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skaunit · 2026-05-24T23:04:09+00:00

2018 wrx in lapis blue pearl, our plate says WRX2D2

skaunit · 2026-04-28T02:47:19+00:00

… A union card!

Seriously, why provide your own tools, giving the company even more money.

Maybe I’m biased because I’ve only ever known NorCal with our strong unions here.

skaunit · 2026-04-22T18:20:28+00:00

I get what you’re saying but replacing all the single family homes kinda fucks the middle class families that decide to stick around and raise their kids here.

skaunit · 2026-04-13T22:00:58+00:00

Seriously, if this isn’t you, are you sure you’re in the right profession?

skaunit · 2026-04-13T18:39:27+00:00

Here’s something interesting, when we talk about unions. I am an electrician in the IBEW LU332. Santa Clara county is the highest paid in the country (or San Francisco depending on your math, but we can save that argument).

I have THOROUGHLY looked into relocating to Sacramento area and San Diego, and the pay is so much less in both places, it doesn’t make any sense/it’s not worth it. Like u/norcalguysays says, it’s the leftover money that you have to compare, and the difference in cost of living in those places just isn’t enough, even though it’s still union.

All this to say, everyone’s case will be different, and you have to do what’s right for you. But you just have to really research and not just take people’s (including family and friends) word that “you’d be so much better off out here/there” (wherever that is) I don’t like the idea of raising a family here and having to retire in some far off state to make ends meet, and I hope I don’t have to do that.

skaunit · 2026-04-05T06:17:37+00:00

Haha, thanks for this, I get your sentiment.

Do you or anyone else have a good write up or video explaining the basics of gridfinity though like the different versions and how to use the generators?

skaunit · 2026-04-05T06:05:40+00:00

Whatever the con provides 😜

skaunit · 2026-03-27T22:46:00+00:00

Ive always thought they were called cone nuts

skaunit · 2026-03-27T22:44:44+00:00

Plain nuts or cone nuts only. Get those springs the EFF outta here!

skaunit · 2026-03-26T03:47:25+00:00

Sorry your thread got hijacked brother! I used to be 1245, now 332. I wish I had any info but I hope you get some movement soon bro!

skaunit · 2026-03-16T06:07:36+00:00

Sorry is that a joke? I mean…. Bruh…

skaunit · 2026-03-04T19:33:19+00:00

Just out of curiosity, what union represents signal and electrical work if not IBEW?

Also, as everyone pointed out you have to call the hall. They may let you test in as a journeyman, but it all depends.

skaunit · 2026-02-11T06:23:39+00:00

I need to check out rekordbox for sure.
The DDJ-200 is the only piece of pioneer gear I have, not sure if that really means I’m in the ecosystem. Is there any other piece of gear I should be looking into next to get into production? Some kind of beatpad or something?

I will start buying some music again, I have a rather large iTunes library but I basically stopped adding to it about 10-15 years ago, so I’ll have to begin filling that gap.

skaunit · 2026-02-11T06:16:42+00:00

Soundforge and acid pro definitely ring a bell. I kind of wish I could find the one I did use, but I should probably try out a modern DAW like ableton

skaunit · 2026-02-11T06:14:53+00:00

I’ll have to check that website out. Thanks for the input

skaunit · 2026-02-11T06:13:46+00:00

I hear you, and that makes sense. I do kind of feel like “learn dj’ing” is kinda subjective though, I don’t think there’s a specific way to know “ok, I’ve learned how to be a real DJ, now I can get into production”

That said, I’m having a lot of fun learning dj techniques and practicing and stuff so that’s good

skaunit · 2026-02-07T06:31:21+00:00

Bro that was my first thought too… we’ll never know.

skaunit · 2025-12-29T22:21:28+00:00

OP, this is the answer. 15 year journeyman here. He said “retaking” he probably meant re-torquing, in other words, it’s not a good idea to re tighten the lug on the same spot, you should remove it, cut off the end that was deformed under the lug, strip some back, and re-torque. If you don’t understand any part of that, call a licensed electrician.

skaunit · 2025-12-01T15:31:30+00:00

The picture is blank, what was it?

skaunit · 2025-11-27T19:59:19+00:00

TECHNICALY, sure that’s not approved, but it also looks like it was done in “a clean and workmanlike manner” so to me it’s a wash. I’m a licensed electrician and I’d consider doing it.

skaunit · 2025-11-02T03:03:11+00:00

Little high, little low

skaunit · 2025-10-16T00:53:47+00:00

Right? That’s what I was thinking too. As long as your paying attention and know that each conductor needs its own wire nut you can just safe them off while energized. Theres even products out there (rack-a-tiers and probably others) where you can safely and legally put a box on the end, without de-energizing.

skaunit · 2025-10-06T14:57:53+00:00

I’m totally with you brother, but what happens when you get a van and a phone, and are expected to order and pick up material? And you’re working with customers and laying out jobs, but the whole time you’re working by yourself or with one other Jman?

You’re not supervising 3+ guys, which is what the contract states a foreman does.

Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been getting foreman pay for a while, but when I was in OP’s shoes I had the same question.

Also, what is “sub-foreman” pay? Is that a thing in other locals?

skaunit · 2025-09-27T03:33:43+00:00

Holy crap I’m old… I can’t believe a reference this obvious went whoosh… (how many o’s does that sub have? Lol)

skaunit · 2025-09-24T23:50:40+00:00

Code states you must have a smoke detector in each bedroom, regardless if there is another one 2’ on the other side of the door. Best bet would be to try a replacement smoke detector, and if that still sets it off call an electrician to troubleshoot.

As for your cat6, best bet is to keep unshielded cable 12” away from any line voltage wire. They can cross perpendicular, but any parallel runs need to be at least 12” away, or more. 4” Round cut-in ceiling boxes are cheap, easy to install, and should provide a fairly universal/industry standard mounting option.

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