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: Miscellaneous
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.
Problems With The Electrical Trade – PART 1 (WOMEN IN THE TRADES)
We have a few LARGE issues in the electrical trade, and in the construction industry as a whole. A lot of things people don't want to talk about, so allow me to begin.
How To Study For and PASS Your Electrician Exam (FIRST TIME)
Many people have to take their state Master Electrician licensing exam several times before scoring a passing grade, as a lot of states have very difficult exams. Here’s what I did to prepare myself for my exam, and how I passed it on my first attempt. If you’re getting ready to take your exam,...
Customers With Dogs – PUT YOUR DOG AWAY!
I’m a huge dog lover. I have a pitbull named Luna, and I’ve had a dog by my side since I could remember having a side. Maybe it is because of this, that I have the courtesy to put my dog away when somebody comes to work on my house. You should do the...
Customers With MESSY Houses
We’ve all had to do it. You get a call to troubleshoot a power outage at a home, and when you walk in you can’t find the walls through all of the clutter everywhere in the home. Oh boy, here we go… I don’t claim to be a neat freak…my friends and family...
120v, 208v, 240v, 277v, 480v – Why So Many VOLTAGES? What’s The Difference?
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...