Damnit Josh! I come home constantly to find my kid’s bathroom fan on…like all of the time! Here’s a good solution, put a timer switch in there on the fan leg so the fan shuts off on its own after a certain amount of time. First I had to remove… Read More
SPDs? You should get that checked out. But why though? These days our homes seem to be spilling over with new technology and sensitive electronics, thus the surges of yesterday are only getting more and more costly. Most homeowners blame lightning for the majority of… Read More
Now that we’ve gotten the enclosures mounted on the wall and the riser built it’s time to install the breakers and tie this service up. I’ve landed my service entrance conductors into their places, now it’s time to start dealing with the circuit breakers and branch circuits. When… Read More
FINALLY! I’m replacing my old Zinsco dinosaur of electrical service with a new Plug-On-Neutral Square D Panel…and I’ve filmed it all for your enjoyment. GET A PLUG-ON-NEUTRAL PANEL: https://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1242781/928209/8154 First I had to pull a permit and schedule the POCO (power company) to come out and disconnect the… Read More
This video was sponsored by Connecticut Electric Connecticut Electric’s Website Old School Panels & Their Breakers There are many old-school breakers out there still working today, even though their companies have shut down, and these materials have been outlawed for safety reasons. Many of these terrible… Read More
In this video I talk about how to wire for and install 4-way switches. 4-ways are very similar to 3-ways, and in fact you use 2 3-way switches in a 4-way setup. First you have to think about the reason why you need a 4way. 4way setups are… Read More
This episode covers the basics of installing an electrical switch. I cover mounting boxes, drilling holes, running 12/2 romex from a power source to a new switch box. From that switch box I install another piece of 12/2 romex to a light above. After wiring and rough-in I install a… Read More
In this episode I talk about how to install an electrical plug-in receptacle. Plugs are pretty day one helper stuff, but I talk about some methods of twisting joints, using strippers, cutting sheathing, and mounting the devices that maybe some teachers out there don’t use. As an apprentice, getting used… Read More
Doing math, for many people, is one of the things that holds them back from advancing in their career as an electrician. “I’m just not good at math,” I often hear. Knowing how to apply Ohm’s Law calculations in the field is crucial for your ability to think critically, on… Read More
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… Read More
