I'm an electrician in the US Navy and it's really interesting to see how similar yet different our jobs are. You seem to be a lot more hands-on/constructing and running tons of brand new stuff. While we mostly maintain what's currently on the ship and occasionally construct/run new cable. Also interesting to see just how different junction boxes and distribution boxes are in the civilian side vs. on a warship. Awesome video! Makes me want to continue being an electrician once I get out!
What I love about being a electrician is the money is great and it’s like a golden bullet in the job market. They ALWAYS need electricians .ALWAYS it’s never to late either. Best career I ever did!
@@moatzart3115 I've read that on average it's like 50k a year but near the end some can expect 80k to over 100k. It's really a variable thing but relative to other skilled trades it's a fine career path. Not as strenuous as HVAC, plumbing or carpentry.
Ahh, our good ol’ electrician trade. A place where everybody is a master electrician and everybody else’s work is defective and full of code violations except ours. Solid job there friend, very easy and quick work getting those feeds in 👍🏻
One thing the bugs me about the trade. I'm a new journey person and lots of electricians like to try and act like they know so much more than the previous electrician.. if it works and isn't a safety hazard who cares.. lol
I did more digging than he did . Can I work through lunch and leave early to pick up my kids from daycare? Can I get a ride . Can I borrow some money He's always drunk Fuk that shit , I'm glad it's over .
Love your videos man. Theres literally no other youtubers, even the big channels, that makes videos like yours. I like seeing how you actually do a job from start to finish
I'm a student at a school that teaches an electrical course and I wouldnt mind watching you work, it would be really interesting and great additional learning. Now that I learned what junction boxes are for
Nice video. No verbal vomit on how and why. Just run the protect and explain along the way. I find it so much more easier at learning shit when I see it how everything comes together in the finished product then fill in the details after.
(from Australia) love watching the yanks work, so precise and always have the best tools for the job. Even torque test. In Australia, we just slap things in and tighten it by hand until we think its enough haha
Great stuff, however is there a reason why you didn't just pre drill 4 1/4 holes in the pull box and run a 3/16 concrete bit to install 5/16 blue tap cons? Would've saved a ton of time IMO
I really aprricate this video, ive been looking everywhere for videos that show what its like to do electrification work but theyer all talk and no show. This help alot
This is a dream job, he probably dreams about job sites this easy. I've seen an electrician cursing his lungs out once at a warehouse he was so pissed off, not to mention I almost accidentally killed one when I crashed into his lift backing out with my forklift. Guy was working on the ceiling and had the lift extended all the way (3 stories). I don't think it's all this glamorous but out of all the other trades this is definitely the least hard on the body.
i see a lot of people saying they wish there was more youtubers that were electricians, so they could post work vlogs like this, maybe this is my calling when i become an electrician 👀👀
Nice work brother. Electrical construction is one of the most satisfying part of being an electrician...second to knowing that your hard work makes peoples lives easier and safer. I know thats what keeps me going day in and day out. Peace and be safe. Over and out.
@@liljay1349 that's what our instructor told us he is a master electrician has his own company that probably had something to do with It since we were learning under him and i live in texas and i know a guy graduated from here started off 20 something and apparantly my home boy starting off at 30 just to install doorbells and switches idek how man crazy
Hi dude! I'm a Swedish electrician and on newer instalations in Swe we have live 1, 2 and 3. Neutral and protective earth. In your clip I only saw 3 black wires and a green smaller one. Can you give some info about your setup
Assuming he just mounted the box and ran the wires he had floating free. It shouldn’t have taken more than an hour or two depending on minor stuff. But that’s what I got while scheming through some parts. I assume he skipped some of the boring stuff he was doing in there. Just my guess tho.
Cons are crawling around in crawl spaces and attics. Lots of pros to list but those cons are too much for some people. I have 15 months in and what's nice about where I live is we have off grid customers who want solar. It's a very versatile skill set that can take you many directions. I've been studying up on all things electrical/power. Pretty neat-O 🤓
thinking about becoming an electrician but i got major social anxiety. could anyone tell me if you work alone most of the time like in the video? or will have to converse in some small talk🙄 lol thanks
Code violation #1- main panel no longer has required servicing clearance do to your newly installed j-box protruding beyond (outward) main panel. Code violation #2- j-box is undersized concerning the raceways uses within. Correct minimum sizing would be 3 x 6=18 + 2= 20". Code violation #3 Water tight conduit hub on used for 2" raceway.
