Ep 16 - The Difference Between A Good Electrician And A Bad Electrician

[@jamessparks5966]

You can't help but to respect a man that takes pride in his work.

[@eddiew2325]

Hehe I love u

[@robkocol5664]

Like the "Basketball Jones", Dustin has the "Electrical Jones"!! Kudos.

[@ericmourinho9589]

Dude you honestly never stop learning with electricity never

[@belatorius3442]

Unless you're Thor

[@eddiew2325]

Belatorius even Thor had to take calculus

[@ayeitsshane806]

Ofcourse you don't there's always new codes & new material. So you have to constantly learn.

[@garbo8962]

So right. I' m retired after 50 years but still keep up with the NEC. Read the NECA/ Charlie Trout code question evetyday. Mike Holt has a great site. Subscribed to EC&M for 40 years but stopped when they went from 130 pages to less then 40 pages. Worked with guys who never owned a code book and loved when they ran undersized conduit.

[@patriotlegionRS]

This is only the beginning, you wait til youre assigned to a sith lord baby

[@austinbryan4040]

Thanks for this video dude, I’m a 25 year old journeyman and I can honestly say everything you just talked about has really resonated with me. It makes me proud to be in the trade knowing there are guys like you out there. Way to preach the professionalism in our industry

[@nenbnes4367]

I'm a 14 girl, I just got into a vocational school. I've been wanting to become an electrician for a while now and I've been learning all of the basics so I know what I'm going into. Wish me luck

[@allanbergstrom346]

Good luck. Study hard, work harder and try to learn something everyday

[@kcklub]

Good luck my little one.

[@johnburgos7096]

Yo hold up idk if anyone told you this but I didn't wanna listen. A Pencil is a lot lighter than a shovel.

[@rayperz1]

If you like it it won’t be a “job”

[@RB-xv4si]

What’s a 14 girl?

[@zanelile2991]

I started electrical work at 17, went on to serve a union wireman apprenticeship. Ended up an unlimited master electrician ship and shore. Continued at night school until I got a BSEE. I enjoyed it all my working life, proud of my work and my trade. Do it right plum, level, & square.

[@Journey2Master]

zane lile how do you like being an EE? I've thought of going that route someday but I don't know if I'd be as happy in an office environment. I love working onsite, and with my hands. Plus math makes me want to rip my face off 🤣

[@JamesAllen-tj5nu]

Ha, I'm going the other way for exactly the reasons you mention. Got my EE in electrical/CS 35 years ago and got tired of the whole office culture. I've been working a year now as an electrical contractor and love working with my hands and tools and delighting my clients every day with my creative solutions to tricky problems. In the office world, you work on a project for 3 months to a year, it's always behind schedule and a couple of times a year you reach a big milestone and management is temporarily happy. And there is an absolute ton of math in an EE degree.

[@Dreaded88]

@Journey 2 Master: Go get the BSEE, since for you: it'd be cheaper. You've perhaps shaved-time off of it due to experience. Just do this: *NEVER TELL BOSSMAN!* Stay in the field! Office is for gettin' coffee in the mornin'!

[@Dreaded88]

@Journey 2 Master: Addendum: go and take some Education Classes, seriously! Learn how to become a Master Instructor of the Codebook! If anything else, be able to better train your Apprentices!

[@garystanley1803]

Your definetly on the right track, you are describing me, I started in 3rd grade checked out and read every electrical book in the library, mostly on reference to basic a/c and d/c electric, expiermental projects, electric motors, relays, what ever I could find. Constantly playing with wires and such. By the time I was 1o they had me running my own project. At 27 I was a superintendant on the Miami Dae Metro Rail system building 20 traction power substations. Just retired after 43 years in the trade the last 23 I had a industrial electrical business performing design-build projects in the citrus processing, bottling and other manufacturing companies. Stay with it, work safe stay safe and dont get hurt like I did! Its no fun, still paying for it! Not many guysime you around, I couldnt even steal them when I did find one! A good man can right his own ticket! Good luck and stay safe!

[@austinpatrick2682]

What you described is not just the difference between a good electrician and a bad one. You described the difference between a good worker and a bad worker in any trade or job. Anyone with the flame inside to be all they can be is a good worker and worth hiring no matter their experience. Experience, efficiency and knowledge is just how you get paid more. My boss saw the flame in me and I had absolutely no in the field experience or formal training and education at all. He hired me and within 3 months fired everyone else in the company and just kept me. My pay was modest at first because I just didn't know much. But since then my pay skyrocketed and now I'm paid literally all he can afford to pay me. Last week was my 2 year anniversary working for him. I'm here watching all your videos and a million other videos on KZbin as a precursor to hopefully getting some formal electrical education so I can get licensed and take my career to the next level.

