A Day in the Life with Electrician U

[@bubbly6379]

One thing I love about this trade is how most electricians have the same work ethic, we want to save the customer as much money as possible while also doing our best work. As you mentioned with the bulb/driver replacement tip, you could cost them double, but it'd just better to do it all at once the first time you're out there

[@light_year6964]

Thats how you build loyalty!

[@taywhite899]

Yes!!! We want more content like this!!!

[@assassin7250]

I’m 18 and I’m thinking of doing this trade. How hard is the course in class? What math will I use?

[@elektrikmonkee6749]

Honestly only small business owners be doing this. Im a foreman for a pretty good size company and out on the field is all about making money and trying to catch even the slightest details to charge extra, thats how ypu make money and stay in business. Sadly as a small business owner i can also say that we do make the mistake pf trying to save the customer money, but most of them don’t appreciate it. In reality that ends up costing the electrician time and time is money. If you really want to make a business out of this then the mindset is not to give stuff for free.

[@joelkonrad9161]

@@assassin7250 I’m from Canada but I’d think the schooling is similar. My first year of school I did at 19 and realized the math was pretty straight forward if you listened at the start of that unit. I just finished my second year at 20 and it was a decent amount harder, it was all single phase but put into math, trigonometry will be your best friend and worst enemy. I love it, it’s a great trade

[@KybubStudios]

you should do more of these. make this into a series. love it

[@dylon537]

100%, I didn’t want the video to end!

[@ayoitszyon8301]

Would love to see this

[@jeffreyrosales2677]

Agreed

[@elc2k385]

I like that you talk about the business side of things, too.

[@brocklancaster7354]

Agreed. The nonstop ringing of the phone is one of those things that most people don’t see.

[@nickvoise]

I’m 25 and thinking about going to school to become an electrician. Honestly this video held my attention very well and really interested me. Appreciate the video.

[@billymonroe9574]

Did you start school?

[@loganjohnson9322]

@@billymonroe9574 Idk about this guy but I did about 8 weeks ago. Some people say that people don't care about trade schools and they just take ur money. Buy dam am I glad that I got to spend 6 hours to learn how to bend conduit offsets NOT on the job. Now I can show up knowing how to do these basic things instead of having that learning curve on the job. That's just my opinion and experience so far.

[@billymonroe9574]

@@loganjohnson9322 that’s awesome! Hope it all works out for u bud. Trade schools are great at learning theory and hands on without the on the job pressure. Plus you get to learn from other students and make industry connections

[@Djamieson713]

@@loganjohnson9322 are you still liking it?

[@loganjohnson9322]

@@Djamieson713 yeah, right now we're working on "specialty systems" so like control relays, electrical management services, and wiring up inductive motors and such. Still spending a lot of time working with conduit in the lab cause at this point I feel pretty comfortable with my circuitry. I'd still recommend for anyone wanting to learn, it is a lot of self teaching and collabing with classmates tho. It's really on you to get the most out of the program, which for some people I can see is a struggle, so if you do go to a school I suggest trying to buddy up with some of the more dedicated students.

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Its a great feeling to be so busy that people will wait for weeks/ months. Its actually a great compliment for an electrical contractor. Like that Radio Ra lighting control too!

[@seranadevirus]

I'm 35, I've been in grocery stores for almost 20 years and I'm leaving that to be an electrician. I start my new job as an electrician helper tomorrow and I'm excited and nervous. Really need to make this work, I don't want to go back to retail.

[@Savage22223]

How did it go?

[@Tremelle_]

Update?

[@thatguymark8974]

Update?

[@lucasceleste4743]

Update?

[@jamesroblero8607]

update?

[@Fan7asmo]

Please make more stuff like this, really appreciate the time and effort you give us.

[@ChiII_BiII]

@1:40 I have the same Tool shirt! Saw them on that tour in Rochester NY. Most brain melting visuals I've ever seen in a concert!

[@lolypicture8910]

I’ve seen tool in concert at Montreal THE BEST SHOW OF MY LIFE

[@BustinLoose4200]

Best band ever

[@bradygarrett1697]

Please make this a series like a once or twice a week thing! This is great for people like me getting into the trade!

[@richardkoury260]

I always start on the horizontal cut when installing a cut in box. That way if I hit a stud I can just cut more the opposite way. I enjoy these service call videos

[@TheSMMSFreak]

Great tip. I like to use a long thin pilot bit sometimes too. Pop your hole and then you can swing the bit side to side and feel around inside the wall for possible studs.

