Last updated on February 27th, 2024. 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 be proud of. …
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Chicago Bender 101 – How to Use a Mechanical Conduit Bender
Last updated on February 26th, 2024. If you’re just starting in the electrical trade and haven’t had the chance to work with a Chicago bender, you’re in for a treat. A Chicago bender is a robust manual conduit bender, steeped in trade tradition—though the origin of its name remains a …
Read More »How To Prepare Your NEC Code Book For An Electrical Exam
Last updated on February 27th, 2024. 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 difficult if you …
Read More »A Complete Guide To Electrical Tape (Best Electrical Tape of 2024)
Last updated on February 27th, 2024. Hearing someone call for “33” left me puzzled at first. Turns out, electrical tape’s uses go way beyond just color coding wires or prepping for a wire pull. Conductors wrapped in electrical tape can sometimes look messy, as if done without care. Let’s dive …
Read More »How To Measure Current with a Clamp Accessory
Last updated on February 26th, 2024. 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. …
Read More »Basic Conduit Bends – How To Bend A 90 Degree
Last updated on February 27th, 2024. 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, and saddles. Important …
Read More »My Experience As A First Year Electrician Apprentice
Last updated on February 26th, 2024. Starting as a first-year electrician apprentice is a universal rite of passage in this field, whether you’re coming from a trade school, stepping into an apprenticeship, or getting your hands dirty with a local contractor. It’s the first step on a journey filled with …
Read More »IEC vs IBEW: Which Electrical Apprenticeship Program is Right For You?
Last updated on February 26th, 2024. 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. The first step …
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