Service Calls With Electrician U!!!

[@nicholasscinta9203]

I FINALLY got my opportunity to start as an electrician apprentice.. doing so much amazing shit.. working on an 18,000 SQ. Foot house here in Vegas! I love it.. was inspired by YOU .. you made me fall in love with this and it's changed my life, so thank you, Dustin. I will be forever in your debt. Joining the channel now.

[@19993gt]

18k sqft??? That’s wild bro. I can only imagine that kind of house!. Props to you bro. I hope you learned all you could!

[@1DerfulSniping]

These service call videos are my favorite to watch, never in a million years did I think I would find an entertainment source centered around electrical work. Thank you for what you do!

[@michael.a.covington]

Amen! When I was 4 years old I liked to watch electricians and wanted to grow up to be one. After a long and varied career I ended up being a computational linguist and avid electronics hobbyist (author of dozens of magazine articles) but I still leave the house wiring to people with licenses -- and enjoy watching them do it!

[@josepena9250]

I’m still a electrician apprentice and I enjoy doing service calls or troubleshooting because that’s usually where I gain more knowledge and put what I have learned to test. Your videos have helped me in certain aspects of the trade. Keep up the great videos

[@CO.Electrical]

Same I haven’t gotten to the service calls points yet though. I’m just entering my second year. I can’t wait. Another apprentice told me the other day he spent the whole day changing out light bulbs haha this made me think of that.

[@TinWinkle_nutkins_the3rd]

Love these “In the field” videos.

[@Winksworld87]

Love the service call vids!!.. as a service technician myself serving Austin area I see lots of crazy things..love how u explain your work with the book..Big support man!!...keep em coming sir!

[@villarestolounge]

Great video...keep up the great work.

[@TheBootyWrangler]

Ayy greetings from marble falls/Highland Lakes Area! I’m a wireless internet technician and network manager at 281 Internet out here. If you think Austin has some crazy building code violations you have NO idea. The country is absolutely wild about that shit. A whole lot of methed out DIYers and companies (such as ourselves) that have few enough employees to avoid OSHA penalties

[@jeremynguyen2346]

@@TheBootyWrangler hello

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@@villarestolounge hello

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[@MaxProskoff]

I am not an electrician (unfortunately) but I love watching your videos. Job descriptions coupled with code is absolutely excellent. You are teaching code by working the jobs with us, your viewers. I remember taking my low voltage qualifier class/test, and if I hadn't worked in the space for years prior, and if I didn't play with electronics design/assembly/soldering for fun, I wouldn't understand and especially remember 70% of material. Working through the actual jobs with you kicks ass. Thanks dude.

[@williamfisher4886]

Hey Dustin currently in Trade School getting a degree in electrical technology, just wanted to let you know these videos help me out a lot and I really enjoy how much you enjoy doing what you do.

[@ElectricianU]

That's really nice to hear, thanks for watching!

[@lBOBBYl317]

I love your channel! I’ve been doing electrical for 5 years. Recently went from industrial to commercial / residential and your videos have taught me so much! Idc what anyone says nobody knows everything and it’s nice to see others work ethics and how they do things. Keep up the great work brotha!

[@Steven22453]

Good points. All it takes is a willingness to listen and learn and we can learn so much from others.

[@mr.g937]

It would have been good to see more detailed footage of the school job. See how you are pulling the grounds, how you are securing/attaching the flex, etc.

[@donl1410]

I'd like to see that too

[@FirstNameLastName-fu8ml]

I mean what's the difference than any other building.

[@jrg8340]

It’s a school, good way to lose an account is to video. JMO

[@BudaMac]

Agreed

[@danieliglesias1314]

Good idead I might just start doing that 🙇🏻‍♂️

[@totallyawesome80s55]

I was working in a movie theater, before all of the seats and everything were installed, so it's just a huge concrete room. And I was strapping MC cable along the wall, 25' off of the floor. The feet on my extension ladder had gotten wet and I didn't realize it, and I went down hard! Broke my knee and my face. I was off work for about two months. So...yeah. Safety is important.

[@jakesteel3641]

Omg brother, safety time!!! That was hilarious and true keep that coming. I could fully follow even a series of shorts for those.

[@AlexBianco100]

You're 100% right about trusting your customer and what they're experiencing. It can be very frustrating doing diagnostics when you can't find any faults. I do HVAC and had a customer with heater that was failing to work intermittently. I've done two house calls already and cannot replicate the problem. I'm not calling her a liar and I'm not comfortable spending her money without a clear reason. Guessing can get expensive.

