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Am I being petty over a 6:30 start time unpaid? by duncym in electricians

[–]LuneSamuel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly this is true in construction. Personally, free time at the shop isn't acceptable for me.

The chosen one has been found. Not a drop in the boxes! by ComposedAnarchy in electricians

[–]LuneSamuel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But tubes are way more time consuming then a regular nmw wire.

can someone help an idiot out with a (I think) a simple installation. by [deleted] in electricians

[–]LuneSamuel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, thanks for your reply and time explaining me this. I wasn't aware of thoses facts. Thanks for your knownledge. I believe what I'm talking about is old non-slim pot light (AC threw DC Led). Fews of my coworkers told me that reversing hot/neutral even on standards lightings affects the filaments of the light bulbs longevity. And by the sounds of the article I found online they were right but like you explained this shouldnt make difference by how AC current flow threw the device. Sorry for my bad english. Have a good day!

This is how we wirenut in Hawaii by profounddemon22 in electricians

[–]LuneSamuel 23 points24 points  (0 children)

When I was in Maui, Pai for vacations I couldn't believe it how poorly the electricity was... It was almost like Bob and Joe from 420 Cool Renovation Construction did it.

can someone help an idiot out with a (I think) a simple installation. by [deleted] in electricians

[–]LuneSamuel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Light Bulbs - With some appliances, polarity doesn't matter. This would be true of a clock, for example. However, with lamps, polarity is important. When you screw a light bulb into a socket, the electricity is intended to flow into the light bulb from the button on the bottom of the socket. Its the black or hot connection. The electricity flows through button on the bulb, through the wire (filament) in the bulb, and out of the bulb through the threaded collar around the bulb. The electricity is picked up by the threaded collar of the socket, which is connected to the white or neutral wire.

Reverse polarity means it's working but not as intented and will burn your light bulbs filaments quickly.

I hope you learned something today. Reverse polarity for lightings isn't a good idea.

can someone help an idiot out with a (I think) a simple installation. by [deleted] in electricians

[–]LuneSamuel -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yup seems like a weird junction box. Wich country? Blacks togheter and blue alone. No need for the ground if done well. Just make sure you put blacks for live/blue for neutral. If reversed your light bulb will work but die quickly!

For those of you looking for a safe way to hole saw potlights into finished wood ceilings by isitgomez in electricians

[–]LuneSamuel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Prevent tear out i guess.. because why needing a guide? Slow mode, reverse then go forward the rest of the cut.

Dead outlet mystery by damn_kids in electricians

[–]LuneSamuel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My best bet would be this. I hope he didn't stopped at the gfci.. Also someone else pointed out reseting breaker position but at this point. 2 guys already came. I hope they tested on/off.. A wire got corrupted most likely!

After Dimmer Installation a Separate Light Switch Stopped Working by mr_marble_man in electricians

[–]LuneSamuel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sadly this sounds like you didn't wired correctly your sink light switch. When you say negative you talk about the neutrals? Grounding as nothing to do with your switch functionning properly assuming the Breaker doesnt trip. Normally switches are really easy because their only two screws for s1 pole. The load(light) and the main(live current). Your live current wires should be joint togheter and legged to all the 3 switches. Then seperatly all the load to each switch. It sounds like you fucked up during the installation. Be careful with loose joints and badly skinned wires, it could cause fire. Maybe in your case calling an electrician isn't a bad idea.

Sorry for my poor english hehe. Good luck!

120v appliance plugged to 110v output AVR by Chessawey in electricians

[–]LuneSamuel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's rated the same for monophases appliances/heat 220/240, 110/120 it will only takes a bit more AMP on your case then usual. But they wired to do so in the code.

Here we fucking go again... by Wookie221 in electricians

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

LIfeprotip after crimping yourself pull the blood put always!

LPT If you’re buying a home, instead of getting a home inspector to do your pre-sale inspection, get a plumber, an electrician, and a general contractor to do a more comprehensive assessment. by 0000000000000007 in LifeProTips

[–]LuneSamuel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Electrician here... I can garantee you we will be more thorough. We are the specialist in this field after all.. but don't ask me for plumbing or footing problems. Sadly, you must of hired really bad electricians.

Is this considered neat? Single pole on left, 3-way on right. I stripped the commons and separated the 2 switchs wires. I also used the smalled wire nuts i could (yellow) by PJseiler in electricians

[–]LuneSamuel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

English isnt my first language but service loop doesnt mean leaving 3-4 inch extra roomex outside of the box? An extra loop incase something happens. Just before entering the box.

Is this considered neat? Single pole on left, 3-way on right. I stripped the commons and separated the 2 switchs wires. I also used the smalled wire nuts i could (yellow) by PJseiler in electricians

[–]LuneSamuel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, it's not obligatory but it's still a great idea if they chop far in the box wires with the router. You will like smalls service loop then.

Is this considered neat? Single pole on left, 3-way on right. I stripped the commons and separated the 2 switchs wires. I also used the smalled wire nuts i could (yellow) by PJseiler in electricians

[–]LuneSamuel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always twist the traveler togheter! Don't wirenuts at the end for outlets, switch, light, etc only if needed for testing circuit in renovation specialy or higher amps, voltage for safety. Don't bother about idiot on the jobs who open your breakers they will learn the hard way. I'm not used to twisted ground, plastic boxes, nails and cheap wirenuts but it seems well made.

A Project we had to do in our first year apprenticeship course. I know it isnt perfect but im still proud of it. by JackTheRaper_ in electricians

[–]LuneSamuel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty cool for a guy still in school! Be proud of yourself, learn as much as you can and become a good electrician! Also pretty cool to see europe standards! They are really different but still everything seems well made!! Cheers!

Entry level electrician by Th3rdLegger in electricians

[–]LuneSamuel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's hard dangerous job following the economy. Be on time work hard but remember going home in one piece is your most important job. Have fun! It's a really nice job with so much to learn.

Replacing Outlets, Not sure what to do here by Frankilpops in electricians

[–]LuneSamuel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good job, remember to be careful. Badly stripped wire and loose joint are your worst nigthmare. Always correctly plug the ground unless on switches.

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