[@ikerivers1795]

Electrician is such a big field. I myself started and did my apprenticeship with Industrial Electricians. Mainly motors and motor controls. Hardcore industrial with some commercial. So as I moved from company to company when they knew that I was a control guy and test guy they would shift me over to those crews. I was 21 years old and was working on Power Plant jobs with GE. I am now 37 and I do 15kv and 92 kv breaker install, troubleshooting and testing. Also protective relaying for Generators and Transformers. I have about 20 certifications from AVO, GE, Siemens, TMEIC, Mitsubishi, Fuji, Allen Bradley etc etc. But there was a consequence to my career path. I am a competent conduit runner but not a very good one. I admire guys that run conduit efficiently, pretty and correctly. But a lot of guys think that being great at running conduit makes you a good Electrician. It doesn't. It makes you good conduit installer. The trade is so vast that there are a lot of ways you can go that will give you good money.

[@russrockino-rr0864]

Ike Rivers-You are the lucky one- you were able to start your apprenticeship with an industrial company. I am a great conduit bender, but I have always wanted to be the go to controls guy. I got in to the trade late at 31 and I have not been able to position myself where I want to be. I am now 55 and I am running out of time. I have Industrial experience, but not a lot of Controls experience. My favorite is working with PLC's. If you are a cracker jack at Controls you are guaranteed a job here, for life. You were lucky to be able to get in to the trade at 21. Kudos to you.

[@trsmearman612]

I agree here. I myself started with an industrial company and I met guys who have been running conduit strictly for years. Don’t get me wrong, their work in conduit is beautiful! But some have never even put in a receptacle. Basically my goal is to become well rounded and currently I’m working in commercial learning a whole bunch more. I’m very grateful for that.

[@eddiew2325]

Tim Smearman hehe hi Tim

[@ikerivers1795]

@@russrockino-rr0864 actually got in at age 18. Graduated High School on a Thursday and started on Monday. I do consider myself fortunate.

[@quintenclark5280]

@@trsmearman612 I would like to believe that I'd be hard-pressed to find a sparky who has never installed a receptacle.

[@CrimFerret]

A lot of the time, your work is going to be hidden inside a wall and never looked at again or if it is, it'll be another electrician. Plumbers are the same. If you can't take pride in doing a job that could be on display even though it won't be, you're probably not picking the right career. It's always more enjoyable to do something well than to do it poorly. Doing it well will help you stay positive. The most miserable SOB's you'll run across are the ones doing the crappiest work. They have nothing to motivate them and nothing to be proud of at the end of the day.

[@najodo5209]

For me it’s seeing that whatever I’ve done works properly. I just like to know that I’m actually doing it right and that my stuff works.

[@hectorrodriguez8486]

Well said, personally I have a better time sleeping when I know I did the best work that day.

[@sitthisayphomsouvanh5249]

Hey, I like your comments, I'm the electrician myself, you take the word right out of my mouth. I'm holding the journey license in Virginia and have about 27 yrs experience. I'm working for SOLARCITY now. I was doing the service work before I joined the Solar trade

[@MrJesussinep]

Ive watch this video months ago. I was first year back then. Ever since I change the way I use to work. Literally. You have no clue how your message went a long way with me. Im not going into detail but you help me become one hell of an electrician and for that im thanking you.

[@grasglibbens]

Been watching a few videos of ya, I applied for apprenticeship in new york with IBEW. Looking to transition from my current career to electrician. Keep the casts coming. You're preaching to the choir man. Keep it real. I've found your videos inspiring and eye opening. Thank you for providing educational information for those looking to get into the field!

[@Journey2Master]

Thanks for watching my friend!

[@johngomez849]

Man best advice ive gotten from another electrician by far.

[@josephnicolas2158]

Brilliant line of thinking. This is what separates you from the many. I can’t imagine wasting 3 hours listening to anything noneducational either! Love the video! Thank you for the awesome mentoring videos! 🥰

[@kentgrande3720]

I agree on facebook stuff, instead of turning on social media account for nonsense pleasure why not make it an avenue for learning. I have 4 groups on FB on electrical engineering/electrician field so far it was good. This video also gives inspiration for all newbies worker in electrician jobs.

[@nutanagrawal3520]

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[@savagedragon3554]

As a 22 yrs old, This is very inspiring as I was about to start Pre-apprenticeship and find an apprenticeship after wards. We also have the similar mindset and approach when it comes on learning process, I wish everyone is philosophical as you. Big thumbs up Bro

[@ryanthepianoman27]

Start with an apprenticeship it’s better

[@shadoa8154]

Excellent video and the best attitude someone can have towards this trade. I've been certified for just over a year now, but the best part of this trade is always having something new to learn. I apprenticed in an Industrial setting where I worked as a production worker for 10 years prior, and I go in every day learning something new. I find industrial installation and maintenance incredibly challenging and rewarding. Working with motor control, VFDs, Soft Starts, PLC/Automation, analog devices, linear transducers, power factor correction banks... I could keep on with this list forever, but this is by far the coolest trades out there. We have an excellent opportunity to work with a lot of cutting edge technology, it really is a very awesome time we live in.

