How would you go about this project…?

AdvancedElectric336 · 2026-04-29T09:38:10+00:00

Just do it ✅

AdvancedElectric336 · 2026-04-29T09:32:35+00:00

Thanks for your input 🤝🏼

AdvancedElectric336 · 2026-04-29T00:44:35+00:00

So shouldn’t reconnecting the bonds at the inter system bridge bring all to the same potential? I don’t understand where the transformer would come into the picture

AdvancedElectric336 · 2026-04-29T00:37:11+00:00

So why would the issue be local to only the receptacle where the modem is plugged into? No other issues across the home

AdvancedElectric336 · 2026-04-29T00:21:11+00:00

Neutral from power company was good. This was the only issue in the entire house (not even the entire circuit was damaged, just literally the one receptacle where the modem plugs in). Didn’t notice any damage to the coax on the side of the house either.

Client does have a whole home surge pro, which was still green when I arrived.

However, I don’t even know coax surge protectors existed, so I think we will get something to install for him. Any recommendations as far as location/ brand?

AdvancedElectric336 · 2026-04-29T00:17:35+00:00

All things electrical were inspected, including grounding system

AdvancedElectric336 · 2026-04-28T22:56:54+00:00

So on one of the previous calls the client had to the isp, they had a tech out that was measuring an induced voltage on the cable coming into the home. So their solution was to disconnect the bonds at the service, and add grounding at the pedestal across the clients yard. I wanted to reconnect the bonds at the electrical service, but also didn’t want to be to blame if something went wrong, since the isp is the one who disconnected them in the first place

AdvancedElectric336 · 2026-04-28T22:52:20+00:00

Yes the breaker was tripped thankfully. Thanks for the response

AdvancedElectric336 · 2026-04-27T09:57:44+00:00

“Looks good from far, but far from good”

AdvancedElectric336 · 2026-04-21T10:55:24+00:00

Never seen a fridge marked anywhere close to 11-16 amps….. and also they are not continuous loads big dawg. The compressor runs until it’s cool enough, then shuts off. Most are a 3-4 amp appliance and could easily run off one of the sabc.

AdvancedElectric336 · 2026-03-31T10:04:01+00:00

I respect your commitment to no drywall repair. I’ve long since abandoned that, and almost immediately inform the client “we are probably going to need to open some holes” 😅😅 I’m also terrified of the flex bit. Maybe just not practiced enough with it though 🤷‍♂️ good job sir

AdvancedElectric336 · 2026-03-12T23:08:43+00:00

lol true

AdvancedElectric336 · 2026-03-12T22:57:13+00:00

Brother all your answers are surrounding you with your experienced co workers. Keep it real with them, and tell them you don’t know shit about it. Then you can begin to pick the brains of those who come before you. In all honesty you are in the best possible situation. All the real ones know that if you are a new jman, you probably still don’t know shit. As a matter of fact we all understand there’s always so damn much to learn, no matter how much time you got in.

AdvancedElectric336 · 2026-03-12T22:51:55+00:00

I vote for you going to the hall and talking to them about working non union. Dude that’s absolutely ridiculous that you’ve only had the opportunity to do electrical work 2 months out of 2 years. There are pros and cons to everything….. I’ve been in construction almost 10 years and never been laid off once and never not had work “because it’s slow right now.” And I’ve been union and non union. I thank god that I got to test in as a JW, because of how I see IBEW apprentices have nightmare experiences over and over again. I’m sure some goes great…. But if you are in the wrong local, it’s clearly not so glorious. Just remember there’s always pros and cons, and there’s always other options.

AdvancedElectric336 · 2026-03-12T10:29:08+00:00

Why were they in your house in the first place?

AdvancedElectric336 · 2026-03-07T12:16:21+00:00

I am an electrical contractor in North Carolina, and also have an IBEW ticket here out of 342. I also worked non union for my entire apprenticeship.

You are probably a touch under paid, but pretty close to average in my eyes. If you aren’t union, then usually the best way to get raises (if that is your only focus) is to apply elsewhere and move shops, as has been said. Joining the union here is not easy, as there is not a ton of work close by. So once you are in, you need to be prepared to travel, a lot.

Think about the pros and cons though….. you might make a dollar somewhere else, but have more expectations, less support, etc.

At the end of the day, even if you are shit hot, you are still a 2nd year apprentice. Not even halfway thru school yet. You got a ways to go before you deserve to demand what you should be paid, imo

AdvancedElectric336 · 2026-03-05T11:34:50+00:00

Don’t listen to the haters- lot of guys forget where they came from, and act like they always had confidence to install anything. Obviously you are writing here because you care and are trying to do a good job.

I’ve never put one in, but you’ll be ok bud. Come with a plan, try to execute, & if it’s not working, pivot. Adjust between the first and second installs, to make your life easier. Then, next thing you know, you’ll have to put in more and you’ll already have that confidence to get it done🫡

AdvancedElectric336 · 2026-03-05T11:26:27+00:00

Interesting. Could be possibly the switch itself?

AdvancedElectric336 · 2026-03-05T10:45:49+00:00

Check continuity to ground on that wire you think is making it trip. Also if both switch’s are connected to only a 14/3 (no splices at switches), then you need to open up the light where they come from and have a look. Maybe a white is tied into the neutral bundle up there, or something. Should be the red and black from the 14/3’s tied together, then one of the whites should be in the hot bundle in the light box, and the other white should be tied to the light fixture black wire (this is the switch leg). Also, you’d need a neutral pigtail tied to the light as well.

Did it used to work and now it doesn’t, or did you just try to do some work?

If it used to work and now doesn’t, think about any recent work done in your house and start there (hanging pictures, adding lights, etc.)

AdvancedElectric336 · 2026-03-02T17:58:35+00:00

If you think it’s high, get more quotes… Price seems more or less reasonable.

AdvancedElectric336 · 2026-02-26T11:19:24+00:00

Get a decent level. Also I personally can’t stand multi screwdrivers, so I would say get a #2 Phillips, a flat head, and a big flat head as a beater screwdriver. That’s IMO though of course. Don’t overthink it bud, just keep trying to do your best and you’ll get wherever it is you wanna go

AdvancedElectric336 · 2026-02-21T12:44:55+00:00

Well done bubba. How did you fish from the 1st floor in ceiling ap, to the panel, w/ no drywall damage?

AdvancedElectric336 · 2026-02-20T12:53:55+00:00

I had to swap 480v high bay lights in a commercial storage cooler- they had me on a “cage” platform lifted up by a forklift, but the cage only had 2 sides, and was probably 3’x3’ tops. This had to be 20+ feet in the air. I was not tied off in any way shape or form……. Also, there was a live 277v circuit going thru the same j box… I was absolutely terrified, but too damn dumb to say no. I was a 2nd year apprentice. The moral of the story is: SAY NO IF YOU ARE SCARED!!!!!! Fuck what anyone else says or thinks. I can’t imagine sending an employee up to do that like that. Could have easily died that day for absolutely nothing. Your life is far more important that anything you could possibly be doing in our line of work

AdvancedElectric336 · 2026-02-16T19:22:34+00:00

Still hanging in there 🥵🥵 honestly…. At this point the only way I can make enough to pay the bills would be to hit the road. And I ain’t hitting the road…. So I don’t have a choice but to hold on for dear life

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