Day In The Life of a 19 Year Old Electrician

[@shawncherry1475]

I start trade school TODAY, actually On my way now, wish me luck on my electrical journey

[@Daniel-fy4es]

Good luck ! 👍

[@youtubeemployee8760]

Good luck

[@arashebadtabrizi1301]

How’s it going so far bro

[@shawncherry1475]

@@arashebadtabrizi1301 just passed my midterms, it’s a long a difficult journey, but very exciting

[@arashebadtabrizi1301]

@@shawncherry1475 that’s awesome men as long as there’s progress it’s good you mind asking me what trade school your going to I’m almost out of highschool and I need to decide where I should go

[@A-Danz]

I'm a 20 year old Female Electrician, never went to college, decided to study a trade instead and I'm happy I choose Electrical

[@louuiee_knows24.]

Anthony Marlow sure 😂😂😂

[@k00ltv69]

How long it take to become one

[@k00ltv69]

And what’s pay like

[@JG-ys6bq]

Daniel Valle you hating on a female bro you the really the bitch 😂

[@ZaddyWillis02]

@@louuiee_knows24. Do you talk like that to your mother? You probably don't have one anyway 😂.

[@JoseGarcia-yx7mc]

Please don make those rat nest inside the fixture ,that shit becomes a headache when a real electrician comes to troubleshoot any of it

[@malon3412]

Jose Garcia dude I was about to say that The wire management tilted the fuck out of me

[@riley9550]

Jose Garcia shut ur mouth bitch. Who cares, I’m sure ur good at ur shitty job but some ppl care about other things in life

[@beziur]

It looks like crap. Can tell you’re not a electrician.

[@riley9550]

J I was an electrician never gave a fuck about what the wires looks like as long as there was power. Still even if the power wasn’t working I could care less

[@SickShots617]

Riley you sound like the worst kind of electrician

[@thewiseguy390]

Im a commercial electrician and i hate when people just stuff wires in there. Just coil it up man!

[@navroopnarine4747]

If you're a commercial electrician and can't work in messy electrical box .....well my friend you're a idiot.....

[@bl4cksid39]

Im an electrician in Switzerland and if you just shove the wires up into the lamp or elsewhere you literally get killed by your boss.

[@blockboyERA]

Bl4ck Sid3 Boss not going to kill you if he don't sees 😂

[@bl4cksid39]

@@blockboyERA True😂

[@thewiseguy390]

Nav Roopnarine never said I couldn’t work on em.

[@nateth3great860]

Good for you bro😎 I’m 21 never went to college. Currently an HVAC technician. Gonna buy a house pretty soon

[@tribalblaze65]

NATE TH3GREAT how long have you been a have technician for? How’s the money

[@JChasinABag]

Nice bro! I'm in school right now getting my heating and cooling certification

[@jacielroblero13]

@@JChasinABag good for you im about to graduate and i will go to trade to become an electrician

[@JChasinABag]

@@jacielroblero13 hell yea brother!

[@slump6982]

Hell yeah man good for you !

[@mackaymond3350]

I been doing electrical work for 20 years now and never install ballast for led lamps, one more failure point, but nice to see someone young and motivated

[@keithtolomay9122]

Actually it's an LED driver. LED lamps come in different types, they can work off of the existing ballast, be direct wired with a hot and neutral side to the lamp, or they have an LED driver specific to the lamp. They typically look like an average ballast.

[@WestHaddnin]

Leds take drivers not ballasts.

[@jayceechandler2595]

Everyone in the comments acts like they are going to have to go and “fix” his mistakes😂 chill out holy shit

[@TheJamator]

Because people in the comments spend half their time fixing similar mistakes left by the guy before.

[@nickelder8338]

I’m 16 and chosen to steer out of the way of collage and work as an electrician thanks for giving me some information on your daily routine

[@keksoslav1743]

Judging by your grammar, you should have stayed in "collage".

[@masterbs8474]

@@keksoslav1743 it was probably just an auto correct thing you never know

[@yoyomascousin6386]

Same I'm 15 just trying to learn some stuff before tech so I'm not completely lost

[@professorlonghair7379]

I’m currently studying at a trade school “collage” to be an electrician. You’re far off better getting your two year associates degree than acting as handyman who can kill himself because of little knowledge. Plus you get a guaranteed higher pay because of a “collage” paper.

[@kalymorta4895]

How much you win an hour

[@lazarance9628]

You should trim the wires on new ballasts you put in makes things neater "less of a birds nest" which makes it easier for next guy to work on it and easier to put ballast covers on especially when you have multiple ballasts in one fixture

[@markwilliams5733]

Wawwwww, love the rat nest. Take a little bit of pride in your work, cut the cores to lenght and loop them nicely and clip them instead of just shoving a hand full of 💩 in the fitting. An old spark told me years ago......if it looks like 💩 its probably a 💩 job.

[@seansmythe7543]

I started electrical when I was 18, now I'm 20🇨🇦⚡ university isn't for me

[@papichuro620]

Sean Smythe doing the same, any advice?

