How To Become An Electrician http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions Question and Answer Section Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:00:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Why do I keep getting shocked everytime I get out of my car? http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/why-do-i-keep-getting-shocked-everytime-i-get-out-of-my-car/ http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/why-do-i-keep-getting-shocked-everytime-i-get-out-of-my-car/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:00:54 +0000 electric http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/why-do-i-keep-getting-shocked-everytime-i-get-out-of-my-car/ Its getting to the point where

1) I drive
2) I get out of the car
3) I go to close the door … and as soon as my finger hits the metal part of the door BOOM i get shocked…

and if I avoid all contact with any metal on the car, then I end up getting shocked by the metal doorknob when I go into a building …

I’m getting really tired of this, its to the point that I dont even like driving because I know that as soon as exit my car, im in for a jolt of pain .. what can I do to stop this?

]]> http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/why-do-i-keep-getting-shocked-everytime-i-get-out-of-my-car/feed/ 5 What size and type of wire is recommended for new wiring from a meter to the electrical panel / breaker box? http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/what-size-and-type-of-wire-is-recommended-for-new-wiring-from-a-meter-to-the-electrical-panel-breaker-box/ http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/what-size-and-type-of-wire-is-recommended-for-new-wiring-from-a-meter-to-the-electrical-panel-breaker-box/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:52:39 +0000 electric http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/what-size-and-type-of-wire-is-recommended-for-new-wiring-from-a-meter-to-the-electrical-panel-breaker-box/ I am wiring my newly built garage and have to put it all the circuits and outlets and lights. I also have a garage heater to wire in at 240V and 30 amps. I have a breaker panel rated at 125 amps, and need to connect the meter, which is outside on a pole located 90 feet away. I plan on running that entrance wire underground to the garage from that pole, so am unsure on what size and type of wire is approved for that purpose. Any other tips and advice would be valuable to me.
I have had sales people tell me 10-3ub-f and 8-3ub-f,..and yet another sales person who says those are not big enough to power my service adequately. HELP!
The meter is already installed and mounted on a pole nearby, wired and ready for me to connect to my panel. Ground wire and ground rod will be done at the same time panel is installed. The utility company tells me that once I connect to the meter pull the breaker switch on the meter and I will have power. I need the wire size and type (rated for 100 amps.) to proceed with my preparations to do the job myself,..permit is in hand.

]]> http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/what-size-and-type-of-wire-is-recommended-for-new-wiring-from-a-meter-to-the-electrical-panel-breaker-box/feed/ 6 What’s the average hourly wage for carpenters in Flagstaff, AZ? http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/whats-the-average-hourly-wage-for-carpenters-in-flagstaff-az/ http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/whats-the-average-hourly-wage-for-carpenters-in-flagstaff-az/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:51:49 +0000 electric http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/whats-the-average-hourly-wage-for-carpenters-in-flagstaff-az/ My wife just got accepted to grad school at NAU and I was wondering about the pay rate in Flagstaff, whether or not I should join the union, and how much work there is generally. Also, is it mainly remodels or new construction going on? I’ve been a carpenter for 10 years and been doing fine woodwork for 20.

]]> http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/whats-the-average-hourly-wage-for-carpenters-in-flagstaff-az/feed/ 2 please give me bhel,akola summer training report…urgently? http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/please-give-me-bhelakola-summer-training-report-urgently/ http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/please-give-me-bhelakola-summer-training-report-urgently/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:06:42 +0000 electric http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/please-give-me-bhelakola-summer-training-report-urgently/ engineering 3rd year ..electrical summer training report..

]]> http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/please-give-me-bhelakola-summer-training-report-urgently/feed/ 1 Pros/cons of being an electrical engineer? http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/proscons-of-being-an-electrical-engineer/ http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/proscons-of-being-an-electrical-engineer/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:06:42 +0000 electric http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/proscons-of-being-an-electrical-engineer/ I am in college right now, and having a tough time deciding a career, (especially because Im looking for something recession proof). I just wanted some input from electrical engineers how they feel about their choice. I can get a bachelors in the field in two years and get a well paying job right out of school, and it sounds like a pretty good choice, but Im just not sure.
Any comments or recommendations will be appreciated.
Thanks.

