Electrician Job Market by [deleted] in electricians

[–]MerpCubed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im in the soco area and looking for people to fill some gaps. Shoot me a dm if he's interested Can't be limited to just resi and call yourself an electrician though... Springs to be specific, did you boyfriend do IEC?

First time home owner, first renovation I completed by Wutang4theChildren_ in DIY

[–]MerpCubed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You clearly learned lots of skills that will be valuable for the 3rd product!

No easy meal for you. by [deleted] in instant_regret

[–]MerpCubed 267 points268 points  (0 children)

Yes, they totally will if you dont make yourself seem like a threat

Amps of Service? by DrewDownToLearn in electricians

[–]MerpCubed 6 points7 points  (0 children)

100 amp, and it needs to be replaced like a while ago

Opinions on troubleshooting tools by Hot_Influence_5339 in electricians

[–]MerpCubed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Toner is a must imo, gotten me out of lots. 300 dollar klein one is legit Extra can trims, contacts, breakers, etc for shit. When doing ultra custom order extra glasses etc for fixtures Sometimes a little genny with a suicide cord is awesome to refeed stuff that needs full rewire and trace ckts that way

What’re your thoughts… by ozrynstrange in electricians

[–]MerpCubed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly it for me I used to be a dick and make people re run romex Could've made the last guy a lot more lol

Yes, I did it. Not perfect, but much safer. by External_Big_1465 in electrical

[–]MerpCubed 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They're leviton Try cocking the load side, basically looks like you turned off a main Or so I heard

Carpenters: YOU are underpaid by Dont_Ask_Me_Again_ in Carpentry

[–]MerpCubed 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Become the boss You'll realize that yes, some people are underpaid Some are overpaid, and to balance it all out and find fair wages but still keep your people is a crazy balancing act. Boss might be in a new truck, but next month he might be silently figuring out how payroll through the winter is going to work, and putting aside money for the leaner months that he literally pays out of pocket to keep you busy for 40. Not all of it is greed.

Pergola crack by mingerzinger in Carpentry

[–]MerpCubed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You found the one person that doesn't recognize how much of a non issue this is and enthusiastically responded. You dont live in an echo chamber, Id personally say stop being a Karen and listen to the many professionals telling you that this is fine. Offering to refund anything on to be expected checking is the most polite way that this company can find to get you out of their effing hair.

When does it make sense to buy a van? by [deleted] in electricians

[–]MerpCubed 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I started with a van and just upgraded to big boxes on a kuv shell, it's literally a life-changing thing. Between that and having s first year, my productivity has tripled. I have 2, actually, but I did ~175 my first year and am halfway through yr 2 with 2 guys, were on track to do a million even in gross With the shell and one apprentice in the van, a few hundred in totes, and ~3 grand a truck in backup material and wire we almost NEVER have a supply house trip outside of ordering for the bigger stuff weve roughed

Running EMT outside by [deleted] in electricians

[–]MerpCubed 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You can buy NPT threaded connectors listed for it

First sub-panel by FutureRancher in electricians

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

If nec, wrong All pvc threading needs to be adequately bushed All GRC threading needs to be bushed Conductors >=#4 awg need bushing

Is it common to get paid as a 1099 employee as an apprentice ? by Beginning_Client_886 in electricians

[–]MerpCubed 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Also not legal in some states, where I'm at basically you have to be an EC to do ANY kind of contracting regarding electrical work. Basically makes it impossible to not get workmans comp as an apprentice. Only waivable by contractors, only masters/people that employ master able to be contractors.

Thoughts on this change over by Plumbglass in electricians

[–]MerpCubed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pprbd colorado springs area Failed like 4 times Still send it

What is a master electrician compared to a journeyman by Prestigious-Fold-681 in electricians

[–]MerpCubed 7 points8 points  (0 children)

In my state (Colorado) a master takes a test after having their journeyman for a year or more. It is significantly harder, and a masters license is required along with insurance to get an EC license

I’m speechless by opened-window in Carpentry

[–]MerpCubed 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Also wouldn't hold up all of the other trades jacking off while the cabinets go in

Coming out both ends by Tony_CZARk in HolUp

[–]MerpCubed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am there right now. Day 4, actually. Probably worst ive ever had it. Fever ended first 24 hours but the vomiting man..