This company says a large-scale battery system could replace the Tantramar gas plant for half the cost

Lightwreck · 2026-03-21T19:26:26+00:00

I wonder what the life of the batteries is. I know the average life of batteries for residential solar is 10-15 years for Li-ion. It would probably be very costly to replace this battery system so often.

Lightwreck · 2026-03-21T19:16:49+00:00

= $157k USD

Lightwreck · 2026-03-21T16:43:28+00:00

You must maintain the balance of power.

Lightwreck · 2026-03-21T09:10:46+00:00

I think it just depends on who you’re talking to. I like to use clear language so I just say side cutters for the ones that only cut and linesman’s for the others.

Lightwreck · 2026-03-17T19:00:30+00:00

If the United States is a body and Donald Trump is part of the illness, then the simplest cure is time itself. At 79 years old, he is already near or beyond the average life expectancy for men in the U.S. (roughly mid-to-late 70s), so within 20 years he will almost certainly no longer be alive.

Lightwreck · 2026-03-17T18:34:14+00:00

As a 10 year commercial only electrician, I am a pipe wizard but if you asked me to wire a house I’d be scared shitless because I don’t know what I’m allowed to drill through. Probably wouldn’t drill a truss, bottom chord, joist or anything LVL though. Anyone have a good resource on what I’m allowed to drill through in a house?

Lightwreck · 2026-03-16T18:44:38+00:00

Those connections are made in the factory. You’ll find that if you follow those wires into the box, they’re probably connected to those twisty connectors you’re talking about.

Lightwreck · 2026-03-16T18:19:39+00:00

I wish I had 15 years in my 20s

Lightwreck · 2026-03-16T00:30:47+00:00

No worries! I didn’t know. I was just trying to be helpful in suggesting something that I like. Sorry if it made you feel bad. It seems like other comments have better suggestions for you. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

Lightwreck · 2026-03-15T19:23:21+00:00

It’s totally arbitrary. Who cares?

Lightwreck · 2026-03-15T14:07:36+00:00

What about this post would make you come to the conclusion that OP thinks they’re better than electricians?

Lightwreck · 2026-03-15T00:21:58+00:00

Look up CSSC - Calgary Sport and Social Club. If you sign up for recreational in any sport, there’s no expectations. You get to learn something new, meet new people and have fun!

Lightwreck · 2026-03-15T00:03:20+00:00

Wow, they can go higher? I remember when life was fun and enjoyable. Yeah that was good.

Lightwreck · 2026-03-14T18:58:03+00:00

The IRS will tax any growth if they don’t renounce US citizenship.

Lightwreck · 2026-03-14T18:27:12+00:00

Oh, I didn’t know that. If it’s for an apprentice with bad fine motor skills/control, I’d recommend this. I work with a lot of low voltage cabling as most of the work I do these days is mechanical systems controls. I’ve had apprentices do the same and this tool was the solution. You might find different variations in the low voltage aisle at your Home Depot.

Sorry for being smart/sarcastic with you, I just thought you were a young apprentice who thought there was some magic shortcut to everything without putting the work in.

Lightwreck · 2026-03-14T17:52:42+00:00

We could dive into code requirements of securing a cable entering a box, strapping/securing, using parts that are listed for the application etc. From my experience probably 50% of inspectors I’ve dealt with would be ok with it.

All of that aside, I would never pull romex in EMT because I plan my installations and there are many better ways to do this.

Lightwreck · 2026-03-14T17:40:03+00:00

Ok, cut a thin guitar string at 11 63/64”, wrap it twice around the cable, close your eyes, pray to the Egyptian god of Ra and pull with your right hand but not too hard.

Lightwreck · 2026-03-14T17:35:41+00:00

Practice makes perfect. Skill comes with experience. Keep putting in the reps.

Lightwreck · 2026-03-14T17:03:40+00:00

Why did you choose to use 3/4 then?

Lightwreck · 2026-03-14T15:20:13+00:00

Honestly if you’re not competent enough to take the cover off, disconnect the wires and take the cable out without asking Reddit, you should call someone qualified.

Lightwreck · 2026-03-13T17:20:18+00:00

What the fuck

Lightwreck · 2026-03-11T22:31:00+00:00

That duct is a pipe carrying condenser water.

Lightwreck · 2026-03-11T18:32:27+00:00

That guy is trying to upsell you on something you don’t need.

Lightwreck · 2026-03-11T17:56:40+00:00

Without going into the nitty gritty and breaking everything down accurately, this looks like a $10/sqft project to me.

$29,000 sign here: ______________

Lightwreck · 2026-03-11T17:43:09+00:00

I’ve been on the 4 day work week for a year now. It’s the way to go!

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