[@codyr.h.5473]

Great content! I run a service truck myself. It’s nice to see how other guys do their work, never know may learn something new so thanks for posting!

[@UdaMesican]

This is great! In my apprenticeship I only get a lot of new industrial construction jobs. Troubleshooting and service calls are a skill all on their own, awesome content to see!

[@rogerdodger5886]

Like seeing the service call videos. I'm also an electrician in Florida and like seeing how others tackle jobs. I personally enjoy service the most .

[@vdarr1]

Trouble shooting electrical in a 1999 mobike home...do you have videos..such as 3 lines of 14g coming out of a wall plug..1 tied to outlet other 2 capped..struggle is real...great video's

[@jasonfischer874]

Im actually really curious to hear how the rug story ended. Specifically, how you got down from the window sill.

[@randybobandy6020]

Yea he really left us hanging there.

[@Dreqsa]

@@randybobandy6020 wow

[@gregmartin1757]

As someone who worked in the electrical trade and been a master electrician myself for many years i totally agree with the way you handled these service calls. I would have handled all of these exactly the same way myself.

[@MegaGsizzle]

Same here! Except I’m a journeyman electrician and I am wanting to test for masters license. I’m all set up with the state 🤞🏼

[@crazyrmj2580]

@@MegaGsizzle goodluck as an apprentice myself I feel so far away from being a journeyman or even a master electrician but I know one day I’ll get there

[@truthjester]

I like your videos man. I started my career as an electrical apprentice but figured out quickly that I wanted out of the heat, cold, dirt and danger. I went into electrical sales working for a distributor. Now I'm a senior account manager handling multi million dollar projects. I can appreciate what you do but my knees and back are glad I took a different path.

[@austinwiley2728]

As an apprentice, thank you for your service! Just started back in May 2020 so your videos are entertaining and very educational!!

[@ElectricianU]

That's great to hear, thank you for watching!

[@jerrymay3806]

I'm retired and slowly updating some electric problems.your videos are a big help as I'm not formally trained.thanks fr your explanations, much appreciated!

[@jonathan3518]

Not an electrician… addicted to you channel. Found it when I was researching a remodel I was doing (yes I pulled permits and inspected with city). Just wanted to thank you for the high quality cited content.

[@KentuckyReef]

How did you get down from the second floor window??!! Side note, that’s some funny shit!!!!

[@jimanderson4495]

OMG….. Love service calls. Love the new studio. Thanks again for your time producing this content.

[@chrisjohnson8131]

I love your level headed mentally. I just subscribed to your channel and as an electrician I can relate a lot. We have all done some dumb shit before but I've never had to hang onto a second story window before 😆 Keep the good info and stories coming brother.

[@rickg.8056]

Love your videos, man. I'm a first year apprentice and I'm currently working out as a construction electrician. I have a video suggestion for you (if you haven't already done it): How to tab your code book (you could probably include what to highlight and any sort of tips and tricks you do with your code book). Yours seem very well organized.

[@milesharlan1]

Love, Love, Love the service call videos.. As you share with us we get all follow along. Keep up the good work

[@johnblazer7661]

I did the same thing with a ladder (maybe 8 ft up) on a rug on a wood floor. Started getting shorter, but I realized it quickly and got halfway down and jumped the rest of the way.

[@MaxC925]

my second week working in construction (carpentry then) someone needed a piece of 2x4 and pried up the one blocking the bottom on an extension ladder temped in while the stairs were being rebuilt. i got 2 steps down and it slid out fell against the wall and torn through the sheet rock almost all the way to the ground, saved me from slamming face first

[@roberta4989]

Service calls are the best! Seeing the problem and hearing what is wrong and seeing you fix it correctly, that's the stuff!!!

[@shakes5847]

I'm 18 years in to the trade about your age and you know your shit man. Absolutely brilliant channel. I just had to fix someones dishwasher that was shocking them every time they grabbed the handle and were getting 50 volts on the frame. That was a fun one to chase down.

[@shawn576]

These service videos are really helpful. Building new stuff is way easier than trying to figure out why old stuff doesn't work.

[@notyouraverageredneck8167]

These in the field videos are awesome! I'm currently studying to become an automation tech/industrial Maintenance technician through a tech school and these are really interesting to watch for me.

[@tallbrian100]

The ceiling-support wires or ceiling grid and cables (power, signaling, or communications). However, independent support wires that are secured at both ends and provide secure support are permitted [300.11(A)].

