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Electrical Education Resources
Hello all,
I hope this post is allowed in the forum. If not, my sincere apologies.
I recently started work in a large home improvement warehouse chain store in the electrical and lighting department. My background is completely different than what I'm doing now, but I find that I love the electrical realm and want to learn as much as I can for my customers, as well as for my own benefit. My aim is not to give electrical advice to my customers, but I want to learn more so that I have a better understanding of their needs and what they're talking about when they come in. I also find the entire subject area fascinating, so I wan to learn for my own personal benefit as well.
Anyway, I have been searching out online educational resources for a noob like myself to help me get more up to speed. I've found a few YouTube channels that are good but I would like to find more information. The channels I've found that are good include Electrician U, Terry Peterman, the Sparky Channel and Benjamin Sahlstrom. I'm interested in finding other quality resources, including but not limited to YouTube. I wondered what you all might know of that would help me learn. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I hope this post is allowed in the forum. If not, my sincere apologies.
I recently started work in a large home improvement warehouse chain store in the electrical and lighting department. My background is completely different than what I'm doing now, but I find that I love the electrical realm and want to learn as much as I can for my customers, as well as for my own benefit. My aim is not to give electrical advice to my customers, but I want to learn more so that I have a better understanding of their needs and what they're talking about when they come in. I also find the entire subject area fascinating, so I wan to learn for my own personal benefit as well.
Anyway, I have been searching out online educational resources for a noob like myself to help me get more up to speed. I've found a few YouTube channels that are good but I would like to find more information. The channels I've found that are good include Electrician U, Terry Peterman, the Sparky Channel and Benjamin Sahlstrom. I'm interested in finding other quality resources, including but not limited to YouTube. I wondered what you all might know of that would help me learn. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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I think I would enjoy that immensely. Unfortunately, I'm not sure how I'd ever find time for another job. The job I'm in is full-time, plus a 25 minute commute each way. The company sucks at scheduling, so my hours are all over the place. Taking care of my home chores, spending time with my wife and kids and grandkids takes up what little time I have left over. That's why I'd like to find some educational resources I can learn from at home.It's springtime. Pick up a job with one of the local resi contractors.
Do the work. Learn. Get PAID for both.
Try this ... I'ts free ! https://www.academia.edu/26348554/The_Complete_Guide_to_Electrical_Wiring
I have heard on another DIY site, that 'wiring a house' by Rex Cauldwell is a very good resource as well (Amazon has it)
I have heard on another DIY site, that 'wiring a house' by Rex Cauldwell is a very good resource as well (Amazon has it)
Thank you very much!
Ken...I admire your interest and responsible approach.
I think electrical is probably our most interesting trade....(I'm just a GC and can wire complete residential with a stamp from my good friend.)
I was lucky as I learned a long time ago, and to have John as a good frirnd and I asked him alot of questions.
I would go ahead and read any home improvement electrical book available probably in your own BigBOX.
BUT...many explain procedure ,,,but not the why/logic etc. (I had my good friend John to go to.)
When you have questions, come here. Everyone is helpful, and in regard to electrical, I have found very few incorrecft answers....and if it is incorrect, it gets quickly corrected.
Be carefull of plumbing correlations to electrical, they are similar to a certain degree , but there are many other considerations/intricacies.
And we have several good electricians to help....for instance, I understand nothing about commercial or 3 phase etc... and I learn something new sometimes.
Good luck...even apart from your present work...learning is always a benefit...especially when you are young.
Best
Peter.
I think electrical is probably our most interesting trade....(I'm just a GC and can wire complete residential with a stamp from my good friend.)
I was lucky as I learned a long time ago, and to have John as a good frirnd and I asked him alot of questions.
I would go ahead and read any home improvement electrical book available probably in your own BigBOX.
BUT...many explain procedure ,,,but not the why/logic etc. (I had my good friend John to go to.)
When you have questions, come here. Everyone is helpful, and in regard to electrical, I have found very few incorrecft answers....and if it is incorrect, it gets quickly corrected.
Be carefull of plumbing correlations to electrical, they are similar to a certain degree , but there are many other considerations/intricacies.
And we have several good electricians to help....for instance, I understand nothing about commercial or 3 phase etc... and I learn something new sometimes.
Good luck...even apart from your present work...learning is always a benefit...especially when you are young.
Best
Peter.
Hello all,
I hope this post is allowed in the forum. If not, my sincere apologies.
