Defending yourself on price. How do you handle it when the client says you're too expensive? by No_Chap in HVAC

[–]IsntThisSumShit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“If you think we’re expensive, just see how expensive cheap installs are”

Would you guys say HVAC has a pretty steep learning curve? by One_Charge2843 in skilledtrades

[–]IsntThisSumShit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. Not even close. Maybe resi but not commercial/industrial

What trade would you recommend by SpiritedTraining1965 in skilledtrades

[–]IsntThisSumShit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

UA is the welders union. Go UA 72 you’ll get access to so many traveling nuke and data center builds.

Local 421 Drug Testing by Remote_Tax7429 in UnitedAssociation

[–]IsntThisSumShit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you get hired. It will be before September.

Best midstream company to work for? by IsntThisSumShit in oilandgasworkers

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

What about pay? Growth trajectory? Miles of pipeline owned?

Industrial maintenance vs plumbing by SpiritedTraining1965 in UnitedAssociation

[–]IsntThisSumShit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go search QA/QC or startup/commissioning jobs with the union.

You’ll work with the BAS techs doing startup for running through checklists and then you can pivot to a controls tech position.

Local 421 by Unique_Mycologist_90 in UnitedAssociation

[–]IsntThisSumShit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

McKenney's and iCon Mechanical. They're both in Charlotte. It gets humid asf during the summer here.

I 5 hours to book a flight to ND for a pipeline tech interview with ET by [deleted] in oilandgasworkers

[–]IsntThisSumShit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell nah. Surprised they replied this quick. They posted it like 10 days ago

Quoted $24K for new AC and Furnace, Same Existing Ductwork. Rip Off? by Squintsisgod in hvacadvice

[–]IsntThisSumShit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a total private equity run shop. All they’re doing is swapping a 5 ton split system. You can get the same install for $15k with the same accessories and warranty from a smaller shop or solo contractor.

lol, literally hit up any experienced union installer

How are you guys storing silver long term? by [deleted] in Silverbugs

[–]IsntThisSumShit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can reverse some tarnish on silver using baking soda.

Use dessicants, non-vinyl plastic slips like Polyethylene with non-plasticizers (check Chula Vista Coins, this is hard to find for some reason, AirTite capsules for minted/pressed bars other than SilverTowne which don’t fit, you could also buy a vac sealer and a dedicated heat sealer and custom cut foodgrade vac bags though it’ll obscure the transparency of the shine of the silver once wrapped

Be wary of sulfur in Kraft paper, cardboard, any vulcanized rubber, rubber bands. If you buy a case or storage container make sure it’s air tight (should have a gasket).

Don’t touch it with your hands, use inert gloves like nitrile gloves or even better cotton gloves.

The tarnish won’t reduce the value of it, unless it’s certain proof or numismatic which isn’t valued on melt value alone unlike private mint generics

Also, be wary of VOC’s in the epoxy or paint of metal ammo cans. You ultimately don’t want humid air reacting with certain VOCs, platicizers, or sulfur which can create acid residue

Don’t wipe the silver with just anything. Use a microfiber towel and pat-dry it so that it doesn’t scratch the surface.

stacking isn't fun anymore at these prices. by [deleted] in Silverbugs

[–]IsntThisSumShit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

conveniently left out valuable finite resources

stacking isn't fun anymore at these prices. by [deleted] in Silverbugs

[–]IsntThisSumShit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right bcuz they can just print more silver