[@seansmythe7543]

@@papichuro620 show up on time, be eager to learn and be thankful these guys are investing their time and money into you and your career, anticipate your journeypersons next move, be efficient, work smarter not harder, don't shy away from a challenge, be safe test everything even if the journey says it's dead, don't trust anyone but yourself, if you haven't gone to school, educate yourself about some of the basic circuitry. Be proactive. It's a good job bro, good days and bad days like any other job..goodluck

[@Weebwhacker]

@@seansmythe7543 are there any books for electrician work like a study book that teaches circuitry before getting into an apprenticeship?

[@goldenstar_1007]

Thinking about going to trade school. Tried college(quit multiple times). College isn’t for me either.

[@Nick-bh1fy]

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[@braddistler5697]

I’m considering becoming a electrician after working on cars etc for 15yrs. Glad to see how simple the day was because I’ve been overwhelmed learning and figuring out these bmw Kafas camera systems etc year after year. At least this stuff stays the same over periods of time whereas mechanics have to learn everyday and there’s no one to figure out the problem for you. I’m doing it and thanks for the video it’s inspiring me to move forwards with this last career choice of my life. Waste of 15yrs is a harsh reality.

[@bl4cksid39]

Just as a tip an electrician actually has to now way more then he does because he only works with lamps and actual electricians have to be able to install everything electric in a house.

[@whatscracking8831]

Thought of being Mechanic Cause i enjoy working on my Car but Quickly realize most Don’t get Paid Like they should And am Going for Electrician’s license instead it’s Never to late to make a Change 👍

[@oxyshow180]

there's something called wire management mate learn it and apply , because next electrician who is going to fix this he gonna have headashe !!!

[@danieltrimner1470]

Start using the line voltage led bulbs that don't need the separate ballast

[@TheJamator]

These are so much easier. Rip everything out and connect two wires. Job done.

[@keithtolomay9122]

Well I'm sure if he had a choice he would lol these jobs are 3rd party and someone else sends in the supplies and the company just comes to install them. They don't get to chose

[@RANDO-M-USIC]

3:19 No ....please ..noo ....NOOOOOO!!! WHY U DO THIS?

[@jamesp8391]

That’s why I don’t hire 19 year old kids who don’t care. I say this because I was one lol. Now currently fixing and re-doing my crap work from some years back shaking my head at myself at what a lazy idiot i was lol

[@null8295]

@@jamesp8391 please could you explain me what he should have done instead?

[@joseambriz5897]

@@null8295 put them in neater

[@MrJuulia01]

It still worked.

[@moistfist1054]

I would actually like to know what he was supposed to do. Been thinking about my career paths lately and I’ve been looking through several video about different stuff I’d genuinely like to know. Not joking

[@TheJamator]

Dude, tidy your wires. Shorten them if you don't have space to keep them tidy.

[@jamesmorris9764]

Dude it's his work not your so just shut up

[@AssertedHD]

James Morris lol

[@TheJamator]

@@jamesmorris9764 he posted it on KZbin so it can be commented on. I commented on it. Fuck off

[@jerrybruv5513]

@@jamesmorris9764 just some advice

[@MrJuulia01]

Sounds like what i learnt from teacher while i haven't graduated as a electrician, but teacher was one and we did few tasks with placing lamps & stuff. It looks messy having too long wires, but isn't it more important that the lamp is working in the video. And if they are electricians working, they should have the safety glasses on, because it's more safe for eyes for a reason.

[@domv2286]

My experience with these retrofitting jobs Day 1: hell yeah a retrofit job, gravy job, gonna be an easy couple weeks. Day 2: this is cool and all but I’m kind of over it Rest of the job: I hate my life, I’m so bored lol But I’m glad you love it! Just gets a little robotic for my liking!

[@laysstandard]

im so glad to be working in the service/Small TI side of my company for this very reason! every day is a new adventure and full of different code questions or opportunities for growth.

[@g110]

This just the finishing touches to a project. Try doing new construction, running 4 inch rigid conduit and digging ditches for 2 yrs. Wiring up fixtures is the easy part of being an electrician

[@calebwofford6165]

Preach . Not hating on the kid but wiring up lights is the days all electricians love to have because those are easy days . Go pull 500 or 750 mcm to a big 3phase motor . Go run conduit . You can teach anyone to do light fixtures and not everyone is an “electrician” .

[@g110]

@@calebwofford6165 yeah bro I experienced it firsthand. It's a good trade though nonetheless

[@nunyabidness2143]

You guys realize he said he wasn't an electrician about 30 seconds in to the video? He does retro fits. And yeah digging sucks, get your license you won't be doing the digging anymore

[@nopressure7385]

@@nunyabidness2143 but still he has the electrician title. Electrician’s like me hate seeing posers act like they are electrician’s and yes we have our license but we did the grunt work way before we even considered the title “Electrician”

[@nunyabidness2143]

@@nopressure7385 I got my license. He does retro fits. What's the problem? Why you letting people you'll never meet bother you? Lol. Relax bro, it's not that serious...

[@kashstreetjay2795]

For better connections pre twist the wires bro💯 .. I’am also a 19 year old electrician

[@alexdownard1948]

KashStreetJay the wires are so small they will twist themselves when you tighten the wirenut.