[@faceless3239]

love seeing these videos. finishing up my senior year of highschool and want to start an apprenticeship as a sparky as soon as I'm out. one thing i am worried about is getting in to a company that specializes in one aspect of the trade (for example, maybe the one i work for only does residential and doesn't touch any commercial or service stuff) i want to get experience with both residential and commercial as well as the service aspect of both areas. I hope a lot of companies do a little of everything!

[@Mark_The_Mayven]

Living vicariously through you has been quite the hysterical moment maker. The carpet is definitely an eye-opener, especially when you wake up face down on the floor and the other Hardcore reality is when you’re using a hole hog, improperly I might add, and your feet hit the ceiling… Eye-opening moments for sure!

[@dan260140]

You are awesome! I’m taking electric classes and you are really helpful

[@Tkaylor]

Really appreciate your videos and content man. They’re entertaining and I’m always learning something new. Wish more guys in the electrical trade took as much pride and care into their work and clients as you do.

[@steveguzman19]

I brought the M18 FUEL deep cut band saw with the dual batteries and charger, the box it comes with is huge, how do you lug it around and keep it on your truck, any recommended bags?? Although your tiny service truck… it wouldn’t even fit lol do you only use the tool for larger jobs??

[@bwemery5]

Love the service call videos but would love to listen to the commentary over more actual work footage than just sitting at the desk footage. Looking forward to more!

[@riffdex]

I agree with how you did each service call, especially call #2. You could just tighten all the connections for the conduit-grounded circuits, and you would even be within the requirements of code, but it’s just an accident waiting to happen again!

[@donrose2804]

Hey I am a home inspector and am learning a lot from your videos thanks again. Looking at your video 1:20 I see the sub panel has the neutral and ground terminated in the same bus bar isn't that considered bonded and shouldn't be done that way?

[@321itsdone5]

I've been a subscriber since you were beginning. I'm a JW, licensed in multiple states, College Degree in Construction Electricity, etc etc etc. You do a good job bro.

[@dallinreeve6799]

Dude, keep the service call videos coming. Sooo much to learn!

[@Joethetoolguy]

I love that tool backdrop. Very true about being detectives in the field.

[@TheNathanBorgman]

Yes more service call vids. These are great becuase your always getting called for something different so theres alot of material to teach and talk about. Im a service electrician too and i like watching these. I like seeing how other guys do things and there thought process when working on the same things as me.

[@asherholmes6169]

I love the videos man, I’m gonna start my apprenticeship soon and I’ve been watching a whole lot of your content, good stuff.

[@zachmorris5999]

Hey Dustin I try not to use any of my removable shaft drivers in a live panel, is that something you worry about at all? I've had them stick and pull out then fall down too many times.

[@MrMaxyield]

Smart man...

[@intercity125]

Seeing that much exposed metal on the screwdriver is wild from a European view let alone non-latching bits being a concern like that! Have a look at the Wera Kraftform Kompakt VDE interchangeable sets for an example.

[@ivantheterrible7377]

Love these videos man. Any chance when you cover something like the whole sizing the grounds for your load you could cover how you went about it and what tables you used, what you based it on? Thank you.

[@johnnymalicoat754]

So on the school job how did you get the ground wire through the ridge conduit? The only way I know how to is to tie a new feeder to one of the existing feeders + a ground wire soap the heck out of it and pull. Is there a better way?

[@kcampbell4098]

> on the breaker, In the aircraft business, you get a code. you trace the whole circuit and power source And replace the push/pull breaker... Just letting yall know> I built/spark chased fighter jets for over 10 yrs/ lots'a paperwork and triple checking..... oB

[@Granturry98]

These videos are great! I have roughly 3,500 more hours to go until I can attain my CR-11 license here in AZ. While the clock to starting my own electrical contracting biz winds down, I am learning as much as I can in the field, and researching EVERYTHING under the sun regarding electrical contractors. Your videos really help me understand electrical theory, good field practices, and even business ethics. Keep the videos coming, I love them!

[@samhouse1366]

Love your Chanel so much! I learn things every video!!! What kind of music do you listen to on the job? Bands?

[@xXxDETZxXx]

as one of the only service companies in my state for laundry appliances. people pay our travel time all the time from 3hrs away. we charge travel time there and back and mileage. $100/hr travel time and $1.00/mi people don't like to hear it until they realize that there is no other option other than replacing the whole unit.

