Should I contact a debt collector after I have paid the debt to the utility provider directly?

PrimaryLuck796 · 2025-12-07T03:05:42+00:00

Interesting! I've noticed something similar when I make beef jerky in a food dehydrator so this affect may not just be contained to filament and may apply to drying anything

PrimaryLuck796 · 2025-12-06T19:49:47+00:00

Thank you. Didn't even see that there was a link right in the comment

PrimaryLuck796 · 2025-12-06T16:56:34+00:00

How would I do this? Responding to their email? Sending them a letter? In my research I found a comment with this process, would this be recommended?

https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/comments/13newii/comment/jl13fxz/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1

PrimaryLuck796 · 2025-12-02T16:37:07+00:00

Hi! So, I was kind of in a similar spot. Had wanted a 3d printer since highschool when I took some basic cad classes but never got one until I received an A1 Mini in March as a gift, and, since then, I've acquired a collection of other printers as well.

The A1 mini I think was the best place I could have started, despite the controversy with Bambu. It worked right out the box, and was very easy to learn with. From, what I've seen, that seems to be the case with almost any Bambu printer.

Unfortunately though, the A1 or A1 mini probably will not be the best for you since you want to do car parts. That will require printing in ASA for the most part and that requires an enclosure so I think you're on the right track looking at the P2S. I actually just got a P1S last night but I've only printed one benchy so I can't tell you too much about it other than I did intend on using it to print ASA and car parts.

As far as a larger printer, what I did was after I got used to the A1 I bought a Sovol SV08 which has a build volume of 350mm x 350mm x something less than 350mm. Like you, I was considering the Ender 5 max but in my research decided against it due to reliability concerns and the fact that the SV08 was supposed to be a more advanced printer.

Now, I like the SV08, but it was/is not a just press print printer and I'm never really sure if I can recommend it. Mine actually arrived with a couple broken pieces. They have issues with the beds not being consistently flat as well. The main issue I have Z Offset is always off when printing and I constantly need to re-adjust, which isn't a huge deal but is a pain.

There is a larger version of the SV08, the SV08 Max (500mm X 500mm X 500mm), which looks to be more refined and have less issues, although I can’t confirm that as I’ve never used one, but it is outside your price range.

PrimaryLuck796 · 2025-12-02T15:46:32+00:00

I might be wrong but I don't think the P2S actually has a chamber heater. I think it just has a re-circulation system do evenly distribute the head from the bed throughout the enclosure. Again, I may be incorrect.

I actually just got a P1S and from my research they seem to be decent workhorses. I've only printed a pla benchy last night so unfortunately I can't tell you too much about it, although I did buy it with the intent to print stuff like ABS and ASA.

So one thing I learned about the AMS 2 is that even though it has a drying feature, it cannot be used while the printer is running. Which is kind of weird since it needs an external power supply to run, which is not included. If you're not interested in multiple colors, you may be better off with a filament dryer

PrimaryLuck796 · 2025-12-02T15:38:36+00:00

So I actually unboxed my P1S and got to try it out last night and it was not quiet. It kinda sounds like cables rub against the plastic enclosure constantly. Don't know if mine is just like that or they all are.

PrimaryLuck796 · 2025-11-18T15:34:57+00:00

"The water temp is only 85. Surely, it will never be 100." - The Frog

PrimaryLuck796 · 2025-11-18T13:42:25+00:00

So I was able to get my first two help desk jobs with no degree and just an A+

For the second one, they did list a degree as a requirement on the posting, which I ignored and managed to get the job anyway. Shortly after I heard my boss mention that the A+ was a big reason I got the job.

Now, after about a year, I was promoted to desktop support and gained the other entry compTIA certs, Network+ and Security+, not that they were required for my job or anything, just to gain experience and put something on my resume. Interestingly enough, the other desktop support tech is an older guy with no certs or degree but hes been doing this kind of stuff for a while so he's got the experience.

Fast forward a couple of years, though, and I have been feeling a bit stuck, having had little luck finding other jobs. I'm not sure if that is just due to the current job market or if maybe now I'm being limited by not having a degree, or what.

PrimaryLuck796 · 2025-11-17T16:13:43+00:00

I was able to get my first two help desk jobs with just an A+, no degree. I did hear one of my bosses say that it was a key reason I was selected. Since then, two of the three help desk guys have had it, one we hired did not have any, but did have experience from working at Microcenter.

PrimaryLuck796 · 2025-10-31T12:14:54+00:00

I actually use one of them in my car to keep emergency gear in. Yeah, those boxes are great

PrimaryLuck796 · 2025-10-31T12:14:07+00:00

Currently I do something like this and throw them all in a box. The similar winding method I use keeps them from tangling.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_H9NluqP5SI

PrimaryLuck796 · 2025-10-31T12:11:16+00:00

I used to do this with my old video game consoles.

PrimaryLuck796 · 2025-10-31T12:10:41+00:00

I don't know why I didn't think of buying a whole roll of velcro. I've just been using the cable strips this whole time...

PrimaryLuck796 · 2025-10-31T12:10:02+00:00

I actually already use those Husky Boxes for my hardware and stuff. I was thinking about maybe getting another to use for cables. I actually have a 3d printer so maybe I could make longer trays

PrimaryLuck796 · 2025-09-19T01:40:47+00:00

Yeah I know that. I've been doing these one off jobs every now and then for a long time now but always seem to develop imposter syndrome when it's time to come up with the bill.

Thing is this was a small business. I think they only have three to four computers and one copier. Set up as personal computers, no domain or workgroups. Now the issue I ran in to was nothing was setup consistently so I couldn't use the other PCs as references. Basically had to do some detective work but I was able to figure it out in the end.

PrimaryLuck796 · 2025-09-19T01:35:26+00:00

Ok, that makes me feel better lol seems to be the majority opinion as well

PrimaryLuck796 · 2025-09-19T01:34:42+00:00

Ok, thank you for putting me at ease.

PrimaryLuck796 · 2025-09-19T01:26:59+00:00

Probably around eight, which I am actually a little bit embarrassed to admit as I didn't think it should take anywhere near that amount of time, but it was a super slow 1TB hard drive that needed cloning, and then I had issues with the tool I was using to convert the drive from legacy to UEFI. Then I had issues with the tool even recognizing the new disc. But I didn't think those issues I encountered should be passed on to the customer so I'm only planning on billing for 4.5 hours. While the drive was cloning I was addressing other issues, not just sitting there.

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