[@quarantinecoronavirusps4ga446]

Are you an apprentice

[@untitled1681]

Alex Downard it’s encouraged to pre twist them together, and then use the wire-nut. A lot of you guys just like to take shortcuts.

[@alexrussia7561]

Mind me asking, but do you get paid good? And would you recommend it?

[@ianyeater7611]

Especially Solid Awg

[@gabrielgonzalez3501]

Ive never seen bro but dudes a beast 19 and already learning and earning off the trade 👍 im 22 bearly getting hands on electrical doing my apprenticeship,, hands down best experience of my whole life keep at it bro..

[@kiddho1]

Im a retrofitter myself! Great money. Been doing it for 3.5 years now while enrolled in night electrical training.

[@ivancirilo9225]

I’m a 20 year old 1st year electrical apprentice, working in commercial and im loving it, I’m still one of the youngest but wished high school would’ve taught us about ibew, and apprentice programs, sure college is good but why they gotta make it seem like thats the only way to make a good living, or to be successful

[@Assassionaire]

How much money do you make

[@lalocastillo7738]

Awesome video..Its important to work where your exposed to different types of work. 4 years and ive pretty confident in my self to do most electric jobs

[@sledboyzqc7601]

The kind of vid I was waiting for as a futur electrical technician myself 😁😉

[@zaclucarz]

I’m glad this video could help you! I may do more videos on this topic depending on the feedback of this video! Good luck with your future career if you have any questions dm me!

[@sledboyzqc7601]

@@zaclucarz thanks Zac have a great career to 😊😁

[@namkipoboribihc5445]

Future* Sorry I had to

[@thetapatioguy375]

Just dont bunch your wires up like this man.

[@ejcleopard9843]

I'm on my senior year of highshool and didn't decide to waste my time and money on college, since I chose to become an electrician. Hopefully they accept my application for next year. So excited.

[@o2icey249]

Did they accept and how are you doing now?

[@ejcleopard9843]

@@o2icey249 I apparently I need my driver's license in which I don't have yet. My tradeschool starts their year in June and its a bit too late since I'm still learning how to drive and would basically be impossible to get my license and apply within the next two months. I'll have to wait a year :/ Hopefully I get my license later on in 2021, meanwhile I'll work at a Target or Walmart after graduation to at least start saving $.

[@AmericanYeti]

Came for videos on mustang, stayed for video about trade. Something I never expected but it's dope.

[@lopezmiguel408]

Im a 24 year old journeymen makin six figures a year, keep at it bud,i started at 19, and passed my journey exam, most ive made was $68An hr at a school project, keep at it, one of the highest paying trades and we're becoming harder to find,at least good ones.

[@xay_2318]

Do you have to go to school for it? Or can you just go into trade school and learn that way? I'm currently 16 and thinking about becoming a electrician.

[@lopezmiguel408]

Its a 5Year Apprenticeship to be able to take the journeyexam, your going to school/online while also working. Usually schooling is 2 days a week after work

[@rades920]

Miguel Lopez air craft mechanics are the highest paying trade

[@ariezyt3872]

Austin key phrase “One of the highest paying trades” he never said “Were the highest paying trade” idiot

[@chato209]

@@lopezmiguel408 do you can played while you go to school and work or is there a set of community hrs you have complete before u get paid

[@mountshasta2002]

You guys know they make direct line voltage LEDS right? way faster

[@jameskelly2027]

Fr tho

[@zumba3020]

Was thinking the same thing 😂 couldnt figure wtf he was doing at the begining

[@GeneralSweet217]

Exactly!!

[@jamesdokken2142]

LED drives are still very common in commercial 277v lighting, and 240/480v always has a drive

[@cameronbedrava120]

usually the business buys what they want its not his decision

[@tylerhassey5210]

22 been doing electrical since I was 17 and honestly it’s the only work I have ever liked,I did the random fast food job and a few others but I’m really only having fun doing electrical

[@mineshafteranimations6064]

I'm on my second year as an electrical apprentice and I'm doing the same exact thing man. Glad to see other people enjoy the trades.

[@J.NOBODY.1]

Wow, thanks for making this. Spent the last 3 years in college trying to figure out what ive been wanting to do and now trades have been invoking my interest more and more. Doing some more research on what offered around me for electricians currently. I don't wanna rank up 100k in student debt.

[@jeremyrodriguez5923]

Same here man! I was in college for the last three years ( part time ) not knowing what I wanted to do. Finally just figured out at that I wanna major in electrical engineering but now I have a family to take care of and have to work full time and take one or two classes a semester. Anyways the last 6 months I’ve been working as an electrical apprentice and I love the heck out of it! Something new everyday to keep my mind busy rather than my last job ( stocking at a grocery store). Now my company is gonna pay for me to go to electrical school ( I’ll still pay for college on the side but it’s affordable part time). I also got some debt from college and I refuse to go deeper in debt. Anyways I love the electrical field. Jump right into the trade and try to find an electrical company to start an apprenticeship.

[@TheTruthIsFiction]

Fuck. I spent 4 years in college doing Electrical Engineering and I wanted to see if being an Electrician is an option for me. It's a shit labouring job which anyone off the street can be trained for!! This ain't for intellectuals. Nah, engineer is OK but not electrician. Forget this. It's definitely not for degree holders.

