Tag: Architectural Prints
Before Mounting Electrical Boxes
Tips to know before mounting electrical boxes. A good rough-in gives you a good finish. Understand about box heights and above finished floor to become a great apprentice electrician!
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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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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 electrical devices.
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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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What are Jobsite Specs & Data Sheets
Electricians must look at jobsite specs and data sheets to determine exact details about equipment, mounting heights, and any requirements from the electrical engineer!
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Understanding Electrical Prints for Devices and Circuits
What We Cover in this Article: Reading the Legend to Determine SymbolsHow to Know What Circuits Go WhereWhat Type of Light/Device Do We Install in a Certain Location As an electrician, we typically install lights, plugs, heaters, motors, exit signs, fire alarm, and if it’s in the contract, we will even run the pipe for…
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Riley was a residential / commercial electrician for 10 years in Canada.. He also likes to make beats..
