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yrman · 06-25-2012, 06:34 PM

We are doing a complete rewire on a 1932 hotel. It is quite a challenge for our poor guys. This place is a residential hotel that is a dump. It's a cross between one flew over the cookoos nest a 1/2 way house and an old age home. Some of the rooms are incredibly disgusting. I just got this photo from our lead electrician. He called it the worst room so far.

One room had had someone die in it and stunk like a dead body. In another one he took off a cover plate and a swarm of roaches ran out. I'm gonna need to give them hazard pay.

Share your gross stories here.....

Sparky J · 06-25-2012, 06:45 PM

Yes but wait until that same person accuses someone of breaking something or stealing something that does not exist. Yuck

Big John · 06-25-2012, 07:20 PM

Hooray. Bed bugs and roaches!

-John

bobelectric · 06-25-2012, 07:28 PM

Wear P.P.E.

Sparky J · 06-25-2012, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobelectric

Wear P.P.E.

Yeah thick gloves and don't forget the decontamination shower
You will really find out what your guys are made of on this job!

007 · 06-25-2012, 07:37 PM

Seriously update your shots wear rubber gloves and masks have a lot of hand sanitizer spray tool boxes before returning to shop.

Jim Port · 06-25-2012, 07:40 PM

Some cheap Tyvek coveralls might be nice.

**MDShunk** · 06-25-2012, 07:50 PM

There is a housing type for everyone. What markets do you serve?- From the guttermost to the uttermost.

All in a day's work.

***chicken steve*** · 06-25-2012, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDShunk

From the guttermost to the uttermost.

from the affluent to the effluent.....

~CS~

**MDShunk** · 06-25-2012, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicken steve

from the affluent to the effluent.....

~CS~

I like that. I might borrow it some day.

***chicken steve*** · 06-25-2012, 08:05 PM

[quote=yrman;746499] One room had had someone die in it quote]

small wonder......~CS~

**MDShunk** · 06-25-2012, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Port

Some cheap Tyvek coveralls might be nice.

Until you have to work in them all day. If this is a roominghouse, it's doubtful they have air conditioning. Working in Tyvek is like wearing a raincoat in a sauna.

Shockdoc · 06-25-2012, 08:07 PM

I deal with an establishment like that too, the local civic association bought a page in the Newspaper condeming it. The town and county are up their ass. Last year 4 deaths of overdosing. Stains on the walls, rats , roaches, nasty. prostitution and drugs. It's amusing going there though, I saw the cops take down some transvestite that flashed some old lady, heard the screams of agony all the way on the other side of building. But they pay and don't question the bill I give them, I got a check for $450 saturday from a call a few weeks ago to tidy up exposed wiring in the attic.

yrman · 06-25-2012, 10:37 PM

The owner is a dream. He never questions our price and pays in days. Job has been a can of worms too. Ended up costing more than double due to all the hidden problems. He owns a bunch of these flea bags too. we have been on this job since April 1. Have 3_4 more Weeks to go. Poor guys. They really rose to the occasion. We hired 3 more guys and they are really good so now it is up to me to have enough work after this job to keep them working. Good idea to sanitize tools before bringing back. I never thought of that.

***Chris1971*** · 06-25-2012, 10:48 PM

Climbing into a lift station to replace some float switches.

Sparky J · 06-25-2012, 10:52 PM

I would say at the end of this "colorful" job make sure that you remember to give your guys a lot of kudos. You know a nice BBQ or dinner out or something (cash never hurts either). But basically give them a really nice thank you for sticking it out, it will pay back in spades.

yrman · 06-25-2012, 10:59 PM

Cash is king. They will all be rewarded.

Sparky J · 06-25-2012, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yrman

Cash is king. They will all be rewarded.

Good even then you'd be surprised what results a thank you now and then can
get you.
It's like fly boy said treat them good or better than that.

TooFarFromFenway · 06-26-2012, 12:19 AM

I would also make a call to whatever state or local agency governs hotels and motels.

That's repulsive...

erics37 · 06-26-2012, 12:33 AM

Just like wastewater work. Wash your hands BEFORE you pee.

