IDEAL National Championship 2022 Apprentice Semifinals: Garage Rough-in with 3-way Switch Lighting

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  • @Eddy63
    @Eddy63 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good vid Bill ... Getting closer to the finale ... Thx for sharing as always ...

  • @captainmo3064
    @captainmo3064 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    If I had one guy working at this speed I would be worth millions. Well done young buck. Keep up the excellent work.

    • @SparkyChannel
      @SparkyChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know what you mean! Thanks!

  • @bobbybabsonjr787
    @bobbybabsonjr787 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Didn't use his pliers as a hammer to install boxes , minus 10 points lol.

    • @alphasaiyan5760
      @alphasaiyan5760 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was gonna say the same thing lol

  • @Jimmy2Fingers
    @Jimmy2Fingers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    No trades should be glorifying being the "fastest". Least of all electrical.

    • @Kingstilo951
      @Kingstilo951 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      You must do drywall

    • @Jimmy2Fingers
      @Jimmy2Fingers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Kingstilo951 nah industrial controls

    • @Jimmy2Fingers
      @Jimmy2Fingers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Kingstilo951 you're definitely a drywall kinda guy seems how you like to assume without any knowledge.

    • @ZombiieNation
      @ZombiieNation 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Jimmy2Fingers you must be union

    • @Jimmy2Fingers
      @Jimmy2Fingers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ZombiieNation no

  • @soucier01
    @soucier01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Not a broom in sight 😂

  • @kenbrown2808
    @kenbrown2808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm assuming it was the parameters of the competition, but he didn't leave the boxes ready for sheetrock. nothing was folded into the boxes, and the leads for the 3 way switches weren't made up to make it clear which were the travelers and which was the common. it makes the rough in faster, but iut makes trimout slower, and increases the likelihood of troubleshooting.

    • @SparkyChannel
      @SparkyChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely correct on all counts. Thanks Ken!

    • @illestofdemall13
      @illestofdemall13 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Travelers are easy to figure out without labels. The black coming from the 14-2 is common in both boxes, all whites are neutrals, and the black/red from the 14-3 are the travelers in both boxes.

    • @kenbrown2808
      @kenbrown2808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@illestofdemall13 and that mindset is why I averaged an hour and a half of troubleshooting per job when I worked for brand X. although it was a different corner they cut to make their rough ins a half hour faster per job.

    • @billydlux9875
      @billydlux9875 ปีที่แล้ว

      All whites are not always neutrals. And 3 wire shouldn’t be used. 14-2-2 or 12-2-2. Now you can pull power for a plug off that “dead end “ 3way and not be missing a wire(neutral).

    • @kenbrown2808
      @kenbrown2808 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@billydlux9875 you shouldn't be pulling plugs off your light circuit. and if you're doing a "dead end" switch loop, you are now required to have a neutral in the box. but yeah, a lot of electricians still don't know 4 wire is a thing.

  • @CDPMATH
    @CDPMATH 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking at the schematic 1:54 just curious why 20 amp circuits are not used for all three circuits? Any reason why it wouldn’t be a good idea to have three individual 20 amp circuits instead? Thank you.

    • @tannerbushey9196
      @tannerbushey9196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'd guess it's to make sure they can read blueprints properly

    • @SparkyChannel
      @SparkyChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tanner got it right.

    • @SparkyChannel
      @SparkyChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep.

    • @CDPMATH
      @CDPMATH 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you.

    • @kenbrown2808
      @kenbrown2808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      considering garage receptacle circuits are required to be 20 A circuits, and unless they are a dedicated appliance receptacle, are required to be GFCI protected. there also used to be a minimum height requirement in residential garages. the contestant did pretty good. the architect failed.

  • @Yoskibroski77
    @Yoskibroski77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always see people go straight into the box. Not a big fan of this especially when you're a big company and have many apprentices. During makeup, a lot of times the end of the sheathing will pop out of the box. I always strip my wire at the bottom of the box which creates a "service loop" which will save your ass in a lot of scenarios

  • @perryanthony
    @perryanthony ปีที่แล้ว

    In Canada we have to have 300mm (12”) worth of cable in a loop at each device box.

    • @SparkyChannel
      @SparkyChannel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Interesting, thanks!

    • @Brett733
      @Brett733 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      only at the panel is it 12" and only for the hots... Its 6" (150mm) of free conductor minimum everywhere else. I thought the US code was very similar to the CEC when it came to basic stuff like this.

  • @dlrwirelesspro
    @dlrwirelesspro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What tool did he use to cut and strip all the neutral wires simultaneously? At 16:08

    • @bryanesquivel8784
      @bryanesquivel8784 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m pretty sure it’s the ideal romex strippers

    • @dlrwirelesspro
      @dlrwirelesspro 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know how that tool could cut 3ish neutral wires and stripped them all at the same time 16:08.

    • @Ayomari1993
      @Ayomari1993 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He used a pair of wire strippers.

