Last updated on January 20th, 2021 at 09:14 pm. I wanted to take some time to share what I believe is the best conduit bending apps for Android and iPhone. As an apprentice electrician, your job is to learn quickly and produce quality work that you and your journeyman can …
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Chicago Bender 101 – How to Use a Mechanical Conduit Bender
Last updated on January 1st, 2021 at 10:17 pm. If you’re new to the electrical trade and haven’t used a Chicago bender before then lets get you acquainted. A Chicago bender is a manual mechanical conduit bender that gets it’s name from…well…I don’t know. It’s just trade slang for this …
Read More »How To Prepare Your NEC Code Book For An Electrical Exam
Last updated on January 20th, 2021 at 09:28 pm. Whether you’re a first year apprentice, electrical technician, or getting ready to take the journeyman’s or master’s license exam, the National Electrical Code book is going to either be your best friend or your worst enemy. Finding information in the NEC is very …
Read More »A Complete Guide To Electrical Tape (Best Electrical Tape of 2023)
Last updated on January 20th, 2021 at 07:59 pm. 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 …
Read More »How To Measure Current with a Clamp Accessory
Last updated on January 1st, 2021 at 10:19 pm. 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 …
Read More »Basic Conduit Bends – How To Bend A 90 Degree
Last updated on January 20th, 2021 at 09:28 pm. Learning how to bend a 90 degree bend with EMT is usually the first bend learned by an electrician. By learning how to bend a 90 first you will be better prepared when you start learning how to bend offsets, parallel offsets, …
Read More »My Experience As A First Year Electrician Apprentice
Last updated on January 1st, 2021 at 10:20 pm. Every electrician starts their career as a first year electrician apprentice. It doesn’t matter if its a trade school, apprenticeship, or working for a local contractor – everyone has to start somewhere. For me, I started my electrical career at Bates Technical …
Read More »IEC vs IBEW: Which Electrical Apprenticeship Program is Right For You?
Last updated on January 20th, 2021 at 03:42 am. If you’re looking for a change in careers then choosing the right electrical apprenticeship program is very important. Electrical apprenticeships are a great way for you to earn as you learn, but getting into an electrician apprenticeship may have its challenges. …
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