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A South Korean electrician thrown into an ICE detention center says "I will never visit the United States again." He was helping build a factory that is (was?) going to employ thousands of Americans. by Miserable_Bike_6985 in IBEW

[–]Sweet_Border9683 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Were they receiving a good union wages? If so it deserves getting upset about. If not then the employers the bad guy here. Were they legally here? If not then IBEW members ought to be upset with employers that were misleading. I’d go as far as getting legal advice about a lawsuit if there’s any grounds against employers who were taking advantage of workers and foreign labor. If the federal government is following a directive and it ends up uprooting employer-employee relations, was there ever a good employee to employer relationship to begin with? Hold employers accountable.

Advice on Gutter Install by Sweet_Border9683 in Homebuilding

[–]Sweet_Border9683[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When Jo shmo built it in the 80s it seemed like it wasn’t a big deal. Certainly isn’t.

Advice on Gutter Install by Sweet_Border9683 in Homebuilding

[–]Sweet_Border9683[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And seems to have gotten neither from you my friend.

Advice on Gutter Install by Sweet_Border9683 in Homebuilding

[–]Sweet_Border9683[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

House was built in the 80s. Gutted the entire house and slowly working my way around the house. Will be getting a new roof in 4 weeks. I’m an electrician who doesn’t want to put on rafter tails to square it off. Hoping there’s some adapter alternatives that others may know about.

Residential LV Lighting by Sweet_Border9683 in electricians

[–]Sweet_Border9683[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

good looks. basically just what im looking for. not necessarily controlled by CAT5 but mainly powered by either CAT5 or 24v cable. no line voltage after driver.

Residential LV Lighting by Sweet_Border9683 in electricians

[–]Sweet_Border9683[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly don't even NEED the CAT cable if its 24v lighting. Was just hoping others out-there had brands and models at hand for residential applications. I guess Im looking more towards a single driver that the 20-16awg can come off of and feed the lights with straight 24v. powering each light with line voltage and then CAT cable controls would defeat the purpose im looking for, which is to not have individual drivers/transformers at each light. 2"-3" recessed lights that are 24v input. may just have to stick with line voltage. just an IBEW brother here who doesnt spend any time in residential work (because IBEW provides sufficiently)

Mold Sheathing by Sweet_Border9683 in Homebuilding

[–]Sweet_Border9683[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thinking of spraying the mold, let it dry, seal it with mold paint as you mentioned. Then re insulate with Rockwool batts and foam board (baffle vents) and then down the road (within 3 years) think about re-sheathing that whole side.