[@jamesflamingo3682]

Would love to see more of these videos and what your revenue/income is like for each job you complete

[@eduardomunoz430]

What makes me respect you Dustin a lot is that I’m sure you’re a busy guy yet you find time making useful content here on KZbin knowing that you don’t to but you want to do it anyways.

[@kingstonbiggs8000]

Thank you Dustin!!

[@LexElectric]

This was great! I'm heading back to work after 6 months off and this was awesome motivation to remember how to do my job 😂

[@ElectricianU]

Good luck going back!

[@Boc3phu5]

You got a subscriber here. Hope to join the union. Maybe it'll be a fit for me.

[@FosterFarmsOk]

great video. on the cut in box. Ive always taught my apprentices to cut the horizontal lines first. that way if you hit a stud you can move the box the other way and not have a vertical cut that is no good anymore.

[@PatrickKQ4HBD]

Great tip!

[@nickduggan3084]

I was thinking ghe exact same thing when he did that, he got lucky that time

[@heroknaderi]

I enjoyed watching this feels like going to work together. Do more videos like this again. I appreciate your time it was fun watching.

[@NovaFox238]

Love the new look. I'm always about my PC setup as well, so being in the Electrical / AV field too, love the clean videos / look. Keep going!

[@C_MP_LENT88]

It's like that in Mass as well, it's super hard for people to find an electrician. We're in such high demand it's great

[@MikeHarris1984]

I just put that same whole home protection on my panel. And I have a secondary one (MARS) that is for my AC as well to save my capacitors and compressor.

[@PatrickKQ4HBD]

I just had a $13k central system installed, so I think I REALLY need to do this too.

[@captainhowdy3104]

When possible, its nice when u can make a sub dedicated to hvac equipment. I had a customer who had one, he was a engineer, he wanted the entire sub shunt trip activated by his security grade smoke detectors.......it was cheaper to do shunt trip for each unit breaker as opposed to the 200amp shunt trip surprisingly.

[@BayleyJo]

Thank you so much for making this video. Im 16, and I want to get an apprenticeship as an electrician after I graduate. Helps ease the anxiety of growing up when I can see a glimpse of what the future may hold 😊

[@tommyriesselman4633]

Love the dmt visuals as the background on your computer. Literally had the same background on mine 2 years ago but mine was colored. I’m halfway through my first year of my CRW program and goin strong. Great video, thank you✊🏼

[@Ruedrides]

That’s a “Tool” album cover

[@juak91]

Thanks for these videos. It's an eye opener how much stress goes into what you do.

[@acatonkush8709]

I need videos like this, please make more. I’m an apprentice but there’s not much time to get real teaching.

[@j.a.r.family2576]

Man, if that's what you call tough crappy situations to work in ( cabinet, leaning over porch) then you'd hate industrial electrical lol. Cool content I dig it. Keep grinding brother.

[@chrischillin5762]

lmao right???

[@goldsharki3392]

Haha as a fellow industrial electrician out of local union 1340 I agree industrial work has some fucked up shit

[@splinter359]

@@chrischillin5762 LOL right! I'll take his crappy situations any day>

[@FlyingVFan]

Love the Tool shirt and computer background! Your videos are great too!

[@mjreyes713]

Pro tip, I’d wire the receptacle in the box outside the cabinets then pop the box in and tighten the tabs. Less time under the cabinet.

[@drewselby1]

I really enjoyed this video. I’m 28 and work as an analyst and I’ve been considering going to a trade/technical school to go in to either Electrician or HVAC. These videos are super helpful!

[@Dakantzor]

How old are you ?

[@percivalpercival3288]

@@Dakantzor mans is 28

[@Looshbob]

I'm 27 and just became an electrician. So glad I did.

[@OhhhJP]

Hvac??? Like, sheet metal work?

[@MarshForLow]

Percival Percival 🤣🤣🤣

[@GreekM3]

I recently got certified in radio ra 2 installs. I love the programming aspect of it. Fun stuff.

[@chrisallen7512]

I want to thank you for all your content and motivation as this is the turning point for me and my new life journey to become an electrician. I hope you can read my story and hear me out, and know that you are making a difference out there and I hope to pay it back one day!

[@mikesheffit6973]

Love all the videos man. The videos you make are one of the resons why I entered the trade and found such a love for electrical. Keep up the solid content bro 👍

[@cadenrogers36]

Awesome video bro, I’ve been thinking about becoming an electrician but can’t find any good day in the life videos, people will constantly talk about what a day in the life is like and not show the viewers, this video couldn’t have been better, Jesus is king 🙏🏽❤️ appreciate the video man

[@mostlikelywedoitservices6926]

I really appreciate your long term thinking. Because I do the same thing. And in a pinch those used lamps could be used while waiting for the slow boat from Chinna.