[@XYZABC1234ij]

I would also add reading all business and psychology on top of electrical stuff

[@woodcutter7170]

I totally dig your enthusiasm towards the trade! Ive been the same way since I got into in back in 2004. Thanks for devoting your time to creating this page and these videos. It's awesome and I appreciate you sharing!

[@Journey2Master]

John Lacome thanks for watching my friend! What type of work do you do?

[@woodcutter7170]

Journey 2 Master I started off doin residential wiring for 3 years, got bored and moved to a company that did strictly commercial and industrial. Worked with them for 5 years. Got an opportunity to move back to my home town working as an industrial maintainence electrician at an underground/surface mine in Northern New Mexico.b Been on this property for 7 years. I've learned to troubleshoot 480v-4160v systems really well. Unfortunate I've lost all my new construction and code skills. That's why I'm digging deep learn and to regain the knowledge I once had!

[@MrPyroguru]

+Journey 2 Master, I would love being an electrician. I learned some things when working on my home here. There were things like replacing outlets, replacing switches and swapping light fixtures. Now there are other things I am learning about various doing things. My interest is only Residential Wiring. I limit myself to one thing but do it to my very best ability. This is alright right?

[@Journey2Master]

Michael Williams heck yes it's ok! There are guys that only do residential and are happy as hell with it. There's so much you can do in just that market from condos, apartments, spec homes, custom homes, to MASSIVE custom homes. You could specialize in just that and have a very fruitful career really.

[@nicolesailus3443]

I am an apprentice. This is one of the best videos I've seen. And I've watched a lot!! Having your attitude is what makes a goos electrician.

[@Snowburnt]

Thanks man. I start as a apprentice this wensday. Leaving a factory job of 13 years for this chance. Going to be a $13 a hour pay cut, but will be worth it in the end. .

[@sugaahoneyicetea]

Snow Burnt good luck !!

[@benjaminfranco2455]

Snow Burnt how is it going?

[@jyemcewan9058]

How are you travelling mate

[@brian-lv]

Any updates?

[@wixom5469]

So how did it work out?

[@iamRJANO]

You're a very likeable guy with very helpful information. Thank you sir. Got an interview tomorrow, hopefully it goes well, your other video about the interview helped my mindset a lot. Gonna binge this electrical playlist you got lol.

[@DavidLee-vi8ds]

It's so good to see someone who cares about the quality of his work. The world would be a better place if more people had your attitude.

[@watchingvideos4309]

Hey Dustin my names Jesse, I recently started watching your channel starting with this series. Just threw a like on them real quick cause I watched most on my TV and the like option is deep into the settings I believe. Easy on the phone. So my pops was a San Diego sparky/owner and I learned it as a kid and worked with him in my 20s but I forgot a lot, so I watch your videos while studying articles online and checking with NEC and CA regulations to make sure I’m retaining proper practices. Funny enough you mentioned this a few videos ago, I am in that tiny percentage of men who’s wife makes a ton of money and pays the bills, while I just left the railroad after 10 years and am a stay at home dad. But my good friend owns a very successful residential co. and I’m hoping to learn enough now to be able to get my apprenticeship hours through him and to have this trade to fall back on if I’m in a position to need it, make money, or simply what I’ve realized these last few months “retired at 35” just having a real knowledge and trade that I want to do daily to stay sane. So thank you for all the videos. I avoided my fathers trade as my destiny for many years, now I regret that deeply. He’s passed on, but I’m realizing it’s not too late to make a decision to follow in his footsteps. I literally grew up around Roughing in/Trimming out. Now I’m taking the steps to begin my own journey, and to not take it for granted. Plus I’d love for my 7yo boy or even my 10yo daughter to learn the trade from me and be proud of my hard work and knowledge.

[@zacharyschroeder2619]

How you feel about electrical is how i feel about constructuon in general. I prefer residential and commercial, hate industrial. But i just want to learn as much as i can about everything. And i want to learn it right and make something to be proud of. I want to look back and be proud to say, i built that. Ive had a lot of people teach me hack work and its hard not to call them out on it. But if i question anything ill go home that day and do my due diligence and search for the right solution. Electricianiong is going to be the next union i travel to once im vested in my current union, and i cant wait. Your videos have been very instructive and i love that you site the relevant codes. Keep it up.