[@killadrone2817]

Bit risky mate working live. In Australia, we’re always taught to isolate the supply before working on it. All it takes is to cut or touch the wrong wire, and you’re dead or have severe electrical burns.

[@sterman7632]

actually not if anything he'll get shock and 120V ain't a lot, been shocked countless times 230V here in Slovenia and have no damage.

[@no.1_2u32]

You’re pretty damn exceptional with your communication skills sir. Definitely speaking like a leader.

[@StuartFraser97]

Looks good, but those twist connectors honestly make me want to be sick!! From a Scottish electrician

[@boghead]

If he did that in the UK, he'd be strung up lol

[@minimaniac50]

Was suprised to see those, glad they're not legal in Sweden and France any longer

[@alexbrooks6435]

Glad we've got wagos here instead!

[@James-qx7ji]

Ik grim lol😂😂

[@alexdownard1948]

Alex Brooks wagos fail more than wirenuts,

[@rickygonzalez1328]

bro ima become an electrician , i’m scared not not gunna know what to do in that situation of putting new lights 😭

[@vice_santos]

Ilove titties

[@laysstandard]

what hes doing is braindead simple. i daydream all day when im on jobs like this, and nothing goes wrong.

[@GhostRider-qr8lr]

Bro you're going to learn they will show you how to do that don't worry man.

[@vasnisanchez8418]

When starting your always gonna be with someone who knows

[@davidpotato6923]

I'm a 20 year old home owner thanks to hvac nice to see more young guys in the trades!

[@cosmicbilly]

What is HVAC? And where could go to look into them?

[@davidpotato6923]

Heating ventilation air conditioning, there are contractors everywhere both are willing to do apprenticeships if your mechanically inclined

[@bradtanner7485]

I’m happy you understand the value of a $, but when you’re installing the fixture into wooden ceiling, whatever it is that’s falling into your eyes (insulation, wood shavings?), do you understand the value of vision? Just a pair of safety glasses and no safety gloves, ever?

[@brandonchavez1197]

I have no idea about wiring but I want to become an electrician. What do you recommend me to do?

[@b.c2810]

Why is everyone hating, this guy is 19 he’s still learning.

[@markmacleod6252]

Because this kid is not learning anything. Who ever is teaching him is an idiot. This kid is eventually going to get hurt very badly. Or fined and never receive a license because every thing he is doing is wrong , illegal, dangerous. Hi have been an electrician for a long time and have seen a lot of messed up stuff because people dont take this work seriously. Have you ever seen an arch fault or a guys arm disintegrate do to stupid mistakes. I have . This kid has no license, no apprenticeship. He is working illegally. He is working live . If his boss had an once of knowledge or compassion he wouldn't let his guys work like this . He just wants to make money. I feel sorry for the kid .

[@byron1368]

@@markmacleod6252 I’m about to be 17 in January do u reccomment this field ? What’s ure experiences ? Pay? I don’t think college is for me because I’m into the stock market forex trading and real estate college really isn’t for me I just want some information

[@markmacleod6252]

@@byron1368 It is definitely a great Trade to be in . Especially because in a few years from now there will be a huge demand for electricians, this translates in to higher wages for us. The reason for the upcoming demand is due to the baby boomer electricians are all starting to retire. As far as schooling is concerned, unfortunately there are three sessions of school that you will need to complete before you can write your CFQ Exam . Plus you need to acquire 9000 hours of on the job experience as an electrical apprentice. It goes by pretty fast and the schooling is Not very difficult . It really only consists of 3 Ten week sessions so it not a lot. Although I have heard that they college of Trades is contemplating added an additional 4th session as they do crame in a lot of learning in that period of time. As far as pay is concerned , you do get payed very well . As am apprentice you actually get paid pretty well also. A licensed electrician can make any where in between $70,000.00 to 150,000.00 a year . Put it this way , if you are with the electrical union you usually make anywhere from 35 to 47 dollars an hour. Plus union company often give you allowances for boots and safety equipment plus health benefits. You also tend to receive a far amount of free trading . For example , I have my working at heights cert, my aerial platform cert, ( boomlifts etc.) Advanced First aid , Bucket Training and CVOR TRAIN CERT, ACT & Reg’s cert. , Supervisor cert, and so on.. All that training and certifications were paid for by my employer. So to sum it up, I definitely recommend this as a great career choose . You being as young as you are , If you start now you will do very well . Plus after becoming a licensed electrician, after a few years you can go after your masters license which opens even more doors and access to an even greater revenue stream . Pull permits , start your on company etc. I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors , If you ever have any question feel free to reach out to me and I will do the best I can to help get you some answers. Good luck , be safe , stay well.

[@dayanaravalle1285]

What matters the most is that you love your job. To be honest, you do a good job.🙂

[@gustavosantillan4837]

once you replace an existing ballast you need to add a quick disconnect per NEC

[@isaeproductions5217]

Gustavo Santillan section?

[@impulse1797]

Which code section?

