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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/Yak54RC on 2024-01-15 02:44:46+00:00.

im looking to install about 16-32 ev chargers and ill be using some level 2 60amp chargers that can be linked together and can have up to 16 powersharing on 225 amp breaker. ill be feeding it 480v and steeping it down to 2083 phase. all the chargers are single phase 208-240 so no neutral needed at the chargers but im wondering the need for either delta or wye at the trasnformer secondary side. thanks

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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/Standard-Put-996 on 2024-01-15 02:37:45+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/justanotherUN4u on 2024-01-15 02:02:25+00:00.

Evidently assuring the LED bulbs/lamps are rated for enclosed fixtures is a more daunting search than I assumed, or have time for.

What’s the risk of using bulbs not rated for enclosed fixtures?

How long would the light have to be on to present risk? And how long does it take lamps to cool down, keeping in mind enclosed fixture? —the fixture is the sort that’s a ceiling light with glass globe that screws on.

I usually don’t have these lights on for any extended period of time. Rarely, maybe an hour or two, but normally it’s very brief, as I try to be diligent about turning off lights when I leave a room.

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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/RareLeave on 2024-01-15 01:18:36+00:00.

A company that sells premanufactured homes hired me for an electrical troubleshoot. the building came prewired from a factory and this was already a red flag. The amount of electrical problems I found was outstanding. 3 hot ground reversed circuits, 3 gfci breakers tripping and cant be reset, 10 3way switch locations wired wrong and not working, every receptacle was a junction with loose backstabs etc etc. I detailed all work with pictures and a write up.

It took a 9 hour day with 2 journeyman and 1 apprentice, and another 4 hour day with 1 journeyman and 1 apprentice. I charge $330 per hour for the 3 man crew and $205 for 1Jman and apprentice. Invoice was close to 4k.

How do you adress a dispute as a contractor?

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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/No-Zookeepergame5105 on 2024-01-15 00:37:51+00:00.

Hi so I am (M)16 and next year I am going into Boces for construction electrical and I want to know what I need and what I should be looking forward too so if you could help me out. Thanks

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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/Tylerleenews on 2024-01-15 00:01:51+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/LilRaheese on 2024-01-14 23:31:32+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/ParsnipOpposite6455 on 2024-01-14 23:22:05+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/notabottrustme on 2024-01-14 22:32:28+00:00.

I've recently started an apprenticeship and so far I'm having mixed opinions on it.

I'm 16 right now and I'm 6 months into my apprenticeship. But I can't lie it hasn't been easy. I'm always trying my best to smile, go in with a good attitude and be friendly with everyone, but I rarely ever get the same treatment. For this reason I don't know if I should stay this way or match their energy by just being silent and looking blankly at them from now on. Most of the time they just shout at me for asking how to do stuff which is impossible for me to know in the short time I've been here. They pin tasks on me which if I fail would result in a lot of trouble, but they're usually too busy so if I don't do it they get even more angry.

I've been insulted, made to feel like an idiot and more all in the short time I've been here and I don't know if I can handle this for 3-3.5 years. The job itself sounded super interesting but I'm not sure if the work is even for me. My enjoyment of the tasks varies widely, I find that if I know how to do it and it's a low pressure task the time actually goes by well, but when it's a job that I have little to no experience with and my colleague is already under alot of pressure (i.e acting snappy/easily irritated) I get nervous and end up doing mistakes. Which is another thing, I make sooo many mistakes, and they have 0 understanding for it. So yeah, I'm not sure this apprenticeship is for me, but considering I've already done it 1/2 year I don't want to quit cuz I'll have to wait until the end of this year essentially having wasted a whole year doing nothing but get screamed at for no reason.

It'd be great if someone could reply with maybe something to help with this or their story if they had to go through similiar stuff.

TLDR: new 16yo apprentice always getting shouted and and given hard tasks with no help by people with no understanding for human error. Don't want to quit cuz Idk if enjoy it or don't and don't want to have wasted all this time. Need advice or maybe your personal stories.

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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/Bluebird9293 on 2024-01-14 22:09:57+00:00.

I've been doing a rewire for a house to remove old aluminum wiring. Only the bottom of the walls were removed to run all the new wiring. Every drop from all the old plugs go up the attic and back down to the next plug. It's to small of an attic to access some of the wiring to remove it. I don't like leaving wires in the walls, but it looks to be the only option. I was planning to twist all the conductors together a tape up the ends so I'd somebody ever decides to try to use it, they should just short out instead.

Has anybody had any similar situations, and what have you done?

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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/LuckeGalaxy on 2024-01-14 21:57:32+00:00.

Hi y’all I’m starting trades school now in march to become an electrician I have never really been the best at math I passed all classes and all that but I have heard that there is a lot of complicated math in the trade is that true?

Thankfull for all replies

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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/Spirited_Rate4542 on 2024-01-14 20:48:43+00:00.

