Day in the life of commercial electrician
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- čas přidán 1. 06. 2020
- i try and show you guys 3 different method that you would encounter on mounting 4sq boxes. hope you guys get some value out of this and comment what stuff you’d like me to demonstrate
Keep these videos coming!! It gives people who are interested in the trade a good idea of what they will potential do on the job etc !
Thank I will
This is what I wanna see when I search electrician commercial actual work
Fuck yes dude so glad I found this. Been doing electrical for 5 years now and I always thought about doing POV videos myself because I think people would be more open minded in joint a trade when they see how fun your work really is. Hope you’re doing good brother.
I was convinced trades were terrible 10 years ago went to college joined the corporate world when I want to work with my hands. Hoping I can join you guys soon I have my tests and interview in a month!
This is great man, I just passed all the exams for apprenticeship, I’m just waiting for my drug tests results to come back and hopefully I get sponsored by a company soon so I can start working and doing my best.
Good job dude👍🏽I’m 17 in my senior year looking to get into this trade after highschool
@@ruthlessvillain1863 cool, what state you live in?
@@ruthlessvillain1863 do it. You will be way better off doing this, then going into a community college or anything else
Hey I'm a aspiring electrician that is still in Highschool, I live in Texas and I'm just wondering what kind of exams did you had to take. Was it more than one? And what kind of subjects were in there.
@@xmzru 1st exam; measurement like measuring with a tape measure fractions. 2nd exam; arithmetic that’s making calculations, exact calculations without a calculator, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction.
3rd exam; I forgot the name of this test but it’s got it do with comprehension, you’ve gotta read some paragraphs and answer questions related to it, the paragraphs change entirely or just partial details and you have to basically answer correctly and with detail. 4th and last one is an interview with a company and you have to pass it too, they ask like 10 questions. My school didn’t require college algebra because their arithmetic exam was on par with it.
Video was very Informative! Thank you love the angle of the camera on your head better perspective! Would love to see more tips and instructions or "how to" thanks!
Thanks for making these vids buddy and keep making them for the interested individuals
Thank you for this video. I am a CST for the Department of Defense in an overseas location and this video really helped me in my career field.
finally, what ive been looking for. this should be having millions of views.
Looks like great work, I’m a residential electrician and commercial work was just never really for me, watching these is interesting to me because it’s so different from the work I do
Great video man keep it up!
Great explanation of the importance of precise measurement to install a box between the studs. One suggestion, on repetitive measurements create a story pole. The pole will act as a reference to the standardized hight of a box you are installing for a switch, outlet, data etc... Also, the pole will avoid you having to continually measure at every location.
I’ve known about this but I’ve failed to do it every time. One time it did screw me over though...I never checked how effed up the floor was. Varied as much as 2” within 10ft.
Use a laser too
This is the best video in you tube., please make more video like this, thank God I found this video!!!!!!
Love it gonna use your channel for reference! I’m in trade school in the valley now!
This is so Interesting I’m interested into getting wire man training and apprenticeship this video helped me get a better look at what I may perhaps do good video man keep it up
Do it,you'll love it.
Any update?
Great video man tomorrow is my first day for commercial / industrial work !
Great video man!
Love the video man! I’m late but keep up the work I’m looking to get into the trade as well along with I’m sure many viewers thank you man!
I wish you success in your work
Easy money rough in, good work!
Smokes let's go 🚬
Took a job for electrician apprentice excited to get into it. Really enjoyed this video 👍
How is it going so far?
Update
Update
Good work
Thanks for video man!!
I sure hope you have more help than that if that whole place is getting wired. I’ve been doing electrical work for about 8 months and I haven’t started school yet. They have me alone wiring up multiple rooms at a physician’s building in Baltimore. Can’t say I haven’t learned a lot without school but I’m eager to start. I’ve waited 8 months just to get some background knowledge and I have definitely caught along pretty fast. Anyways I know how it is getting boxes set and running jumpers and pulling your feeds. I get so frustrated when I’m alone especially when pulling through multiple studs and trying to fish down a wall haha
Welcome to my world
Got my apprenticeship starting on Monday, he’s paying for my school. Ready for this shit. Way better than framing
How’s it going
Thanks for sharing
Extension bracket. Good work. Pro Union
Ibew all day
Great vid 🤘🏻
Just got into the apprenticeship for inside wireman !! Nice video!!
how is your apprenticeship going ?