[@ssarraf6855]

Good tip on ladder 🪜 safety!! I share that experience. I agree that many customers have no sense of distance or measurements, and they live in million dollar homes 🏡???? Lol lol

[@markv6771]

I enjoy your videos! Thanks for putting the time in to do them.

[@stanhopkins562]

I was cracking up when you mentioned the rug lol nice tip and thanks for so much in depth and informative information…you rock!

[@meganw6007]

I AM LOSING MY SHIT laughing at your storytelling about sliding out from the rug. 😂🤣😂🤣 That was AMAZING. Well told story, and thanks for the safety tip! 😂🤣

[@elcap102]

Was there another option for grounding the AC units? Would adding a grounding rod outside work? Thanks!

[@farmerjim-fat-man-do]

Thanks for sharing. 25 year master electrician and service calls are still my favorite jobs. Good call on pulling new grounds for the HVAC equipment. Easy work and good payout. On that Zinsco breaker, I’m sure it was the issue, especially since she was losing power in the entire house. curious if you could have checked for voltage drop across the breaker while it was loaded or a quick scan with an IR camera to check for heat (high resistance) to confirm it was the problem?

[@ElectricianU]

Could have, didn't really need to. Also thermal camera for something this straight forward would have been a nice little cherry on top. But I didn't have it with me that day.

[@a11ten071]

Great job TNX a million

[@MikeHarris1984]

Extension ladder on a rug... I just did that a few months ago at my own house... slid straight down for 10 feet... happens very very very fast, before I knew what happened I was on the ground.

[@ecospider5]

I worked at minutelube where all the concrete was covered in oil. A roofer did not take that into account when putting up a 20 foot extension ladder. He just barely grabbed the gutter and scrambled onto the roof as the feet of that ladder slid away from him. Be careful of the feet of your ladder. Make sure they are on stable surface. Even grass can be slick enough to slide on.

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

That first service call has me going out there once to make a repair and the highly encourage a complete service upgrade. All of the equipment is old and should be upgraded. Plus the distribution panel is not grounded correctly and causes a hazardous situation known as objectionable current flow.

[@jesuspadron7232]

Keep this coming! Love this as a service tech this is gold!

[@lagossparky970]

Great Video, I'm a viewer from Nigeria, what is the maximum ground resistance allowed by code, and what protection is required to be put in place against fire on a Air conditioning circuit. I don't mind a code reference page. Thanks a Lots

[@barryjameson3113]

Thanks!

[@allhoursmaintenance3022]

Just changed one the other day, same issue, my was a Zepher breaker I believe, vintage 68 ish

[@michaelbagli747]

these videos are helping me get an idea of what this trade is all about so well. i just have a question on the jargon that i’m not sure if you’ve answered in another video, when you say rigid, emt, conduit, and raceway are there specific differences between these terms or do they essentially mean a tube carrying wire

[@remdniro]

I have a million-dollar question!!!! I have a 200amp panel with 2 ground rods outside. What would cause a current 120 volts to flow on ground and neutral with the breakers off? When breaker is turned on its 240 volts between the ground and neutral. 🤔

[@jakethebeast001]

Absolutely loving these videos. So excited when I saw the notification. Great job as always

[@Robert-ug5hx]

The second call sounds like my 1903 built house, decades of remodels redos cobbled together plumbing and electrical

[@MikeHarris1984]

Tool 10,000 days background!! I knew your channel was awesome, but being a fellow Tool fan, now your channel is just flat amazing... lol 1:44

[@aaronsow8537]

I do pretty much the exact same thing as far as trip charge goes except generally a service charge for the first hour for closer calls pretty much 2 hour minimum.

[@rjsfrog]

"You know where this is going..." Me: Yeah flat on the f*cking ground lmao

[@davidpotts3844]

#1 problem early 1970 Zinsco Service Main. These panels usually have burnt busing due to loose contact point due to Aluminum busing. Best fix change and update

[@brianmcdermott2430]

Good info. Thank you, Dustin .

[@omarruiz8843]

Like very much your outside service job. I'm from Puerto Rico, so some things don't apply but is intrested how you work at the States. Thanks Dustin

[@allenshepard7992]

Thank you. Yes this helps. So the EGC, equipment grounding conductor, does not have to be in the same raceway ? (Yeah I get weird rules stuck in my head. ) There is another group for home inspectors that show some of the wild stuff out there.

[@hilariovazquezbadillo9384]

First time I see your Chanel I've subscribed and hope to see more good videos of what you do I'm an electrician as well and hope to learn more of you Thanks bro !

