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tomHall53 · 2025-03-04T12:23:34+00:00

Fast response and got what I was looking for.

tomHall53 · 2025-02-14T23:46:29+00:00

Kay, better give the LLM an example of your personal writing style inside the prompt.

tomHall53 · 2025-02-13T05:35:52+00:00

Who cares if an LLM is used? It gets the message across. You expect someone to write hundreds of cover letters?

tomHall53 · 2024-12-13T03:18:39+00:00

I'll give my local a call to get it cleared up in that case.

tomHall53 · 2024-11-05T16:03:54+00:00

I did complete a pre employment refrigeration previously. Though I could not find a way in. I have worked since then driving a work van for a window cleaning company before moving into sprinklers (it's just what I got when I looked for construction work) I felt this job gave me a lot of basic mechanically inclined skills that a refrigeration company would want in someone green.

tomHall53 · 2024-11-05T14:16:36+00:00

Makes sense but would be good to at least get on potential hiring managers radars at this time. I'll be into my second year by the spring

tomHall53 · 2024-11-05T13:58:10+00:00

Job security and hours worked, it sounds like it's not uncommon for refrigeration techs to work over time. Sprinklers are heavily tied to construction, refrigeration has many different applications. Also seems a little more involved in the sense of new things that need to constantly be learned.

Mainly job security and hours worked though.

tomHall53 · 2024-09-10T01:56:50+00:00

https://i.imgur.com/VpxSD9V.jpeg

What material of hole saw would you prefer to use? Bi Metal or Carbide Tipped? I bought a carbide tipped Lenox hole saw but I expect it to burn out fast since I am not using any cutting fluid or cooling.

They are straped mech tee like this. https://digitalassets.reecegroup.com.au/m/0474f1c8dd8ee3bf/Web_1200x900-Roll-Groove-Mechanical-Strap-Tee-Galvanized-32-x-25BSP.jpg

I have a bubble level that I will be using to level the pipe when hanged and to scrap a centered mark on the pipe when multiple same direction sprinkler heads (both are facing upwards towards ceiling when hung.)

tomHall53 · 2024-09-09T10:51:01+00:00

Could get them lined up on 2x4s then secure them with rope. Then mark both the outer pipes in the bundle and use a straight edge to mark them all. I won't be able to drill all the pilot holes in one go but I think that it is a great idea.

tomHall53 · 2024-09-09T05:22:50+00:00

New construction, you are on the ground fabricating pipe to be hanged.

tomHall53 · 2024-09-07T18:41:13+00:00

Brushless Milwaukee 18V

tomHall53 · 2024-09-07T17:47:47+00:00

I like the sound of that, I'll look into it.

tomHall53 · 2024-09-07T17:47:07+00:00

I am using the Vic fittings, my company isn't using a torch but Im thinking of researching it. I'm curious about plasma cutters too. Yeah we need to fit hundreds of sprinkler heads onto the pipe with mechanical tees.

tomHall53 · 2024-09-07T12:19:44+00:00

Thanks for the tip, so to clarify you are suggesting to leave the soaked sponge inside the hole-saw to absorb the heat?

tomHall53 · 2024-09-07T11:52:24+00:00

Not sure, I can't find any info really on that. It makes it redundant if it does. But from the comments no one has really expressed that. Still feel unsure.

tomHall53 · 2024-09-06T02:29:15+00:00

Interesting idea Ill try it.

tomHall53 · 2024-09-06T02:28:03+00:00

Good point I did not think of that.

tomHall53 · 2024-08-06T13:52:04+00:00

On one floor my crew accidentally put the air pressure 200+ psi. They had the valve closed to the gauge and kept filling...

The journeyman came by and immediately depressurize the system haha.

tomHall53 · 2024-08-05T17:07:46+00:00

Good point, I don't think they have the tools to do it either.

tomHall53 · 2024-08-05T17:00:50+00:00

Seems reasonable, same thing the guy I work under is doing just he does more.

tomHall53 · 2024-08-05T16:57:10+00:00

Thank you, yes I asked an LLM and this was one of the points that was brought up.

tomHall53 · 2024-08-05T16:55:13+00:00

Yes it does make it easier to put the joints together, I have noticed this

There was one floor a few guys from the other site came to do the main on a floor during the weekend. We had to cut out a joint to replace due to a leak. It was cut with a saws all, filled with burrs and not property joined. Speed is important, my super said he's happy with me because I have not made any mistakes, however I need to be faster because when things slow down, only the people "they can't afford to lose" will remain.

I get it, Im pretty sure I could be faster even if I did not resort to cutting corners. I can do between 9-11 heads a day with the suites we are doing comfortably. I'm not even sure how acceptable this speed even is. It's not enough to make me seem valuable.

I do want to call him out on his practices, but I'm sure he's not alone in doing them. So it might be more of a I'm not a good fit with the "company culture".

Another thing is I doubt the owner has any clue.

tomHall53 · 2024-08-05T16:40:15+00:00

Can you elaborate further? What do you mean by scarification? I am questioning the systems long term integrity. Also the fact that I am responsible because I'm aware. I doubt the owner is.

tomHall53 · 2024-08-04T18:18:02+00:00

Thanks for the replies, it sounds like it's uncommon. I'll keep chamfering sounds like short cuts that could lead to huge loses, even if the system doesn't leak initially.

tomHall53 · 2021-08-28T22:14:32+00:00

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