[@mikesilas23]

as an apprentice I really appreciate these videos! Thanks Dustin!!

[@ElectricianU]

Thanks for watching, my friend!

[@keithknechg3217]

I miss doing this ,retired 3 yrs. ...yet i dont.right up till day before move from ct to tn i was buttoning up a service change and knob n tube rewire on a 200 yr old house .friends semi disabled fathers home,...how to not say no.incapable.old fuse boxes with pieces of copper pipe on the mains where fuses should have been...rewired the basement as well.. ..hot electrical mess and moving ...uggg☠

[@barryomahony4983]

Motors can also generate surges when shut off. And single phase motors when the start capacitor cuts out.

[@jordanbahm337]

Dustin the second I saw that poster it made me so happy I don’t wanna say I’m surprised to see that behind you but I guess just ❤

[@lonedesertfox]

Really appreciate this format! Thanks bro!

[@jakobsacco2758]

If your cutting an old work box and dont know if there is a stud. Instead of going up vertical with the vibe first go horizontal. Then you can favor one side more that doesnt have stud. Save yourself having to repair drywall.

[@ryantimmsjr7639]

Sweet background bro! Nice to see not everyone in the trades commits to the stereotype.

[@brucepopelka9059]

That is Cutler hammer black and tans not square D. I don't mean any offense but not all electricians have the same work ethic by any means. This is not a bag on the guy providing the video. I have been an electrician for almost 30 years and I appreciate what you are doing buddy

[@smiixl]

Had me hooked after seeing the dmt wallpaper, very cool video and wallpaper

[@patrickjholguin4447]

Have you looked into a virtual answering service? It was such a time saver for me.

[@titus1343]

Hi, im an electrical engineering student, currently in my junior year. I really like your videos. So informative.

[@peguin0194]

This guy got me really interested in electricity. Thanks. I was lost did not know what to do.

[@travalicious128]

Funny..I'm now actually learning under a master electrician originally from Texas and doing work with the company I used to work for on the side....here in the Toronto area. Doing warehouse jobs...lol brother put me on the scissor lift by myself for the first time to strap down bx to the ceiling and I actually made it through :) fun times..

[@dylangarrant3027]

Love these type of videos!

[@kyle3045]

You should wear safety glasses atleast when working on a hot panel. I had done it 1000 times and one day I dropped a screw and it blew up in my face. I had to have a skin graft and it took months. If I wasn’t wearing safety glasses I probably wouldn’t be able to see. Just stay safe bud

[@danserrano2251]

I've been doing this for many years but never bother to wear them, but after hearing your story I will wear them tomorrow. Stay Safe! 💪🏻

[@kyle3045]

@@danserrano2251 That’s good to hear man. It only takes one little slip up in the right conditions and those panels can be like bombs.

[@DarthJeremy364]

always nice to see a tool fan

[@wannako20]

Love this video, hoping to see more content like this 🙏🏼

[@murillo_yt9911]

I love your videos, they are very informative. Currently I'm on the landscaping, trying to build a company. But i do love doing electricity.

[@timc1341]

This channel is on another level.

[@h3liosraps]

His desktop screen is a famous artistic representation of a DMT trip lol

[@matthewblankowski2265]

Yes more of this please.

[@bcarter1430]

Man must be nice to tell someone you're booked out 2 months. Congrats. Unfortunately people won't wait that long in the hvac field.

[@fullhousepokerindy]

I made office help a priority when I fired up (meaning when the calls started being nonstop).

[@a.t.7021]

Thanks for sharing your day. 👍👍👍

[@val3077]

Love theses video! Hopefully you make more

[@HELLNAWW]

I'm 32 and in the tech career space, but I think I'm going to start studying electrical stuff as a backup plan. Tech is very volatile, I want something that will always have a job.

[@richardjohn9042]

always enjoy your videos

[@To_xmn]

Amazing content that encourages people who wanna become electrician

[@Fe_Junior]

Great video, bring more like that. I watch from Brazil.

[@tookurjaerbs]

As soon as I saw your desktop background you won my heart lol

[@henor6609]

Fishing can be PAIN, been there done that. Great vid

[@chrisallen7512]

IBEW finally called me back. I am going in to start/finish my apprenticeship. I am 35, with two young kids. I need this more than anything right now. I need a career, a future…

[@Blahblahblah8016]

I loved this! Please make more day in the life/ service call videos! Great stuff man, appreciate it big time !

[@soldatheero]

As a Canadian this is weird how you do so many houses with the whole panel on the outside of the house

[@juansaldana84]

Great video amigo ! Keep it up

[@andrewstutzman3776]

Don't use the stab locks on outlets always wrap the wire around the screws. That'll save you from going to replace a burned up outlet.

