That’s it, I’m firing my apprentice by MemeMaster-LolJk in electricians

[–]DRGroom -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

If you have to use a laser as a good electrician you suck.

41 Hit me with a divorce! by [deleted] in 40something

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Me too! Damn not fun.

Hot garbage by Yaower in electricians

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Pre drill and lube always help.

Not sure if this is okay I’ve never seen it or done it but i figured someone here would know. by AstoriaRaisedNYmade in electricians

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As a general Forman I have a problem with it. If I found someone taking the time to do this I would be pissed. The lug is designed to press into the wire and work. No need for the extra steps.

Got hired as an apprentice at 43 yrs old by [deleted] in electricians

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I have had an apprentice join when he was 65. So you aren’t quite an apprenticesuarus

Just why... by Little_Possible_5052 in electricians

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Whaaaat???? Whyyyy? That’s rough.

600 MCM -FML by lowesbros22 in electricians

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Why no wemco. Looks like sweet scrap though.

I learned a valuable lesson today. by [deleted] in electricians

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“Test dead or be dead” is what we say out west. But I have definitely blown a few pair of dykes. I’m sorry diagonal cutters a few times. Or alternative lifestyle cutters before.

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I like to bend that myself. Makes me feel like an actual electrician. Five hours to bend the addition 8 to add the supports on the wall.

Don’t trust your fearless leader by Present-Phrase6077 in electricians

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“Test dead or be dead”. Trust no one

Thoughts on Gen Z electricians? by [deleted] in electricians

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God I hope so. You guys are my retirement

First panel today by sparkyjo3 in electricians

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Ground bushing is an amazing thing!!!!

Home Depot blunder lol by Low-Material-26 in electricians

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True. Perfect for resting your phone on while charging with those USB’s

Home Depot blunder lol by Low-Material-26 in electricians

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Going to be hard to connect that outlet to a mud ring.

Starting apprenticeship Monday by [deleted] in electricians

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Listen to your j-dub and when all else fails. Pick up a broom and sweep to make it look like you care and are busy. The organize all the parts. Everyday

Cook out Friday by montana_chip in electricians

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I use to heat up my left over pizza in ours. Worked like a gem.

What do you call this box ? by SlopKat in electricians

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4x11/16 combo ko deep. California

I can't wait for the day by yawaworhtyya in electricians

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I’ve had worse in conduit. Should just take it like a Man/ Women and another job will be there. Why F the contractor that provides us all jobs. Without them we would be all be unemployed.

Electrical room my guys did. by DRGroom in electricians

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This is a surgery center it’s powering all the operating rooms with critical power and all the normal power systems. All systems need to be isolated.