]]> http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/proscons-of-being-an-electrical-engineer/feed/ 3 why are various sizes of wire used in auto wiring circuits? http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/why-are-various-sizes-of-wire-used-in-auto-wiring-circuits/ http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/why-are-various-sizes-of-wire-used-in-auto-wiring-circuits/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:52:19 +0000 electric http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/why-are-various-sizes-of-wire-used-in-auto-wiring-circuits/ what are 2 types of circuit breakers used in auto electrical circuits?

thanks

]]> http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/why-are-various-sizes-of-wire-used-in-auto-wiring-circuits/feed/ 2 How do I get rid of getting shocked every time I get out of my car? http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/how-do-i-get-rid-of-getting-shocked-every-time-i-get-out-of-my-car/ http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/how-do-i-get-rid-of-getting-shocked-every-time-i-get-out-of-my-car/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:01:11 +0000 electric http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/how-do-i-get-rid-of-getting-shocked-every-time-i-get-out-of-my-car/ It’s driving me crazy. I walk from my car to the door and get shocked again. Help me with ideas. I do not have car seats on my car.

]]> http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/how-do-i-get-rid-of-getting-shocked-every-time-i-get-out-of-my-car/feed/ 9 carpenter vs. floor contractor? http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/carpenter-vs-floor-contractor/ http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/carpenter-vs-floor-contractor/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:51:29 +0000 electric http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/carpenter-vs-floor-contractor/ I am doing a career-based project for my school. I am shadowing one of my mom’s friends for 20 hours. My core question is how can a student become a successful carpenter, but on the job with the CARPENTER I noticed he called himself a floor contractor. He took rug and running off of stairs and refinished them. He also refinishes floors. What is he considered and is floor contracting a method of carpentry?

]]> http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/carpenter-vs-floor-contractor/feed/ 4 While in Shanghai, how can I make sure I have enough electrical outlets to plug in to, and still be safe? http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/while-in-shanghai-how-can-i-make-sure-i-have-enough-electrical-outlets-to-plug-in-to-and-still-be-safe/ http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/while-in-shanghai-how-can-i-make-sure-i-have-enough-electrical-outlets-to-plug-in-to-and-still-be-safe/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:52:54 +0000 electric http://www.howtobecomeanelectrician.com/electricquestions/while-in-shanghai-how-can-i-make-sure-i-have-enough-electrical-outlets-to-plug-in-to-and-still-be-safe/ I am going to be rooming with someone in a hotel in China. I don’t know how many outlets/plug-ins I will be able to find, and what types of plugs I will be able to use.

I know that there are three different outlet types used in China. European 2-pin
US/Japan 2-prong
Australia 2-prong along with a 3rd pin option
Hong Kong has another one entirely

I am also aware that 220V is the standard, and not 110V. I know that some hotels have the all the plug options all in one space, without the Hong Kong one. However, does that mean that I could plug in more than one thing by using those? For example: one Euro 2-pin and one Australia 2-prong? Alternatively, could I use a US 2-prong on the top, and then use an adapter to take advantage of the Australian portion?

Also, I want to have a power strip (A.K.A. Surge Protector) that will accept US 2-prong or US 3-prong, while keeping things safe. My laptop adapter and cell phone charger are both rated for 110V – 240V.

When I have visited RadioShack, they all said to buy the European 2-pin adapter. I have been told this is wrong by a foreign electronics store, and by simple observation of various adapters. Additionally, they said that I would need a heavy power converter in order to handle the draw needed for multiple things being plugged in. I initially wondered if I could get a US 3-prong adapter and then take a US surge protector. I guess it isn’t possible.

What would work?

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