What is a Nameplate on Electrical Equipment
A name plate identifies how to satisfy the electrical demand of equipment. It often clarifies VOLTAGE, AMPS, PHASE,…
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Electrical prints become easier to understand with the more jobs you work on. Just don’t be afraid to ask how to read them, because eventually you’re going to be left on your own! They are what dictate where boxes go, the heights to mount them, and what circuits to pull for example.
What are General Notes on Prints?
General notes specify certain requirements for that particular job. There will be a number designation which you then…
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Don’t Layout Your Kitchen Without the Millwork Drawings
It's important to use millwork drawings, just like architectural prints. Otherwise, your measurements could be off!
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Different Types of Prints We Use as Electricians
How to read electrical prints, and why electricians use architectural prints to measure for their plugs and other…
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What are Jobsite Specs & Data Sheets
Electricians must look at jobsite specs and data sheets to determine exact details about equipment, mounting heights, and…
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Understanding Equipment Schedules (Voltages + Wire Size)
Learn what equipment schedules are as an electrician and how to read them.
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Understanding Electrical Prints for Devices and Circuits
What We Cover in this Article: Reading the Legend to Determine Symbols How to Know What Circuits Go…
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How to Cross Reference Electrical Prints to Architectural Prints
Cross-referencing prints is very important to get an accurate picture of how the job is supposed to be…
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