[@Townes.VanZandt]

Took about one minute for me to look it up. 410.135(g)(1). If yall care about the code book, you should learn to use it. With respect.

[@impulse1797]

@@Townes.VanZandt I'm am apprentice in the trade, still getting used to using the NEC accurately. I appreciate it though

[@556guy4]

Push connectors are better then wire nuts. I have used them alot and you dont have any wires broken from twisting the wire nuts. Anytime I replaced a ballast I would get rid of the wire nuts.

[@556guy4]

From my understanding you're suppose to go through an apprenticeship program for like 5 years to become a journeyman. Now I did commercial maintenance and apartment maintenance. I had to do lighting for places like fred's, family dollar, steinmart and forever 21. We dis retrofitting on forever 21 track lighting. We also did some Aaron's. I also did some other work that you'd have an electrician do. Like run a new circuit for new doors at a Fred's.

[@alexionita23]

This is motivating bro! Keep posting about the trade, young people just getting into the trade love seeing inspirational videos like this and what they can become if they work hard! Keep grinding 🙏🏻

[@richardheaddh2275]

Sloppy work didn't twist the wires or check to see if it was a good connection.,somebody taught him incorrectly

[@itsmaxBTC]

Fax lol

[@nickcarlson9440]

It's too bad, I understand that being a retro fitter they are paid to go fast. Gotta have some pride in your work though, made me uncomfortable watching that. Being the electrician who gets paid to come in behind that to fix a bad wire in that rats nest.

[@markmacleod6252]

Dude . Not so bright . You are working LIVE and filming it and wearing a company shirt well doing it. I dont know what region you are in but it is illegal to work on energized circuit ( unless trouble shooting ) in Canada our lighting circuits can be either 120 volts or 347 volts . Both can KILL you . If you dont smarten up you will not make a good electrician. You may even end up dead . Tell your journeyman to shut off the power and lock out the circuit well you work on it. This is coming from an electrician that has seen people be seriously injured from working like this. Work safe not stupid.

[@Nick-bh1fy]

In Canada were moving away from 347 lighting control and going to 208

[@brandoncole6358]

Yea im pretty sure thats in the states that he is working. Here we work on simple things like lights live most of the time to do this type of work. Ill normally try to kill 277. I do a lot of hospital work and commercial areas and its not practical to shutdown a whole area just to work on a light.

[@MistaReid]

I do the same work. Everyone does it live especially if stores are running stock or still open your not gonna kill the power.

[@2430jgv]

Reid Alisauskas not everyone does it live. Some companies is mandatory to shut down power. Set up temp light he is working nights so no customers.

[@ty-ex1vb]

Thank you

[@chato209]

What type of math is required in this field? Cause tbh I'm not really good at math

[@nemesisnine3297]

stand tall and never mind these haters that work at Mcdonalds they envy you cuz you are heading to greatness and theyre not bro

[@runningsharky1159]

This video is one of the major reason I got into the electrical trade. I'm literally about to get my journeymen license this year making $30+/hr as an apprentice.

[@joseharo1205]

I'm 20 an electrician in California, been doing it for 6 months this is the easiest part of being an electrician next to putting outlets on walls

[@lolollhe3361]

And whats the hardest

[@joseharo1205]

@@lolollhe3361 programming RadioRa2

[@lolollhe3361]

@@joseharo1205 I always thought screwing lightbulbs in was the hardest part

[@joseharo1205]

@@lolollhe3361 It is

[@anndi1565]

I graduate from high school this upcoming summer and I will be starting my electrical program on August 26th, any pointers for the year?

[@jakubbrewinski8893]

Get proper tools (cheap pair of side cutters and do most of the cutting with them, since you will blow them up), learn everything you can without cheating. You can be a dumb ass and you will get paid like a dumb ass/get fired or you can be smart and know your shit and get above average pay. I started at 20 an hour while most people in my area get 15.

[@jackmcnabb6800]

Work on getting very good with your technique and quality of work before you worry about being fast... There is nothing worst than having to go back and fix your mistakes and/or waste material because you were rushing

[@anndi1565]

Thank you 🙏

[@anndi1565]

Thank you 🙏

[@Nick-bh1fy]

Jack McNabb damn first day, how is it

[@tomaswagner3666]

I don’t have problem with the twist conectors (it hold better than Wagos - which i love anyway) but those cable nests under the covers? Why don’t you shorten those cables?

[@patricknavarro2013]

I’m doing Industrial Electrical work in West Texas and I’m 21 man, we a lot of stuff in the oilfield it’s always something different everyday!

