Understanding Blueprints: Electrical Symbols Explained

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  • @nunoaugusto20
    @nunoaugusto20 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I have to tell you something. I'm an apprentice, I have 30 years old so I don't have the same habits that the younger generation has. Besides that, I'm Portuguese, and I work with American and Hispanic people, so the language I kind of a barrier. With your videos, I started bending pipes by myself, checking the blueprint, boxes, mc cables, you name it. I knew all the materials in the first two or tree days because of you. I have to thank you, because with your help I'm getting to enjoy my work, and all I have is positive feedback. Thank you!

  • @lamarnash2439
    @lamarnash2439 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Studying to be a cost estimator for a electrical, wanted to say thank you for the lesson. Not a lot of quality content on TH-cam for the topic so this is much appreciated.

  • @JamesKilgore-u7y
    @JamesKilgore-u7y 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Got to write out some plans on my test next week for my electrical class, thank you dude🙏

  • @victormendizabal8960
    @victormendizabal8960 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    You are the man thank you for my raise…..

    • @s10countryfried32
      @s10countryfried32 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Bruh he's got me a couple of raises 😅

    • @AMERICANsparky32
      @AMERICANsparky32 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Likewise 😆

    • @ltwadley7619
      @ltwadley7619 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      You must be non-union 😂😂😂

    • @matthewscribner3083
      @matthewscribner3083 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ltwadley7619fuck the union🤣

    • @Wizard__J
      @Wizard__J ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@ltwadley7619 I’ll take a non-union guy from certain states, over union from others, pfttt

  • @zokotziggy3981
    @zokotziggy3981 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey bro , my teacher gave me because of your notes. Thank you salute from Haiti

  • @ybloc1428
    @ybloc1428 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That's awesome! Could you do one on electrical diagrams for devices like generators or tracing wires through enclosures in a plant settings?

  • @garyarthurs
    @garyarthurs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can’t speak to the history concerning how electricians may have used the terms 220 V and 240 V differently over time, but just a friendly tip that there is actually a difference. Check out IEEE Standard 141-1993 (aka The Red Book). See Table 3-1 on page 63 (pdf page 79 of 765). 240 is a “Nominal System Voltage” (aka the supply voltage). 220 is a “Utilization” voltage (aka what the equipment is designed to utilize). The idea is to account for voltage drop between the supply and the equipment. Thus the supply voltage of 240 V is higher than the utilization voltage of 220 V. The voltage drop can of course vary which is one reason the equipment is designed to operate over a range, e.g. 220 V +/- a percentage. Hope that helps.

  • @Wizard__J
    @Wizard__J ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Out here in Jersey we call them big eyes! Good video! It’s covered things I haven’t seen yet before, but extensive otherwise, and covered pretty much everything we do lol, ty for this

  • @RCRoads
    @RCRoads ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing. Landscape stub is a new one for me. Great advice on running a 3 wire for landscape lighting.

  • @Hatim.13
    @Hatim.13 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks alot Dustin! You re the reason I am in the electrical trade (1.5 year non union and 10 months IBEW), I would ve been a plumber otherwise!

  • @brainmeat1
    @brainmeat1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the videos Dustin. I’ve really appreciated these recent blueprint tutorials you’ve been making.
    Would love it if you made a video in the future explaining the process of running an entire commercial electrical project from start to finish. Perhaps some tips on staying organized and keeping a crew busy.

  • @dmt5codm811
    @dmt5codm811 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    pls do more of these videos, I really appreciate them

  • @jasonh8542
    @jasonh8542 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this was great. hope you will do more electrical symbols. I feel this is a overlooked for many Electrician influencers.

  • @benlawmusicofficial
    @benlawmusicofficial 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Killer video! This was super helpful! I gotta say thank you as I’ve learned so much from watching every one of your videos I can! Regarding this topic though, what about hardwired devices such as disposals, electric fireplaces, hot water heaters etc? How would you indicate those on a plan?

  • @Electricianbaba564
    @Electricianbaba564 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks dear for proper teaching

  • @mattdelaney584
    @mattdelaney584 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A big thing happening in the industry with commercial, industrial and the addition of BESS systems is the need and requirements for As-Built drawings. Should get this discussion into your blue print videos. It's a big skill to have to keep track of and document dwg mark ups.

  • @refraf8030
    @refraf8030 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don’t want to be an electrician I am however a dilettante lol . This video was incredibly clear for someone like myself who has little to no experience with blueprint reading to understand.

  • @darkflux
    @darkflux ปีที่แล้ว +2

    the "NITCH" vs "NEESH" thing is an old argument. it is actually "NEESH", as niche is a French word, like quiche, but many Americans back in the day we did not have good schools, and so many people incorrectly pronounced the word as they read it in books as "NITCH" (and honestly, some people pronounced it that way just to be silly, but then others just thought that was how it was pronounced, and emulated that!). so the "American pronunciation" was actually an "American MISpronunciation" which just stuck and spread.
    likewise with cache, another French root word. some people pronounce it "CAH-SHAY", but it actually doesn't have the little accent over the e, so it is just "CASH".
    what's even worse is that English pulls from several different Latin-based languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian, and even Russian and others sometimes. so we get words like lich, which IS pronounced "LITCH", that throws all the other words into question, lol. i always look at the etymology or origin of the word. that often gives you an idea of how to pronounce it.
    it reminds me of when i was a kid, my younger sister always tried to prove herself smarter than me, and this one time, she used a word "AW-REE". and i said to her "AW-REE?" and she said "Yeah, you know, when things go wrong, people say they have gone "AW-REE". and i said "You mean 'UH-RYE'?" and she said "NO! 'AW-REE'! A-W-R-Y!"
    so it's a problem wether you are reading a book or hearing somebody say it to you directly. you never know who's right!

