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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What 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 this mistake.. don’t let them fool you!
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What 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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Plan Routes Before Drilling Holes
It’s important to pre-plan your routes before drilling holes to save you time during the wire-pulling stage.
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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...
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How Many Holes Should you Drill for Wires While Drilling
Sometimes it’s hard to know how many wires you can put through a hole in a residential electrical setting.
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