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08-27-2009, 05:11 PM
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How old is that house? Here, that NM on the bottom (not drilled) is illegal if smaller than 6/2, 8/3. You can't grandfather something that was NEVER legal, so i'm wondering when the house was built?
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08-27-2009, 06:17 PM
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unless you are doing lots of resi new construction, it's not worth it...for service work, your price can easily flucuate to cover any cost increases...so why tie up capital?
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I actually heard a good way to save money is to put a bucket near the timeclock so your employees can dump their pockets of surplus wirenuts and screws at the end of the day. Also, you can calculate your van's MPG vs GVW ratio and determine the optimum amount of fuel to carry on board to save weight and thereby save fuel.
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08-27-2009, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by mcclary's electrical
How old is that house? Here, that NM on the bottom (not drilled) is illegal if smaller than 6/2, 8/3. You can't grandfather something that was NEVER legal, so i'm wondering when the house was built?
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The house goes back to at least 1964. That's how long the lady's been living there anyway.
As for the 334.15 violation, what would you do, rewire the entire basement?
Here in New Jersey, this particular job falls under the rehabilitation sub code so no worries about existing branch circuits or AFCI's.
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08-27-2009, 09:31 PM
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Oldman, there's a lot to be said about tying up capitol. Right now since I am just starting out I am slowly figuring this all out and learning from my own experiences. Figuring out the cash flow has been an obstacle but I'm getting there. But I appreciate all the advise.
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08-27-2009, 11:32 PM
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The house goes back to at least 1964. That's how long the lady's been living there anyway.
As for the 334.15 violation, what would you do, rewire the entire basement?
Here in New Jersey, this particular job falls under the rehabilitation sub code so no worries about existing branch circuits or AFCI's.
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No, I would have done the same thing you did,, I was just wondering if it was EVER legal. The rehabilitation sub code grandfathers something that USED to be legal, and I was wondering if this ever was? Not sure when that article started.
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08-27-2009, 11:55 PM
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Finished product.
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I know you're just starting out, but carrying around an old kitchen chair instead of a ladder is a bit cheap, don't you think?
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08-30-2009, 09:48 PM
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I know you're just starting out, but carrying around an old kitchen chair instead of a ladder is a bit cheap, don't you think?
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That's all that was in my budget for starting out. My Jets season ticket money was due and it was the chair or the Orange Home Depot bucket. I chose the chair. At least you know I have my priorities straight. LETS GO JETS!!!!
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09-15-2009, 01:37 AM
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It does look way better, that's for sure!
If you are wondering about what to "have in stock" for work, you will realize it after a while. I was pretty much starting out about 2 years ago, and was driving all over the place to get stuff. But, now I have a pretty good idea about what I need to keep on my truck. It may take a while, but that's the learning curve. It all depends on what kind of work you do anyway, and only you know that for sure.
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10-03-2009, 10:59 AM
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Quote:
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I know you're just starting out, but carrying around an old kitchen chair instead of a ladder is a bit cheap, don't you think?
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what's with painting the backboard black? I just use 2X4's!!!
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10-03-2009, 11:01 AM
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what's with painting the backboard black? I just use 2X4's!!!
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Because it looks nice.
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10-03-2009, 11:12 AM
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Because it looks nice.
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why even waste your time!!! 
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10-03-2009, 11:17 AM
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Are you an electrical contractor or an hourly worker? If I had to guess I'd say you're an hourly worker.
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10-03-2009, 11:28 AM
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Asking a question like that is what separates the men from the boys 
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10-03-2009, 11:57 AM
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Are you an electrical contractor or an hourly worker? If I had to guess I'd say you're an hourly worker.
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i really dont see the point, IMO it just looks tacky the way its painted! it has nothing to do with hourly rate, actually we are paid by the hour!!! 
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10-03-2009, 12:04 PM
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Poco requires black backboard in mag's area.
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10-03-2009, 12:12 PM
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Poco requires black backboard in mag's area.
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ok! thank you for answering that! now it makes $ and cents!!!
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10-03-2009, 01:44 PM
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I don't know if it's a power company thing but it does set apart the professionals from the not so professionals. Doing more than what's expected usually helps out with the checking account as well.
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10-03-2009, 01:47 PM
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If I was going to take the time to paint a backer board, it shore woodn't be black. #56 grey is good 'nuff.
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10-03-2009, 03:12 PM
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I use AC plywood and grey floor paint.
Why floor paint? Because I had a couple of gallons left over and it takes forever to use it up.
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10-03-2009, 03:57 PM
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Three that I work in.
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you guys almost say it like its a badge of honor or something......."Oh well we have to have it soooo......we're the best EC's in the world" ...............LOL
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