06-25-2012, 06:34 PM	#1
yrman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: us Posts: 1,525 Rewards Points: 1,000	Ug yuck We are doing a complete rewire on a 1932 hotel. It is quite a challenge for our poor guys. This place is a residential hotel that is a dump. It's a cross between one flew over the cookoos nest a 1/2 way house and an old age home. Some of the rooms are incredibly disgusting. I just got this photo from our lead electrician. He called it the worst room so far. One room had had someone die in it and stunk like a dead body. In another one he took off a cover plate and a swarm of roaches ran out. I'm gonna need to give them hazard pay. Share your gross stories here..... Attached Thumbnails

06-25-2012, 07:50 PM	#8
MDShunk Wire Ninja Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Beautiful Cumberland Valley, in PA Posts: 20,984 Rewards Points: 6,421	There is a housing type for everyone. What markets do you serve?- From the guttermost to the uttermost. All in a day's work. __________________ One reason not to give DIY advice: Catch a man a fish and you can sell it to him. Teach a man to fish and you�ve ruined a good business opportunity.

06-25-2012, 08:07 PM	#13
Shockdoc felonious smile. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Island,NY & Poconos Posts: 15,934 Rewards Points: 572	I deal with an establishment like that too, the local civic association bought a page in the Newspaper condeming it. The town and county are up their ass. Last year 4 deaths of overdosing. Stains on the walls, rats , roaches, nasty. prostitution and drugs. It's amusing going there though, I saw the cops take down some transvestite that flashed some old lady, heard the screams of agony all the way on the other side of building. But they pay and don't question the bill I give them, I got a check for $450 saturday from a call a few weeks ago to tidy up exposed wiring in the attic. __________________ Clean this mess up before we all end up in jail, the test tubes and the scale. Just get it all out of here. Is there gas in the car?

06-26-2012, 12:19 AM	#19
TooFarFromFenway Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 906 Rewards Points: 500	I would also make a call to whatever state or local agency governs hotels and motels. That's repulsive... __________________ Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988

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06-25-2012, 06:45 PM	#2
Sparky J Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,491 Rewards Points: 864	Yes but wait until that same person accuses someone of breaking something or stealing something that does not exist. Yuck

06-25-2012, 07:20 PM	#3
Big John Donuts > Fried Eggs Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland Posts: 17,054 Rewards Points: 300	Hooray. Bed bugs and roaches! -John

06-25-2012, 07:28 PM	#4
bobelectric Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eighty Four,Pa.15330 Posts: 7,985 Rewards Points: 1,464	Wear P.P.E.

06-25-2012, 07:37 PM	#6
007 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 676 Rewards Points: 500	Seriously update your shots wear rubber gloves and masks have a lot of hand sanitizer spray tool boxes before returning to shop.

06-25-2012, 07:40 PM	#7
Jim Port Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 341 Rewards Points: 250	Some cheap Tyvek coveralls might be nice.

06-25-2012, 08:05 PM	#11
*chicken steve* Retired Account Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: the Green Mountain state Posts: 39,722 Rewards Points: 14,650	[quote=yrman;746499] One room had had someone die in it quote] small wonder......~CS~

06-25-2012, 10:37 PM	#14
yrman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: us Posts: 1,525 Rewards Points: 1,000	The owner is a dream. He never questions our price and pays in days. Job has been a can of worms too. Ended up costing more than double due to all the hidden problems. He owns a bunch of these flea bags too. we have been on this job since April 1. Have 3_4 more Weeks to go. Poor guys. They really rose to the occasion. We hired 3 more guys and they are really good so now it is up to me to have enough work after this job to keep them working. Good idea to sanitize tools before bringing back. I never thought of that.

06-25-2012, 10:48 PM	#15
*Chris1971* Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 15,674 Rewards Points: 804	Climbing into a lift station to replace some float switches.

06-25-2012, 10:52 PM	#16
Sparky J Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,491 Rewards Points: 864	I would say at the end of this "colorful" job make sure that you remember to give your guys a lot of kudos. You know a nice BBQ or dinner out or something (cash never hurts either). But basically give them a really nice thank you for sticking it out, it will pay back in spades.

06-25-2012, 10:59 PM	#17
yrman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: us Posts: 1,525 Rewards Points: 1,000	Cash is king. They will all be rewarded.

06-26-2012, 12:33 AM	#20
erics37 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Depoe Bay, Oregon Posts: 13,020 Rewards Points: 642	Just like wastewater work. Wash your hands BEFORE you pee.