I'm trying to quote a multi-gang meter for a multifamily home.

Trying to avoid redoing all the old panels, and inspector says I could avoid it if I put in a disconnect with surge protection. He says it has to be one that's meant for it and the only one that he knows of is a particular Siemens one he saw once.

No supplier knows what I'm on about. How would you surge protect the disconnect? Is the a special disconnect feature I need, e.g. double lugs? Don't they usually need a breaker or do they just tap off the lugs?

Any products or advice is appreciated.

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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/TradeU4Whopper on 2024-01-14 20:36:17+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/johnnyapplesapling on 2024-01-14 20:19:00+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/Ylli_A on 2024-01-14 20:08:34+00:00.

I’ve been working for an electrical company in the city for 4 months but when Christmas’s time came the boss simply told us he has no more work.

Do we have here any electrical contractors in NY who’d be willing to hire a helper with 4 months of experience?

If someone is hiring leave a comment and I’ll text you my details.

Much appreciated!

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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/Agitated_Ebb9756 on 2024-01-14 19:46:11+00:00.

I'm looking to get into my local IBEW's apprenticeship program and start a career as an electrician. My concern is that I don't have much of a background or experience relevant to even get my foot in the door and clear the aptitude test or the interview. At this point in my life my only work experience is two years at Domino's as a delivery driver and a year at Pepsi where I started as an assembler and have risen to auditor and forklift operator within a year. I didn't do particularly well in high school, especially on mathematics because of some mental health issues (which have since passed) which prevented me from applying myself in school. I had to retake algebra in my senior year and had to drop honors English because I kept missing school and not doing the assigned homework.

Given my lack of experience, I've been considering going to my local community college and getting an AAS degree in their Electrical Engineering Technology program. Doing so should give me a solid foundation to start my career and correct my poor academic record in high school. The cost of schooling would be low or free if I can get a Pell Grant, the only downside I can see is that it would possibly delay my apprenticeship by two years.

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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/muratgok1985 on 2024-01-14 18:26:52+00:00.

I wanna learn once and for all. I want something to look at. I cant find it. (I know its me lol)

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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/hand_land_27 on 2024-01-14 18:23:48+00:00.

Hi, so I'm very close to finishing my apprenticeship,( 5 years later ). Started at the age of 29. I'm based in Ireland and the majority of my work is domestic, tbh as much as I like my work, I'm really bored with domestic. I'm in my 6th phase which is mainly PLC automation and I really enjoy it. I love to problem solve. I feel if I was thrown into industrial I would be lost. Tbh I don't know what to do for the future, if anybody has any advice on what they would do in my situation. Please any advise would be grateful thanks

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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/epolk3 on 2024-01-14 17:42:33+00:00.

I have a question regarding metal conduits entering a service enclosure.

These are my options:

A: metal conduits require double locknuts?

B: metal conduits require one locknut and a bushing?

C: metal conduits require bonding bushings with bond jumpers?

Thoughts

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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/roaming_b34r on 2024-01-14 17:28:20+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/hurtum on 2024-01-14 17:22:11+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/No-1-Hokage on 2024-01-14 17:01:14+00:00.

Looking to understand why I’m reading 300V at a residential panel in Oshawa ontario instead of 240. And yes I am reading 150V at other devices in the house.

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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/bohdannyman on 2024-01-14 15:49:05+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/wunxseujdsar on 2024-01-14 15:40:06+00:00.

I recently graduated from trade school back in Sept of 2023 and have been struggling to find a job ever since. My courses consisted of Electricity Fundamentals, Residential and Commercial/Industrial. All of which I passed in the top 10% of my class.

Since graduation I have applied to 56 entry level positions, with only 2 interviews. Both of which went to 2nd and 3rdb interviews but ultimately lead to nothing. I am certainly at a point where I need to work somewhere with oversight and guidance. I am still learning quite a bit and don't feel comfortable on my own.

While trying to figure out why I'm not getting anywhere, I've come to two possible reasons:

1. I have been having a fair amount of phone issues, such as calls never coming through, and not having voicemails received either. I know, big deal in this situation but truth of the matter is I can't afford a new phone right now.

2. My previous experience is purely office work. I only decided to go to trade school when covid hit and I was working from home, meaning I had a lot more time and energy to attend classes in the evenings.

I'm at a loss for what I can do to get started. I've redone my resume to put a focus on my recent schooling first, and work history second. Hoping that would at least answer the question of "why is this guy even applying" but I've had no real change in results since.

Any help or advice is greatly appreciated

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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/Least_Newt_5918 on 2024-01-14 14:29:48+00:00.

Hello, I’d like to get an apprenticeship doing communications as i’ve done work experience there and quite liked it, but if do an apprenticeship there and go to TAFE, can i also learn household while going to TAFE(i’d like to do this so can do cashies on the side)