  • @Bennerover
    @Bennerover ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Been needing this video! Thank you!

  • @ghostofgalileo84
    @ghostofgalileo84 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great explanation! Please make more of these.

  • @jongorman346
    @jongorman346 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Huh..Always great content..our symbols up in the north run the other way...like 2 vertical lines in circle for duplex. Always great content and pretty cool to see how things are in other parts of the country

  • @jeremybands7621
    @jeremybands7621 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a test on this right now

  • @oscarrivera9627
    @oscarrivera9627 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your are the best teaching , thank you

  • @HBSuccess
    @HBSuccess ปีที่แล้ว

    Dustin - great tutorial! What brand/model is your whiteboard - I'm in the market.

  • @Sparky-2036
    @Sparky-2036 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Pro tip, if you have a fresh out of college engineer that thinks they know everything on the job site, make up random symbols and draw them in all the wrong spots. You'll get peace and quiet all day.

  • @Richard_Murphy_Mortgage_Guy
    @Richard_Murphy_Mortgage_Guy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! Where can I get that super cool whiteboard??

  • @johnburgess2084
    @johnburgess2084 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've wondered who (Electrician or Architect) is responsible for making sure lighting and electrical meets BUILDING codes? I know that you, as an electrician can wire an area that meets all electrical code, but the plans might omit required Exit signs, or satisfactory power capability for the likely intended purpose? And then the customer has to pay you again to come back out and fix THEIR design errors.

    • @curtw8827
      @curtw8827 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Whoever signed/sealed the drawings is responsible for the design to meet Code. The electrician is responsible to install his/her work as shown on the drawings per the Code minimum unless the drawings indicate work that exceeds the Code minimum.

  • @robertmartin5167
    @robertmartin5167 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love your video . can you do a video on smoke detector, locations and how to run wires with W s

  • @Trainman0401
    @Trainman0401 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos! Can you recommend computer or iPad software that I can use to create an electric plan for my basement? I want to document what I want my electrician to do. Thanks in advance.

  • @alexandercruz3735
    @alexandercruz3735 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Simply beautiful
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @vince6829
    @vince6829 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @dontexroddy5012
    @dontexroddy5012 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you D! I really needed this!

  • @eduardosalazar3145
    @eduardosalazar3145 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Eres un buen maestro

  • @moisesmartinez6693
    @moisesmartinez6693 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Muchas gracias por lo explícito 👍🏼

  • @josegaitan7105
    @josegaitan7105 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude you're awesome man I learned a lot from you man

  • @TylerFoster6169
    @TylerFoster6169 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Dustin can you do a video on electrical tools review video

  • @brianwarren6886
    @brianwarren6886 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very useful. Thanks much

  • @kimaniharewood7868
    @kimaniharewood7868 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very good video

  • @atmtim3783
    @atmtim3783 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Preciate the info bro

  • @RJFerret
    @RJFerret ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice niche topic!

  • @olivercotton347
    @olivercotton347 ปีที่แล้ว

    2X4 night lights often have battery backup in them too.

  • @Easyteee
    @Easyteee ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ur like the big brother every kid hated

  • @mauroaparicio1855
    @mauroaparicio1855 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video thank you for sharing

  • @CatholicElectrician
    @CatholicElectrician ปีที่แล้ว

    One of our contractors used these lights that we call “fake recess.” They mount to a standard ceiling box but they’re made to look like 6in recess trims because he’s too cheap for real cans

    • @throttlebottle5906
      @throttlebottle5906 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I kind of like those, since there's future flexibility for installing other forms of "non-recessed lighting.

  • @shietpickle8575
    @shietpickle8575 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you do more blue print videos

  • @LumpyYT
    @LumpyYT ปีที่แล้ว

    This is probably a silly question but why does the outlet say 150v with the multimeter?It also says the neutral to ground has a current can this be wires crossed or do you have any advice?

  • @curtw8827
    @curtw8827 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Or you could just look at the legend table.

  • @cuahtemocmunguialopez6181
    @cuahtemocmunguialopez6181 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cómo puedo conseguir libros o videos de presupuestos can you help me with that? Please

  • @jaredmoglia711
    @jaredmoglia711 ปีที่แล้ว

    More blueprint videos.

  • @kimberlyrosemagtibay5692
    @kimberlyrosemagtibay5692 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you so much 😂

  • @sanchez_demicheal
    @sanchez_demicheal ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i hate track lights too

  • @THE-T7
    @THE-T7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What happens if the live became shared when the live wire and the neutral wire are reversed on the main breaker without grounding ???and why every thing turn off in the kitchen when i unplug the refrigerator and back on when i plug it back this is a real case !!
    our standard is 220v- (50 Hz)

  • @jhonnyrestrepo6780
    @jhonnyrestrepo6780 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why do you hate track lights?

  • @kevinsheng8775
    @kevinsheng8775 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He should teach at a campus

  • @bc454irocz89
    @bc454irocz89 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    carbon monoxide not dioxide

  • @obioradaniel0229
    @obioradaniel0229 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do I, send you mail?

  • @highvoltage1979
    @highvoltage1979 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why do you have that receptacle Fed out of the lighting panel 😂 just busting ⚽️ s

  • @rudy8361
    @rudy8361 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you didn’t block the board half the time it would’ve been better. I mean I wanna look at the symbols that you’re trying to help us memorize and understand

  • @leasoncre
    @leasoncre ปีที่แล้ว

    what.. i'm american, i pronounce it niche (definition says british)... w/e

  • @ninocaric5454
    @ninocaric5454 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rename it "for US only".