Have you ever wondered “What is the correct way to strip wire?” With so many options of tools available on the market today to cover this task, in addition to the multitude of different techniques to use, the options are almost endless! In this episode, Dustin explores several hand wire strippers as well as discussing […]
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Have you ever found a breaker in a panel that was physically warm to the touch? Have you ever wondered why? In the latest episode of Electrician U, Dustin explores the reasons why any of the breakers in a panel would be warm/hot. 🤘⚡️MEMBERSHIP⚡️🤘JOIN ELECTRICIAN U – become a member and get:FREE Continuing Education every […]
Those of you who are using a hand-crank knockout set – put it down and step away from the vehicle! You have to check this new battery-powered ko set from Milwaukee! 🤘⚡️MEMBERSHIP⚡️🤘JOIN ELECTRICIAN U – become a member and get:FREE Continuing Education every yearFREE Practice ExamsFREE Monthly Video CoursesFREE Monthly Educational News LetterPremium Members-Only ContentPrivate […]
Very little difference when we see a Main Breaker and a Main Lug Only panel, but their applications vary quite a bit. Most uses of a Main Lug Only, or MLO, consist of remote distribution panels, or sub panels as we call them in the trade. More often than not, we will come across a […]
When it comes to the installation of our electrical work, we are not allowed to just put things in how we see fit! We must adhere to at least the minimums and maximums of the current NEC. In the latest episode of Electrician U, Dustin discusses some of the ADA requirements, luminaires in clothes closets, […]
What are the top NEC articles a new apprentice should know? In todays episode of Electrician U, Dustin talks about the top 8 code articles for new apprentices as they get ready to start wiring houses. 🤘⚡️MEMBERSHIP⚡️🤘JOIN ELECTRICIAN U – become a member and get:FREE Continuing Education every yearFREE Practice ExamsFREE Monthly Video CoursesFREE Weekly […]
There are many different types of meters available for us electricians to use. Multimeters, Amp Clamp meters, Hot Sticks, etc. But what are the different CAT ratings for on these meters? In the latest episode of Electrician U, Dustin discusses what the different CAT ratings are for as well as talk about a few different […]
Here’s a short, condensed version of the surge-protectors video I did a while back. I cover the various different types of surge protectors, how they work, and where they’re designed to go. To watch the full version, click here: https://youtu.be/aoNu1TX8IH0 🤘⚡️MEMBERSHIP⚡️🤘JOIN ELECTRICIAN U – become a member and get:FREE Continuing Education every yearFREE Practice ExamsFREE […]
After a certain amount of time in the field, we get a minute understanding of what the different colored wires are and what their general function is. Our ungrounded conductors, or hots, carry current to equipment. The grounding conductor, or the ground, is intended to carry current in a ground fault situation and physically bond […]