Residential Electrician Tools - PART ONE - Rough In

[@jjhves]

Well done, slowly build up your tool collection. When I was an apprentice, I'd go to garage sales and look for tools lol.

[@jessthesparky]

Haha thank you, not a bad idea at all!!

[@mumbles1justin]

I find a Hole Hawg is a must have in resi for auger and hole saws. corded or cordless. Using a standard drill takes 10 times longer to drill wire paths. Do to constant battery changes and fumbling around trying to get a standard drill to fit in places. Id recommend m12 platform for drill/driver and impacts and m18 platform for saws, SDS, and hole hawg. For what electricians do the m12 fuel impacts will do 99% of what you do and they’re lighter less expensive more compact. Edit. 99% if you have hole hawg & sds.

[@jessthesparky]

That’s super helpful, thanks I’ll look into those 😊

[@lvdcdude]

I do Low Voltage /Data in residential. M12 Drill Driver and Impact is what I carry. Most sparks are impressed when I drill up to 3 stud deep with a auger bit with the little M12. Company supplies the Hole Hawg. I recommend the 8 Ah High Out battery or higher on the hole hawg. It kills 5.0 Ah XC battery quick.

[@joejoe6949]

Pro tip when you first get to the job site get a furring strip, pvc or emt and mark your height on it so you dont have to mess with the Measuring tape all day when your boxing in. 20/46/50/82 i do top of box not center.

[@jakeleibold2187]

It’s nice to see younger people with enthusiasm getting into the trade. I’ve always felt that the most important thing you can do is buy the very best tools and work shoes available. Both of these make a huge impact on your body over time.There is a lot of follow the leader in this business regarding tool brand loyalty. I found that the Japanese manufacturers, such as Fujiya, offer tools that will outperform others, while weighing much less. Beyond that, you will be the only person on the job site that owns them, so they are harder to lose. Keep up the great work

[@workingmanrondoyle3287]

Hey Jess. Great video presentation of tools need for residential 👍🏻👍🏻 apprenticeships. I think you hit all the bases of, need to know information. New subscriber here. Keep up the great work.

[@xiphoxxipho396]

I knew that all the electricians are Smart ,but they are beautiful too!

[@breakthroughschool1456]

5 steps in residential. Layout, Boxout, Rough in, makeup, Trim out. Only where bags when doing boxout and makeup. Stay light and mobile.

[@Hvac-dude]

Hi jess thanku for making these i do hvac bit there is some eletrical involvled thabku for makibg these vidioes 😊😊😊

[@engdarfatgalalyelectrical1076]

I wish you success in your work

[@jrpritchard1622]

awesome jess keep rolling the videos be safe and careful

[@jessthesparky]

Thank you!! Haha always safe 😝

[@victoriaturpin3139]

Thank you for making this!! So extremely helpful. Axl is officially my favourite KZbin mascot ❤️

[@joejoe6949]

We use a hammer with a straight clew to chip out block walls. So are box lays flat against the furring strips.

[@butters742]

2:40 This. I stay warmer working outside in -30 C weather than in a house that's just below the 0C marker. Something about dampness (especially full house gutted renos) just sucks the heat out of anything that enters. Thermal underwear helps(full onsy are the best) and my boss has a Milwaukee sweater warmer which he recommends if you have the cash.

[@jessthesparky]

Totally agree!! I swear it’s colder in those houses 100%!!

[@田中彦左衛門]

俺も電気屋だけど、やり方が違っていて面白く見ています。

[@mcmahon1130]

You mentioned doing the IBEW pre-apprenticeship. Are you still in the union? I ask because I’ve never heard of members being allowed to bring power tools to the job.

[@kateblenkarn7715]

Wow I learned so much lol. I loved this

[@The360Electrician]

Jess you rock! Or should I say shock! Keep up the videos we need women in the trades. My best employees have been women.

[@jessthesparky]

Thank you so much, I appreciate that 😄

[@JarronD]

Hi Jess, Great video. I am a little curious about the prices you posted in the video for each item, They seem a bit high.

[@mariahokata]

Hey Jess! Can you explain why you chose to do residential rather than commercial? Thanks for your advice!

[@jessthesparky]

I actually didn’t choose, I was given a placement for a resi contractor but I ended up loving it and learning so much!

[@mariahokata]

@@jessthesparky Thats awesome that it just worked out like that! Thanks for sharing your journey. I'm in the process of getting ready to apply to my local and seeing you do what you do is so encouraging!

[@fernandocollazos1980]

Hi from Colombia 👍💪 ⚡.

[@gabrielhuanosta4821]

Them Bosch auger bits are amazing there the same as Diablo but cheaper

[@jessthesparky]

Yea so I’ve heard!!

[@gabrielhuanosta4821]

@@jessthesparky yea and don’t worry on that makita mud mixer I got a cheep ridgid mud mixer

[@meatballygaming8505]

Should I become a electrician I really love it! P.S. Im def becoming a resi now

[@jessthesparky]

uh hell yaaaa!!!!

[@kushalgossai409]

Hi Jess! I'm starting my electrical apprenticeship shortly. What should my 1st day / 1st week EDC. I will be doing industrial, commercial and residential. Any thoughts? Thanks!!

[@jessthesparky]

Sorry I haven’t experienced any ICI jobs but good luck to you that’s amazing, it’s probably nerve racking but I’d say ask lots of questions! If you’re in residential, odds are they will want you to go straight to work with a group of guys. Ask questions, never stand around, always think of the next thing to do (like cleaning or unloading material) and do it first! First impressions go a long way.

[@kushalgossai409]

@@jessthesparky Thank You!

[@chdaudAhmed]

I m in grade 10 and want to be an electrician but I m sad cuz I m bad at science is it important to do science to become an electrician and how much does an electrician make after 1 to 2 years of apprentice

[@jrpritchard1622]

want add something get ya a pair of lineman pliers from klein cuts wire much easyer just a thought

[@jessthesparky]

I’ve heard the Klein ones are amazing! They’re on the top of my list for sure

[@dylanvandertuin9160]

You don’t do any service work? Like fixing things and adding things?

[@jessthesparky]

Not a whole lot, mostly new construction

[@lylewatts6370]

Don't tell me your a Canadian sparky? I have watch many UK sparkys but not Canadian. Thanks for sharing

[@jessthesparky]

I sure am!! 🇨🇦

[@lylewatts6370]

@@jessthesparky Ok I live in Regina and have been an electrician for 40+ years. Love to see how you do electrical work in your city.

[@mathewvarghese4545]

👍👌❤

[@sparky0288]

Sounds like you measure each outlet box, why?

[@joejoe6949]

Man your prices are inflated. I just payed for demolition screw driver a flat and fillip $12.99. $399 FOR THE MILWAUKEE SDS PLUS

[@joejoe6949]

I have use a Klein Romex stripper for 20 years and have never cut into a wire. Don’t believe what your co working are telling you. If that tool cut into wire Klein would not be selling it.

[@joejoe6949]

I RESPECTFULLY DISAGREE. This is going to be your Career your going to be doing this for a long time. Being a electrician Will destroy your body. Any tool you can get to make it easier on your body in the long run do it. Coming from so one that be doioing this for 25 years