Category: Roughing-In
The rough-in stage is actually the most important part of an electrician. You must make sure you mount your boxes in the right places and heights, as well as pull the correct wires to that box; or you’ll be fishing wires and opening up drywall come the finishing stage! (You can easily prevent these mistakes with a little bit of planning ahead of time.)
Residential Wire vs. Commercial Wire
Learn when to use residential and commercial wiring by determining its environment.. like fire-rating, mechanical damage, and many other factors.
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How Circuit Numbers Work in a Three-Phase Electrical Panel
How circuit numbers work in a three-phase and single-phase panel, and how to share a neutral with different phases safely.
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Drilling 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.
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How to Read an Electrical Panel Schedule
Panel schedules are what guide us as electricians on what tasks to accomplish next.
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An Electrician’s Guide to Roughing In
Learn how to rough-in as a residential and commercial electrician by covering topics such as splicing wires, bending pipe/emt, stripping wires, and looking at electrical prints.
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How to Mount and Install Electrical Boxes in Wood Frame
How to install an electrical box outlet, and how to properly mount a light switch in the rough-in stage for electricians.
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Plan Routes Before Drilling Holes for Electrical Wires
It's important to pre-plan your routes before drilling holes to save you time during the wire-pulling stage.
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Riley was a residential / commercial electrician for 10 years in Canada.. He also likes to make beats..
