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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 depth above ceiling require smoke detector as per NFPA?

NFPA 72 recommends installing smoke detectors at the ceiling height of 4-12 inches depending on the specific area and application. However, some local codes and regulations may have specific requirements for the installation height of smoke detectors above a ceiling. It is essential to check with the local authority having jurisdiction for specific requirements in your area.

What are cold conductors?

A cold conductor is the insilation for a cold object to keep the coolness inside and the warmess out.

What do you call an electrician who works on movie sets or TV's?

Gaffer - THE BOSS

Best Boy Electric - Crew Management

Console Operator - On, off, and dimming the lights for scenes

Electrician " "

Moving Light Operator - controls all the automated motion lighting

Lamp Operator - in charge of operating film lamps (looks like a monster spot light)

Balloon Lighting Tech - balloons that produce large amounts of lighting inside and out

Genny Operator - maintain and operate the electricity generators

Apprentice Lighting Technician


Also falls under the rigging department. Electric hoists, scaffold lighting, generators, power tools....

Rigging Gaffer

Rigging Best Boy Electric

Rigging Electrician

Rigging Generator Operator

Why plastic is used for the handles of screwdrivers used by electricians?

Plastic is used as the handles of screwdrivers that electricians use as they are bad conductors of electricity so there is less chance of an electric shock . They are also used because they can be molded easier to give different grips patterns and holds.They are light weight to and have a better central balance.

Is doctor Luis escobar a very good dentist?

From my experience, yes. I had five visits with Dr. Luis Escobar recently and am VERY pleased. ...If you need a root canal, he sends you to Dr. Ivan Gaspar next door. ...Anyway...I've been to some fancyschmancy dentists but my experience with Dr. Luis tops all of my dental experiences. In addition to being a good dentist with great prices, he's very personable and fun.

When a grounding electrode is installed in a trench in lieu of being driven the trench shall be at least how many inches deep?

2008 NEC - Section 250.53(G) 30"

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2009 CEC - Rule 10-700(5) The ground rod shall be laid in a trench whose length will be no less than 3 metres and at a depth of no less that 600 mm (24") from the top surface of the rod to finished grade.

How much do electricians earn per hour or year?

The U.S. Department of Labor keeps statistics like this. Here's their info on the hourly rates for electricians in the United States: In 2002, median hourly earnings of electricians were $19.90. The middle 50 percent earned between $14.95 and $26.50. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $11.81, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $33.21. Median hourly earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of electricians in 2002 are shown below: * Motor vehicle parts manufacturing $28.72 * Local government 21.15 * Building equipment contractors 19.54 * Nonresidential building construction 19.36 * Employment services 15.46 Depending on experience, apprentices usually start at between 40 and 50 percent of the rate paid to fully trained electricians. As apprentices become more skilled, they receive periodic increases throughout the course of their training. Many employers also provide training opportunities for experienced electricians to improve their skills. Many construction electricians are members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Among unions organizing maintenance electricians are the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers; the International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine, and Furniture Workers; the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers; the International Union, United Automobile, Aircraft and Agricultural Implement Workers of America; and the United Steelworkers of America. My father and his partener, his brother,own a small local electrician buisness. As far as I know my fater makes $500-$1000 a week.Hopefully this gives you an idea of the pay.Even though the buissness is local he still goes out of town to work for his paying clilents.But this is do to the fact he has around ten years, plus college, of expeirence.That's the only thing I know about the pay of being an electrician. I think that electricians earn more then the average of most labour workers out tin the industry. It is one of the most high paid labour jobs there is, second only to a plumber. Plumbers are belived to be earning quite a lot of money these days. If you have a problem at your house it ost something like $100 for them to look at it. Then further money to fix it, as well as money for the time it takes them to fix the problem. But getting back to electricians....They seem to be making a name for themselves in the industry these days, which is quite remarable. Considering the lack of numbers decreasing in the industry. The median expected salary for a typical Electrician III in the United States is $49,931. See the Related Link for "Occupational Outlook Handbook" to the right for the answer. Ask someone at the reference desk of your local public library for the Occupational Outlook Handbook. It lists all kinds of information you would need to know,(including the salary) of just about any occupation you can think of. The median expected salary for a typical Electrician III in the United States is $49,931.

How do you become a electrician on a movie set?

The gaffer is the chief electrician on a movie set. S/He is responsible for lighting the set. His/her crew is made up of men and women who work as "electricians" also know as electrics. Sometimes they swing departments and are called Grip/Electrics.

You have to have experience before you can get hired on in the electrical department of a movie. The way to do that is to contact a gaffer and ask if you can apprentice for free and learn how to be an electrician on a movie set.

Professional credentials as an electrician will help you move into this industry as an electric.

What are the duties of an electrician?

The duties of an electrician are to work in commercial industrial or residential settings. They usually install, repair, and maintain electrical systems.

AnswerA general electrician should be able to run conduit of all types, figure loads and wire sizes. Read blueprints and deduct the proper needs thereof. Use a variety of hand and power tools. Make good decisions with out all the information one needs, meaning to be a good guesser. A service electrician will need to be able to do all of this and more. They also have to be able to reverse engineer entire electrical systems in order to trouble shoot said system.

What is AD BC?

bc stands for before christ

ad stands for after death

anno domini and before Christ

BC is Before Crist and AD is a lattin phrase meaning "Anno Domini" in Latin or "the year of the Lord" in English. But, that has been changed BC-->BCA, standing for Before Common Era, and AD--> CE standing for Common Era.

AD stands for the Latin Anno Domini, meaning "Years" (Anno) of our "Lord" Domini and refers to the birth of Jesus which was about 2009 years ago. BC is before Christ.

How do you join the electricians union in New York city?

you have to write a letter requesting an application to : LOCAL # IBEW

158-11 hva jr ave

flushing ny 11365

then be prepared to wait about 4-5 years

How much money does an boat electrician earn?

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.

How do you get an electricians apprentice card?

The specific requirements of obtaining an electrician's apprentice card varies from one state to another. The most common way to achieve this is by attending a local college or training school focused on electrician training.

Can you get an oilfield job without a drivers license?

If you want to be a rig hand, you will probably not need a drivers license. I work in the water well drilling industry, and we hire laborers without drivers licenses to work in the shop and on the rigs.

What is basic difference between an elementary wiring diagram and a connection wiring diagram?

An elementary is a schematic or one line diagram showing the basic operation of a circuit and is best used for troubleshooting or discussing circuit operation. A wiring diagram shows point to point wiring connections, terminal points, component layout etc. and is used to connect and build a circuit.

What factors influence the availabilty of jobs in this field?

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Gas that is less dense than air?

Helium is a gas that is less dense than air. This is why a balloon filled with helium rises when released.

What is average hourly rate for electricians in state of Iowa?

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 does the term VA mean when applied to a control transformer?

VA refers to the effective load that is placed upon the Control Transformer (also known as Selection Inrush VA).

What type of switch would be used to control a lighting load from one control point?

In this type of situation, where there is more than one lighting circuit, a lighting contactor would be used. These types of contactors can be obtained in four and five pole configurations. Make sure that the contactor is rated for lighting loads and not motor loads. A normal switch, single pole single throw, would be used to switch the contactors on and off. A single switch could then be used to control as many contactors as you need to operate the lighting circuits.

If there is just one lighting circuit, the total circuit amperage must be known, then the switch would be sized to the amperage of the circuit.