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  • borked
    Totally Borked
    • Feb 2005
    • 6284

    #51
    50c for 1 month's electricity

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    • Deej
      I make pixels work
      • Jun 2005
      • 24386

      #52
      Originally posted by Pleasurepays
      i can't believe how dumb people are in this place.

      not only do you do insanely stupid shit that you have no right to do.... but you go on public record, include elaborate explanations and photos.
      Somebody is always watching....

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      • Masterchief
        Confirmed User
        • Jun 2006
        • 530

        #53
        You can't win against the HOA, dont even bother man, just take it up the ass like everyone else does.

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        • wyldworx
          So Fucking Banned
          • Dec 2006
          • 5144

          #54
          that really sux man, I have had that experience b4 and it makes you wonder who is really in control here!

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          • minusonebit
            So Fucking Banned
            • Feb 2006
            • 7391

            #55
            Originally posted by studiocritic
            50-100? More?

            Depends on the rating of the heaters.
            You're not very bright, are you? The breakers for most central AC is usually two 30 AMPs, same with an electric furnace, same with a range. You could prolly plug 50 lamps into a 15 amp outlet and still not blow the breaker. You can run two 800 watt space heaters off one outlet and not blow the breaker.

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            • bareskin
              Confirmed User
              • Nov 2006
              • 619

              #56
              Originally posted by stickyfingerz
              Just get a 1/2" piece of copper pipe and hammer down the ends flat. and bend it a bit so it will fit in the slots. Then simply plug it into where the meter was. Dont worry about getting shocked. The electric flow will only pass "through" the pipe and not into your hands. Just grasp it firmly and push it in. There you go full power for free.
              Originally posted by Pleasurepays
              i can't believe how dumb people are in this place.

              not only do you do insanely stupid shit that you have no right to do.... but you go on public record, include elaborate explanations and photos.
              OMFG this thread was entertaining
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              • Masterchief
                Confirmed User
                • Jun 2006
                • 530

                #57
                But yeah, the power company doesn't fuck around. I called in to cancel saying I couldn't afford it so that I could possibly get a cheaper rate and the fuckers came out and shut me down the same day. And, then required a hefty deposit to reconnect me since I said I couldn't afford it.

                Moral of the story: Don't fuck with utlity companies

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                • beemk
                  CLICK HERE
                  • Jan 2002
                  • 20829

                  #58
                  here all they do is take out the meter and turn it sideways, it pops in just like a plug. when i moved in they shut it off before i turned it on and they couldnt get someone out to turn it back on so i just did it myself.
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                  • borked
                    Totally Borked
                    • Feb 2005
                    • 6284

                    #59
                    Originally posted by minusonebit
                    You're not very bright, are you? The breakers for most central AC is usually two 30 AMPs, same with an electric furnace, same with a range. You could prolly plug 50 lamps into a 15 amp outlet and still not blow the breaker. You can run two 800 watt space heaters off one outlet and not blow the breaker.
                    For those that are interested, divide the watt value of all the appliances on a circuit by the voltage in your area (120 in US, 230 or 240 in europe) and that will give you the maximum current on that circuit.

                    Then make sure your circuit breaker/fuse is rated at least 20% more than that value.

                    As a general rule of thumb (remember it's a rule and can change if your wiring is very long)
                    For 1.5mm2 wires that pass through a wall, never pass more than 10A through them
                    For 2.5mm2 wires that pass through a wall, never pass more than 16A through them

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                    • borked
                      Totally Borked
                      • Feb 2005
                      • 6284

                      #60
                      And it's very very easy to steal electricity.

                      What's more difficult is to tap electricity - that is, leave a few basic circuits on the main metered circuit so as to have a 'normal' bill, but have the big consumers on a tapped unmetered circuit.

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                      • fuzebox
                        making it rain
                        • Oct 2003
                        • 22352

                        #61
                        Originally posted by stickyfingerz
                        You can use tinfoil instead of cooper, we're all sure you have plenty of that laying around...

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                        • fuzebox
                          making it rain
                          • Oct 2003
                          • 22352

                          #62
                          So how's that epassporte lawsuit coming?

