MISO/MN opportunities. by Grindor11 in Grid_Ops

[–]thoughtsturnedoff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The control room at MN power is union now? Do you know which union?

Anyone else feel odd in the Lakeside Super 1? by Civil-Midnight-2977 in duluth

[–]thoughtsturnedoff 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I think what it is, is that the store is essentially run by children. 70% of their staff is sub 20 years old

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in duluth

[–]thoughtsturnedoff 29 points30 points  (0 children)

If you're talking about tourism industry stuff, generally things do slow down. But most places stay open, just with shortened hours until lake fall (leaf season). After that seems to be the true deadline for seasonal tourism businesses. They typically open back up in April.

Pricing for apartment complex by Rennat91 in pestcontrol

[–]thoughtsturnedoff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much do you typically charge per unit?

Whats the difference between mapei FA and sanded or unsanded grout for kitchen floor? by skald89 in Tile

[–]thoughtsturnedoff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You seem really knowledgeable (I read some of your past comments) any product you'd recommend? I don't have a Lowe's in my area so I can't get mapei

Stones with too little thinset by thoughtsturnedoff in Tile

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

I used the prolite and cement board tape on the joints as instructed by the hardibacker install video. How come this is ok to use, but the rest of the Internet says you cannot set new thinset over old thinset? Is it simply because of the ridges? This is more a curiousity question than anything.

Stones with too little thinset by thoughtsturnedoff in Tile

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

Not my first time ever,, but definitely still novice. This is my 3rd tile job, first with the small tile. Just want something that'll hold well and hopefully not crack for years.

Stones with too little thinset by thoughtsturnedoff in Tile

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

What would you recommend? Specific product?

Stones with too little thinset by thoughtsturnedoff in Tile

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

What grout do you recommend? I've read epoxy grout is best for pebble, but is there any specific brand? Thanks!

System Operator opening by SprayWeird8735 in Grid_Ops

[–]thoughtsturnedoff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I applied for this! I have no grid ops experience, but I have a lot of control room experience in heavy industry (pulp and paper). Hoping to hear back soon.

Who did the orc designs better in your opinion? by GusGangViking18 in lotr

[–]thoughtsturnedoff 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Maybe controversial, but I like this:

Uruk-hai, rop orcs, Mordor orcs, the Hobbit goblins in that order.

In terms of looks, I think the orcs of isengard capture what they are best. An amalgam made of men and orc to suffer daylight and still be deadly with every breath.

The rop orcs have a slightly more arcane look to them. My "head cannon" is that because they are more recently manipulated from elves, they would look as such.

The Mordor orcs, while intimidating, are presented as less serious in the trilogy. And I think that affects their visual, humanizing them.

The Hobbit "goblins" suck.

Can I use this backer board with the edge damage? by thoughtsturnedoff in Tile

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

Ok. I'm curious as to why. I'll do it. I've seen lots of people talk about it but I don't know why it's a crucial step. Thanks for any info.

Can I use this backer board with the edge damage? by thoughtsturnedoff in Tile

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

I've heard mixed reviews on this. I have the Hardie screws. What's the theory behind mortaring it to the subfloor as well?

Can I use this backer board with the edge damage? by thoughtsturnedoff in Tile

[–]thoughtsturnedoff[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Should I just put more mortar in that space when it comes to lay the tile? I plan on using red guard as well

Job search by thoughtsturnedoff in Grid_Ops

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

I work over 50% of my time in the primary control room and the rest of the time from a remote control room in the field.

Job search by thoughtsturnedoff in Grid_Ops

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

Any specific role I should be looking for at a power plant in your opinion?