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Electricians are called upon to install, update, and repair electrical wiring and devices in homes, businesses, and buildings of all types. Ask questions here about the work, career path, and training needed to become an electrician.

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What qualifications are needed to become an electrician?

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You can attend a technical school or opt for a combination of school and experience (apprenticeship). Most have the following minimum requirements:

# Minimum age 18 # High School Education # One Year of High School Algebra # Qualifying Score on an Aptitude Test # Drug Free From the US Dept of labor:

Most electricians learn their trade through apprenticeship programs. These programs combine on-the-job training with related classroom instruction. Education and training. Most electricians learn their trade through apprenticeship programs. These programs combine paid on-the-job training with related classroom instruction. Joint training committees made up of local unions of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and local chapters of the National Electrical Contractors Association; individual electrical contracting companies; or local chapters of the Associated Builders and Contractors and the Independent Electrical Contractors Association usually sponsor apprenticeship programs. Because of the comprehensive training received, those who complete apprenticeship programs qualify to do both maintenance and construction work. Apprenticeship programs usually last 4 years. Each year includes at least 144 hours of classroom instruction and 2,000 hours of on-the-job training. In the classroom, apprentices learn electrical theory, blueprint reading, mathematics, electrical code requirements, and safety and first aid practices. They also may receive specialized training in soldering, communications, fire alarm systems, and cranes and elevators. On the job, apprentices work under the supervision of experienced electricians. At first, they drill holes, set anchors, and attach conduit. Later, they measure, fabricate, and install conduit and install, connect, and test wiring, outlets, and switches. They also learn to set up and draw diagrams for entire electrical systems. Eventually, they practice and master all of an electrician's main tasks.

What is interesting about being an electrician?

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As long as there is electricity, you should be able to make a living, with electricity there are many paths you can choose to take, areas of repair, house wiring, construction,inspection, troublethooter, appliance repair, computers, motors anything with electricity that has parts will fail, and will need repair. As one example just look at the questions on this site and read the questions asking for help with electrial questions on cars and trucks.

How much do union electrician make in Indiana?

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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for electricians as of May 2008 is, $49,890. This would amount to $23.98 per hour. In May 2008, median hourly wages of wage and salary electricians were $22.32. The middle 50 percent earned between $17.00 and $29.88. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $13.54, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $38.18.

Why are electricians wearing slippers while working?

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They're not slippers. They are insulating shoe covers or insulating boots. They stop electricity going down to earth from a live wire if you accidentally touch it. That may stop you getting electrocuted

Why does electricians wear gloves?

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because its safer and you cannot get harmed :)

How much does a electrician make in Ohio?

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$28 per hour for a journeyman

$45 to $85 per hour for a master

What is the avg pay for apprentice electricians in Texas?

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The average yearly salary for a Journeyman electrician in Houston, Texas is $52,000. The average salary for an apprentice electrician is $46,000.

What do electricians wear?

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Electricians should wear clothing that is comfortable to move around in. Clothing should not be bulky and no jewelry should be worn. They should wear rubber work boots, a hard hat and goggles as well to protect their eyes.

How much do electricians make in UK?

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how much money does an electrical engineer earn in England? in English money.

i mean how many pounds....

and is it hard to get the job in England?

and what is the price the government pay and what is the price the private company pay?

thanks...

Do you need to go to college to be an electrician?

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No, in trades you usually start with an apprenticeship to a master.

What is the salary range for an electrician?

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Apprentice electricians usually start at about 50% of a journeyman electrician, which varies widely across the US and whether they are union or nonunion. Low nonunion around $13 to a high for union around $40 plus benefits. So apprentices start around the minimum wage of $7.25 to around $20 an hour.

What is 5 safety rules for electrician?

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In the UK the Health and Safety at Work, Etc Act 1974; the same as everybody else! Basically, the electrician at work must ensure his own safety, the safety of his colleagues, and the safety of any other person who may be affected by his undertaking. In addition, for clarification there is the Electricity at Work Regulations which are under the umberella of the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Institute of Electrical Engineers Memorandum of Guidance for Electrical Installations (17th edition) which act as an Approved Code of Practice (ACoP). The ACoP is not in itself law but will be relied heavily upon by the courts as Best Practice.

What tools does a construction electrician use?

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Construction electricians use a wide variety of tools during their career.

Hand tools:

wire strippers, side cutters, screwdrivers, Allen wrenches, tape measure, protractor, needle nose pliers, cable cutters, hammer, handbenders, etc. . .

Power tools:

drills, portabandsaws, pipe threader, pipe benders

Testers:

Voltmeter, ammeter, ohm meter, multimeter, megger, ground tester

What type of electrical training do you need to become a Master electrician?

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You'd need at least a basic understanding in Maths, or at least the ability to pick relatively basic mathematical concepts. Not sure how applicable the actual mathematical theory behind electrical circuitry is in the workplace, but I know you'd be tested with some basic maths during your apprenticeship.

How much does a union electrician make in Chicago?

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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for electricians as of May 2008 is, $49,890. This would amount to $23.98 per hour. In May 2008, median hourly wages of wage and salary electricians were $22.32. The middle 50 percent earned between $17.00 and $29.88. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $13.54, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $38.18.

What types of electricians are there?

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one type is a master electrician

residential electrician ; covering the single family and multi-family dwellings electrical. generally voltages 240v and less.

commercial / industrial electrician ; covering the commercial and industrial , sometimes categorized as inside wire man, working with voltages in the extreme levels that are deadly to those who are not qualified. generally 120v and up to 13,800v.

lineman electrician ; categorized as outside , covering the transmission and distribution of utility power to residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. generally 4,600v and up to 375,000v .

ALL VOLTAGES ARE DEADLY! IF YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO WORK IN THESE FIELDS , DON'T ! YOU COULD BE SEVERELY INJURED OR DIE!

Improve answer: There is also a union electrician which a commercial/industrial and residential electrician combined but they have more experience.

Can two feed throughs go through one knock out hole in breaker box?

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I believe it is, as long as the wires are the same size i.e. 2 12/2s or 2 14/2s.