[@davidrodriguezprieto6452]

I’m starting as an apprentice after I get out of High school in may, I hope I do well I’m really excited about this new journey for me, I am not really interested on going to college for four years and take classes that I don’t like.

[@AdamCinemre]

Love the philosophy man, never stop learning!! I'm the same, just surrounding myself with as much of the lingo as possible and wait til it starts making sense. Keep it up!

[@monteglover4133]

What you say applies to all of the trades. I've seen "professional" hacks in all of the trades. I was in the HVAC&R trade I would always take advantage of any training made available, made me better at my trade. Would oftentimes have to undo what other had done (in all of the trades). Due to many changes I am now an industrial electrician (750,000 sq' building) and often have to redo what others have done some union contractors others my predictors, either not knowing the or caring about the codes. I personally strive to keep everything I do to code and professional workmanship. NOTE: to all professionals please mark your circuits at both ends, 5 minutes of extra work can save others hours or at least a headache. Also mark open breakers.

[@livingood5598]

Hey, I've watched two of your videos so far and let me tell you..Your videos are making me understand what it takes to be a SOLID electrician. I'm about to start my journey here soon at 23 years old. Just want to say thank you for putting yourself out there and giving this helpful information!

[@ryanthepianoman27]

Do t wait start young

[@GnarDawgeh]

Damn, this hit me HARD, I kinda needed to hear this! Thanks man! 👍👌💯😊

[@ronald5728]

I'm an older person and not an electrician but interested in learning about electricity. I wish when I was younger I had your drive and motivation about any profession. Your philosophy and motivation makes you mature beyond your years. Keep it up and I know you will become one of those master electrician who will be a household name like Mike Holt.

[@Flips44]

-Get good with Math -Take pride in your work Meaning he organized. Not do half ass lazy work. Be the best electrician ever -show up on time -know your shit, put in the time

[@robertfrate9738]

Hi Dustin, I’m very impressed with your interest in electrical work, your very good at your work and you will be one of if not the absolute best in the business of electricians, your very talented and impressive, ty, Bob,

[@corvettefever360]

Im an electrician, plumber, contractor & my hobby is high performance vehicles. And im good at them, & still watch podcasts involving same stuff. Not only do i enjoy it, but still learn new things. New tricks. Find out out something or some code changed etc etc etc

[@Artikgrau325is]

I just want to say you're saying some real wisdom here, I love my job (4th year apprentice wireman) and I want to be better. I do well in the field but this video has inspired me to live, breathe and think electrical all the time. Keep being awesome bruv.

[@polotheacguy2334]

Great video dude, thats the way i feel everyday at work when I try to make my work look the best and the other techs tell me '' bro this is not your company ". Then I tell them that it doesn't matter because I want my work to look the best it can. I take a lot of pride in my work. Again LOVED THIS VIDEO THANKS!!!

[@Journey2Master]

If you impress yourself, you'll be happy and your boss will be happy. Fuck what any of the other guys say around the shop. Now there is a point where if you're TOO meticulous and slow unnecessarily you will waste time and money and that may piss some bosses off, but any GOOD electricians out there know to value quality over quantity any day. Keep up the good work.

[@juiceboxx714]

Awesome channel man! I've been an apprentice for a little over a month now at local 441 in SoCal. I got into the intelligent transportation systems electrician program. We get the same pay as an inside wireman. But all of our work is outdoors or underground .

[@Journey2Master]

Thanks for watching my friend, that's great to hear! What's your favorite part of the job?

[@juiceboxx714]

Journey 2 Master probably the group of guys I work with, all the old timers are full of knowledge and awesome stories of how different the work was back then.

[@Journey2Master]

juiceboxx714 hell ya, me too no doubt. The jokes they tell too hahaha

[@carloslinzon7963]

Hey man, im from orange county too and i have a couple questions for you. If you get the chance msg me at [e-mail] thanks man

[@rogermabry2816]

I appreciate your video > I am busting butt and trying to find my way in the commercial side after working new house electrical for 5 years comming in green 5 years ago , worked my way up to having my own company van as a jobsite lead . Figure if I wanted real job security I should jump to commercial . With no training happening , learning on the job as we go . Cant tell if I am really being lead on a career path or a helper until winter layoffs . I really came to 2nd company because they offered to help with my journeyman and masters . Here I am making this leap of faith at 51 realizing if they dont pull me along , I better find my own way , educate myself , and take my future , not let someone lead me.

[@shawn576]

Good idea with the podcast thing. It's amazing how much I learned about investing by listening to Stansberry's podcast. It's not just the theory stuff. It's the banter and the conversations they have. I'm sure that listening to a conversation between electricians would cover a lot of weird things and safety hazards that can't be found in a book. They'll say which tools not to use, which tools break, how they broke things, how they almost died. A funny story about replacing a fuse with a penny will teach a lot about electricity and how things fail.

