Comments for How To Become An Electrician

Comment on How much can a construction worker make after five years? by Billy Cunningham

Billy Cunningham — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:42:37 +0000

depends if they are union or not?

if they are a carpenter or a plumber and they are inthe union they can make a shitload, like 33 bucks an hour plus AWESOME benfits.

Comment on Can 90C UF-B 8 gauge wire support a 50 amp circuit under the National Electrical Code? by tituspullo

tituspullo — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:35:50 +0000

Steve S answer (above) is correct

Comment on Can 90C UF-B 8 gauge wire support a 50 amp circuit under the National Electrical Code? by Steve S

Steve S — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:16:54 +0000

UF-B is rated for the 60C ampacity (even though the conductors are 90C). Its because the jacket is thicker and the conductors are more confined inside it (less thermal dissipation).

So your answer is …..40amp (in most situations…unless you’re installing it in a freezer, or an attic on the equator).

Comment on Can 90C UF-B 8 gauge wire support a 50 amp circuit under the National Electrical Code? by Steve Tower

Steve Tower — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:07:57 +0000

The reason for the inconsistent answer is that it depends on the temperature. If you are putting it in a wall or basement that will not get hotter than 135 degrees, it will handle 50A, 40 if hotter.

Comment on what is the best type of electrical work for an electrician to do to? by Tim C

Tim C — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:43:34 +0000

The titles do not indicate working environments so no one can tell you which is better. With one job title there could be some really excellent jobs and some really bad ones. Also pay would vary widely.

Comment on what are the steps needed to get a masters plumbers license in NJ? by Bedford S

Bedford S — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:23:52 +0000

It should be the same as most states, get basic schooling – hired as apprentice, work up to journeyman then to master plumber

Comment on Mobile home addition, 2nd sub-panel inside addition, any problems with my plan? by Steve M

Steve M — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:53:25 +0000

Why don’t you just run a 200A Service and replace the main panel? You could then get a 40 panel box which would be more than enough for the entire home.

Comment on How hard is medical School for an Engineer? by Monika

Monika — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:03:34 +0000

Engineering curriculum is some of the hardest curriculum out there, if you can handle those courses and can handle cadavers, blood, vomit, people with disease, then I say go for it.

Comment on commercial electrician jobs/relocation? by lisa m

lisa m — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:32:28 +0000

call their local union hall. also, ask them how many are layed off down there.

Comment on Is this cable appropriate for a 200A underground service lateral? by Pat

Pat — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:26:55 +0000

Use URD cable and 4/0 – 4/0- 2/0 would be even less expensive then three 4/0′s Every utility company uses URD cable and you can get it just like I mentioned everywhere.
It is not a expensive as you think. I just installed a 325 amp service lateral using the same size wire as i mentioned and the utility company allows for a 65 % drop and it was less then I had anticipated
I too used 3 inch PVC and then sweep 90′s.
But your size is good and you should have no problems at all.
You will be happy with the URD un conduit it will last a long time

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