No inspector would call any of those knit picky violations, this work is solid. Maybe the water issue is a problem, but there's a good chance he sealed around the box off camera. Dont be one of those guys.
Regarding "Code violation #1", NEC code section 110.26 (A)(3) allows up to 6 inches. However, the MSP clearances would also have to meet the local utility requirements which vary. In my area, they closely follow the NEC.
15 and this is what I plan on doing . Decided to start early and begin learning on my own time so when the day comes , going through my apprenticeship will be easier. Nice video man :)
Sunrise Surprise learn how to read schematics and the symbols for electrical schematics. Then learn what they mean and how they work (like what a diode is or difference in AC and DC etc). I use it daily. It can really be useful even in day to day life if you like repairing or fixing electric stuff. Best of luck. Working with electricity is interesting.
I'm apprenticing and doing my classroom training right now. You can't start a business until you've become a master electrician. Basically you start as an apprentice for a few years, eventually pass your exams to become officially licensed as a journeyman. This just means you can now work by yourself without supervision. The next step is a master electrician. That's when you can legally start a business. It really depends on how motivated you are but it's going to be close to 10 years before most can do that. Some might be able to do it in 8 or less but that's not very common. There's A LOT to learn. Today and tomorrow's electricians have to keep up with new tech and because there is so much of it nowadays, it means you have the option to go into whatever electrical field interests you. Some just fix and flip houses, some work on commercial properties, some in hospitals (crazy high paying electrical jobs since you can't de-energize the circuits), or you could work in an r&d lab wiring up tech components for big shots, or even wire up spaceships for nasa. Of course additional training would be needed depending on the environment you work in but honestly the sky is the limit. Once you understand how to harness and use electricity the principles stay the same.
Lawl I love how you didn't show you pulling the wire with the fish tape, if it were me and I had to pull one at a time, the video would just consist of every bad word ever haha. Good vibeo man
Because the Box has no splices it is considered a pull Box and not a Junction Box. This means it is not need to be bonded as long as it is bonded by other means such as the conduit. However if the conduit coming out of the back of the Box is not metallic and not allowed as a bonding system by the NEC. Then he would need to put a lug in the box for the ground.
Hand a 20 year master electrician a 1/2inch lock ring and tell em to put put it on a 3 inch single gain metal box. Kick back and enjoy the show lol. Nice work man🍻
Are you an electrician? The panel is outside because thats where the main line comes from to feed the house. Electrical codes varies from state to state. Here in California meters are required between 4ft minimum to 6ft maximum to center of meter. Lastly, he is using a metal box because you cant use a plastic j-box or any box for that matter if you are using metal fittings. Have fun out there.
I'm an electrician in the US Navy and it's really interesting to see how similar yet different our jobs are. You seem to be a lot more hands-on/constructing and running tons of brand new stuff. While we mostly maintain what's currently on the ship and occasionally construct/run new cable. Also interesting to see just how different junction boxes and distribution boxes are in the civilian side vs. on a warship. Awesome video! Makes me want to continue being an electrician once I get out!
What I love about being a electrician is the money is great and it’s like a golden bullet in the job market. They ALWAYS need electricians .ALWAYS it’s never to late either. Best career I ever did!
Gro bulk how much do they make?
Being an Electrician is good if you don't mind the physical aspects of it. I prefer comfy office jobs.
@@born2win259 how much do you have to spend on the truck and tools tho?
@@moatzart3115 I've read that on average it's like 50k a year but near the end some can expect 80k to over 100k. It's really a variable thing but relative to other skilled trades it's a fine career path. Not as strenuous as HVAC, plumbing or carpentry.
@@Migwelp so much ? In Germany it isn't so much. Maybe 28k per year without taxes and with maybe the half
Dude this is the kind of videos I’ve been trying to find! Hope you start making videos again
Dad to the bone right
No one has electrician videos there’s a lot of us I don’t get it
Right? Its hard to find raw on job footage of the trade.
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I will be trying to post vids
This guys channel is pretty good too, he posts like daily with only 1.5k subs.
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This slow, methodical work seems right up my ally! I could totally see myself doing this for a living.
Not always slow paced
It’s not slow pace. It methodical, but in this trade you will always be pushed to go faster.