[@leotexas3485]

I agree with you wholeheartedly! I'm only in my apprenticeship, but I really like what I do! I can't work electrical everyday because of my other full-time job, but I like when I have the time to do it. There is not a demand for apprentice electricians in my area, so I gain my experience through videos, lessons from other electricians, and offering free labor help for electricians. I'm not interested in the money at this time, I just want the training and the experience. Once I feel I'm sufficient enough, then I'm sure I will want compensation for my work. But for now, I just want to learn. Strive for perfection with what you do! Perform your work to the same standards as the ones you set as if you were working for a loved one.

[@noel7777noel]

Here's how you can tell if you're a great electrician. (1) Take a long vacation to see if your company falls apart. If you take off and no one even realized you been gone, you are average. (2) Do you understand the science of electricity. Example; What's the capacitor for in a HID fixture. Do you replace the ballast when it was only the bad capacitor, or do you change the capacitor cuz 99% of the time it is just a bad cap. Can you explain why 208V is not 240V. (3) Do you have enough skill to respect the UL listings of everything to read the instructions of all material. Example. If you are installing a in-cabinet-lighting fixtures and you cut a cord and no where in the instructions does it say to cut the cords. Or did you use a class 1 transformer when a class 2 transformer was required. (4) Do you ever say, "I think it is safe enough". Wrong. You have no opinion. Only knowledge of up to code or not up to code. The people who wrote the codes are the only authority here. You have no opinion. Do you cut corners cuz you think it is safe enough.

[@Nick-vf3wf]

Why is it 208 instead of 240. Someone explained this to me very poorly. I dont start til sept 16

[@freeridecarver]

@@Nick-vf3wf transformer

[@MasterChief-sl9ro]

@@Nick-vf3wf The transformer tap... One has a neutral. The other doesn't. Wye vs Delta 3 phase..Why you have to run separate 120 volt service outlets off the 120\208 volt transformer. I seen people try and get 120volt off a 240 volt. They can't seem to figure out why it doesn't work. Then you drag them over to the transformers. One foe each cabinet is tapped different.

[@zeekwatawthan]

Very Good and very energized for me. Man, You are very good at motivational Speech. Thank you. I will push myself and become like you.

[@rogue5495]

I'm a first yr apprentice, about 3 months in. I want to the best at what I do-- thanks for the vid.

[@jmtrue89]

Major props im on the same mission in Miami from miami i know nothing about being an electrician today but tomorrow im hoping to be better

[@matthewgarcia4241]

This is h honestly the best advice I have ever heard about being an electrician.

[@klimvanglodove]

i wanted to be an electrician bro, i face a lot of fears coz i know this is not ez, but bro i swear i always question myself on how to get better about this.. u motivate me by your thoughts. thanks for sharing man. ill work hard and prove to myself that i got this!

[@Journey2Master]

klimvanglodove you're the only one you need to impress my dude. It all falls together beyond that.

[@TheAaron2442]

I'm on a bunch of FB groups as well. Tools of the trade, and electrical code discussion are my favorite. Hopefully. I see you on there some time.

[@brittanyflores4454]

I have actually working doing electrical work for almost 10 months now. I really love it and enjoy doing it, but I’m having trouble being quick at the job I can do the work nice and neat to my best ability but I’m still not able to keep up the pace and tend to take longer than normal sometimes getting things done. I don’t understand why I’m having so much difficulty with my efficiency

[@ryanthepianoman27]

Ask yourself why I’m not efficient

[@johnbalzano6588]

You are absolutely correct and i agree with you 100%. But sometimes the companies put time constraints on the employees and don't allow for the time it takes to do really nice work. I once worked for this company @ Yale's power house in New Haven. The job called for rigid conduit. But they wouldn't let us spin it together. So it was all done with set screw fittings. Looked like shit next to the conduits that were done the "right" way. That's just one example. I've since got my master license and I take the time and sometimes the extra expense to do it right

[@thebigswermdiggs3383]

John Balzano was it for E S Boulos?

[@shawnseegulam3777]

Awesome video and words of advice Brother. Keep doing what you do, it is appreciated. 👏👏👏👍

[@jonjosephsanjuan4693]

You have a great attitude towards life. Keep doing you :)

[@williammayoral4197]

hey Dustin! (sorry if I spelled your name wrong.) A big fan of your content. I love your progressive outlook of turning this career into the best of what you can make of it. Anyhow I was looking to pick your brain, as to a certain subject and perhaps provide inspiration onto what might entail your next video, (that is if there isn't already one) encompassing what you believe are the most valuable skill sets a respected electrician must apply himself toward to stand out. I am an apprentice and am applied to honing my most marketable skills in my trade, and do more than the next guy to get my edge. With that said, I hope you can shed some light of guidance for the rest of us apprentices as to what you believe we can sweat in practice to avoid the bleed in battle, and perhaps be treated with the respect to be trusted to take on more serious tasks. hope that makes sense! thanks for all the helpful info!

