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Old 02-14-2008, 10:25 AM   #1
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http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/sks/573608248.html

I love how he said that there was an "amazing 300 volts and somehow the guy by-passed the circuit breakers when he hooked it up".

I think this guy is the one screwing things up.

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Old 02-14-2008, 11:07 AM   #2
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I think this guy is the one screwing things up.
ya think?

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I'll usualy be half the price or less in most cases and take half the time to complete your project to your satisfaction


Definitely a bottom dweller.
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Old 02-14-2008, 11:35 AM   #3
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Let them go , they are creating service work for the next boom and recession cycle.Whats really uppsetting is how they can do this where they need permits and inspections , and in reality and how /who can police it?.

Somone actually advertised for a registered electrician to get a job inspected in pittsburgh craigs list, because somone came in who wasnt registered did a service changeout and couldnt get it hooked upI am sure some d***xss did it

Another thing that needs policed up is people on service magic who are not registered.Who and how you gonna police that up?.

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Old 02-14-2008, 11:42 AM   #4
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Pretty impressive that someone would boost the voltage on that outlet for the price of the outlet alone. The dedicated circuit and transformer had to be pricey.

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Jeeze! That LA Craigslist is a SCARY place!
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he can do electrical, plumbing, drywall, stucco, framing, trim, tile, What else is there? . well hell just about everything, Wonder what his qualifications are?.. hmm lets scroll down to see

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Hmmm, this guy must not think too highly of himself. And to complete the project to the customers satisfaction? How about finishing the job not only to their satisfaction but to NEC standards as well? You'll always get what you pay for no matter what the rate is.
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he can do electrical, plumbing, drywall, stucco, framing, trim, tile, What else is there? . well hell just about everything, Wonder what his qualifications are?.. hmm lets scroll down to see

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He can probably do a hell of a job on your lawn....
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In that area (born and raised) it's bad. The bottom of the bottom are their. how can they do it and get away with it? because there is over 3 million people in that part of the L.A. county. Asians and Persains make up a large portion and they don't give a F if it is correct, just make it work and make it cheap. The closest I'll go to the valley is Agoura Hills (where Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey used to live). Other than that, just to see my buddies, throw darts and look at high mileage women while being thankful I have no STD's!!!
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, throw darts and look at high mileage women while being thankful I have no STD's!!!
thankful you have no STD's suggest you have done more that *look* LOL
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thankful you have no STD's suggest you have done more that *look* LOL



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thankful you have no STD's suggest you have done more that *look* LOL
I enjoy keeping my nose clean (and a few other parts as well). I honestly just can't stand most of the trash that lingers in the bars. And besides I have a wife who can inflict more pain upon me than any STD. Divorces are expensive
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