[@seansmythe7543]

Nice bro sounds like you found a good company

[@EliHitsBills]

Quick question man does industrial have a lot of big heights?? I’m afraid of heights but I know industrial makes a lot but I heard residential is good too

[@patricknavarro2013]

Hit Eplie Honestly it depends on what company’s you do work for, some company’s have really tall oil or water tanks & some have smaller tanks. Average tank is like 16ft so up on the catwalk it’s not bad man. We did work on some really tall tanks that were easily 60-70ft high and had a small catwalk that was a little sketchy haha. I could send you pics if you want. Most of the time you have a man lift to get you in the higher areas but yes it pays really good, most guys doing it where I’m at say they hated Residential work

[@Zeffy55]

Hit Eplie yes lots of heights in industrial, when I worked industrial I was wearing a harness almost every day

[@patricknavarro2013]

crashingkid his first time going up in a man lift will probably break him in or make him look for something else haha, crazy feeling being really high in the manlift wiring up some lights🤣👌🏽

[@8up7down]

I'm turning 19 this year and would want to study to be an electrician, would this be a great choice? I'm not someone that wants to sit in an office all day, I'm good with my hands

[@stephenbrowne5660]

I haven't even gone to college yet but have lots of domestic and commercial experience... Not a fan of changing florescent lights to led bulbs.. I know its easier for you but changing the whole fitting is just as easy and also looks better on your part.. Costumer sees a brand new light fitting installed inside of pricking around with connectors and wires.. Better in the long run and more economical 👍 but that's just my experience from nixers myself.. But good on you for posting this it will give a good idea to students coming through school into what they will be doing if they wanna be an electrician 👍

[@chingling5916]

I’m thinking of becoming a electrician and I don’t know if I should drop out in year ten and do TAFE cause I live in Australia or just wait till I finish year 12?

[@-_--fc1qm]

If you can join tafe at your young age then it’s up to you but if you can’t then there’s no point in dropping out so I’d say wait till year 12 you’re still gonna be young either way

[@JBE]

Nice video, I've upgraded lights to LED many times over here (UK) it's satisfying knowing you've left the job a better more economical place.

[@jarrydee2799]

Damn, I would love to have your job! beats the hell out of climbing through attics and crawl spaces, or digging trenches everyday!

[@camwalk7396]

Don't be a vagina betray your profession. Be proud of your trade and don't worry about posers like this.

[@MMKLYH]

jarry Dee it looks so boring

[@bryanbridges2987]

@@camwalk7396 Don't be so proud to dig ditches and crawl through attics.

[@camwalk7396]

@@bryanbridges2987 lol no wonder it's a dying trade, because of pussies like you.

[@Admiral_Jezza]

@@camwalk7396 Do you enjoy digging trenches lol?

[@1DerfulSniping]

I really liked this video could you do a video on your experience going into the electrical trade and what advice youd have for someone who is interested

[@badwolfat]

i've never seen that a professional takes a bunch of cables and just wrap it up and stuff it inside like that. from my personal experience i can tell that only people without any idea what they're doing would do THAT to be honest.

[@sethrambo2234]

mike One word. Inductance.

[@wpcaz1295]

True looked like a birds nest

[@edglue6138]

You can get rid of all them cables. Or at least shorten them

[@MMHONCHO]

Dope video, I’m 19 also, looking into becoming an electrician, & this video just furthered my inspiration in the electrician field, fuck the haters, keep doing what you doing!

[@chaseboudreaux8782]

Im 19 and i work as an industrial electrician in a plastic film plant. I work on everything from IBC air supply’s to vacuum pump systems, motor drives, and much much more

[@chaseboudreaux8782]

Ricardo Burton I make $16 an hour. Underpaid for this line of work. I have never done side jobs but would be open to it

[@chaseboudreaux8782]

Ricardo Burton hell yeah. We paid a specialist $2000 to come and do a 15 minute job that I couldve done if we had the part

[@chaseboudreaux8782]

Ricardo Burton United states

[@jacewelker2525]

Hey Zac this videos very informative thanks! I’m 17 right now thinking of going into the trade and this was a good video👍🏼

[@slyy_tendencies]

How u doing now?

[@user-kq8dg9op7f]

Im 23 and eager to learn but having trouble choosing, what is more worth the workload and pay and safety? Welder? HVAC? electrician? pipefitter? Roofer, Painter? and if theres a trade im missing please include it.

[@donnysepulveda9979]

Two things your wire management needs improving and you should be using quick connections for your line side it’s code but other wise that 19 years old your killing it keep up the good work

[@Nick-bh1fy]

Code reference ?

[@donnysepulveda9979]

Nec article 410

[@winstoningram7713]

so a retro fitter is American for failed sparky ?

[@1-1sapper87]

Winston Ingram lol

[@POLARISFPV]

I'm 23 and got my journeymans license before I turned 22 last year. Started as a coop student out of highschool, now I'm running jobs for my company. The important thing is that your being a productive member of society. The company I work for, dosen't do many of these monotonous retrofits because of companies like this. Does it take away work ? I don't really think so. Lighting is just one aspect of my job and changing light fixtures or ballasts an even smaller portion. It's safe enough as long as the original electrician did their job properly, the breaker should trip. Should that happen thats a potential service call for us.

[@Jmahnice]

Very inspiring man, keep the hard work going. 💪🏼🔥

[@xXBuckOFiveXx]

Wagos my man! Why are they having you re-ballast the strip fixtures instead of just bypassing for the leds?

[@lazarance9628]

Wagos suck hate em man shit always fallin out whn u dont want em to and stay in when you try to pull the wire out whenever i see a wago i cut it off and put a wire nut😂

[@MarkytheSparky]

Some LED tubes are ballast supported. Those are generally cheaper then 120vac

[@xXBuckOFiveXx]

Marky the Sparky really? They’re basically the same price at my supplier. Even if they were significantly cheaper the added labor and ballast cost would easily wipe that savings out by the end of the project.