@@zlabfab487 my 1st day is august 24 working at an airport night shift lets see how it goes!
@@sauceboss2208 good luck man!
How’s it been so far?
how do u get into a apprenticeship?
Very nice my friend
Good continue
Great video! What kind of pants are those?
Sorry you weren’t working, that sucks man I was blessed to have worked thru the whole ordeal ,our company was exempt from the shutdown due to the nature of our clients. And yes the face mask thing sucks I don’t know about you but it messes with my peripheral vision , I have almost tripped several times. I watched your first video thru it’s entirety while on the threadmill I like the shorter videos. Great job
Hey man love your videos! I’m also from the Bay Area and I started doing electrical a couple months ago (residential) but I’m trying to get into commercial please let me know of any good companies! Thanks!
how did u get in for apprenticeship? i’m in bay area also
This kind of job is a lot of fun if you like producing with your hands but in the middle of the winter around cold steel, temperatures can drop to -10 depending on region. Use a towel on your shoulder before moving strut and conduit against your neck at that temperature so you last longer. I feel I should also say that during my time, we were not allowed to wear masks without everyone having to have to wear a mask so we weren't allowed to wear masks. My voice got so gruff sometimes I called everyone I knew and they didn't believe it was me because I sounded like a cement mixer hahaha. The crew though it was funny as well. It eventually went away but I have the worst skin irritation to this day, psoriasis now. I can't do this kind of job anymore but I still have dreams I'm doing it I worked so much lmao. They even told me I had a competitive amount of accumulated hours towards early graduation before I got sick. Apprentices life, %110 until you see it on the back of your eyelids :)
I am confused on the mask part. Do you mean a respirator? What made your voice so gruff exactly?
Good content, you just gotta mute that reverb a little bit on that mic brother. Keep up the good work.
Very nice 👌
Good job
Great video we can them slider bracket
Just a tip add low volume music in the background👍 your mic is so good it deserves it
Great videos bro! I hope you’re doing good. I’m planning on joining as an apprentice this year. Going in green as hell, I just hope I catch on fast.
I’m watching a whole lot of videos, learning math a little better and getting more comfortable with a tape measure 😂😂. Anything else I should be doing?
Hang in there do a lot of reading. It's a great trade. It takes time
Hey so it’s been about a year and you’re now a 2nd year apprentice congrats Im sure you’ve improved greatly kido 👍
I’m sorry if I sound naive or ignorant, but what’s the difference between a wireman and an electrician? Or are they terms used synonymously? Very interesting videos, thank you!
I bought a 14000 BTU portable AC unit. Do you think my 4500 inverter generator will be able to start the compressor and handle the load please?
Hi!
Do we have to use 4x4 two gang on single receptacle instead of 2x4 one gang?
Thanks!
What's the height do you use for receptacles and switches on this commercial applications
LOL those damn Caddy supports you can used the sliders or brackets an level the hell out of them but guaranteed the sheetrockers coming behind you putting up drywall going to cut out a crooked or off center cutout that's going to knock the mud ring slightly crooked. When you go to trim out the receptacles on a even slightly crooked mud ring your screw sometimes wind up way left or right on the yoke...It drives me crazy!!!
Y’all ever work big heights and use lifts?
We screw them from the other side of the metal studs so they won't get lose when install of connector
Aye I put my material on top of my packout. Smart move
why are the covers upside down? or was I taught just differently
just asking why not go around marking every stud where the box should land then land the box easier ??
I know the 120 when I see it! Shout out. Nice video.
Good job
Lmao. Good job man I thought I made it hella vague.
Thanks for the video and info. Keep making videos.
Excellent video!!! Quick question: On a house that has a 240v generator inlet (for temporary, emergency power), does the power that comes in through there have to be 240v? What would happen if (for whatever reason) it were only 120v?
Find another job
@@johnkulpowich5260 So, you assume I am an electrician? Why would you assume that? I certainly am not. I think the answer to my question is that it could power one leg of the bus bar in the main breaker panel. Some people like to limit their learning by refusing to consider questions that are "outside the box."
