Day 1 as an Eletrician Apprentice... in the books!

[Inconel710]

Glad to hear you're enjoying it. Electrician's assistant was my post HS, pre-Navy job and I use those skills on a routine basis. Just last month, I troubleshot and replaced four old receptacles and a light switch for a neighbor and installed a ceiling fan in my house.

[Sparky]

My newest ebay purchase.

[xjtwo]

I remember my first year as an apprentice, I was told "You know where whale shit is? Well, you're below that." coming from an old school Lineman.

Congrats on your apprenticeship!

[Jer]

Day four and shit just got real! lol We had a generator install on the side of a house way up in the mountains. I spent most of the day trenching and what not as well as parts running and it was in the sun. I have a nice sunburn on my neck, head and arms but still had a good time. Maybe someday I'll get to actually work with wiring and electricity.

My newest ebay purchase.

That's real nice man. I'm rocking a shitty $10 one I've had from like HF or something for over a decade. It's just a multimeter though and I really want one of these CT versions as those clamp testers are important to use or so I gathered since I've seen them used almost as much as our strippers, lineman pliers, dykes, Dewalt drills & sawzalls.

[SAnd]

I don't see that anybody has said it so far
That stuff can kill you!!!
Make sure whoever is training you shows you how to not end up dead. It's like a guns and shooting. It can be satisfying and fun but it is terribly unforgiving of any incapacity, carelessness, or neglect. Don't take shortcuts with safety.

Congratulations. I wish you continued success.

[Sparky]

Day four and shit just got real! lol We had a generator install on the side of a house way up in the mountains. I spent most of the day trenching and what not as well as parts running and it was in the sun. I have a nice sunburn on my neck, head and arms but still had a good time. Maybe someday I'll get to actually work with wiring and electricity.



That's real nice man. I'm rocking a shitty $10 one I've had from like HF or something for over a decade. It's just a multimeter though and I really want one of these CT versions as those clamp testers are important to use or so I gathered since I've seen them used almost as much as our strippers, lineman pliers, dykes, Dewalt drills & sawzalls.

Never fear I have been in the trade almost 20 years and still dig ditches.

P.S. Don't forget the 120v circuit for the battery charger. I have been on more than one service call because of that.

[snichols28]

...I've seen them used almost as much as our strippers, lineman pliers, dykes, Dewalt drills & sawzalls.

Did somebody say strippers?

[Marlin]

Never fear I have been in the trade almost 20 years and still dig ditches.

P.S. Don't forget the 120v circuit for the battery charger. I have been on more than one service call because of that.

23 here, somedays, I'd prefer digging the ditches.