I recently started work in a large home improvement warehouse chain store in the electrical and lighting department. My background is completely different than what I'm doing now, but I find that I love the electrical realm and want to learn as much as I can for my customers, as well as for my own benefit. My aim is not to give electrical advice to my customers, but I want to learn more so that I have a better understanding of their needs and what they're talking about when they come in. I also find the entire subject area fascinating, so I wan to learn for my own personal benefit as well.
Anyway, I have been searching out online educational resources for a noob like myself to help me get more up to speed. I've found a few YouTube channels that are good but I would like to find more information. The channels I've found that are good include Electrician U, Terry Peterman, the Sparky Channel and Benjamin Sahlstrom. I'm interested in finding other quality resources, including but not limited to YouTube. I wondered what you all might know of that would help me learn. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
https://www.mikeholt.com/
Thank you very much!
You may also want to check this out
National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER)
This is the course I took. Although you may not want to take the course you may find some very helpful information on this site to start you off.
Suggestion is to learn the basics and the theory behind residential electrical wiring.
Be careful of some of the youtube vids. Some of these guys make it sound like they really know what they are doing but don't and some of the things they suggest or do are dangerous.
National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER)
This is the course I took. Although you may not want to take the course you may find some very helpful information on this site to start you off.
Suggestion is to learn the basics and the theory behind residential electrical wiring.
Be careful of some of the youtube vids. Some of these guys make it sound like they really know what they are doing but don't and some of the things they suggest or do are dangerous.
You may also want to check this out
National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER)
This is the course I took. Although you may not want to take the course you may find some very helpful information on this site to start you off.
Suggestion is to learn the basics and the theory behind residential electrical wiring.
Be careful of some of the youtube vids. Some of these guys make it sound like they really know what they are doing but don't and some of the things they suggest or do are dangerous.
Thanks for the link! I'll definitely check it out. I know what you mean about the YouTube vids. I've been watching all with a skeptical eye at first and figuring out who to trust and who to ignore. I think the ones I've found a pretty reputable, but I always keep an eye out for sketchy stuff.
Thanks Peter! Much appreciated. I'm really enjoying learning all of this, but I definitely have a healthy respect for the potential danger of it when it's done wrong. I'm a retired police officer and prior to that was an ambulance EMT. I've been on scene of accidental electrocutions on several occasions. I definitely want to learn the correct ways of doing things for my own knowledge and safety in addition to being able to understand and help my customers. I appreciate your reply!Ken...I admire your interest and responsible approach.
I think electrical is probably our most interesting trade....(I'm just a GC and can wire complete residential with a stamp from my good friend.)
I was lucky as I learned a long time ago, and to have John as a good frirnd and I asked him alot of questions.
I would go ahead and read any home improvement electrical book available probably in your own BigBOX.
BUT...many explain procedure ,,,but not the why/logic etc. (I had my good friend John to go to.)
When you have questions, come here. Everyone is helpful, and in regard to electrical, I have found very few incorrecft answers....and if it is incorrect, it gets quickly corrected.
Be carefull of plumbing correlations to electrical, they are similar to a certain degree , but there are many other considerations/intricacies.
And we have several good electricians to help....for instance, I understand nothing about commercial or 3 phase etc... and I learn something new sometimes.
Good luck...even apart from your present work...learning is always a benefit...especially when you are young.
Best
Peter.
I know that this may sound odd, but why not go to college? There you will definitely learn the correct ways. I don't think it will be difficult for you as you have so much determination to learn something new. For example, when I was 30 years old I have understood that I should have applied to pharmacy instead of engineering, so I started everything from zero. It wasn't very difficult to apply, as I was helped by this service Pharmacy School Personal Statement Editing- EssayEdge which made myself noticed there. And now I am doing what I like.
Well Ken DP has not been to the forum since July of last year and this thread is 19 months old.
Maybe KenDP lost interest as we have not had a follow up since then.
Maybe KenDP lost interest as we have not had a follow up since then.
College is not the best source of knowledge regarding electrical safety and practices. A trade related training program would be better.I know that this may sound odd, but why not go to college? There you will definitely learn the correct ways. I don't think it will be difficult for you as you have so much determination to learn something new. For example, when I was 30 years old I have understood that I should have applied to pharmacy instead of engineering, so I started everything from zero.
Agreed Jim. In my post #9 I suggested something like that. I took this course and before I did I had absolutely no knowledge of any home electrical theory etc. I would not have even attempted to replace a basic receptacle.
This is the course I took ---> NCCER
This is the course I took ---> NCCER
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