[@xXBuckOFiveXx]

lazarance you gotta be pretty green to not know how to use a wago.

[@alexbrooks6435]

@@lazarance9628 try the wago 221 if you get them there. They'll never fall off by themselves and really easy to take off if you need to.

[@woosy4766]

Really helped me watching this as I’m leaving secondary school (High school) to go into trade as it’s a something I’m very interested in and there is lots of money to be made with trade in the UK, Watching this has shown more of the electrical side of trade which I wasn’t really sure about at first as I wanted to do plumbing and gas but I’ve had lots of people direct me to be an electrician because the future of the world is entirely electronic etc etc so thanks a lot for this upload man really did give me a good insight to some things electricians could be doing!

[@erikreally2241]

Aren’t you scared of getting shocked? Are you the one that cut the light ? Just wondering cause I always hear people say electricians job is dangerous but I don’t think

[@willr5004]

The only reason an electrician gets shocked is cause he/she isn’t being careful, even when the circuit is off it’s always good to work it like it’s hot.

[@Zeffy55]

Erik Really Yes it can be dangerous at times, working on live electrical is always dangerous

[@andrewdonagher6497]

I'm sure the supply is isolated but would recommend that you get VDE equipment when working on live equipment

[@AlexGarcia-np6wq]

Respect that hustle man! Got some questions for you, I’d like some feedback if possible would highly appreciate it.

[@mattatherton4898]

Whenever i need to replace a ballast or something like that i always just replace the whole fixture. In my area a new ballast is only about 10$ less than an entire new housing that comes with new terminals and everything. End up just changing out the entire thing in order to get all brand new parts instead of just a new ballast. Start to finish i can remove and install a 2x4 fixture in about 10min

[@brandoncole6358]

Now that deli no longer has emergency lights. The battery backup is there for a reason.

[@srbenda1098]

Thank u for this video, I am 13 years old and I rlly have strong interest in becoming Eletrician!

[@coreylanouetv4434]

This is actually pretty dope, I’m going to SLTC in Georgia

[@zaclucarz]

Thanks man! And that’s awesome! If you have any questions dm me!

[@Randomlyshdj]

I was supposed to go there back in May. How is it so far?

[@ode2491]

I graduated from sltc in June. Loved the school. Highly recommend to anyone curious

[@ToadM3]

Looking into becoming an electrician, whats some tips you recommend? And do you recommend going to school for it?

[@JohnWick-ec6cx]

Familiarize yourself with the tools, learn some basic terminology, expect to make mistakes, safety first, slow is faster if it means you don't mess up, the only stupid questions are the ones you don't ask, get good shoes, don't underestimate your local climate, and even if someone tells you a wire or circuit is dead, test it anyways.

[@cesarblends]

As a 13 year old what do you think I can do to start getting into a young electrician ?

[@WyattH]

Nothing Insurance won’t cover you

[@trevorl746]

In high school ask your guidance counselor about a vocational program that will send you to classes to learn about electrical work

[@Nick-bh1fy]

Cuavy highschool co op in grade 11 and 12

[@GipzandChipz]

I’m a mech plumber, it’s still cool to watch electricians though

[@lastkings438]

Gipz Yea how is it In the plumbing field I’m thinking about doing that with an apprenticeship

[@GipzandChipz]

You don’t deal with shit #fuckinmint

[@thakidn853]

Your an electritian my guy! Im a member of IBEW local 576. Im 18 and turn 19 on the 19th. I had to do the same thing as you at Louisiana College. Every light in every doorm room had to be changed from the lights you were putting up, to a new more simple l.e.d light

[@themajesticstick5262]

Tha Kid N8 I’m 18 also about graduate high school where do you go get into this career.

[@nickalbanese23]

I’m 19 and I have my apprenticeship interview in three days

[@POLARISFPV]

Good luck tomorrow 👍👍

[@flamedmahoganytable9749]

Nick Albanese how'd it go

[@andrewzavala9633]

Drift Smoke ye fr did you get in

[@anthony8818]

How was it?

[@xrelaxios4795]

Nick Albanese how did that go

[@edwardmendez3444]

I like your process but I’m gonna agree with a few guys on here, you shouldn’t rats nest, there isn’t really a need for 18 inches of wire for the new ballast you could trim a few inches off and individually clean them up so it’s easier to see what is what without moving the tombstones especially when troubleshooting, Especially trying to untangle a bunch of live wires but cool video

[@richardheaddh2275]

#1you didn't get your meter out or any other means to check to see if the circuit was off #2you didn't show if a lock &tag out procedure was in place, but glad to see you clean after yourself

[@momovigil]

I found osha ☝️

[@zahcad4]

Real electricians do it live

[@lazarance9628]

Check with a mete or use lock out tag out thats funny😂😂

[@lazarance9628]

@Eero Nikola getting shocked doesnt just mean instant death 😂😂😂 electricians get shocked all the time and live im an electrician and get shocked a lot it all depends and what voltage your working on and the amperage but 120v is fine to mess with USUALLY there are times where you dont want to

