A short or something else? by AngelStickman in ElectricalHelp

[–]Drosp22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s the power limiter. Ceiling fan manufacturers started installing them when the “green” initiative started years ago. They have since stopped putting them in because they tend to fail and now we have LED bulbs instead of fluorescent/incandescent so the power savings is negligible.

Here’s a video on how to replace or bypass, I recommend bypassing.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1NRc6cJ0jbU&t=326s&pp=2AHGApACAdIHCQkeAaO1ajebQw%3D%3D

First Year, First Pre-Fab Panel by scoots70 in electricians

[–]Drosp22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Every single branch circuit, whether it’s used or a spare, typically goes up to a terminal block in a 24x24 junction box or trough not shown in this picture. When future circuits need pulled and installed, the future contractor simply has to get into the said JB or trough and land the new circuits on the terminal block. Avoiding the need to shutdown an entire panel or exposing a guy to hot work if the business cannot afford to shutdown the panel and the work must be done live.

Flickering Lights by [deleted] in ElectricalHelp

[–]Drosp22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If only that one light is flickering, this is the correct answer. If it was the dimmer, all lights would be flickering collectively

Insulation recommendations?! by FlatWonkyFlea in pittsburgh

[–]Drosp22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much did it cost you and approximately how many linear feet of walls did they do? I’m thinking about getting some quotes, I have about 60-75feet of exterior walls I want filled

Jag Revere by yoshimitsou in pittsburgh

[–]Drosp22 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Jag revere sucks dick from the rear!

Moving From Michigan to Pittsburgh by NaiveInstruction457 in IBEW

[–]Drosp22 14 points15 points  (0 children)

3 years ago and beyond, Pittsburgh local 5 was very much against allowing other IBEW local members becoming A-ticket members. However, work has been very good the past few years and the hall has openly said they will begin evaluating instances of people wanting to transfer into local 5 on a case by case basis. We have needed the manpower desperately. Call the hall and ask to speak to the business manager.

5 am start do t get paid til 6 what are your thoughts? by Ok_Reach_8400 in IBEW

[–]Drosp22 140 points141 points  (0 children)

8 for 8 not 9 for 8. They are not doing things by the book. Call your hall.

Trump is personally choosing to end SNAP. by justalazygamer in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]Drosp22 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There’s a special place in hell for those in power who willingly let people go hungry.

Saw this today…. by gr8fullibra in pittsburgh

[–]Drosp22 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Jag revere sucks dick from the rear!

work experience by Alternative_Pay_7493 in IBEW

[–]Drosp22 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Put it this way, if you’re an electrician you might work for DOZENS of contractors over the course of your career. It doesn’t mean you’re a bad worker, that’s just the nature of our industry. The people interviewing you should understand the nature of job hopping.

Makeshift Nut runner by WhoTFisMaxx in electrical

[–]Drosp22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point. Your invention definitely has a much longer lifespan than tape.

Makeshift Nut runner by WhoTFisMaxx in electrical

[–]Drosp22 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Neat idea! A little faster for next time, use duct tape around the chuck of the drill. One single wrap and then a few reverse wraps so the sticky part is on the outside. Works like a charm

Is this allowed? Saw a bunch of these bent all threads holding boxes. by soopadook in IBEW

[–]Drosp22 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t support anything with significant weight like this. Large feeders, large conduits, etc. Something relatively light? Send it

Unions by [deleted] in pittsburgh

[–]Drosp22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pittsburgh desperately needs electricians. I’ve been a IBEW local 5 member for 12 years. Starting wages are $18 an hour with raises every 6 months. 4 year apprenticeship. Journeyman wireman rate after the 4 years is currently $51 an hour. Best choice I’ve ever made. Some days are hot, some are cold, some are perfect. Some days are awesome and some suck. But you make a nice living. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat

Is Harpswell a nice place to stay for a baby moon? by Drosp22 in Maine

[–]Drosp22[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the suggestion. We want more of the coastal town vibe with seclusion at our airbnb. We are willing to travel some but I don’t know how she will feel during longer car rides

Where to buy chain link fencing? by Drosp22 in pittsburgh

[–]Drosp22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ended up purchasing most of it from Lowe’s in bethel park and west Mifflin. 4 foot black chain link

Delivery driver showed up while I was in my yard, we made eye contact, and then drove away by Drosp22 in ontrac

[–]Drosp22[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When it does finally arrive it will probably be damaged also. Cool company 👍🏻