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?
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?
The term electrical power is often misused and thrown around incorrectly. Power really means “work done.” Electrical Power means, work done by electricity. We use several different terms when discussing electrical power, and it can get confusing which one we’re talking about from time to time. So what is a Watt? A watt is...
This video was sponsored by Schneider Electric AFCI/GFCI/DF There’s no doubt that if you’re in the electrical field, you’ve heard the phrases “arc fault”, “dual function”, and “GFI” a few times and been a bit confused about what the differences are, or if it even matters. Well my friends, this week we lay all...
Does electricity travel through wood? Well we see trees, homes, and power poles get struck all the time, but we’re also told that wood is an insulator…so what gives? ARIAT BOOTS: Save 10% off your first order – https://bit.ly/3iHn0B2 Dustin’s Favorites – https://bit.ly/32DA7hb Holiday Sale 11/21 – 11/30 – https://bit.ly/36a2vbg Electricity is considered an...
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...
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...
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Electric current is one of the hardest things to wrap your head around when you’re first getting into the electrical trade. Many apprentice electricians get confused with the difference between current and amps. Well, that’s because people talk about electrons and charges and interchange the terms without really knowing what the difference is. Electric...
Voltage is an electromotive force created by a difference of potential. Therefore the terms voltage and difference of potential can be interchangeably used. The term “difference of potential” is often used in describing the ability of an electric circuit to create movement. Just like in Physics you have potential energy and kinetic energy, in...