@@kipster-ll6po two things you need. 1 roll of black tape. 1 roll of duct tape
@@johnkulpowich5260 Jerk.
@@kipster-ll6po I don't care what you are. Just stop making a big deal on stuff 50 years old
Que buen video! ¿podrias seguir videos de ese tipo? Ayuda bastante para ver que cosas uno puede mejorae, tener idea del trabajo y muchas cosas mas. Gran video! Saludos!
Si claro. Eh estado grabando pero estos días eh estado trabajando 66 horas 7 días a la semana amigo.
@@ampearelectricideasworthsh107 uuuh tantas horas que estas trabajando, espero que tenga sus buenos dias de descansos. Saludos.
Hey ve a una escuela tecnica payasin
So why isn't the conduit being used as a ground when ommercial plugs self ground on to metal boxes?
What type of pouch is on your belt
you need to put a level on the plaster ring also. That is the finished product and we all know those boxes aren't square.
Did a job in silicone valley at Toyota research a while back, this is typical framing for commercial I just hated running MC thru the holes in the metal stud them bitches would caught on the groves of the wire shielding lol. Miss working in electrical :(
@B M after a long day of pullin, got me feelin like Larry the lobster 🦞 it’s hell, but hell of a workout 😂💪🏽
Stay strong
How physical is the job ? Do you have energy to do anything like sports after full work day ? Is it hard on your knees ?
What you seeing on this video is one of the easiest things we do actually it’s get more complex lol
I’m planning to become and electrician. Any tips??
24” wide studs is crazy. Definitely not allowed here. Either that, or just not done. I don’t actually don’t know the building code at all lol but I only ever encounter 16” distance studs
I used to be a “commercial electrician”…there’s no money in it my guy. You’re just going to end up being a professional pipe runner and broke af unless you study up, get your j card and do your own thing. Good luck brother
All you need is 2 drunk drivings, a divorce, and a boat. That is the Journeymans exam
What hours do you work ?
Do you get chose where you want to go as an apprentice? Like commercial, residential or industry ? Or the union picks for you
pretty sure they pick for you, apprentices have no say
Which shoes are you wearing? I noticed your fly is unzipped on those Cat pants is it common for those? i've read reviews saying the zipper doesn't work. Thx for the tip on Milwuakee safety glasses. Are you union or non union? Thx for the videos keep em coming. stay safe
What’s the name of those pants?
@@Kilo5910420 caterpillar trademark pants
I’m also in the Bay Area and interested in become an Electrician apprentice, How can I find a Electrician Apperentiship in the Bay Area ?
Started in the trade as a mechanical/electrical assembler in Germany and got two years of experience working there. Moved to canada two years ago and started an apprenticeship in resi. Currently doing the technical term and was considering the switch. Would you recommend staying in resi despite knowing pretty much everything including most of the code related stuff, or dare the switch to commercial? I kind of want to have resi, commercial and industrial under the belt before getting my ticket so im a little confused as to what i should do.
Won't hurt to know a little of every thing never. Know where you'll end up
@@johnkulpowich5260 i appreciate the input. If i ever went ahead with my own business it for sure would be residential. But i plan to pursue not having that much stress and that kind of got me torn around and thinking of going commercial for a portion of my training
@@alikilicaslan6045 you think working in people homes has less stress. Boy are you in for a big surprise
@@johnkulpowich5260 I meant stress in a way for pursuing your own business. It’s granted that industrial or commercial both are worse on the project managers or company owners to an extent.
God sometimes I really miss working electrical.
Kind of a late comment, but what’s your pay scale? I’m an automotive technician and I really don’t like the pay and the insane tool investment, and especially the pay advancement. My industry tops out at like $27-$30 an hour and you gotta be GOOD to hit those numbers.
What kind of pants are those ? It had built in tool holder ??
It's European style work trousers, they have several detachable tool pockets, electricians and plumbers generally do not wear tool belts in Europe, If you want this style of pants, check out "Catterpillar H2O defender" they are water resistent, have removable tool pockets, and knee pockets so you can insert knee pads (way better than using the strap on knee pads), they are affordable and great quality, there are other brands like "Snickers" that are way more expensive.