Everyone thinks it's so easy
It's not slow just slowed down
It's decent money and really easy to get hired.
I would love to work like this, early beautiful morning doing electrical work.
Ahh, our good ol’ electrician trade. A place where everybody is a master electrician and everybody else’s work is defective and full of code violations except ours. Solid job there friend, very easy and quick work getting those feeds in 👍🏻
Carlos Yhanes , your statement is spot on lol
does the distance multiplier between raceways no need apply here? 🤔
One thing the bugs me about the trade. I'm a new journey person and lots of electricians like to try and act like they know so much more than the previous electrician.. if it works and isn't a safety hazard who cares.. lol
@@mattlangley agreed
I did more digging than he did .
Can I work through lunch and leave early to pick up my kids from daycare?
Can I get a ride .
Can I borrow some money
He's always drunk
Fuk that shit , I'm glad it's over .
Love your videos man. Theres literally no other youtubers, even the big channels, that makes videos like yours. I like seeing how you actually do a job from start to finish
Nothing like having your cuts sit perfectly when you mount it. 😩🙌
I'm a student at a school that teaches an electrical course and I wouldnt mind watching you work, it would be really interesting and great additional learning. Now that I learned what junction boxes are for
Nice video. No verbal vomit on how and why. Just run the protect and explain along the way. I find it so much more easier at learning shit when I see it how everything comes together in the finished product then fill in the details after.
(from Australia) love watching the yanks work, so precise and always have the best tools for the job. Even torque test. In Australia, we just slap things in and tighten it by hand until we think its enough haha
Happens here too . US.
I fuckin love Australia
I stared working with my brother. This type of work is pretty cool. I’m used to labor jobs. I’m loving my job
Great video 👍🏻 love to see more. I’m a Second Year Apprentice and I’m trying to soak up as much of this stuff as possible.
For how long are you going to be an apprentice?
Great stuff, however is there a reason why you didn't just pre drill 4 1/4 holes in the pull box and run a 3/16 concrete bit to install 5/16 blue tap cons? Would've saved a ton of time IMO
I really aprricate this video, ive been looking everywhere for videos that show what its like to do electrification work but theyer all talk and no show.
This help alot
This was the video that inspired me to become an electrician
Good for you man! Rn I'm in high school and considering a trade instead of thousands in debt thru college. What do you think so far?
How’s it going?
That’s amazing
This is a dream job, he probably dreams about job sites this easy. I've seen an electrician cursing his lungs out once at a warehouse he was so pissed off, not to mention I almost accidentally killed one when I crashed into his lift backing out with my forklift. Guy was working on the ceiling and had the lift extended all the way (3 stories). I don't think it's all this glamorous but out of all the other trades this is definitely the least hard on the body.
It's great to see the tools and work methods are somewhat the same but somewhat totally different to how we do it in Germany :D
Great Job brother! Awesome video! Keep on trucking, your killing it man!
Looks like you need to buy some Allen sockets my man
Did you like the way he took it to the specs that the manufacturer said?
So is this usually what residential usually is ? seems nice having your own work space
Woah those gates looked like the entrance to heaven. Would love to live at a place like that.
A torque wrench for the lug and grounding bushing for the flex would be great. Its looks pretty solid work though
i see a lot of people saying they wish there was more youtubers that were electricians, so they could post work vlogs like this, maybe this is my calling when i become an electrician 👀👀
Just curious about Box fill or capacity???with that size wire?
Great video my man! I've been wanting to do some work videos here on my channel also, but I keep forgetting to send my go pro off for repair.
Why the extra box? Couldn't you bring the wires directly to the panel?
Nice work brother. Electrical construction is one of the most satisfying part of being an electrician...second to knowing that your hard work makes peoples lives easier and safer. I know thats what keeps me going day in and day out. Peace and be safe. Over and out.
bumping tribal seeds on the job, a man of good taste
Thanks for this good video. 24.06.2020
What tool is the burgundy and yellow cutter thats sitting on top of ur knipex linemans on the box
Oh! I have to stop watching JBOX SIZING!
Good job by yourself. You ground j-box and use grounding bushing on 2”?
*Dumps bags on work table*
Subtitles: Music plays
Currently an apprentice. Im bending pipe right now and i can’t wait to get out to the field. I LOVE this career
How much u make bending pipe I'm in school right now and a job was offering us 27 an hour just to bend pipe
TheBlackTribe Geesh man where do you live? I make 13.50/h.