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                          • minusonebit
                            So Fucking Banned
                            • Feb 2006
                            • 7391

                            #63
                            Originally posted by borked
                            And it's very very easy to steal electricity.

                            What's more difficult is to tap electricity - that is, leave a few basic circuits on the main metered circuit so as to have a 'normal' bill, but have the big consumers on a tapped unmetered circuit.
                            Thats why I miss the county. Hell, out there, no one would notice if you climbed up the pole in the middle of the night and connected your cable. Here, they'd have 10 calls into the cops before I even put the ladder up to the pole. In the country, one could actually make a tap relatively easily, esp. if the wires between your meter and the pole (the service drop) was buried underground, and that part of the wire was in your back yard. Most states even have a number you can call and they'll come out and mark the location of the wires for you, then all you have to do is (carefully) dig them up and then (very carefully) splice your connection in and put in an underground junction box.

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                            • DWB
                              Registered User
                              • Jul 2003
                              • 31779

                              #64
                              Good for you.

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                              • pocketkangaroo
                                Confirmed User
                                • Jan 2005
                                • 8452

                                #65
                                I still don't get how you are able to power all that through a light socket and a couple extension cords. There is just no way you haven't blown it out by now.

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                                • Sly
                                  Let's do some business!
                                  • Sep 2004
                                  • 31376

                                  #66
                                  Has it never occurred to you how much needless drama you have in your life?

                                  Do a quick search over your threads. Problem after problem. And I doubt these are even *all* of your problems.

                                  Some people. Holy shit.
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                                  • pornguy
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                                    • Mar 2003
                                    • 62912

                                    #67
                                    better be careful, they have a wee bit more oney to spend on attorneys than you do.
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                                    • baddog
                                      So Fucking Banned
                                      • Apr 2001
                                      • 107089

                                      #68
                                      Originally posted by minusonebit
                                      Thats why I miss the county. Hell, out there, no one would notice if you climbed up the pole in the middle of the night and connected your cable. Here, they'd have 10 calls into the cops before I even put the ladder up to the pole. In the country, one could actually make a tap relatively easily, esp. if the wires between your meter and the pole (the service drop) was buried underground, and that part of the wire was in your back yard. Most states even have a number you can call and they'll come out and mark the location of the wires for you, then all you have to do is (carefully) dig them up and then (very carefully) splice your connection in and put in an underground junction box.
                                      So we can add thief to liar and certifiable nut job.

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                                      • pocketkangaroo
                                        Confirmed User
                                        • Jan 2005
                                        • 8452

                                        #69
                                        Originally posted by baddog
                                        So we can add thief to liar and certifiable nut job.
                                        They don't fuck around either when it comes to utility theft. I know in Chicago they will prosecute you the same as if you stole something from a store. If it gets over a certain amount, it turns into a felony.

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                                        • minusonebit
                                          So Fucking Banned
                                          • Feb 2006
                                          • 7391

                                          #70


                                          Replacement of the energy distribution panel was done today to enhance safety and to provide for additional capacity. This one has a breaker that will pop if the load is too high, which happens if both heaters are on, the fridge is running and the laser printer tries to print something.

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                                          • baddog
                                            So Fucking Banned
                                            • Apr 2001
                                            • 107089

                                            #71
                                            I am going to love reading the saga of "the man is out to get me, they burned down my house" or "the man is out to get me, I just got out of jail."

                                            Should be entertaining.

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                                            • Zuzana Designs
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                                              • Feb 2005
                                              • 20899

                                              #72
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                                              • Doctor Dre
                                                Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                • Jan 2001
                                                • 51692

                                                #73
                                                This thread makes you look like an idiot more then anything else.
                                                Originally posted by rayadp05
                                                I rebooted, deleted temp files, history, cookies and everything...still cannot view the news clip. All I see is that fucking gay ass music video from "Rick Roll". Anyone else have a different link to the news clip?

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                                                • PAR
                                                  Confirmed User
                                                  • May 2005
                                                  • 1835

                                                  #74
                                                  Ok so you had a problem with your bill being sent to the wrong address.. that part I understand and the part were you get to find out that the outside lights were being paid for by you and that the HOA was getting anyone in unit #3 to pay the extra bill... that part I dont get is how you think its ok to steal from who ever is paying for your lights in your storage closet.

