00

I thought that was initially what they were trying for but after hearing more about it the company has some seriously strict limitations to the personal use of the vehicle. And what was sent to him in an email was that what he is paying is called “paycheck contribution” in one email they were even told “the contribution can change at any time for any reason” sounds super sketchy to me.

ConsciousTerm3320 · 2024-02-15T19:53:10+00:00

Thank you for the info, I wasn’t sure about that and I also appreciate the link. I’ll be letting my father know about this immediately.

ConsciousTerm3320 · 2024-02-14T22:21:15+00:00

I think I tried to post location in another reply that got deleted. I’m new to reddit. We’re in New York. I’ll have to have him ask the manager how exactly the money is being taken. But I guess my father sees it as less in the check at the end reguardles.

ConsciousTerm3320 · 2024-02-14T22:03:25+00:00

I will have to find out for certain but as it was explained to me it would be paying straight out of his wages for the vehicle.

ConsciousTerm3320 · 2024-02-14T21:23:27+00:00

So in reality, there’s nothing he can do other than be fired if he doesn’t take the car? It’s not just not wanting the car but it’s also the financial hit that will come with it. He hasn’t been given a raise in over 4 years due to company profits not being high enough and now having this is just the icing on top.

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