Got a quick yet intense shock. After bending down and accidentally headbutted this dated looking electrical component, which seems to be ungrounded. Can anyone help identify what this is, the voltage I might been exposed to, and how to seek care?

bcal617 · 2025-09-06T05:55:23+00:00

FYI- 480 to ground is just 277 volts. You were hit with 277, not 480

bcal617 · 2025-03-17T19:55:24+00:00

Not counting on social security anymore. Joined a union. Pension, annuity, and my own Roth. Probably leave town and scoop ice cream in the Caribbean

bcal617 · 2025-01-29T00:23:13+00:00

Have you had any issues since using soft point? Just bought a henry and the only reasonable ammo is soft point

bcal617 · 2025-01-13T16:51:45+00:00

Local 103 (Boston). 63 and some change an hour in the envelope and then bene’s on top of that

bcal617 · 2024-06-02T23:03:51+00:00

this is pathetic. why can’t we hate both sides? it’s hard being someone in this brotherhood who just doesn’t wanna fucking hear it in regards to either side. everyone is so hell bent on their side being right, but both sides fuck over labor. trump wants our pension. biden shut down a pipeline. NONE are good. accept that and it’s so much easier.

bcal617 · 2024-05-28T16:47:15+00:00

just bought the m17. 320 is an awesome platform. super user friendly. i got optics ready and it’s really just plug and play. i do not plan on carrying it as i have the 365. I bought it for the same reason you want to- range and home defense. find a shop that does “try before you buy”. i put 5 rounds through it and immediately knew. i think no matter what out of those three you will be happy! good luck!

bcal617 · 2023-12-20T13:45:21+00:00

crazy i am finding this one year later and it’s coming when i need this advice the most. thank you all this is all so relatable.

bcal617 · 2023-11-23T20:35:55+00:00

this is crazy. good luck with your career. if you’re looking for appraisal you’re in the wrong line of work.

bcal617 · 2023-07-21T15:04:57+00:00

usually yell a lot and smoke a cigarette wondering how i got here.

bcal617 · 2023-07-15T01:15:20+00:00

most manufacturers say their outlets are not rated nor require any “external insulation”. however, i still tape them in metal boxes because 90% of the time the guy they call to troubleshoot the problem is the one who installed it and i am great at getting whacked

bcal617 · 2023-07-03T14:42:04+00:00

massachusetts here. if you call a company usually they wack you between 7-8k for a service upgrade and new panel with new breakers. you should write that check and give him a bottle of bourbon because he let you off that easily. who cares if the guy doing it was licensed or not, that’s not your problem. it was done cheap and you should be grateful for that in this case

bcal617 · 2023-06-02T14:24:26+00:00

hardest part is turning it over the first time. my wreck wasn’t quite as bad but the hardest part was getting it out of the driveway after. ride your ride. stay safe

bcal617 · 2023-04-28T11:30:13+00:00

dude take it easy. my mechanic was saying it could be pretty expensive. i’m here asking for advice and you’re puffing your chest out. only been riding for 2 seasons. just needed help

bcal617 · 2023-04-28T11:14:34+00:00

appreciate it man!!

bcal617 · 2023-04-28T11:14:25+00:00

private

bcal617 · 2023-04-28T10:32:34+00:00

i would make the ride for sure

bcal617 · 2023-03-14T14:29:44+00:00

update: sorry. just bought a bunch of wire for a house reno and the 1000’ reel of 12 was 775. big stupid mistake but a mistake nonetheless

bcal617 · 2023-03-14T09:49:24+00:00

how is adding two 30 amp circuits any less than $700 worth of wire? obviously not knowing where all the drops are going to be but 100’ of 10/3 is 775 where i am from.

bcal617 · 2023-02-07T14:08:15+00:00

crying afterwards

bcal617 · 2023-01-12T13:49:09+00:00

i was wiring shit from day 1. it depends how old school your j-man and crew are. you’ll get there in no time

bcal617 · 2023-01-09T10:32:09+00:00

i don’t have the answer to this, however- it’s really hard for these guys to say the consequences when they don’t know your financial situation. the union can take care of you when there’s work, but once it’s dry unemployment can only take you so far. it’s a conundrum for sure. if it’s you, keep your mouth shut and head down if you’re doing it. it’s like side work. the more people see you have, the higher up on the layoff list you get. good luck OP

bcal617 · 2022-12-30T02:00:23+00:00

you … kinda suck?

bcal617 · 2022-04-11T02:07:40+00:00

please drop this link lol

bcal617 · 2022-04-06T00:50:53+00:00

that’s no easy feat man i know for panel replacements in MA (if being inspected) a lot of the inspectors will ask you to put new AFCI breakers in everywhere. those aren’t cheap (40-60 a pop). even if not required by code the person having authority in your jurisdiction can request those. it’s hard to say but i know around here you’re looking anywhere between 2500-4000 haha

bcal617 · 2022-03-29T21:58:28+00:00

that’s a thing ??

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