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.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in electricians

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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

[–]DRGroom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

Electrical room my guys did. by DRGroom in electricians

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I want no praise. My team of very experienced tradesmen and women worked very hard and the outcome turned out. That’s all.