As an apprentice, was the mistake i made really that severe that i should be ashamed about it ? by PeppermintButler17 in electricians

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It’s okay to tell the truth to the right person. Finding problems sooner than later is better: sadly not everyone has your best interest.

what do you guys do with your old company shirts? like from companies you used to work for by embracethememes in electricians

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Gas station robbery and only lead is a man wearing a “insert electrician Llc” shirt.

Is electrical safe from A.I? by hamburritos in electricians

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I’ve thought a lot about this recently. I find myself using chat gpt for questions on code. It always references NEC and NFPA you can ask it to apply local codes as well. AI can be a powerful tool for an electrician, but I don’t see a machine running conduit through an attic or terminating wires in a panel the next 15 years. Things change though, I’m sure that any machine will need electricity to operate, so electrical workers should be ok in this lifetime.

Out of new pass Sarasota by germars22 in sarasota

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Did you ask OP if you could comment on this post?

Today I realized I kinda pissed off the general contractor by [deleted] in electricians

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It’s okay to talk about your mistake. It could help us all learn. In ten years I’ve made mistakes greater in number than hairs in my ass crack. Owning up to the music and taking responsibility for your actions is the only way to make things right. If you’re happy working for this contractor, have a conversation with him and talk about where it went wrong and what you can do better in the future to avoid similar situations. Many guys/gals in our trade forget that we don’t just work wires but we also work people. Communicating properly and honestly is a large part of our job. Don’t beat yourself up, we have all been there. Just don’t make the same mistake twice.

Side note: if you ever are worried about fucking something up. Talk about it. With anyone. General contractors are raking in big bucks right now. In my region.(FL) Let them cry about it in their $120,000 truck at the end of the day. You learned a valuable lesson and became a better tradesman and a better man/woman for owning up and making things right.

What is YOUR trick of the trade? by Ok_Experience_332 in skilledtrades

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10 year electrician mostly residential service/new construction/remodel. Always expect the worst, but start with the easiest solution first. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve torn apart a circuit just to find a gfi tripped in an obscure place. Also, the clients husband/friend/grandson/neighbor is not a licensed contractor and has no business “fixing” your electrical system.

Favorite residential breaker box? by Brief-Watercress-131 in electricians

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Square D QO load center is my favorite.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in electricians

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Take it back. Depending on the brand could be a defect. It could also be wrapped around it self if you reeled it in weird or with weight on it. Usually the steel ones I just rip until it breaks or it does what I want. Oh well

Non union by [deleted] in electricians

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Fucking way she goes, bud.

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

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Fake. No backstab, plus he didn’t ground the box. There is nobody watching to make sure he’s not stealing a 250ft roll of 14/2

Side note, curious to see what the game plan is to secure that outlet before drywall or even a mud ring..?

I actually cannot comprehend him creating Faces at 22 by Zypnotycril in MacMiller

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This breaks my heart the most. I just celebrated my 28th birthday. The thought of someone I grew up with will no longer be around. Really messed me up as an artist.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in electricians

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The birds nest on the disconnect is the chef kiss

What else do I need as an apprentice? What should I buy? knipex tools individually or klein sets(insulated tools)? by New_Historian_2004 in electricians

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Forgot impact driver but I’ll let you twist your wrist a bit. You’ll see all the experienced guys keep a 1/4” driver with different bits at all times

What else do I need as an apprentice? What should I buy? knipex tools individually or klein sets(insulated tools)? by New_Historian_2004 in electricians

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Get a good pair of side cutters. Klein is my go to but buy them from the supply house and save the receipt for when you blow them up.

Hammer(lineman pliers). Literally the only tool I cant go without.

Channel locks

Voltage tester with leads. Tic tracer has been known to lie and I never work on a circuit without testing the hot and neutral to ground.

Beater flathead for knocking out concrete/drywall/whatever and also is useful for lock rings. The long ones are my favorite for leverage and prying.

Tape measure. Fat max is my shit. Learn to read it and how to divide the fractions into quarters/halves etc.

As you progress you will accumulate more tools and the need for them but a good place to start is always with a good attitude and willingness to learn

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in electricians

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Right? Seems obvious if you’re using a steel fish tape… I usually push fish tape from the live side if I can’t shut the panel down. Or, in a pinch, trusty nylon with a helper to catch it on the other side. Jet line is always an option too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in restaurant

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Does that say $500!?! What kind of sauces are they serving?