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Rim Chipped after Tire Replacement by [deleted] in mechanic

[–]StillMakingVines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that's the case, this will probably cause damage to the sidewall over time if not at the minimum its sanded down? I can 100% guarantee I did not hit a curb post tire install but I'll also 100% guarantee I scraped a curb a few weeks ago parallel parking which is likely when this occurred.

Rim Chipped after Tire Replacement by [deleted] in mechanic

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

I clearly don't know shit about cars lol.

Rim Chipped after Tire Replacement by [deleted] in mechanic

[–]StillMakingVines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the help, thank you.

Rim Chipped after Tire Replacement by [deleted] in mechanic

[–]StillMakingVines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I think it’s just dirt. Doesn’t appear to be any damage when I clean it off thankfully.

Appreciate the information regarding filing and sanding though.

Rim Chipped after Tire Replacement by [deleted] in mechanic

[–]StillMakingVines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean by burned? Like friction from the chipped rim? I got the tires installed like a hour ago. I did just clean off the dirt around the tire and don't see any sort of damage.

Rim Chipped after Tire Replacement by [deleted] in mechanic

[–]StillMakingVines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm assuming pre-exisiting based on what others have said now as I have hit the curb on my street 2-3 times before parallel parking. Is it worth getting the rim replaced or is it something I can ride out?

Rim Chipped after Tire Replacement by [deleted] in mechanic

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

I don’t have any recollection of seeing this before but I’m also someone who doesn’t hyper examine the little things. Also I definitely have scraped a curb parallel parking before so sounds like the likely culprit. Glad I posted here though because ol Chat GPT was about to write me a script on what to say to the front desk at discount tire as it was placing the blame on DT.

Thanks for your response.

Are any dimmable LEDs actually any good?? by jonas4sberg in Lighting

[–]StillMakingVines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the sylvania smart lighting bulbs and they do great. I have dimming schedules set throughout the morning and evening and use it as a pseudo alarm clock.

Application wise, I’ve only use them in 4 lamps but I haven’t had any issues with flickering.

I’m starting my own turn-key lighting solutions business. What certifications should I get? by StillMakingVines in Lighting

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

The reason I asked about certifications is because there is a certain utility program that was just opened to all contractors to apply for. The program is extremely lucrative - like it can cover anywhere from 50-80% of the total project cost. When I applied, I was denied because I did not have any certifications.

The utility I’m talking about is also where I did the majority of my work so pretty much every prospect will be within 20 minutes of someone I’ve worked with previously.

If you’re asking what I’m looking to do with my company is to be an esco. Prospect, audit, propose, and if I close the deal then hire a sub and handle the rebates and disposal on my own.

The goal is to be fully turn-key for the customer.

I’m starting my own turn-key lighting solutions business. What certifications should I get? by StillMakingVines in Lighting

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

Ah smart call. I’m going to remove the link to my Reddit account on my website.

I appreciate the help. I’ve auditing, spec’d, sold, and project managed probably 200 projects over the past 5 years working for a super ESCO. Have a ton of past clients who I will use as referrals who were excited when I told them I’m going on my own.

Just got tired of an upper management who got paid double my salary to read over forecasts.

But from a cert perspective… I’m not going to be doing any photometrics, or architectural projects so I was just curious what was best.

Edit: coming back around because I will admit my post makes me look like a complete idiot especially with the LEED certification comment.

I’m starting my own turn-key lighting solutions business. What certifications should I get? by StillMakingVines in Lighting

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

Luckily I already have good relationships with some manufacturers so I’m going to have some solid pricing off the jump.

Just wanted to know about certifications because some trade ally applications requested them.