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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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Is there a Occupational outlook for a electrician?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, you could expect to see about a 12 percent increase in the number of electricians from 2008 to 2018, besides the replacements needed for retirees. See link below for the BLS for more info.

Can you refinance with no job but a lot of equity?

You typicaly can't refinance without any source of income. Lenders will bot borrow to those who dont have the capacity to repay the debt.

What is a 01 electrician license?

WHERE?

Washington: 01 General Journeyman Electrician

Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Electrician.


Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 296-46B-965 (15)


(15) Trainee seeking a general (01) journeyman electrician certificate of competency. After review by the department,

a trainee may be issued a six-month, nonrenewable unsupervised electrical training certificate that will allow the

individual to work without supervision if the trainee:

(a) Has submitted a complete application for an unsupervised electrical training certificate;

(b) Has worked over seven thousand hours properly supervised not to include more than four thousand of

specialty experience;

(c) Has successfully completed or is currently enrolled in an approved apprenticeship program or an

electrical construction trade program in a school approved by the board of community and technical

colleges;

(d) Has paid all appropriate training certificate fees listed in WAC 296-46B-909; and

(e) Is currently working for and continues to work for a licensed electrical contractor that employs at least one certified journeyman or specialty electrician in the appropriate specialty.


also see: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries: http://www.lni.wa.gov/





Why is it advisable to rip back the jacket and cut it from the cable even after you have already stripped the jacket?

It is just advised so to make cleaner and less messier joints. It might melt down during the shorts and cause damage. Use Electrical tape to cover up the joints and make sure they are strong. if the wire have multiple strands then you should first put both the joining wires together and then wind them together. This will help you make stronger joints.

What is the average salary for a master electrician in Massachusetts?

I'm not sure of the answer to your question. I would imagine that it varies allot. A master license allows you to employ people and have them work for you. Even if you have a masters license if you plan on working with the tools you are still required to have a journeyman license.

How do you wire a single pole built in thermostat to a baseboard heater while feeding power to another thermostat?

Split the feed circuit (inside a junction box) and feed the hot to both the baseboard heater with the built in thermostat AND to the 2nd thermostat.

If you have any questions, contact a local, qualified electrician, heating specialist or local handyman.

How much does a union electrician make Chicago?

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.

If you are a apprentice electrician what would you have to put on your business card for it to be legal?

An apprentice electrician should put "I am an apprentice electrician, which means I have not completed the minimum training required to be recognized as a qualified electrician. According to the National Electrical Code book, since I am not qualified I must not do electrical work unsupervised by a qualified electrician." on a business card for it to be legal.

How much approximately does it cost to install copper wire per 250 feet?

Depends on the size of the wire and how much you need to install. In a normal residence you will need some 12/2 and 14/2 wire for the bedrooms. An average home of around 2,000 square feet will require around 2,000 feet of wire. This does not include the larger wire needed for an electric dryer, stove, oven, HVAC, and water heater. A 250' roll of 12/2 will cost around $45 per roll. 14/2 will be slightly cheaper and the larger 10/2 and 6/3 will cost much more.

How much do electricians get paid in Ohio?

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 are electrician helpers?

A local term is an Apprentice. An Apprentice learns the electrical trade by assisting Journeymen or Master Electricians in the performance of their duties. It may be learning conduit bends, to pulling conductors and general duties on the jobsite. The Journeymen or Master Electrician will often delegate more responsibility to an apprentice as they demonstrate the ability to perform the work, so that as they progress they are learning the safe and proper way to perform electrical work. Apprentices are challenged to be well versed in the National Electrical Code and Local Codes and Ordinances in order to earn a Journeyman card or certificate. Many of the electrical workers in the industry are members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, an organization that has an excellent apprentice training program.

Why would an electrician's screwdiver have a plastic or wooden handle?

Clean wood and properly selected plastics do not conduct electricity well. As a result, when used in the handles of tools used by electricians, they help protect the electrician from electrical shock if the tool accidentally comes into contact with a live electrical connection.

Can a journeyman electrician start an electrical inspection business?

a journeyman electrician is not fully qualified in most states to operate and mantain a electrical business and preform inspections without reaching the level of masters.

Which conductor size has the largest diameter?

The largest conductor listed in the National Electrical Code is a 2000 kcmil.

What is the pay rate for an electrician in Ontario?

It depends on whether the electrician is an independent contractor or a paid employee. Independent contractors can earn $60/hr or more depending on their bid for a particular job. Larger companies will typically bill their electricians out at $80/hr or more but the employee rarely takes home as much as the independent contractor. Independent contractors often acquire additional income from the sale of materials and fixtures to their clients. Of course you must weigh the cost of being self employed against the comforts of being an employee.

How much money does an Outside Linesman electrician make?

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.

When do you use your analytical skills?

i think in my engineering it is very useful to me to solve the problem in different ways.

How does and electrician cost?

Ask your electrician. Some charge by the task and materials needed, some charge by time.

What is the peak voltage of a 240 VRMS sine wave?

To calculate the peak voltage of an RMS voltage in a sine wave simply multiply the RMS voltage with the square root of 2 (aprox. 1,414) like this:

240 x 1,414 = 339,4 V

RMS x sqr.root of 2 = peak voltage