Torquing is a much-overlooked aspect in the daily work of an electrician. We torque the important things like service conductors and circuit feeders; but what about everything else? Every material, every device, every box has a torque recommendation from the manufacturer that we either overlook because we deem it unimportant, or don’t recognize the manufacturer […]
Tamper Resistant receptacles can be a pain in the butt to plug things into, so many homeowners and business owners request that we don’t put them in. But there is an important reason why they’re required by the National Electrical Code. Let’s break one open and see how it works, then talk about the NEC […]
Have you ever wondered why breakers have two amperage ratings? What’s the difference between the one on the side that says “Interrupting Rating” and the one stamped on the handle of the breaker? SPONSOR: https://www.bigelectricsupply.comMake sure you use Coupon Code ELECTRICIANU for a 15% discount on all products 🤘⚡️MEMBERSHIP⚡️🤘JOIN ELECTRICIAN U – become a member […]
TOOLS USED IN THIS EPISODE LINKED BELOW!! If you’re about to start your career as an electrician but don’t have a clue what tools you need, feel free to consult this list. In this video I talk about all of the tools that I deem necessary to start your career with. There will be endless […]
If we were roughing in multiple buildings on a project, are we required to install a ground rod at each one? Are we required to bond our neutral conductor and grounding conductor at each location as well? In this latest episode of Electrician U, Dustin takes a look into the requirements for each of these […]
How do you get a nail out of your DeWalt cordless nailer once you get one stuck in the tip? This video will show you how. 👾🤖PRACTICE EXAMS🤖👾https://www.electricianu.com/practice-exams 😎👕MERCH👕😎https://www.electricianu.com/merchandise 📲👥SOCIALS👥📲Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/electrician_uDiscord – https://discord.gg/7ykYfbhFacebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/theelectricianuFacebook Group – https://bit.ly/2tz7eQhTikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@electricianu At first, I told myself, this is far too intuitive of a problem […]
Since my first tool video I did a few years back, I’ve had so many people ask me for a more condensed list of tools that I would consider as the essentials for an apprentice to buy. This list is ONLY hand tools – not power tools like drills and saws. Here’s my top 13 […]
For us guys, getting to be excited about our kids’ job is just something we love doing. But as a dad, getting to see our son following in our footsteps is really special. And getting to actually be a hands-on part of their electrical career is absolutely priceless!! In the latest episode of Electrician U, […]
This week we get to take a tour of the manufacturer of an electrician’s best friend. We get an inside look of how a Klein Linemens pliers are made. We get an inside look at the process and the many many phases throughout the factory. SPONSOR: https://www.kleintools.com/ 00:00 Intro 00:56 Dustin Arrives at Klein02:04 How […]
After you’ve roughed-in all of your wires you need to start “ripping-out” all of your devices to get them ready for inspection and device installation (trim-out). Let’s see how we rip out single-pole switches. 👾🤖PRACTICE EXAMS🤖👾https://www.electricianu.com/practice-exams 😎👕MERCH👕😎https://www.electricianu.com/merchandise 📲👥SOCIALS👥📲Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/electrician_uDiscord – https://discord.gg/7ykYfbhFacebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/theelectricianuFacebook Group – https://bit.ly/2tz7eQhTikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@electricianu A single pole switch only […]