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Tag: Pulling Wire

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!
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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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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…
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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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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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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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