                                                  also



                                                  enjoy the fire with the light that close to the floor...

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                                                  • stickyfingerz
                                                    Doin fine
                                                    • Oct 2005
                                                    • 24984

                                                    #75
                                                    Originally posted by edgeprod
                                                    Clearly, you're the authority. When they see the facts behind Saddam's "fake" hanging, the world will accept your interpretations of the law as fact as well.

                                                    It will be a minusonebit universe.

                                                    Holy hell, why does OC-3 allow you to keep that sig while spewing such crazy nonsense?

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                                                    • minusonebit
                                                      So Fucking Banned
                                                      • Feb 2006
                                                      • 7391

                                                      #76
                                                      Originally posted by baddog
                                                      So we can add thief to liar and certifiable nut job.
                                                      I pay for cable once when I watch the advertisements. I should not have to pay for it again. Remember how cable was sold to the American public as the advertisement-free medium for entertainment when it was started, much like satellite radio is today? Back then, when it was ad-free, I did pay for my cable. These days, if it is accidentally left on when I move into a place, I am in no hurry to call the cable company and inform them of the mistake.

                                                      Oh yeah, and this Classic Minusonebit Thread deserves a bump.

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                                                      • baddog
                                                        So Fucking Banned
                                                        • Apr 2001
                                                        • 107089

                                                        #77
                                                        Originally posted by minusonebit
                                                        Oh yeah, and this Classic Minusonebit Thread deserves a bump.
                                                        Why would someone want to remind everyone what a tool they are?

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                                                        • Deej
                                                          I make pixels work
                                                          • Jun 2005
                                                          • 24386

                                                          #78
                                                          Originally posted by baddog
                                                          Why would someone want to remind everyone what a tool they are?




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                                                          • Matt 26z
                                                            So Fucking Banned
                                                            • Apr 2002
                                                            • 18481

                                                            #79
                                                            What did your apartment complex have to say about a resident paying for the outside lights? Did you end up telling everyone else too?

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                                                            • pocketkangaroo
                                                              Confirmed User
                                                              • Jan 2005
                                                              • 8452

                                                              #80
                                                              The only thing this thread does is show that you are a crook/thief/scammer. Not sure I'd be broadcasting this.

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                                                              • Mr Zango
                                                                So Fucking Banned
                                                                • Sep 2007
                                                                • 36

                                                                #81
                                                                Bump for you scammer.

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                                                                • papill0n
                                                                  Unregistered Abuser
                                                                  • Oct 2007
                                                                  • 15547

                                                                  #82
                                                                  Originally posted by Pleasurepays
                                                                  i can't believe how dumb people are in this place.

                                                                  not only do you do insanely stupid shit that you have no right to do.... but you go on public record, include elaborate explanations and photos.

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                                                                  • minusonebit
                                                                    So Fucking Banned
                                                                    • Feb 2006
                                                                    • 7391

                                                                    #83
                                                                    Originally posted by Mr Zango
                                                                    Bump for you scammer.
                                                                    Whose fake nick are you? And don't you have some traffic you should be stealing from affiliates?

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                                                                    • Brad Mitchell
                                                                      Confirmed User
                                                                      • Nov 2001
                                                                      • 9813

                                                                      #84
                                                                      Originally posted by baddog
                                                                      You know, you really should read the links you provide. An example would be when you suggested that seatbelts were medical devices. Herein lies another.

                                                                      From your reliance:

                                                                      Title 31 (Money and Finance), Subtitle IV (Money), Chapter 51 (Coins and Currency), Subchapter I (Monetary System), Section 5103 (Legal Tender) of the United States Code states:

                                                                      United States coins and currency (including Federal reserve notes and circulating notes of Federal reserve banks and national banks) are legal tender for all debts, public charges, taxes, and dues. Foreign gold or silver coins are not legal tender for debts.

                                                                      What this statute means, in the words of the United States Treasury, is that "[A]ll United States money . . . is a valid and legal offer of payment for debts when tendered to a creditor. There is, however, no Federal law mandating that a person or organization must accept currency or coins as for payment for goods and/or services."

