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Topic: | electrician botches job -- happened to my own brother This thread has 27 replies. Displaying posts 1 through 15. |
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Post 1 made on Tuesday May 23, 2006 at 10:54 |
juliejacobson CE Pro Magazine |
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I stand up for electrical contractors all the time, but the ones who installed this were the biggest EC firm in my brother's city (not a small city!). the whole story is here: [Link: cepro.com]
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Post 2 made on Tuesday May 23, 2006 at 11:05 |
cma Super Member |
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Who was it? Were they in Minn and did they start with an M?
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Post 3 made on Tuesday May 23, 2006 at 11:41 |
Larry Fine Loyal Member |
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As an electrician, I can say, with no hesitation, that this is just about the worst work I've seen.
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Post 4 made on Tuesday May 23, 2006 at 12:26 |
FRR Advanced Member |
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I personally like the dangling hub/router. Actually, there's a bunch of dangling stuff. Clearly, an organized mind at work.
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Post 5 made on Tuesday May 23, 2006 at 13:05 |
tschulte Advanced Member |
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I've seen worse, but this is pretty bad. I can't quite tell what brand box it is. Kinda looks like Leviton, but a little like OnQ. Not that it matters, but who's ever box it is needs to find out who installed it and have a discussion with them.
I wouldn't be surprised if this was done by a licensed, certified company. QQQ is this what you were talking about as "professional?"
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Post 6 made on Tuesday May 23, 2006 at 13:11 |
phil Founding Member |
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Looks like most of the modules weren't clipped into the enclosure. Did they fall out? Was there an earthquake?
The color coding on the audio wires is a nice touch, but wait it's red and green, might these be the incoming telephone feed for line 1?
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Post 7 made on Tuesday May 23, 2006 at 13:18 |
cma Super Member |
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On May 23, 2006 at 13:11, phil said...
The color coding on the audio wires is a nice touch, but wait it's red and green, might these be the incoming telephone feed for line 1? Is that what they are? I saw the zip cord bundled up, I hope that they aren't using that in the walls.
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Post 8 made on Tuesday May 23, 2006 at 13:19 |
idodishez Select Member |
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Quote: "had a competitive quote from a dedicated [low-voltage] firm. But the electrical company already was on the job at the time, and I just assumed they were competent with structured wiring ........................."
That'l learn ya:)
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OP | Post 9 made on Tuesday May 23, 2006 at 14:50 |
juliejacobson CE Pro Magazine |
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No, he does not live in Minnesota, but that's all I will say!
This was the actual finished cabinet in his rebuilt home. This is not after a few years (or even few days) of tweaking. Amazing
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Post 10 made on Tuesday May 23, 2006 at 14:52 |
jcmca Active Member |
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looks nice, was this a thread of praise?
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Post 11 made on Tuesday May 23, 2006 at 14:54 |
JasonGotz Long Time Member |
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I am as hard on electricians as most people-just like they should be if we tried doing High Volt-but unfortunately, I ran across a job that a CEDIA dealer who is also a Crestron, SpeakerCraft, TRIAD, B&K dealer did that looked just as bad-if not worse.
I wish there was more outrage in the builder/client community over this type of work-we see it all the time.....
People wouldnt be ok if there cabinets were this f'd up or there carpets orpaint, etc. etc..
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Post 12 made on Tuesday May 23, 2006 at 15:19 |
Soundsgood Long Time Member |
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That’s why there are so many conductors in cat5; the wire needs to be strong enough to support the weight of the router.
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Post 13 made on Tuesday May 23, 2006 at 17:24 |
AnthonyZ Select Member |
Joined: Posts: | September 2005 1,987 |
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Julie,
Explain to me why everyone wusses out when it comes to ratting on some feeble minded, lazy, incompetent hacks. Why don't we spread the word? If it's their work it isn't libal to call 'em on it, is it?
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Post 14 made on Tuesday May 23, 2006 at 17:38 |
Trunk-Slammer -Supreme Loyal Member |
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On May 23, 2006 at 17:24, AnthonyZ said...
Julie,
Explain to me why everyone wusses out when it comes to ratting on some feeble minded, lazy, incompetent hacks. Why don't we spread the word? If it's their work it isn't libal to call 'em on it, is it? I agree with this. I think this company would be PROUD to have a sign in that picture: Another "quality" installation by ............. Well, maybe not proud, but at least their reputation would be out there for all to see... Libel? I think not. And if they were so foolish to take it to court. Would it go something like this? "Well your honor, they put a picture of our installation online. And they dared to place our company name on the picture." Judge Judy fodder for sure.....
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OP | Post 15 made on Tuesday May 23, 2006 at 17:54 |
juliejacobson CE Pro Magazine |
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On May 23, 2006 at 17:24, AnthonyZ said...
Julie,
Explain to me why everyone wusses out when it comes to ratting on some feeble minded, lazy, incompetent hacks. Why don't we spread the word? If it's their work it isn't libal to call 'em on it, is it? My brother is still trying to get it fixed. Playing it safe.
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