@@liljay1349 that's what our instructor told us he is a master electrician has his own company that probably had something to do with It since we were learning under him and i live in texas and i know a guy graduated from here started off 20 something and apparantly my home boy starting off at 30 just to install doorbells and switches idek how man crazy
TheBlackTribe what part of texas you live in? I stay in Dallas
@@liljay1349 my school is in waco but idek it's crazy man
I'd like to see more videos of work in progress like this
Why not sweep right into panel without junction box? Just curious, not saying you are wrong
do more of this pls you're awesome
I’m terrified of airplanes. I would never get on one of those things 😱
Is that feeder have the propper backfill and is it sch 80?
Why is the meter so low. Shouldn't it b 60 inches off ground 2 center. Wht state is this. I'm n Texas. Jst curious
48-60 in FL
Where the hell is that. Its beautiful
This actually looks pretty cool.
Dude (Moonlight by Tribal Seed) amazing song!!!!
Hi dude! I'm a Swedish electrician and on newer instalations in Swe we have live 1, 2 and 3. Neutral and protective earth. In your clip I only saw 3 black wires and a green smaller one. Can you give some info about your setup
Dont call them black call the hots
How long did this take you? Particularly what you showed in the video.
Assuming he just mounted the box and ran the wires he had floating free. It shouldn’t have taken more than an hour or two depending on minor stuff.
But that’s what I got while scheming through some parts. I assume he skipped some of the boring stuff he was doing in there.
Just my guess tho.
Great video
I'm really interested in becoming an electrician and I'm graduating HighSchool soon any pointers and what are the pros and cons
Go for it man probably will be the best decision you will ever make.
Apply at you local union and see if you’ll get lucky
Cons are crawling around in crawl spaces and attics. Lots of pros to list but those cons are too much for some people. I have 15 months in and what's nice about where I live is we have off grid customers who want solar. It's a very versatile skill set that can take you many directions. I've been studying up on all things electrical/power. Pretty neat-O 🤓
Nice work just one question, why no expansion fitting coming from underground?
Maybe cuz it's not a fire hazard area..
You don't need an expansion fitting unless you have 100' or more of PVC conduit in one straight run.
Please make more I enjoy it haha
much respect bro. A lot of guys put videos up but they do not show from beginning to the end
Yo! Is that a SLO Circuits logo I see? If so, how do you like being an electrician in our area? I'm considering pivoting into the field.
No expansion joint ?
I don’t see many women commenting on this or any at all. I’m a woman and I’m interested in the field, trying to get in, any tips?
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I’m looking forward to episode 2 🤞
From Philippines, how to apply Electrician there in your country?
Do you think wireless electrical connection will ever replace wired electrical connection?
Would love more of these!
Zack Hammel Sweet! I’ll see what I can come up with
If your still making videos could you please keep everything at real time speeds? I missed a lot of your technique.
Much enjoyed, do more!
Before Corona when life was normal
this a good content bro. keep adding it your channel will grow faster than you know.
Great video. Please post some more videos.
thinking about becoming an electrician but i got major social anxiety. could anyone tell me if you work alone most of the time like in the video? or will have to converse in some small talk🙄 lol thanks
If you become a union apprentice you'll def have to take class and learn from journeymen on the job for a while.
Really nice video keep the great job!
I demand more videos!
Some great content man, try and keep it going
Code violation #1- main panel no longer has required servicing clearance do to your newly installed j-box protruding beyond (outward) main panel.
Code violation #2- j-box is undersized concerning the raceways uses within. Correct minimum sizing would be 3 x 6=18 + 2= 20".
Code violation #3
Water tight conduit hub on used for 2" raceway.
No inspector would call any of those knit picky violations, this work is solid.
Maybe the water issue is a problem, but there's a good chance he sealed around the box off camera.
Dont be one of those guys.
@@zacmilne743 pull box to small
🐓
Regarding "Code violation #1", NEC code section 110.26 (A)(3) allows up to 6 inches. However, the MSP clearances would also have to meet the local utility requirements which vary. In my area, they closely follow the NEC.
Need to learn how to cinch a feeder I reckon if you're using extra conduit to get slack.
