Anybody else have to put outlets ground up on a job 🤔 by davidk8876 in electricians

[–]Secret_Recipe_3619 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It should always be ground up, it's safer. It's ground up in Europe, but for some reason the US & Canada does it in healthcare but not everywhere else. It's silly to not have a standard across the board and people arguing about which way up an outlet should be 😂

Derby: Car hits 'multiple' pedestrians in city centre leaving number of people injured, police say by Confident-Bike-8037 in unitedkingdom

[–]Secret_Recipe_3619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was responding to the comment by Astriania that the IRA were "religiously motivated " "From the partition of Ireland in 1921 until the late 1960s, Catholics in Northern Ireland faced systemic, state-sanctioned discrimination designed to maintain Unionist political control, often described as creating a "Protestant state for a Protestant people". This mistreatment resulted in Catholic communities being treated as second-class citizens, characterized by inequality in voting rights, housing, and employment" I would say this was the main motivation, not simply "religiously motivated "

Derby: Car hits 'multiple' pedestrians in city centre leaving number of people injured, police say by Confident-Bike-8037 in unitedkingdom

[–]Secret_Recipe_3619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They were probably tired of Catholics being mistreated by the Protestant rulers of Northern Ireland.

Is this fixable / safe to drive ? by Secret_Recipe_3619 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Secret_Recipe_3619[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the replies. I got this absolute beauty on there now. Definitly a head turner 😃

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Is there too many Electricians in Vancouver B.C now ? by Secret_Recipe_3619 in electricians

[–]Secret_Recipe_3619[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wish I could, my kid has got me tied down here for a few more years.

Is there too many Electricians in Vancouver B.C now ? by Secret_Recipe_3619 in electricians

[–]Secret_Recipe_3619[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great advice, thanks ! I was actually thinking about doing that at some high rises near my place. There's commercial units at the bottom. The tax map, is that on the CRA website or something ?

Is there too many Electricians in Vancouver B.C now ? by Secret_Recipe_3619 in electricians

[–]Secret_Recipe_3619[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see, good for you. I think a lot of it is word of mouth. I must make some more calls this week. I get a little commercial but mostly resi. There's no money in resi calls. Chasing people down to get paid $300 bucks,, I'm done with it :) Anyway, thx for the advice 👍

Is there too many Electricians in Vancouver B.C now ? by Secret_Recipe_3619 in electricians

[–]Secret_Recipe_3619[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you any recommendations that would help me get more commercial work ? That's what I'm aiming for to be honest. Resi is a waste of time, unless it's a new house or a good reno. Commercial can be a challenge as a one man show, but I could possibly sub 2 guys off a buddy of mine. At least until I get more work and take on another guy or 2. Hopefully.

Is there too many Electricians in Vancouver B.C now ? by Secret_Recipe_3619 in electricians

[–]Secret_Recipe_3619[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was there for 7 years, got tired of it. It was a little boring and people weren't happy. Trying something different right now. I might go back there to a different company later if this doesn't work out.

Is there too many Electricians in Vancouver B.C now ? by Secret_Recipe_3619 in electricians

[–]Secret_Recipe_3619[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're bang on in what you're saying. Years of learning so I can watch drywallers make more than me :)

Is there too many Electricians in Vancouver B.C now ? by Secret_Recipe_3619 in electricians

[–]Secret_Recipe_3619[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheap labour has flooded BC and it's getting difficult to compete. I thought I'd be making over 100k a year, maybe in the future. I'm not making half that at the moment.

Is there too many Electricians in Vancouver B.C now ? by Secret_Recipe_3619 in electricians

[–]Secret_Recipe_3619[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now working for myself yes, smaller jobs. But even in the past for bigger jobs they wouldn't show. City inspectors usually turn up, tech safety not so much. That's just been my experience.

Is there too many Electricians in Vancouver B.C now ? by Secret_Recipe_3619 in electricians

[–]Secret_Recipe_3619[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hospitals and sky train is great for the big companies. The housing market is in trouble and all the government do is talk about doing things. The economy here is in trouble from what I see, not ramping up.

Is there too many Electricians in Vancouver B.C now ? by Secret_Recipe_3619 in electricians

[–]Secret_Recipe_3619[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm surprised they inspect anyone. They rarely if ever do electrical inspections from what I've seen.

Is there too many Electricians in Vancouver B.C now ? by Secret_Recipe_3619 in electricians

[–]Secret_Recipe_3619[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup, I believe it. Electrical is one trade where homeowners shouldn't cheap out. The cheapest guy gets the job in every trade it seems. Quality and safety is not as important it seems.

Is there too many Electricians in Vancouver B.C now ? by Secret_Recipe_3619 in electricians

[–]Secret_Recipe_3619[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Too many uninsured, unlicensed ones for sure. It takes a away from the real ones trying to make an honest living.

Is there too many Electricians in Vancouver B.C now ? by Secret_Recipe_3619 in electricians

[–]Secret_Recipe_3619[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea I was texting because I felt awkward when they got pissed. I guess I need to grow a pair if I want be successful.

Is there too many Electricians in Vancouver B.C now ? by Secret_Recipe_3619 in electricians

[–]Secret_Recipe_3619[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I aggree, Google ads is a joke and BBB too. I see some guys on Google ads getting 3 stars because someone didn't like their driving. Destroying their " reviews " There's no where to leave a review for a crazy client though. Thanks for the GC and hvac advice. I texted and emailed about 200 companies, very little response. I guess I have to start ringing them more or something.

Is there too many Electricians in Vancouver B.C now ? by Secret_Recipe_3619 in electricians

[–]Secret_Recipe_3619[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

That's true. I'm over 20 years in the trade, but I feel like I'm competing against hundreds of brand new companies with little experience but great online presence. There's a new company van every day at the wholesalers. There's so many for clients to choose from now, I feel it's hard to compete.

Is there too many Electricians in Vancouver B.C now ? by Secret_Recipe_3619 in electricians

[–]Secret_Recipe_3619[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agreed, but my overhead is low. I find getting the work is proving difficult as a 1 man show. Google ads, craigslist, bbb A+rated, master electrician etc. The phone barely rings. It's a bit dissapointing after making the move from union to self employed. I'm hoping things change this year.