[CWC87]

This is what I walked into today when a customer said her handyman was installing ceiling fans.

The handyman installed 4 ceiling fans all with blue spreader bar boxes.
Two rooms had existing switch legs. So he put the receiver in the attic cut the switch leg and air spliced it.

Caused 8 bedroom outlets not to work. Said it was because of brittle wiring.

Installed 4 ceiling fan remote kits. Didn't adjust any dip switches so all the fans turned on at the same time. So he removed 3 remote kits and told the homeowner to use pull chains on the 3 fans.
When he removed the receivers he threw them in the trash.

He was on this job with 2 helpers the home owners said for 3 days. Also paid in full.

 

[FrunkSlammer]

And if he actually got it working, it would probably work fine for 20 year. :laughing:

 

[480sparky]

Focus!

 

[Next72969]

U take them pictures with a toaster or something?

 

[NacBooster29]

Your pictures made it up on photographer talk.com
Under what happens when electricians try taking pictures.

 

[HARRY304E]

This is what I walked into today when a customer said her handyman was installing ceiling fans.

And I'll bet his price was less than $150.00:no:

 

[fp.unit]

No pity. When I worked at home depot a couple people asked me to install their fans. I said no but I'm sure they feel entitled to an "installer" for 20-30 bucks provided they buy the fan themselves. I bet these people post on kijiji all the time wanting "electricians" for about 15 bucks an hour.

 

[MTW]

Why do almost all hacks and handymen use 12/2 for everything? :laughing:

 

[Next72969]

Why do all hacks and handymen use 12/2 for everything? :laughing:

voltage drop

 

[papaotis]

Why do almost all hacks and handymen use 12/2 for everything? :laughing:

where im at its REQUIRED! sucks:blink:

 

[480sparky]

Why do almost all hacks and handymen use 12/2 for everything? :laughing:

Two reasons:

1. They read on an innernets forum that 12 is superior.

2. They don't have to worry about breaker size.

 

[Bkessler]

Why do almost all hacks and handymen use 12/2 for everything? :laughing:

Because in their mind their doing something good. And when your work sucks you need something to feel good about yourself.

 

[Doobster08]

Your pictures made it up on photographer talk.com Under what happens when electricians try taking pictures.

Hahahahaha!!!!!

 

[Sparky J]

I like the remote transmitter beside the box. And hey guys don't be too hard on the hack he moved the insulation away to prevent the exposed wiring from heating up too much and starting a fire...... They need a face slap emoticon here!

 

[Maximumbob]

If you go back there can you look for my hammer, I think I left it in the insulation.:laughing:

 

[A Little Short]

If you go back there can you look for my hammer, I think I left it in the insulation.:laughing:

And my:
tic tester
$50 pair of needle nose pliers
2 Klein screwdrivers

 

[A Little Short]

Why do almost all hacks and handymen use 12/2 for everything? :laughing:

Most hacks will at least run the 12-2 all the way to the ceiling box. This appears a little shy of making it to the box!:laughing:
He did throw some wire nuts on it at least.

 

[five.five-six]

Why do almost all hacks and handymen use 12/2 for everything? :laughing:

Same reason they use CAT6.

 

[AllPhaser]

Your pictures made it up on photographer talk.com
Under what happens when electricians try taking pictures.

That's freking funny!

 

[Meadow]

Nothing like a coil of loose wire in case its moved:laughing: