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Electrician U

Electrician U is a learning and teaching platform that explains all components, theory, and ideology behind being an electrician. If you're looking to figure out "what is a capacitor, how does inducti... Read more

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Episode 3 - Wiring For And Installing A Switch

Episode 3 - Wiring For And Installing A Switch

This episode covers the basics of installing an electrical switch.  I cover mounting boxes, drilling holes, running 12/2... Read more

18 Mar 2018

28mins

Ranked #2

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Episode 2 - Tools Every Apprentice Electrician Needs

Episode 2 - Tools Every Apprentice Electrician Needs

If you're about to start your career as an electrician but don't have a clue what tools you need, feel free to consult t... Read more

4 Aug 2017

26mins

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Episode 19 - Electrical Power (Wattage and Volt-Amps)

Episode 19 - Electrical Power (Wattage and Volt-Amps)

Electrical power is often expressed in two units, Watts and VA.  Wattage and Volt-Amps rather, get misused because many ... Read more

23 Jul 2018

21mins

Ranked #4

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Episode 14 - Difference Of Potential (Voltage)

Episode 14 - Difference Of Potential (Voltage)

Voltage is an electromotive force created by a difference of potential.  Therefore the terms voltage and difference of p... Read more

29 May 2018

16mins

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Episode 16 - THEORY - Electric Current (Amperes/Amps)

Episode 16 - THEORY - Electric Current (Amperes/Amps)

Electric current is one of the hardest things to wrap your head around when you're first getting into the electrical tra... Read more

11 Jun 2018

14mins

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Episode 39 - Using Ohm's Law In The Field - ELECTRICIAN MATH REAL WORLD EXAMPLES

Episode 39 - Using Ohm's Law In The Field - ELECTRICIAN MATH REAL WORLD EXAMPLES

In partnership with Rogers - https://www.rogersservices.comDoing math, for many people, is one of the things that holds ... Read more

2 Sep 2019

17mins

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Episode 4 - Wiring For And Installing A Plug-In Receptacle

Episode 4 - Wiring For And Installing A Plug-In Receptacle

In this episode I talk about how to install an electrical plug-in receptacle.  Plugs are pretty day one helper stuff, bu... Read more

2 Apr 2018

27mins

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Episode 44 - Half A Century In The Electrical Trade - 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Episode 44 - Half A Century In The Electrical Trade - 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Today I talk to Wayne Robinson from Capitol Electric Supply, a retired master electrician and chief electrical inspector... Read more

18 Sep 2019

1hr 2mins

Ranked #9

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Episode 26 - Electrical Test Equipment Every Electrician Should Know

Episode 26 - Electrical Test Equipment Every Electrician Should Know

Sponsored by RogersIt’s an electricians job to be able to identify what’s going on in an electrical circuit, and sometim... Read more

15 Jul 2019

24mins

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Episode 45 - Should I Stay Or Should I Go? - WHEN SHOULD I QUIT MY JOB?

Episode 45 - Should I Stay Or Should I Go? - WHEN SHOULD I QUIT MY JOB?

I get asked by LOADS of people whether or not they should quit their job and go to another company. I have a few things... Read more

23 Sep 2019

8mins

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Episode 18 - Resistance (Ohms)

Episode 18 - Resistance (Ohms)

Resistance is one of the most crucial aspects of an electrical circuit.  Along with Voltage and Amperes, Resistance play... Read more

2 Jul 2018

23mins

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Episode 38 - 11 Confusing Code Terms - UNDERSTANDING THE NEC

Episode 38 - 11 Confusing Code Terms - UNDERSTANDING THE NEC

Let’s face it…the national electric code book is probably the most difficult construction document to read and understan... Read more

28 Aug 2019

8mins

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Episode 20 - Fault Detecting Devices (GFCI, AFCI, AFGF - DF)

Episode 20 - Fault Detecting Devices (GFCI, AFCI, AFGF - DF)

In this episode I talk about the various fault detecting devices on the market in use in most modern residences. Chiefly... Read more

30 Jul 2018

14mins

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Episode 37 - Wiring With MC - WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN'T DO WITH MC CABLE

Episode 37 - Wiring With MC - WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN'T DO WITH MC CABLE

In partnership with Rogers - https://www.rogersservices.comIn this episode we talk in depth about how to wire with MC ca... Read more

26 Aug 2019

27mins

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Episode 17 - How Circuit Breakers And Electrical Panels Work

Episode 17 - How Circuit Breakers And Electrical Panels Work

A lot of green apprentice electricians ask about how panels work, and more specifically what the roll of the circuit bre... Read more

18 Jun 2018

6mins

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Episode 31 - Control Relays - HOW THEY WORK & WHAT THEY'RE FOR

Episode 31 - Control Relays - HOW THEY WORK & WHAT THEY'RE FOR

Sponsored by Rogers - https://www.rogersservices.com A relay is a type of electromagnetic switch, similar to a contactor... Read more

5 Aug 2019

15mins

Ranked #17

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Episode 9 - What's Inside A Breaker (How Do Electrical Breakers Work?)

Episode 9 - What's Inside A Breaker (How Do Electrical Breakers Work?)

This episode is all about breakers, from the outside-in.  I cover the differences between single-pole, two-pole, and 3-p... Read more

27 Apr 2018

10mins

Ranked #18

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Episode 41 - CREW LEADERSHIP - How To Effectively Lead Jobs As A Journeyman

Episode 41 - CREW LEADERSHIP - How To Effectively Lead Jobs As A Journeyman

Most journeyman electricians end up leading jobs for the first time when they get their license, and for some it’s an ov... Read more

9 Sep 2019

21mins

Ranked #19

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Episode 6 - How To Wire For And Install 3 Way Switches And California (Illegal) 3 Ways

Episode 6 - How To Wire For And Install 3 Way Switches And California (Illegal) 3 Ways

In this episode I talk about how to wire and install 3 way switches and California (illegal or dead-end) 3ways.I start o... Read more

4 Apr 2018

45mins

Ranked #20

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Episode 35 - Why Electricians Need UGLYS - A MINI ELECTRICAL LIBRARY IN YOUR POCKET

Episode 35 - Why Electricians Need UGLYS - A MINI ELECTRICAL LIBRARY IN YOUR POCKET

Sponsored by Rogers - https://www.rogersservices.comUgly's manuals are time-tested technician approved. Every electrici... Read more

19 Aug 2019

22mins

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