    • @dlrwirelesspro
      @dlrwirelesspro 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Ayomari1993 to cut and strip 3 wires at the same time?

    • @Jiffreyy
      @Jiffreyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dlrwirelesspro he probably used the correct size gauage on one of the wires and then the other wire he uses a lower gauge and probably nicked the copper a little bit but saved time.

  • @evoxcy5567
    @evoxcy5567 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wish we had the same in my Country,it looks fun

    • @SparkyChannel
      @SparkyChannel  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, the competitions are fun!

  • @mrindependent1
    @mrindependent1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’d never wanna do this for speed and while being recorded on top of that. I’m not there nor do I plan to ever be. I’ll stick to being slow and steady with few mistakes. (Knocks on wood)

  • @mugg1841
    @mugg1841 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s the name of that plastic push took you use in some videos. To push and fold wires in boxes ?

  • @fuegoman45
    @fuegoman45 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool. Thanks

  • @walltrip55
    @walltrip55 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You said in the description box of this video that they were roughing in a garage wall. How come they installed 15 amp receptacles? When NEC code clearly states, all garage outlets shall be 20 amp.

    • @SparkyChannel
      @SparkyChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're correct. There should not be 15A receptacles in a garage. I think they wanted to test the apprentices to see if they could work from a drawing.

  • @walltrip55
    @walltrip55 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What was the point of him pigtail in his plug? But pick Talon receptacle he now has to buy three GFI’s instead of two.

    • @SparkyChannel
      @SparkyChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Pigtail is to keep the circuit working in case of mechanical damage to the receptacle.

    • @billydlux9875
      @billydlux9875 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It also doesn’t let you know a plug is buried. Hot wires in the wall. I guess if you cap them all. Still I wanna know when something is buried.

  • @walltrip55
    @walltrip55 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Check the video closely. He left his 12 to do. The receptacle is a little too close to the edge of the stud. Could be problematic when they go to hang sheet rock.

  • @rickycruz5288
    @rickycruz5288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any reason why they don’t run emt?

    • @Lord-cr9dl
      @Lord-cr9dl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Im thinking because it’s not a commercial setting 🤷‍♂️

    • @SparkyChannel
      @SparkyChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The pros had to run emt through the studs for this round. The apprentices ran the Romex type cable.

    • @jheiny1231
      @jheiny1231 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Romex should be illegal to use. What a dangerous option and fire hazard. Pipe is the only way to go. Chicago local 134 here

    • @mscar8024
      @mscar8024 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jheiny1231 ok muh dude, we get it, you gotta run emt everywhere

    • @gamertd4093
      @gamertd4093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jheiny1231 Union guys shouldn’t have any say in any significant conversation. You have literally zero clue how to do anything in a practical sort of way. Put you in a 100 year old house and told to wire a new circuit in and you guys walk away crying. Please stop embarrassing yourself in the comments for no reason

  • @gonkakazoid
    @gonkakazoid ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i wish our insulator was that easy to remove in canada

  • @hawklord25
    @hawklord25 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If that’s the speed these guys are going, then the bar is not that high…too bad this competition is voluntary and often the best electricians just don’t want to bother this

  • @tannerbushey9196
    @tannerbushey9196 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where does this competition take place?

    • @SparkyChannel
      @SparkyChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Different places each year. Last year it was in Nashville, this year it was in Tampa.

    • @tannerbushey9196
      @tannerbushey9196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SparkyChannel it's interesting to see what level of detail they go,,, this is only my opinion but this younge man could of used a fex more staples on his wiring he had time to do so,, in your pro video you can see the young lady apprentice had done so,, none the less interesting to watch thanks for sharing this with us

    • @SparkyChannel
      @SparkyChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@tannerbushey9196 That was Emma. She was really good. I wish that I would have had a camera on all of her performance. She did advance to the finals, and she deserved it too. I was filming Greg, the pro, but she did appear in the video now and then. Perhaps I'll make a video on staples. It seems to be an area of interest.

  • @enriqueestevez2365
    @enriqueestevez2365 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where'd he get those cargo pants from. 😂 they look comfortable

    • @binaryglitch64
      @binaryglitch64 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      19:28 They're obviously uniform ... everyone in the competition is wearing them. The shirts are from Duluth Trading Company, so maybe the pants are too? *Probably* all provided by ideal just like the tools and Tool belts...

    • @enriqueestevez2365
      @enriqueestevez2365 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@binaryglitch64 thanks!

    • @binaryglitch64
      @binaryglitch64 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@enriqueestevez2365 Hakuna

    • @SparkyChannel
      @SparkyChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The pants are made by Duluth Trading Company.

    • @enriqueestevez2365
      @enriqueestevez2365 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SparkyChannel THANKS!

  • @bigben7940
    @bigben7940 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Вот после твких соревнований, дома и горят...

  • @nunyabidness2143
    @nunyabidness2143 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My local apprentice program competition was way harder than this, and this is the national competition?