                                                                      That's it. All this means is that the Federal Reserve System must honor U.S. currency and coins, not necessarily anyone else. U.S. currency and coins can be used for making payments, but a debtor does not have to pay in legal tender, nor does a creditor have to accept legal tender.

                                                                      However, even in cases where legal tender has been agreed to as a form of payment, private businesses are still free to specify which forms of legal tender they will accept. If a restaurant doesn't want to take any currency larger than $20 bills, or they don't want to take pennies at all, or they want to be paid in nothing but dimes, they're entitled to do so (but, as mentioned earlier, they should specify their payment policies before entering into transactions with buyers). Businesses are free to accept or reject pennies as they see fit; no law specifies that pennies cease to be considered legal tender when proffered in quantities over a particular amount.

                                                                      Good catch!

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                                                                      • baddog
                                                                        So Fucking Banned
                                                                        • Apr 2001
                                                                        • 107089

                                                                        #85
                                                                        Originally posted by Brad Mitchell
                                                                        Good catch!

                                                                        Brad
                                                                        Well, I had this experience where I thought it would be funny to pay an attorney with all pennies.

                                                                        The beginning of my legal career.

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                                                                        • SarahLLO
                                                                          Confirmed User
                                                                          • Oct 2007
                                                                          • 1168

                                                                          #86
                                                                          Originally posted by minusonebit

                                                                          So, I would like to offer a great big, huge FUCK YOU to both the power company and the HOA. Both of you are going to get whats coming to you. The HOA is gonna have some very angry condo owners soon, as I went to the next building over, and with the permission of the owner of that unit, threw his main breaker and sure enough the whole front of his building went dark. So the HOA is making the person in Unit 3 of every building pay for the "community" lights which we all also pay an HOA assessment for. Pretty damn slick. But the secret is out now and I am going to make sure the whole complex knows our HOA is screwing us over.

                                                                          That's fucking insane. I wonder how long they've been doing it?
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                                                                          • Profits of Doom
                                                                            Monster Rain
                                                                            • Feb 2004
                                                                            • 4978

                                                                            #87
                                                                            Reading this reminds me of those idiots that think they don't have to pay income tax based on some half assed tax law semantics they read on a website they got out of the back of Soldier of Fortune magazine...
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                                                                            • KingK7
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                                                                              • Jun 2002
                                                                              • 6372

                                                                              #88
                                                                              Funny read...

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                                                                              • yahoo-xxx-girls.com
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                                                                                • Jul 2006
                                                                                • 3143

                                                                                #89
                                                                                Good for you minusonebit !

                                                                                Have you thought about solar panels and deep cycle batter layout, just for emergencies ?
                                                                                sig too big

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                                                                                • Poontank
                                                                                  So Fucking Banned
                                                                                  • May 2007
                                                                                  • 200

                                                                                  #90
                                                                                  Bump for you, fatty.

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                                                                                  • hjnet
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                                                                                    • May 2002
                                                                                    • 3815

                                                                                    #91
                                                                                    Originally posted by kane
                                                                                    If I ever get diagnosed with a fatal disease I'm strapping explosives to my chest and pulling a jihad on their asses.

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                                                                                    • Iron Fist
                                                                                      Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                                      • Dec 2006
                                                                                      • 23400

                                                                                      #92
                                                                                      Paying in pennies won't make anyone pissed off other than the girl who has to take that payment... and do you think she'll do anything after you leave? What does she care.. she's probably paid by the hour anyways... so your doing her a favor...
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                                                                                      • AlienQ - BANNED FOR LIFE
                                                                                        best designer on GFY
                                                                                        • Mar 2003
                                                                                        • 30307

                                                                                        #93
                                                                                        Originally posted by studiocritic
                                                                                        I call BS.

                                                                                        The breaker is probably no more than 15-25 amp.
                                                                                        Bingo...

                                                                                        15-25 AMPs...
                                                                                        Its likely to go over that trippin the breaker if that stuff are in the circuit.
                                                                                        Last edited by AlienQ - BANNED FOR LIFE; 12-24-2007, 12:44 AM.

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