Is 32 too late to start as an apprentice? My local junior college has free tution for Electrician classes
Hell no it definitely not to late
Great video nice tools and setups
Do you have team or u work alone?
15 and this is what I plan on doing . Decided to start early and begin learning on my own time so when the day comes , going through my apprenticeship will be easier. Nice video man :)
Sunrise Surprise learn how to read schematics and the symbols for electrical schematics. Then learn what they mean and how they work (like what a diode is or difference in AC and DC etc). I use it daily.
It can really be useful even in day to day life if you like repairing or fixing electric stuff.
Best of luck. Working with electricity is interesting.
Did you follow your path. I wish i had the presence of mind 25 years ago
I believe your junction box is undersized according to the NEC
When do you start and end your job (hours)
N.B.A in norway we start 6:30 7:30 AM and end 3 PM
@@tommymack3210 in mexico we start 8:00 am and end 6pm
I was your 1000th subsciber
Great video!!! Thanks!
Damn I wish I could work that fast...
Why wouldn't you pull the wire after you installed the J-box?
Bc the box gets in your way as your pulling
Pull the box off the wall.
Me sorprenden los tableros residenciales afuera
Fuck yeah dude that was dope
At 6:43 what is that tool called? it resembles a clamp amp meter, but with a pointy metal tip
It measures ohms, amps, and volts.
@@juve3030 yes, but what's the name of it so I could buy it on Lowe's or home depot
Fluke electrical tester.
How old are you and how much experience should you have before you start a buisness?
The insurance is probably the biggest part
I'm apprenticing and doing my classroom training right now. You can't start a business until you've become a master electrician. Basically you start as an apprentice for a few years, eventually pass your exams to become officially licensed as a journeyman. This just means you can now work by yourself without supervision. The next step is a master electrician. That's when you can legally start a business. It really depends on how motivated you are but it's going to be close to 10 years before most can do that. Some might be able to do it in 8 or less but that's not very common. There's A LOT to learn. Today and tomorrow's electricians have to keep up with new tech and because there is so much of it nowadays, it means you have the option to go into whatever electrical field interests you. Some just fix and flip houses, some work on commercial properties, some in hospitals (crazy high paying electrical jobs since you can't de-energize the circuits), or you could work in an r&d lab wiring up tech components for big shots, or even wire up spaceships for nasa. Of course additional training would be needed depending on the environment you work in but honestly the sky is the limit. Once you understand how to harness and use electricity the principles stay the same.
Did you just ROLL down your window? Thats like seeing a payphone.
Lawl I love how you didn't show you pulling the wire with the fish tape, if it were me and I had to pull one at a time, the video would just consist of every bad word ever haha. Good vibeo man
Goooooooooool from Brazil
iration, great band 👍🏼
Pretty much as I would have done it even the Spotify playlist
Use carflex to the panel next time instead of flex them cables will glide in that panel
Does the metallic junction box not require grounding?
Sorry didn’t watch till the end
Because the Box has no splices it is considered a pull Box and not a Junction Box. This means it is not need to be bonded as long as it is bonded by other means such as the conduit. However if the conduit coming out of the back of the Box is not metallic and not allowed as a bonding system by the NEC. Then he would need to put a lug in the box for the ground.
Hand a 20 year master electrician a 1/2inch lock ring and tell em to put put it on a 3 inch single gain metal box. Kick back and enjoy the show lol. Nice work man🍻
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Single gang brother
Dartazse Jones *gang. Thank you
It’s not easy, but have done it plenty of times doing commercial.
Where's episode 2?
What is the j- box for ?
Obviously to protect the wiring but it's kinda weird like a full conduit run could've worked better but then would be harder to fit off
You are missing out on a huge income opportunity by not making more videos. Great sense of production.
Thanks, great video
Be interesting to see your updated tech lc
Nalu Rash Working on getting it posted
I love it
The best job electrical
Who is more qualify... An electrical technician or an electrician?
Why is the panel outside? Why is the meter so close the ground? Why are yu using a metal box and no a plastic junction box?
Are you an electrician? The panel is outside because thats where the main line comes from to feed the house. Electrical codes varies from state to state. Here in California meters are required between 4ft minimum to 6ft maximum to center of meter. Lastly, he is using a metal box because you cant use a plastic j-box or any box for that matter if you are using metal fittings. Have fun out there.