Yes as @Hatim 13 mentioned. They are European style. And as far as the caterpillar ones go. I currently on my second pair and I like the price but they do rim easily at the seams. My brother ( also an electrician) bought the blakladder ones and they seem to be holding up better but are waaay more expensive.
Can you talk about getting into the trade, I am thinking about getting into the trade
The screw gun bracket🤷
make more videos these are good
Will do sir
What kind of gloves are you wearing?
Maxi-flex
@@Shadowbird92 yes. It’s whatever they have at the parts store really
Get his check
👍👍👍
you should be referring to drawings for mounting heights
Please if you can answer my question, l have experience for 10 years but l never work in USA what the average pay for binging
It’s hard to answer that question because it varies depending where you live. I work in the Bay Area which is one of the most expensive places to live so pay may sound like a lot but it isn’t.
I live an hour away where pay is $20 less an hour and housing is cheaper but I do have to drive far every day.
I don’t use a tape what I do is cut a stud @ 16” so I’m 18” center and I go man go. I do use a 6” long screw shaft. I don’t put a mud ring upside down. In a job like that I take my cart.
That would be ideal.
Best drill for electricians? Everyone is telling me Makita but idk
I don’t like putting mud ring until I finish wiring.
I get you. But I wasn’t doing the wiring. Someone else was and it’s easier for them to see how many pigtails they need to make.
@@ampearelectricideasworthsh107 good point
I call BS on the power and data being consistently on a Left/Right. The data is a conduit. It need to run close to the stud so you can use stud-to-conduit supports. No one will ever notice which side your data and power is on. Time is of the essence. We don't want to be putting offsets in our 1'' data drops.
I wanna do this shit I'm hopefully getting a appreciateship at 17
We call them caddy bars
do you think someone who knows residential work well could get in and prosper in commercial with the right mentoring?
Without school of course
Yeah it’s all the same electrically. You’ll need to learn the parts of course. Eventually you should learn to bend lots of conduit and how to make conduit racks. Just jump into it if you’re curious.
1st year apprentice who started residential now I'm industrial and commercial as a first year. As long as you're alert you'll pick up things pretty quickly.
Started in commercial. It’s all I know lmao
Honestly it looks easier than residential, I know how to bed conduit. I was lucky to get mentored by a general electrical contractor for a few years before starting an actual apprenticeship. We did everything, from resi to industrial, I feel very confident hopefully I get sponsored soon.
plaster rings are up-size down
Yeah i cant stand that also he needs knee pads.
I'm a noob. Why did only a select few get the TSGB?
Those were the ones that were for power only and likely had to be at a specific horizontal measurement
Have we caught all the electricians that can shut down electrical grids?
I know them as spreader brackets
I use to call them that but when I order from parts store it just easier to call them from their actual name
What does it mean when you say “data”??
Your company doesnt gives you a cart to roll your stuff?
at 9:50 no C4 for the box? u can just screw it to the stud??
I see you 209
Really thinking about becoming an electrician. Is it really THAT hard on the body? All the horror stories of people being in pain scares me a bit
Falling of a ladder is the biggest risk , but that can happen at home too , my stepson wants to be an electrician he’s 19 6,2 tall but can’t tell the difference between the screw and a bolt . Not everybody is meant for this trade , nobody is going to pat your back or give you sparky award or name a building after you, you’ll just make an honest living , have good friends and satisfy your soul that you did your best and somebody will be happy their lights turn on and stay on. Oh and have the best tool on the block .
@@martinsnibbor7691 bruh, he just asked how taxing it is on the body...not about getting recognition...?
@@martinsnibbor7691 bro wrote a life story instead of answering the question
I just call it a sliding bracket lol
What do you record on ? A go pro or a phone ? Do you have a strap on your hard hat?
Damn don’t your knees hurt ?
Please respond
I’m wanna become a electrician I have no experience do I have to take classes or can I start off no experience
You can do either. Go to school, pay, possibly get some job leads or look for a company/local ibew and see if their appreciation program is open for applications. They will pay you to learn along the way.
@B M I appreciate the advice and yes that’s exactly what I’m doing
great video, but your fly was down