Electrical

Last updated on July 30th, 2023. The first time I heard someone yell out for some “33” I had no idea what they were talking about. You see, electrical tape isn’t just for color coding wires or making up ahead before a wire pull. I’ve seen too many situations where …

Last updated on July 30th, 2023. Let’s face it, wearing hard hats isn’t the greatest thing about being an electrician or working in construction. I’ve never enjoyed wearing mine, but I can say that it’s saved my brain bucket from getting whacked by pipes or poked by threaded rod. When working on …

Last updated on July 30th, 2023. Learning to measure current with a clamp accessory is a super simple process as long as you follow some simple steps. Believe it or not, you can measure DC current with a clamp as long as the meter is capable of interpreting the data. …

Last updated on July 30th, 2023. As an electrician, if there’s one thing that you need to have a solid understanding of – it’s Ohm’s Law. This simple formula allows you to explore the relationship between three electrical variables: voltage, current, and resistance. The good thing is that it’s not rocket …

Last updated on July 30th, 2023. As you progress in the electrical trade you’ll hear a bunch of electrical terms and definitions being tossed around like their common knowledge. It takes years to get a firm understanding of all these electrical terms. Unless… you find a guide online that summarised …

Last updated on July 30th, 2023. I wanted to share a quick post regarding using a digital multimeter. This is intended to be a brief introduction to how multimeters work and their basic functions. Every electrician apprentice should know the basic functions and how to use a digital multimeter. This …

Last updated on July 30th, 2023. Circuit number colors in a 3 phase panel are really easy to identify once you learn a trick. It’s called the Rule of Six. Rule of six you say? Yes, its actually quite simple. Divide any circuit number by six and you can figure out the …

Last updated on July 30th, 2023. How Dangerous is Being an Electrician? The dangers of being an electrician can vary with the type of work you’re performing. Electricians are on the front line of dangerous jobs along with firefighters, loggers, deep-sea fishermen, construction laborers, and tractor-trailer truck drivers. Electricians are most often …