ZINSCO ELECTRICAL PANELS – why their panels are dangerous
What happened with Zinsco and why do electricians tell people to replace their panels? They have a stigma similar to Federal Pacific as being "outlawed" for some reason, here's why.
Category: Electrical Knowledge
Installing WRTR Receptacles – Is it necessary?
This week we have a service call to move a receptacle on a boat dock. This is both a wet and damp environment, so let's see what we need to do for this job.
FEDERAL PACIFIC ELECTRICAL PANELS – why their panels are dangerous
s electricians, we always hear people say "You should get rid of that FEDERAL PACIFIC panel" and replace it with a new one. What is the story behind all of this, and why is it a big deal?
Why Do We BOND Neutral & Ground in ELECTRICAL SERVICE PANELS?
This question has been asked by so many people over such a long time. Why on earth do we have to bond the system neutral and the equipment grounding conductors, and grounding electrode conductors in an electrical system?
So You Want To Be A Foreman…WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A SUPERINTENDENT
I had a really good question asked to me through email the other day so I thought I would take a few minutes to answer it in a video rather than brutalizing my fingertips for an hour.
Outlawed Panels and Breakers
There are a whole bunch of old breakers and panels that are installed in many residences that have created fires and taken lives. Here's a little overview of the different types. This is not a deep dive into each brand, which will be coming soon.
COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL MATERIALS Apprentice Electricians Should Know
If you're about to get into the commercial electrical career path, there are some materials you should become accustomed to. The better you understand what we work with the easier you'll know the jargon we use, and what we're talking about.
CONDUIT FILL EXAMPLES for the Modern Electrician – How Many Conductors Can I Put In…
This video is packed with useful information on how to calculate examples of conduit fill using the National Electrical Code as the basis. If you've struggled understanding conduit fill, this should do the trick.
Terminating/Testing Network Cables – CAT 3, CAT5, CAT6, CAT 7, CAT 8
Punching down and testing cat5 cables is something that a lot of people struggle with understanding so today I'm going to talk about what the various category cables are, how to decide if you need A or B configuration, and how to check your terminations with a tester when you're done.
Working With EMT – ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING
This video covers everything you need to know about working with EMT (electrical metallic tubing) as an electrician. I cover the topics discussed in the national electric code article 358 on uses permitted, securing and supporting, and much more. This video is more of a code-overview of EMT, so let’s begin...