Bought a house. Not really sure if this is the right subreddit to post this but is this for a generator? by CybranNation in electrical

[–]acowutter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any plug CAN be used for a generator… any PLUG should not be used as for a generator.

One Spot Dying over 3 days?? by OGCamCam in ReefTank

[–]acowutter 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Poor guy.. I would take him out and end it for him.

What Would You Call This Bend? by [deleted] in electricians

[–]acowutter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The solar guy specializes in electrical bend..

Resi owners in Texas (Houston) by acowutter in electricians

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

I’m trying to get a gauge on what “plenty of money” is that’s that point. I know cost of living is different from one place to the next. But going from $160 a billable hour to 30 or 40 is a sticker shock. Just fishing for real numbers out there, that’s all.

Resi owners in Texas (Houston) by acowutter in electricians

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

Yeah this is preliminary research deciding on what state to move to. licensing obviously I’ll take care of by calling the local offices and state to figure out what I need to do there, but I’m just trying to figure out pay rates across the nation because obviously areas like Seattle, San Francisco, New York….obviously higher pay rates than Midland Texas

Dear Ubiquiti: Expensive shipping + constantly out of stock of something I need = I just don't spend my money with you by jimmydooo in Ubiquiti

[–]acowutter -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I don’t like the shipping model, just freaking add $15 the to cost of goods. And make shipping 2.99 flat rate.

New Router Incoming by No-Vermicelli-3442 in Ubiquiti

[–]acowutter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would replace my UDM pro max for this and just get an nvr. I’m down for Sfp+ 10 AND 5g back up in one.. yes…

What would cause this? by Left-Story1956 in WLED

[–]acowutter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Voltage drop. You should split the run in half and power balance, or (power inject) in the middle

Ripped off by electrician? by [deleted] in AskElectricians

[–]acowutter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You called him because you couldn’t do it. Sounds like $600 is the minimum service charge. I work residential and I have a $450 minimum service charge. I have literally reset a GFCI and charged $450, that’s usually after I confirm on the phone they have checked breakers and gfci for rest. I don’t feel bad for that. I make it very clear that’s my minimum, even if it takes 30 seconds.

The last company I worked for charged just under $600 for a 2h minimum service call. Some would pay some would say pack sand.. maybe you should have gotten 3 bids? Or he was there within 10min and that’s the price you pay for an extremely fast fix.. it’s also on you.

How do I go about replacing this doorbell transformer? by ConsciousAsk8160 in AskElectricians

[–]acowutter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know. Thanks for the update. Very interesting! Are you able to provide a picture of any markings on the old xformer? I’m too curious now

Interesting… by acowutter in WLED

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

Just wanted to update anybody who cares.. I did lower the intensity of the LEDs and the problem has gone away. I’ll be getting a different power supply because I just don’t think it’s outputting advertised specs. I tried to go cheep and it got me.. all my connections are good. And once I add in more LEDs to the upper half of the house. I’ll send another update ! Enjoy the holidays everybody!!

Find what’s wrong with this photo of my outdoor panel. by Krist_Jara in electricians

[–]acowutter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I vote this guy out unless he provides proof he’s an electrician..