[@Journey2Master]

Hello my friend, thanks for watching. I do believe I've covered some of that in a few videos but I don't think I've funneled it into a single video. Thanks for the insight I'll put some thought into that for sure.

[@odeancampbell8074]

Hey Justin I am a apprentice electrician from Jamaica and l did a job at a church on a fluorescent 4 feet tube but I don't know what was the cause of failure. After changing the switch and starter it still wouldn't work what did I did wrong and how can I fix it

[@Coldbrookdangee]

I’m 23 and I just landed an apprenticeship at the best electrical contractor in my state. Great info man. All advice is welcomed

[@jonp.4957]

Be on time every day. Stay off your phone. Never do anything you know isn't safe. Listen and learn from the older guys. Don't be afraid to ask questions.

[@jond95]

Job site mishaps such good advice man thank you

[@lainielandry163]

I live in Nova Scotia . If l were to build a garage or boathouse 24x28 and did not want to have it completely wired before having the service hooked up, what would the minimum requirement be in terms of how many lights inside and outside as well as plugs?

[@123darkfang]

Wise man Thanks for the knowledge fam.

[@vision8579]

I'm not an electrician, so I will tell you what I think makes a good electrician. 1) Someone who answers the phone 2) Someone who will return calls, if they can't answer. 3) Someone who shows up when they say they are going to show up. As a customer it should not take me weeks just to get someone to come out an look at an electrical issue. Most electricians in my town don't answer their phone and will take days to return a call (if they ever do). I'm watching this channel and Electrician U so I can try and learn some stuff on my own, since you can't rely on trades people anymore.

[@adamsifford6228]

I've seen light fixtures that was hacked bad like replacing drop tile lights with too much weight or not properly bracing...

[@nathannavarette7473]

Everyday I rewatch and listen to what this Master Electrician has to say I look up to him so much . I wish I could move to his area and just work for his company because I would know I would be successful.

[@joshuaflip1]

the way you work is you signature. well said.

[@darrenchowles6719]

Good advice. Needed to hear that. Just finished my apprenticeship and just waiting for my registration. Been struggling to figure out what my aim is or my approach is now that I'm done with studying for my apprenticeship.

[@agoodelectrician746]

Great channel. I hope you don't stop. This new generation doesn't have the luxury of working with A Good Electrician who wants to teach, like our fathers and grandfathers. Iron sharpens iron.

[@ashtonjesperson5146]

What are your favorite electrical podcasts out there? I totally felt the whole I'm always listening to Joe Rogan while I work part. Its nice because of the broad scope of things he talks about makes work fly by especially when you're making up several units of outlets or wtv alone and can just get in the zone.

[@EdwardRamkissoonIRL]

I'm no electrician, I'm a computer programmer and what you're saying has provided so much value to me. It's definitely applicable to any field. Since looking at this, actually as soon as you mentioned it, I was like... why didn't I think of that... I just joined a bunch of programming groups on facebook, hopefully I will have the same experience and most of the garbage posts that I usually see will be few and far apart. Thanks!

[@Journey2Master]

Thank you so much for watching! I think it's awesome that you watched this and you're not even an electrician lol - just curious how did you come across this video? Glad you got some value from it. Something to think about...on the road to be your best self don't take yourself too seriously, but take what you do with deadly seriousness. Keep hustlin' my dude...

[@EdwardRamkissoonIRL]

So I recently had an electrician come redo the wiring at home, and again, I'm no electrician but I personally found that some of the work that was done looked very "hacky". Though the job is finished, it's still at the back of my mind, so I started looking up Electrician videos, to gauge the different qualities of work. That's when I came across yours. So thanks again dude! I do, and I will! You keep with these vids!

[@maxs.3224]

Hello. I’ve been watching your channel because I’m trying to educate myself on becoming an Electrician. I was going to start trade school but then quarantine happened. But you mentioned reading books and I’d love to start doing that. What book would you recommend for just the basics of being an electrician or electricity? I don’t know much but I want to be the type of electrician that knows his stuff.

[@DEW409]

Now I see why you are the real deal. Without that curiosity, that thirst for knowledge, a person will be mediocre at best at his field. With it, when you live your career, there is no limit at all what you can accomplish and how far you will go.

[@charleystitson465]

thanks for your videos. I just started as an apprentice and you inspire me

[@isaacduran7594]

Thankx for the advice man, i used to be a plumbers apprentice.