[@sinista6536]

lazarance Judging by all the comments I’ve seen you are NOT an electrician, just a wannabe poser fake. Firstly, you struggle to use Wagos? And now you’re constantly getting shocked? Time to change career thick boy

[@truckcamper5751]

You should buy leds with out ballast more efficient , use straight voltage on the 4 footers🤔

[@MarkytheSparky]

Wes, 120vac led tubes are more costly. Company probably wanted to save $$$

[@ドライバあきの]

Sad that people would hate like that , I respect your grind bro 💯🔥

[@markjohnson1483]

omg, what's with all the arm chair experts out there with all the hate and condemnation? Give the kid a break..so what if he lives at home,at least he's got a good full time job and not spending 24hrs a day playing video games..

[@TM-kf1nz]

All the different colours confuse me lol, here in uk we use blue for neutral , brown for line and green+yellow for earth, brown black grey for 3phase and black + red for dc colours (never work with dc current so could be wrong)

[@cryo_life]

In America, it's the same concept. Black-Live White-Neutral Bare Copper/Green-Earth

[@liamobrien4487]

Wait when you make splices you ain’t even twisting the wires together before putting the wire nuts on? Is it just cuz it’s such a low gauge? Cuz we are tought to always twist them cap but with the thinner gauge does it twist itself?

[@bieber_lives7682]

I can appreciate the fact you are doing these live, its a good skill to have but you need to tread with respect. 120 yada yada I know, it wont kill ya, until it does. Ballast inrush is nothing to play with that's for sure. Just be safe and remember to loto every time if possible, test before touch and be your brothers keeper. Keep her up kid.

[@dino7002]

even tho your a retro fitter you should still use some caution working on live fixtures almost every commercial building will have 277v for luminaries that being said you should loto and get insulated tools and a 10cal rated face shield.

[@martianfromspace8292]

I used to be a lighting technician too. Im an Electrician now.

[@WyattH]

Martian from space how much do people like you make

[@pompa13]

LOL a lighting technician???? Hahahah

[@keithtolomay9122]

I made 76K last year 🤷‍♂️

[@steventanner306]

Why would you not use a direct wire option with these lights. I get it the cost is more but aren’t you helping your customer out by bypassing the ballast?

[@wethenorth5719]

I’m a highschool dropout and I’m planning to get my ged. Would becoming an electrician be a viable option?

[@jameskelly2027]

Yes, as long as you have a GED you can become an electricians apprentice

[@stephenoconnor1780]

Yes that’s what I did

[@stankbutt3134]

Stephen O'Connor how did that work out. For u ? I’m 17 dropped out turn 18 January and have been looking into becoming an electrician since like February I’ve been working other labor jobs and they suck as in aren’t steady work and not very good pay. Would u say it’s worth the time and effort becoming an electrician or what ?

[@stephenoconnor1780]

Stank Butt I am still an apprentice but yes it’s worth it. It’s not as physically demanding and other construction jobs, once you get past your first year anyway. It’s a promising future and a job title you can be proud of when people ask what you do for work. If you can get in do it

[@blackcommunion3820]

Yes

[@MarkytheSparky]

Pro tip, use your pliers to make a proper joint. Marrettes don’t do a good job

[@liamwelsh5565]

I wouldn't be surprised if one or more shorted out in some time. He only twisted them a couple times too. I guarantee you if I went up and gave a little pull on one of the wires, it would come right out. I always give them a little pull to make sure there is no way that wire is coming out.

[@Itsmetahh]

as though I'm ready the comments , and me that has no experience of an Electrician, I believe you done great. thanks for sharing your daily routine. I'm sure ill remember this. :)

[@BALMO23]

Good work man just realize that practice makes perfect

[@jaluntaylor4596]

So are you wire nutting the hots together to get a continuous flow through all of the fixtures

[@Nukky_]

I’m a 19 year old hvac residential installer/service technician. Also work on food equipment 😊.

[@ronbrown8611]

Im a billionaire at 10 years old.

[@joshuahhhhhh]

@@ronbrown8611 you are stupid.

[@Ninowitdavibez]

Enoch Alvarez hey bro I’m 19 and want to get into the trade. How did you start?

[@joshuahhhhhh]

@@Ninowitdavibez check with your local union halls about training and applications. Just Google "HVAC union hall near me". I'm getting into the electrical profession.

[@Ninowitdavibez]

Joshua Hott Cool thanks bro.. I been doing my research and I found a local training.. I was wondering if doing a training and completing the hours Is better than trying to join my local union. It seems like I can start the training program as soon as I get enrolled & with joining my local union it’s a bit tougher and takes more time because there is 1-2 Interviews a year.

[@quarantinecoronavirusps4ga446]

You should be using disconnect wire connecters per NEC

[@FznAbsol]

Yeah I use those orange disconnect wire connectors, come in handy

[@gabrielortega6426]

Does your company pay base off production? Or hourly? I work lighting too and I was just trying to see if it’s different! Good job man let’s get this money!

[@benjohnston8665]

How come you're replacing ballasts on lights already working?