[@fredastaire6156]

Man, I really like this video! Coming from a career in medicine; my wife and bought our first house about a year ago (about the same time I started watching your videos) The house is an older fixer upper and I've been learning to do my own work while at home. Honestly, I'm totally hooked on this trade! The simple feeling of accomplishment you get from troubleshooting to creating is so gratifying. So much so, that I'm looking at community college classes to complete a "wireman" (is this the correct term) certification just to learn more. You've really opened my eyes to the world of trades out there and the pride and gratification that comes with working in them. From the bottom of my heart, thank you Dustin for making such cool and engaging videos!

[@jondimanlig9652]

Like the setup man.. keep it up...filipino fan bro..

[@borys444]

This is a great video, really enjoyed it..

[@darry7026]

I haven’t been on this channel for 2 months. Ohh I have so much to catch up on😃

[@saeedsobhani4213]

I always wanted to be an electrician, now I see how difficult the job I probably change my mind, let alone the calculus and circuit analysis and all super difficult subjects at the university. It should be as tough as being sergers.

[@PatrickKQ4HBD]

The advanced math is for the senior guys. You won't be doing anything like that for several years.

[@voltagekfz5432]

Very nice job mate.

[@jmx318]

This guy is an electamagician

[@carnew6996]

Amazing easy to follow video

[@Lanceb131]

Great video! More please!

[@Eddy63]

Good little vid Dustin ... Thx ...

[@brandonfly2254]

Get yourself a labor saver cut in box trace out tool, extremely convenient

[@MonkeyNamedJay]

I wanted the info but I clicked because of that Tool/Alex Grey background in your computer 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@AngelHernandez-ws3sv]

It’s appreciated sir!

[@bobgnops]

hey i have a question... I have a 2family home and have 2 electric meter box and would like to just have one bill so basically i want to lower my bill to get one bill for the whole house instead of 2, i live in an area in NY that really rip people off and ive got 4 quotes 7k, 3k, 1500, 6k .....can you let me know what would be an estimate for this...just to convert a 2family 2meter to 1meter 1 bill

[@Jaybaby153]

Time in the trade for 30 years and keep up the good work and you have a job I like the way that you were outed that ground behind everything like I should be!

[@cbarrrr]

Appreciate your videos

[@xxshedheadxx6134]

These are great keep doing these

[@MCMXI1]

Def need more of these vids.

[@archie3252]

love your wallpaper on your computer.

[@mateolecuanda7582]

Changing your frame rate or iso on your camera can get rid of the flickering lights

[@dannygarcia1088]

Keep these videos coming 🙌🏼

[@antg9673]

more of these videos!!!!!

Love the dmt wallpaper

[@captainhowdy3104]

Much nicer surge protector than those snap in breaker type square d that take up 2 entire spaces on the bus

[@illestofdemall13]

But you still need a 2 pole breaker dedicated for it so it takes up 2 breakers anyways.

[@captainhowdy3104]

@@illestofdemall13 there are ones that actually interact with the bus, u just land the neutral, I know the one u speak of that has a line and load, yeah those are quite good despite all the space the need.

[@illestofdemall13]

@@captainhowdy3104 My point is the one in the video needs a dedicated 2 pole breaker so it still takes up 2 spaces.

[@captainhowdy3104]

@@illestofdemall13 yeah man gotcha

[@victorgonzalez-tr4su]

well done, thank u.

[@markcarter3797]

Did you do a box fill calculation when you put the driver in the box? Is there a deduction? Should there be ?

[@jdrjbnz1278]

This is really interesting. Please go over what you make per job.

[@eilev6386]

Don't you got GFCI on the automatic fuses in the US?

[@robertorivera1556]

Sick videos keep it up

[@RagingRapids311]

I've been a commercial electrician for 15 years now but always wanted to go into residential. Not sure I would want to deal with all the phone calls. For the lighting column job how well do the customers take it when the expensive LED lights go bad? These darn things are usually good for a month or 5 years. Since I'm in commercial it's no biggie, I just order more, but it must be tough explaining it to the customers

[@johnglueknifemisener2333]

how many hours do you work every day, or would you work in the beginning?

[@The360Electrician]

Enjoyed the video, are you in the new warehouse yet? Give us a tour when you get the chance.

[@xrpfrank6445]

Also can you make a video of tools you find useful as an electrician I’ve been in the trade since 18 now I’m 21 and learned a lot and became a pretty good pipe bender but I love your videos and the knowledge I gain from them!!