[@vnnmurphy]

This is enlightening! I want to be a better electrician.

[@olenaerhardt7725]

Thank you for the useful film. Can you see on the license of your electrician, if he is a Master, or just Journeyman, or maybe just Apprentice Electrician? Is it written there and where if so? We need to separate two rooms, which are sitting on the same breaker (and it is only 15A), into two separate breakers. Maybe you know how expensive is that work.

[@thebeybro5567]

Yes, you can see on the license what type of Electrician you are

[@jbone1014]

Pure awesomeness man, great content!!!

[@Sparkeycarp]

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. That said I run my own company too. I feel your need to immerse.Truly my motto is "Never Hack". Sometimes I do get pressed for time on a bid and have to cut a corner. That always makes me loose sleep.

[@sterling2759]

The thing he said about facebook is my life now. I try to only surround myself with intelligent people in the trade moving towards the goal of knowledge. Im so mad at myself for not chaging my mentality in my earlier years of apprenticeship. I'm in my 5th apprentice year now and I truly am putting in maximum effort now and love this trade.

[@NerveFlux]

I served a four year IBEW/NECA apprenticeship. From what I could tell a bad electrician doesn't know what to do with an apprentice. 277v on 20a circuit got me good and that was the beginning of the end for me. You do not want to get hurt by being rushed by someone who doesn't appreciate your value. If they don't know how to teach you and all you get is a bad attitude walk away its not worth your life. Learn from someone who knows what they are doing.

[@kliajesal4592]

Everything you've said in this video about not hacking it is 100% how my brother approaches carpentry. He nitpicks over every little detail and makes sure everything is done completely right. It bothers him to no end if it's not done to the absolute best of his ability. Because of this, I've heard other contractors come in after the fact and be absolutely amazed because they haven't seen work of that high a quality in years.

[@blackmanops3749]

Ummm ..the first book you should have is the current edition of the NEC, not the last. But thanks for the tip on the online NFPA Code. That could be a real gamechanger.

[@wb5mgr]

Look really hard for old books and journal articles. Lots of good info has faded out into the stacks of libraries and is very difficult to find.

[@kevalva425]

Your the best. Dawg. Thank you . Dreams worth than money.... I’m a on the steps, brick by brick . Everyday I want be better. And I need a mentor . And I am just like you but i wasn’t sure where I was now and where I want go.. or how I felt . Thanks

[@brandonhudson3389]

Question for you older master and veteran journeyman. I’m 19 been in the trade 2 1/2 years I love the work and I wanna learn everything about anything doing this kinda work. I started out doing service commercial and residential and a lot of new housing. I then got a amazing opportunity doing electrical maintenance at a big company working in industrial warehouses. I make almost $20 and I have amazing benefits. We add a lot of stuff including panels, transformers, and a ton of circuits. Also do some smaller remodels but not often. My question is how people like myself that get their license working in a maintenance type atmosphere transfer into the “real world” as we call it. I ask every question that pops in my mind about code or how something should be done and I’m always taking notes. I wanna be the absolute best I can be but I also love the position I’m in. I’d just like to know how others feel if it would be a major difference or if after a couple months I’d start to catch on. I’m always willing to do anything to help out my fellow brothers and just want to be a good electrician. Also any books or online lectures, classes that I could find useful I’d love to expand on what I’ve already learned

[@Journey2Master]

Having experience behind you definitely helps. Companies will see you've worked under a master/journeyman for years so you'll at least have exposure to the trade. This can help you transition into a different segment far easier than somebody with zero experience.

[@arturogomez8976]

excellent vlog man!!!!! very encouraging!!!!

[@Journey2Master]

Arturo Gomez thanks buddy!

[@sbenz17]

This is beyond helpful for choices to make as an electrician apprentice. I do not want to do hack half assed work

[@eddkbk34]

if you go to trade school and learn the basics formulas, receptacles all that and then go out to work are you still an apprentice what are you considered as and what do you do for the first few years because right now im just in school right now learning how to do things so id really like to know once im in the field what do you do?

[@Face2Face1987]

Pretty much what's needed at the moment and what your journeyman consider you are able to do. I also did a couple of basic Hands-On training with electrical and calculations and formulas and all the stuff and probably that will be useful in the near future but for now as soon as I stepped in for the first time my boss got me pulling wire all over the place then taught me a little bit how to mount boxes then later on as he saw that I was really hungry for knowledge he started just giving me instructions about doing this and that without explaining me anymore because he knew that I already got it within the first explanation that's pretty much what it's all about at the beginning make sure you pay close attention to the instructions try to get it in the first attempt and never say okay assuming that you understood the instructions when you actually didn't get it on a 100% they hate that. good luck out there bro.

