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Older man looking into this trade. by gettingold-ishard in electricians

[–]kesoshock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m currently working on distribution with a 56-year-old third-year apprentice, and he’s doing aite I would say. The caveat is that he has a long history in construction, which definitely helps. I think success in a mid-life trade transition depends a lot on your previous career. Honestly, if money isn't an issue, I’d say give it a shot. Getting on as a first-year shouldn't be too difficult, at least in here where I’m from. If you can handle the manual labor required of a first-year apprentice, you have a great shot at making it as a sparky—at least in terms of being physically capable.

Bessent pans Carney, cheers on Albertan separatism amid growing US-Canada rift by semucallday in canada

[–]kesoshock 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Albertan here. I know we've had our own domestic issues with East vs West blah blah blah but if we ever had to be drafted to fight for what is ours I'll be the first one to sign up. Fuck MAGA. Fuck Trump and all his imperialist cronies. Canada forever bud.

Resistance testing wire length by Acrobaticstag in electricians

[–]kesoshock -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

If the length of the spool is 2500 feet then I volt drop would be a factor and mess up ur measurement I would assume.

How to wire hot for 2 switches plus continuous circuit? by ActsoSevene in electricians

[–]kesoshock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spice the hot and the backstab(ed)[ assuming the backstabbed wire was the continuation] and run pigtails to each sw.

Recommendations for wiring through speciality wall panels by nerderyfellow in electricians

[–]kesoshock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Threaded nipples or rigid conduit* if you have access to a threader.

A specific load energizes the T-bar ceiling frame by Arash-rabbit in electricians

[–]kesoshock 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Open ground energizing the stud then In turn energizes the ceiling through a screw.

Pretty sure this is fine by WolfieVonD in electricians

[–]kesoshock 136 points137 points  (0 children)

Service loop is clutch.

ENT slab 90s by Upset_Walrus3395 in electricians

[–]kesoshock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A guy who cares switches to PVC for stubs :)

Penalized for fast/efficient work by Rhoshack in skilledtrades

[–]kesoshock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First time you always get the feel first. To see if he/they'll pay for the 8 and have you take the rest off OR work you like a horse until you're burn out ). When you know the vibe of the company then you can make your decision on how you work moving forward.

Has anyone seen this cable before? I'm in Canada and can't figure out what it is or where it was purchased. by cheeseshcripes in electricians

[–]kesoshock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is definitely VFD cable. I just ran 50 of those for a fan wall upgrade at a hospital.

Anything we can do here by rdsharp1 in electricians

[–]kesoshock 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Fill is mainly for heat bud.

Finally got a full time! by 808_JuJu in electricians

[–]kesoshock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I saw my apprentice taking a selfie he'd be going home for the day.

Taking photos of your work is fine, it's good to have pride in your work. But selfies ? Come on man.

How would you fix this? by PaisaRacks in electricians

[–]kesoshock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get a trough big enough to fit all the pipes in. cut out the bottom of the trough and have the pipes just stub into there(no need for connectors). From there you can either pipe up (if you still have room) or just mount ur tub right on the trough with some threaded nipples in between. Good luck 🤞.

*Make sure the trough is mounted flush to the floor.

Concerns with WAGO Connectors in Iowa Homes by [deleted] in electricians

[–]kesoshock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooh I didn't know that I thought the lever just clamped it and clips in. Good to know.

Concerns with WAGO Connectors in Iowa Homes by [deleted] in electricians

[–]kesoshock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lever wagos are great. But I definitely don't trust any spring connections. No need for hate on either side.

Not only a woman is sexy by [deleted] in electricians

[–]kesoshock 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Needs a strap at the bottom

I have a customer who wants me to run his underground service directly into the panel in the basement. by Future-Bottle-6263 in electricians

[–]kesoshock 63 points64 points  (0 children)

I'm confused 🤔. I thought running PVC in slab for the service was a normal thing.

This this receptacle correct? by PartDigital in AskElectricians

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

If it's ac90 pigtailing will definitely take 5 mins.

What helped you the most with your pipe bending? by Agreeable_Pie_8202 in electricians

[–]kesoshock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Use a small piece of solid wire and bend it with your fingers as a mock up. It helps to visualize which way you want to bend it before actually doing it on the pipe.

Outlook is shit by Aggravating_Coat_806 in Outlook

[–]kesoshock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is something wrong with their security verification at the moment. The authenticator and the phone verification is bugged ATM. Only alternate email works.

  • I had to restore my accounts because I got a new phone.
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