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War Stories

A restaurant service call turned into the first time I genuinely thought I might pass out on the job. What the leak looked like, what I missed, what I do differently now.

Mike Reyes · May 21, 2026

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Field Notes

The Tow Yard Where Half the Lot Was Energized Through the Fence

A call to look at a tow operator's service panel turned into the strangest live-equipment situation I've ever seen — and a reminder that not every dangerous job site is a job site.

Mike Reyes · May 21, 2026

war stories ·

Field Notes

The Worst Junction Box I've Ever Opened

A Garland service call turned into the worst NEC violations I've found in residential. Coat hangers, taped bare copper, and a panel that should have burned the house down.

Mike Reyes · May 21, 2026

Tradesman Times

War Stories

The Walk-In Cooler That Was Leaking Refrigerant Into My Throat

The Tow Yard Where Half the Lot Was Energized Through the Fence

The Worst Junction Box I've Ever Opened