Solar City Buffalo (Tesla Factory)

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Officially unemployed. Anyone need electrical work??

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WTF… That is crazy. There is so much on the horizon! I have contacts at Ferguson, IPL, and CIR with the superintendents if you want to keep on the commercial industrial path. I actually had “Lunch” to watch the Bulls game with IPL today, Could have made a play at it then.

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It’s not much but I need someone to sort out two electrical outlets in my laundry room. Shoot me a PM if you’re interested.

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How does one “Sort out” two outlets? Plug in a couple lamps and start flipping breakers?

My best suggestion is to remove the devices from the wall, lick your fingers and start randomly poking at the wires. Make sure that you are in bare feet as well, Safety First.

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I typically tape leads to my nipples and put the other ends into the receptacle/ splice. Much better than using a multimeter. 277v really makes them burn!

but yeah I’ll send you a PM right now.

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lol.

Neither outlet works but the GFI lights are on. I’ve swapped out the outlets with new ones and it’s the same problem. Breaker is on. Wiring looks normal. Test & reset buttons do nothing.

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You need one of these:

http://www.tequipment.net/AmprobeINSP-3.html?Source=googleshopping&gclid=CjwKEAjwiq-oBRC9gvHCsvDdn2cSJACV3DFR7v6pb0d8y6oabyKlfJy4ILZiclo23gWVlXnr854mFxoCKM7w_wcB

I have one if you or Bobby want to borrow it.

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I have one of THESE :slight_smile:

http://www.remodelblog.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/outlet_tester.jpg

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Thanks man. If any of them are looking for a 3rd year apprentice, tell them to call the hall. I’m the only one out of work as far as I know right now!

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We we should be good. I’m guessing line and load is just flipped on one or both. Easy fix.

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http://www.investigativepost.org/2015/10/30/solarcity-mayday-mayday/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wgrz

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Is this legit? NY fucking up the deal ugh

http://www.wgrz.com/news/local/sources-nys-behind-75m-in-payments-to-solar-city-contractors/56659755

“BUFFALO, N.Y. – A source tells 2 On Your Side’s Michael Wooten that contractors, sub-contractors, vendors and suppliers at the Solar City construction site in Buffalo are owed north of $75 million by New York State.”

“Some subcontractors are telling workers they could be laid off at Solar City site. One company has already started the process. Currently, 900 to 1,000 workers are employed at the massive construction site”

Seems like all BS aside SolarCity might pull out a win with the plant

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When it comes to payment draws, NY is the worst. On the positive end, ALL state projects require bonding. Contractors and suppliers will eventually get paid no matter what, it may just take extra time and effort.

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I can verify they are VERY behind on payments… beyond 120 days.

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Seriously, wtf. Oh, here are all of these incentives to build/innovate/expand…just kidding.

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Isn’t 120 the new version of “net 30”…

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My customers sure seem to think so. The best is when they pay at like 90 days and still deduct the 2%.

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Where the fuck is Cuomo now? You don’t see his fugly face on TV in Buffalo now do you?

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It already got resolved lol

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FYI: Cuomo has $3 billion dollars in a “stash” that belongs to know part of the state budget.

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Was Cuomo here bragging about it?

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I was just watching Channel 2 rip on NYS gov’t. Thumbs up to them. :slight_smile: