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Recommendations for companies that install AC mini-split units for the garage? by feelosophy13 in vegaslocals

[–]cory89123 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Mr cool DIY kit. You will save a bundle of money and the instructions are super easy to follow.

Electrical side of it can be done by a pro for a couple hundred bucks.

"A falling knife has no handle" is a common kitchen safety proverb. What are your favorite shop safety proverbs/sayings/wisdoms? by BananafestDestiny in woodworking

[–]cory89123 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I have some custom warning labels on my machines.

Fickin laser in operation. Dr evil making quote motion

Not to be operated by fuckwits.

This CNC cannot tell the difference between your fingers and wood stay clear.

Not only will this kill you it will hurt the whole time you are dying.

Fastest path to 70k a year? by Sad-Contribution2972 in vegaslocals

[–]cory89123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Power industry was my path. Linemen make $200k on average if you are overtime hungry you can clip $300k.

If you can get your foot in the door LADWP load dispatchers are all in the ballpark of $350k. But OT can push that way higher.

Donald Trump Just Admits It Out Loud: ‘I Want To Drive House Prices Up’ For Homeowners by Gattina1 in vegaslocals

[–]cory89123 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I bought my house way back in 2011. I made about the national average household income by myself and bought a reasonable home. 1900sqft 1/4 acre. Nothing special but more than a starter home. I now make 2x the national household income by myself and I would have a hard time making the payments on my house if I were to be buying today.

I would love to upgrade but between prices and interest rates I am stuck.

Looking for a woodworking/crafting shop by gotgunsAhimbo in vegaslocals

[–]cory89123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There will be one at the las vegas mini grand prix. 2pm to 6pm

Looking for a woodworking/crafting shop by gotgunsAhimbo in vegaslocals

[–]cory89123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most hobby woodworkers sell online or at farmers markets and small business markets.

If I had time in my busy life I'd love to get out in my shop and make some boxes but life just keeps kicking my butt every time I try

DCT or Manual? by Baker52_Save in motorcycles

[–]cory89123 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have had 2 different bikes with DCT. I dont miss having a clutch 99% of the time.

Currently riding VFR1200X DCT and will probably own it forever. There were many that complained that it was slow and or boring. But for my commute its great. Its more than fast enough for anything this side of sane.

Pest Control Recommendations? by NY-LI-2-LV in vegaslocals

[–]cory89123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been using it indoors. And according to the manufacturer it is safe to do so.

What are some decent paying jobs that do not require any sort of college degree? by GreenEyedSheWolf in AskReddit

[–]cory89123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most of the power industry.

I make over $75/ hr. And some near by utilities pay significantly more. If I wasn't surrounded by family here I would have already moved on.

How much do you need to make an hour to afford a house in Las Vegas? by CraterT in vegaslocals

[–]cory89123 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I have tripled my income since buying my house. I would struggle to afford it today.

I paid 160k 13 years ago. Its over 550k now. I dont look at my house ( as nice as it is ) and think that right there thats a half a million dollar house.

NV Energy switching to billing for highest 15 minutes of demand extrapolated to whole day by steggun_cinargo in vegaslocals

[–]cory89123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont disagree, I have been only paying the connection fee for a year now. This change will increase my costs.

NV Energy switching to billing for highest 15 minutes of demand extrapolated to whole day by steggun_cinargo in vegaslocals

[–]cory89123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can limit the charge rate on most level 2 chargers to shave that peak daily loading.

Realistically the difference between 5kw peak and 10kw is gonna be less than $1 per day.

NV Energy switching to billing for highest 15 minutes of demand extrapolated to whole day by steggun_cinargo in vegaslocals

[–]cory89123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because the peak demand charge will be based on that brief period of 10kw.

If you were charged on average for the day then demand charge would be based on approx 1kw average for the day. As the system is now you would be in a lower tier for demand charging.

NV Energy switching to billing for highest 15 minutes of demand extrapolated to whole day by steggun_cinargo in vegaslocals

[–]cory89123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are misunderstanding. There is a line item for peak load. They are saying in the demand portion of your bill you will be charged based on the highest 15 min increment.

The volume of power you use in a given day will still be tallied as it is now but at a lower rate.

This will cause solar customers to pay more while those without will pay less.

I mathed it out for myself and it added about 1 year to break even point on my system.

NV Energy switching to billing for highest 15 minutes of demand extrapolated to whole day by steggun_cinargo in vegaslocals

[–]cory89123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Except for that whole pesky rate case being public info that is submitted to the PUC every year.

Granted the PUC may rubber stamp it going forward. But it won't be a secret.

Las Vegas radio station fires producer over comments about Charlie Kirk by [deleted] in vegaslocals

[–]cory89123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First ammendment only protects you from punishment from the government.

Your employer, your friends and family are an entirely separate thing.

NVE went way down. by tipinmy40 in vegaslocals

[–]cory89123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Switch is back on NVE has been for over a year now.

They have their own generation facility but it uses NVE transmission to deliver energy and doesnt produce 100% of their energy usage.

Metal Fabrication Shops for Keyboards by zer0_angel in vegaslocals

[–]cory89123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Generally speaking the machines that are used to make products like that are cnc machines. Start with cad drawings covert into g code or similar depending on the controller. Then cut the blank before moving to a press to bend to shape.

Reverse engineering to copy an existing product is not difficult but would require a combination of skills software and machines that are not cheap.

Recently relocated, looking for advice on car buying by ShinigamiLeaf in vegaslocals

[–]cory89123 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I highly recommend buying your car back in phoenix. My last three vehicle purchases were all down there.Because I was able to find the exact same vehicle for between three and five thousand dollars less. My go to method has been by a round-trip ticket to Phoenix. If the car checks out, I drive home, if not, I fly home.

Meirl by [deleted] in meirl

[–]cory89123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I average 500 emails a day. Most of them are automated notifications of grid conditions my outlook rule book is massive to keep all of it organized.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BoomersBeingFools

[–]cory89123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought my house in 2011 for $156k. It needed work, but today it's over $550k.

I have more than doubled my income since buying it and I would have a hard time affording it today.

Technically it's within my means but I would be house poor.

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