[@juanca263]

I have zinco old box can I bypass the breakers and put a sub panel . Can I also put main breaker . I’m a home owner . Nice work and video

[@gerdberg4188]

Not worth it just replace the main with a panel that has more circuits . If you do not you will have new equipment fed by questionable equipment . Not ideal……..

[@juanca263]

Thanks I will do what yuo recommend. And thanks for replay.

[@strayerhvac1416]

Great video love the details as well as code reference and safety tips but as an hvac technician it’s not an air compressor just compressor or condenser is fine.

[@turtleshellsman3230]

Hey guys. Any advice? I work at a really good residential electrical company, I’m a second year apprentice and I’m taking the learning process very seriously, I got all my books and journals, right. But I’m not sure that I’ll ever learn enough out in the field just in regular old production homes. Should I make the jump and try moving to a commercial company? I’m afraid the grass might not be greener but I don’t know. What do you guys suggest I do?

[@josephcalisto2528]

Love your energy Dustin and I can tell you love your craft- keep the videos coming!!

[@lonedesertfox]

Is it code for a bushing coming into a breaker box that leads to a 220 outlet (a push in style without a lock nut) to face the opposite way?

[@jaredkilgore7194]

Dustin, I found that buying an infrared camera has saved my tail more than a few times with this type of issue when the service entrance conductors from the utility have a bad crimp that's causing a single phase condition only once it's loaded to a certain point and heat dissipating at that bad connection and dropping the connection out. So many times it's a saved me from shooting from the hip so to speak.

[@jaredkilgore7194]

I've been in the trade 19 years and have worked residentia,l commercial, and Industrial. I was an IBEW electrician went to their apprenticeship now I work for a wastewater treatment municipality as a electrical and instrumentation technician.

[@anthonyesparsen7776]

Usually the state will call out for a separate conductor for equipment grounding

[@joewood1335]

cannot wait for feb , missed the august test because i was 2 hrs away trying the railroad out always said an apprenticeship wouldve been my backup dream job if the rails didnt workout whether it was heavy equipment or electricians,emailed one of the higher ups at the JATC and asked when the next test was

[@williamholsey]

You could've also tested the breaker voltage. If after you turn it off then back on and it doesn't work. Change it

[@lancerudy6584]

How did you terminate EGC wire? If you talk about EGC please show the wire terminals ? Are the terminals green in color?

[@rtwmanny]

Question, but is it allowable to run grounds separately? I thought all your circuits had to be run together?

[@CajunJables]

If using EMT in a metal structure, you will more than likely still have an equipment ground path even if a coupling has somehow completely separated. That pipe is still likely bonded via building steel or metal studs. Although it’s not intentionally grounded, and certainly should be, a short to ground would still trip the breaker. If they used LFMC as an EGC from the disconnect to the condensing unit, and did not pull a EGC, then that’s bad. You cannot use any type of metal flex as an EGC if it is being used on equipment that vibrates.

[@Guitarpch1]

Cool video man! Be safe out there, watch out for rugs!

[@erp7625]

Dustin, I understand if youre not comfortable due to oversharing but it would be really helpful to include rough pricing guidelines to help those that are also trying to find a pricing structure for service calls. For example, would love a rough revenue or profit figure for your day of 3 service calls. Especially for the school.

[@resarfekim]

I have Zinsco breakers. In the 14 years I've lived here, I've had to replace about 6 of them. They NEVER just trip, where I can reset them. They always BREAK and need to be replaced.

[@leefredrickson398]

I recently installed an AFCI breaker to a dedicated circuit for a washing machine in a laundry room. The breaker model GE q series dual function breaker. Checked and triple checked all connections from panel to designated outlet for the new washer. No problems for 4 months and then the breaker tripped on every high current draw motor appliances ie vacuum , hairdryer, corded drill, oscillating fan. Lights, radio any non motorized appliances work fine. I replaced the breaker with a new one, still tripped. Tested the circuit itself with a volt ohm meter live power and nothing indicates arcing in the circuit. Is it possible that the breakers are faulty?

[@pmchamlee]

What a cool revelation! Yes, I've made blunders too, and BTGOG, I survived. Great channel, Dustin!

[@mikenormandy9250]

LOVE the Alex Grey background (on your monitor), Big TOOL fan here, Going to see them at the end of Feb!

[@tommycho9068]

Very detailed and good safety tips. Thanks.

[@warmachine5835]

I just started watching this channel as an IT professional with an interest in electrical since I find it fascinating, and I understand the catch of trying to diagnose a problem after the fact that you can't or is very difficult to replicate.