Let’s face it…the national electric code book is probably the most difficult construction document to read and understand. It’s written like a court document in legalese, using terms none of us use in the field, for the sake of liability and C.Y.A. These are 11 terms that are used in the NEC that I...
What is the difference between all of these different voltages? Why are they used, what’s the purpose behind them, and where do the numbers come from? Website – https://www.electricianu.com Discord – https://discord.gg/7ykYfbh Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/theelectricianu Facebook Group – https://bit.ly/2tz7eQh Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/electrician_u LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinste… Low Voltage systems (50 volts and below) are...
Often it’s difficult to understand what certain wires are called when you begin your path in the electrical trade. Here are some terms and what they mean. Website – https://www.electricianu.com Discord – https://discord.gg/7ykYfbh Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/theelectricianu Facebook Group – https://bit.ly/2tz7eQh Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/electrician_u LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinste… As an apprentice, I remember always shaking...
For the most part working with EMT is common sense. However, I’ve found there are some things you can do to become more efficient at working with it on your jobs. 1) Work in a neat and workmanlike manner 2) Use a level 3) Don’t run hard conduit to equipment that vibrates, shakes, or...
Every type of conduit has a listed approved series of connectors and couplings that are designed to be used as fittings for those specific raceways. Today we look at EMT couplings and connectors. COUPLINGS Let’s start out with couplings. A coupling is literally used to “couple” two pieces of conduit together. There are various...
If you ever get into the commercial service side of the electrical industry, you’ll most likely come across SMART BREAKERS. In this episode, we talk about what smart breakers are and how they work. Website – https://www.electricianu.com Discord – https://discord.gg/7ykYfbh Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/theelectricianu Facebook Group – https://bit.ly/2tz7eQh Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/electrician_u LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinste…...
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 the fly, about what...
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 at the beginning...
In this episode we talk in depth about how to wire with MC cable, what the uses permitted and uses NOT permitted are, as well as securing and strapping and a whole host of other tips for use. MC vs AC Photo courtesy of Paul Abernathy – https://www.masterthenec.com First off...
Today we break into the 360-degree bend rule for conduit-bending. We cover 358.26 of the National Electrical Code where it talks about bends in EMT (electrical metallic tubing). Website – https://www.electricianu.com Discord – https://discord.gg/7ykYfbh Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/theelectricianu Facebook Group – https://bit.ly/2tz7eQh Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/electrician_u LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinste… ROGERS – https://www.rogersservices.com When bending conduit...