[@jpihcc9147]

For me Tom Henry said it best, "Are you an Electrician or are you an Installer" to me there is a distinct difference between the two.

[@markrosier6889]

Dude, you speak on the same page as me. We share the same mentality, the same work ethic. Thank you. On one point of "rub." Some of the explatives you use, you probably know, they do compromise your testimony. I've been around enough guys in the trades; I recognize the influence, but it's more impactful, in a positive sense, to have a "clean mouth."

[@MrKandela10]

dude, so glad i found you. good luck on your business

[@bruce-le-smith]

Great channels man, you're like the #MattRisinger of electric! Subscribed to two of your channels. Thanks for sharing and for being considerate, inquisitive, and well-spoken.

[@Journey2Master]

Just checked him out, never knew about him and he's in the same city as me. Subbed, thank you!

[@dhyeykanani6279]

Can you give the names of the books about how to read ladder logics and motor controls please what you used if they are good. Thanks.

[@Journey2Master]

Check out Industrial Motor Control 7th ed by Steven Herman

[@dhyeykanani6279]

Journey 2 Master thanks a lot dude. I really appreciate you replying. Hope you are doing good. Peace!!!

[@kcklub]

We love you man.

[@CRYPTO-COMMANDER]

Are there any extra circular information/ experience I should be investing in prior to the apprenticeship job?

[@safetybee]

I love it. Keep learning.

[@joemiller1925]

Hell yeah brother, Im same way i teach my son same way i tell him nobody may never see your work but still take pride in the kind of work u do for yourself & never settle for good enough and hack it because maybe your tired ready to go home, only settle for your best. like you say if u don't have a strap dont say it'll be ok without a strap fuck it. go find a strap a put it on get in the habbit of doing good work that way if another electrician comes behind you they say wow this guy does good work. Your work will define you to yourself and other electricians. Good or bad

[@juansokonech5536]

Loving your channel thanks i’m an apprentice and these tips help

[@splintertea]

I’ve been a small engine and tool technician for 20 years for the Home Depot tool rental and when I look at my pay and 401k I know that’s not what I want to do for the next 20! I will be starting off as an apprentice at the age of 40 and the more I learn about electrical and watch your videos the more I KNOW I’m making the right decision. Mad respect to all of you out there doing this and I also hope to someday be associated with such amazing people ✌🏻

[@RepublicOfCatyes]

where to find the code app?

[@throttleitup]

Good electricians don't have extra/free time.Thank you to all the hacks.

[@LuisGomez-le4vk]

If you have time for doings videos you are bad electrician no works a all

[@ramonmeredith587]

Very inspiring dude love it! Starting to make me wonder if im a hack lol

[@Journey2Master]

Ramon Meredith man I think it's all relative. It's how you feel about the work you do and whether or not others agree. Nobody's perfect, just trying to do your best work everyday is the best way to go at it in my opinion.

[@alanc7728]

Found this to be inspiring. Thank you.

[@binaryglitch64]

Your absolutely right, but it is healthy to just let it all go for a few hours and just enjoy a few beers with some friends every couple of weeks... but yeah, if all your trying to do is collect a check and party, it shows in your work, and if you got pride in what you do, and your hungry to be the best you can be that shows too... I've found most guys care about their work but they are only focused while at work, it's like the kinda get it but not fully.

[@Journey2Master]

Agree 100%

[@sparkybr1449]

No one is going to care more about learning the technical side of this trade or mechanical side of it more than you and that's the work mentality I have everyday. I know I'm to the point where I'm about to go back to community college and go for an electrical certificate to compliment the hands on stuff with my job because I'm tired of waiting on my employer to provide the training on a consistant basis. I've been in this trade 3 years and 2 of them was spent slinging cords and hanging lights with little troubleshooting. I feel like this job is finally picking up because I've been patient and get to work on my own somedays. I realize the technical stuff will make sense over time but I believe some education along with the experience I'm gaining will pay off and maybe open up more avenues. I've been going non-union route so far. Started at 12/hr and now make 17/hr. (There was a raise and probably won't be for a loooong time) I can't complain about pay because this is my first job with the trade. I'm building my legs and hope to be a great electrician someday. Thanks for the video! Subscribed!

[@blakehorton8110]

Hey man I hope you found a company that starts you with an apprenticeship program , otherwise your wasting your time I be been in the field for 10 years now and it will take me 10 more if I want to get licensed , do yourself a favor and get with an legitimate company or forever wonder what if !!!!!

[@WoodyDaAlien]

Thank you bro for your mindset! 💯💯💯

[@notperfect3630]

Need help with control device questions

[@charismaab485]

Very motivating. Keep posting brotha!