    • @SparkyChannel
      @SparkyChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, see my video description for how to enter.

    • @yessir640
      @yessir640 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Got any Footage of your competition?

    • @nunyabidness2143
      @nunyabidness2143 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@yessir640 nope, don't have any footage. I was busy working lol

  • @bc1173
    @bc1173 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    as a 5th year i can tell you that i would have drilled out my holes in such a way that the only staple i would need would be the one going into the light.

    • @SparkyChannel
      @SparkyChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Excellent!

    • @calebroskamp9937
      @calebroskamp9937 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What other improvements would you have made, as a Fifth year?

    • @garyszewc3339
      @garyszewc3339 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Code where I'm from calls for a staple within 6 in of every box.

    • @omniferousswan593
      @omniferousswan593 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@garyszewc3339holes count as a staple.

  • @ryanshaneprod3487
    @ryanshaneprod3487 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s crazy the guy who won didn’t even bother running his wires neat lol I would of did that whole project in 15 mins and it would of looked way nicer not to hate just makes me wanna enter this competition! 1st year

    • @SparkyChannel
      @SparkyChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I understand. It's important to have confidence.
      To enter next year's competition and take your shot at winning some of $600,000 in cash and prizes: www.idealind.com/us/en.html?cid=pao56:cmn2018:mdm51:bzn20:uco08

    • @yessir640
      @yessir640 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Enter the competition and Get smoked

  • @sharkbark2433
    @sharkbark2433 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Even for apprentices these guys are pretty slow tbh . Doing electrical Roughs aren't as hard to learn as you think and there are so may faster methods and techniques to accessing your bits and tools way easier.

    • @SparkyChannel
      @SparkyChannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing.

    • @sharkbark2433
      @sharkbark2433 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SparkyChannel Anytime 🥰

    • @stephen1193
      @stephen1193 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought he was pretty efficient.

    • @sergionaveda1751
      @sergionaveda1751 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Better tool belt would have saved him so much time lbs

  • @jackhol2k10
    @jackhol2k10 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need to get myself a work visa and emigrate because the American standards are so much easier than British standards hahah

  • @DynaMoeWayne
    @DynaMoeWayne 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You don’t give these guys impact screw drivers? He makes my wrist hurt

    • @SparkyChannel
      @SparkyChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The screw guns were provided by the Flex tool company. They were not impact drivers.

  • @theoisaac9948
    @theoisaac9948 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    💯👍👍

  • @lilspoo3165
    @lilspoo3165 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why y'all don't have the Bahamas in this contest USA vs Bahamas that will be interesting unless USA afraid of getting alil beat down from the Bahamas in the electrical champion ship

  • @jsfields00
    @jsfields00 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Too bad they don't have this competition for journeyman and masters......I would destroy these times

    • @maritimezhang
      @maritimezhang 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You in the Majors. Why you trying to play in triple A?

    • @SparkyChannel
      @SparkyChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There is a pro division also. See my video description for how to enter.

  • @wilcleno1866
    @wilcleno1866 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw that he forgot to install nail plates where he drilled the studs for the wires as per code.

    • @illestofdemall13
      @illestofdemall13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You don't need them if the edge of the hole is 1-1/4" from the edge of the stud.

    • @SparkyChannel
      @SparkyChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy Thanksgiving!

    • @illestofdemall13
      @illestofdemall13 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SparkyChannel Happy Thanksgiving, Bill! Hope you enjoy, and hope you had a blast at the Ideal National Championship.

  • @miguelm4960
    @miguelm4960 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That wiring should not take that long

  • @mr.d_88
    @mr.d_88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He'd be faster if he threw that hammer away.

  • @leodegarioortiz1310
    @leodegarioortiz1310 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Es muy lento yo lo hago mucho mas rápido 😂!

  • @seanb2491
    @seanb2491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would of smoked him pull multiple home runs at same time why would you run wire then go back to the boxes a 2nd time to staple im gonna show my boss for a raise

    • @SparkyChannel
      @SparkyChannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers!

    • @yessir640
      @yessir640 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He’s an apprentice Lard ass

  • @jheiny1231
    @jheiny1231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Romex should be illegal to use. Such a dangerous option and fire hazard. I would get fired for even saying romex here in Chicago. Would be gone before half the word was out of my mouth

    • @OUTDOORS55
      @OUTDOORS55 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Lol another ignorant basement dwelling "electrician" 😂🤦‍♂️

    • @jheiny1231
      @jheiny1231 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OUTDOORS55 I'm not being ignorant. It's just truth.

    • @ixpol
      @ixpol 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@OUTDOORS55exactly what I was thinking lmfao 🤣

    • @SparkyChannel
      @SparkyChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I understand. The codes are much stricter in Chicago.

    • @jackkuiper8272
      @jackkuiper8272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What are you talking about “ fire hazard” 💀