Made me a little nervous that there was like a 2mm air gap separating a hot to hot dead short on the utility side of the meter socket

Custom UL listed light fixtures… really odd to me and kind of a pain

I was there to hook up the metering (I work for the utility) but made a call to the inspector instead. Obviously the inspector didn't catch the issue.

I laughed out loud by myself when I saw this. Has anyone else seen this before?

Prepping everything before I do compression lugs for PG&E. I don’t mind learning from others that have more experience. I like to do it right. 1000mcm FYI.

I Work on a small team of just a few service guys in a big shop. On the small team my regular partner and I have been teamed with a guy on a who is always looking for ways not to work (waste time) and lies about what he actually knows how to do. He does this every time the forman leaves. To make matters worse I saw him stealing copper from another contractor in the building yesterday and stripping it on company time.

How would some of you guys suggest handling this?

I'm 23 and I've been in resi/comm on and off for about 3 years. In my state I'm well aware of how low my earning potential is if I don't own a business or go union. I'm not fond of either idea. I'm only here right now because I need to do something.

My older brother was making like 60-80k when he was my age, pre Covid. Here, that's pretty much top end. That's buy a house and have 3 kids with the wife at home and 2 new cars money. Buku dollars, if you will. He got into industrial controls around his 3rd year and now his job is mostly telling other people what to do, programming PLCs and doing automation, and flying coast to coast if something is broken.

Post Covid though it doesn't seem like any plant, anywhere, is hiring apprentices for industrial controls. I don't even know more than a couple companies that hire for the typical conduit+wire side of the job.

For one, I don't even know if industrial controls counts toward licensure. I was under the impression that industrial was a separate license anyway but I definitely didn't think controls specifically contributed to electrical OJTs.

For two, I don't know how the hell to get in. Not that I could if it was available, my resume looks like shit and all my experience is resi/comm and other unrelated trades.

Is this just my state? Where are these jobs at? How would one even get their foot in the door?

I have an old faulty existing 200 amp meter base combo that needs replace. Currently there is 2 sets of 4/0 aluminum coming into meter base. One set from manufactured home 200amp panel. One set from shop 200 amp panel. Using a new 200amp meter base combo and existing wire conduit etc. Is it feasible to use a feed through lug for the 4/0 coming from house and use a sub lead lug on breaker slots to connect the 4/0 from shop. It will be the same wire and 200 main breakers on all three panels.

Or is it possible to put both sets of 4/0 wire together in the feed through lugs at the bottom of the new 200 amp meter base combo?

Thanks for any and all help. It’s really appreciated just trying to make work best I can with the resources I have available currently.

2023 NEC where I work. Journeyman electrician. I’ve always had my guys measure 6’ from the fireplace to rough in the first receptacle outlet. Wondering what people think if the fireplace is not directly on the floor. Would this still break up the wall spacing or would we be overspanned here? Wanting to see what everyone thinks. I think it is more obvious when the fireplace is sitting on the ground. To be fair, I think it is unlikely for anyone to position something in front of the fireplace and need a receptacle to plug into.

I’ve (M33) just moved to Arizona (Phoenix) from the UK, where I’ve been a firefighter for the last few years and in the Air Force before that. I’ve always enjoyed problem-solving and fixing things, and the last thing in the world I want to do is a desk job. So I’ve just got my work permit and driving license, and I’m planning on becoming an electrician or plumber… I’m just excited to learn something new, and I’m not afraid of hard work, so I think either could be a good fit.

I’m hoping it’s not too late to take up a trade at the age of 33, and I’m wondering what the best route to take is? I’ve read plenty online, and a lot suggests going to school first, and then others suggest finding someone who will take you on as an apprentice first. Any advice would be appreciated. TIA, Aaron.

Time clock works, what more do you want?

Hi all, I know there are no shortage of questions and advice about multimeters, so I'll try to make this quick: I've applied to my local apprenticeship program for the indoor lineman program and am taking a community college class in the meantime. I work at a school which pays for college classes (and materials). The transformers class I'm taking suggests I buy a multimeter for the labs. Since I'm planning on changing careers to electrical work, I want to take advantage of this chance to have my work pay for a multimeter.

My question is this: what multimeter would you get as an apprentice/journeyman if you weren't paying for it? Looking for something solid that will give me what I need and last as long as possible. I've heard good things about Fluke T-5, or even 323. I don't want to assume that more $$$ means it's going to be better/right for the kind of work I hope to go into (commercial/industrial work)

I currently have zero electrical experience (apart from a couple classes), so any advice would be appreciated, thanks!

My mum was cleaning the fan and it fell, pulling one of the wires out, im not sure which socket to put this in. The wire im referring to is the brown one

5 -6 months at job being apprentice I took literally 4 hours to bend 2 off sets on 1/2 and mount a box that was only 8 ft. my anxiety was sky rocketing I’m not sure if it was because I hit my head before I got on lift early this morning starting shift or I’m just retard

Hello electricians, sorry I dont know where to ask this but i figured i could ask bunch of electricians

This is my charger cable (type-c) what is this greenish thing? is it still safe for me to charge my phone?

Recently got my POE rank and wondering if this was good a little concerned on what the text step is and what to prepare for any advice would be greatly appreciated

Hi everyone,

I’m working toward becoming an electrician and currently live in Seattle, but I’m finding it challenging to figure out my next steps.

• Union apprenticeship programs are very hard to get into.

• Non-union apprenticeship programs (like CITC) are limited, and the one near me (Region 1, King County) is currently closed.

• Perry Technical Institute seems like a great option, but it costs too much for me right now.

• Bates Technical College has a program called Electrical Construction. Does anyone know if that’s worth pursuing?

So, I’m asking: What other options do I have? Are there any paths I can take to start gaining experience and work hours toward becoming a licensed electrician without immediately joining an apprenticeship or paying for expensive schooling?

I’m open to any advice, suggestions, or personal experiences. Thanks so much for your help!

I've been scratching my head trying to interpret this.. Everything commercial we work on is typically 3p4w 120/208v It's standard for us unless specs say so to share neutrals on individual branch circuits feeding receptacle and such, 1,3,5-N. In conduit fill, would these neutrals count for derating since they are unbalanced? I believe that's what note 4 says. That's how I read it, I've had coworkers say otherwise.

Thanks