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Why Do Electricians Use Higher Voltages than 120V
Electricians use higher voltages to reduce current, which in turn allows for smaller wires. This saves money, and is much easier to install and maintain!
Read MoreDrilling Holes in Structural Wood Beams for Electrical Wires
It's VERY important you are aware of the rules before drilling into structural support beam. The best advice is to get written approval from your jobsite's structural engineer.
Read MoreGreenlee vs Klein Electrician Tools
Greenlee vs. Klein Tools for electrician hand tools. What company should you choose? Are they the same quality? Read my unbiased opinion!
Read MoreWhat is an Apprentice Loop for Electricians
An apprentice loop is when you pull a wire, and it somehow gets looped around a stud or ceiling joist, making the wire stick out of the wall, but somehow the wire went back into the wall or ceiling, continued it's normal route, and was maybe even tied into an electrical box! Even Journeymen make…
Read MoreWhat is a Wire Stretcher as an Electrician
If someone ever asks you to go get the wire stretcher tool, sadly, a wire stretcher does not exist. This is a funny joke electrician’s say to someone if the wire was cut too short.
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What is a Bucket of Volts as an Electrician?
A bucket of volts is another joke seasons journeyman play on their apprentice electricians. It's believable, isn't it?
Read MoreWhat is Black Phase Tape as an Electrician
Black Phase Tape is a joke older electricians play on the new upcoming apprentice electricians. When we "phase" our wires, it's used to signify A (Red), B (Black), C (Blue) in a three-phase electrical distribution system, however electricians do not commonly "phase" the black wire, as it's already black.
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