If we were roughing in multiple buildings on a project, are we required to install a ground rod at each one? Are we required to bond our neutral conductor and grounding conductor at each location as well? In this latest episode of Electrician U, Dustin takes a look into the requirements for each of these to shed some light on the subject. ?⚡️MEMBERSHIP⚡️? JOIN ELECTRICIAN U - become a member and get: FREE Continuing Education every year FREE Practice Exams FREE Monthly Video Courses FREE Weekly Live Instructor-Led Classes FREE Monthly Educational Newsletter Premium Members-Only Content Private Discord Channel Monthly Members-Only Discord Chats Sign up here --- https://www.electricianu.com/electrician-u-membership/ ??MUSIC AND VIDEO:?? https://www.facebook.com/descantmv ?✍️ART AND ILLUSTRATION:✍️? https://www.daverussoart.com Article 250.32 of the 2020 NEC governs buildings or structures supplied by a Feeder or Branch circuits. Under the exceptions to 250.32(A), the code states that a Grounding Electrode is NOT required in a building supplied with a single branch circuit (including multiwire branch circuits) IF that branch circuit includes an equipment grounding conductor. So, if we were supplying a separate building from our main building with a circuit for a light or a receptacle or something like that, as long as we included an equipment grounding conductor with our run. Feeders are slightly different. Again, article 250.32 covers this, but we will be using part (B) for feeders. If we are supplying this separate building with a PANEL that will provide power for things within it, then we are to install an equipment grounding conductor WITH our feeder, and it needs to also be connected to the Grounding Electrode. In addition, part A of 250.32 does require a grounding electrode system and conductor (we used the EXCEPTION when talking about branch circuits!) to be installed. So, if it’s going to be a brand-new slab, we will be required to install our grounding system just like a normal commercial building would (Ufer, Building Steel, Cold Water, Ground Rod, Etc.). The equipment ground carried in our feeder is used to BOND the parts and the grounding electrode system still must be established! Article 250.32 (B) also states “Any installed GROUNDED CONDUCTOR (Neutral) shall NOT be connected to the equipment grounding conductor or to the grounding electrode(s). So, this tells us that our neutral and ground should NOT be bonded together at our new building, as it is already bonded together at our service. Remember from previous videos, that Dustin established the bond is needed at ONE point only to complete the loop so that the OCPD can sense a LARGE current flow and trip. But we do not want to establish that bonding point twice and creating a choke point. That complete loop for a ground fault needs to happen RAPIDLY and since there are no motors, panels etc. to give us any resistance or loads to go through, the resulting current flow is massive (but very short lived) allowing the breaker to do its job and trip. So, to recap, if you are installing a new building from an existing one, you are NOT required to install a grounding electrode if it is fed from a Branch Circuit. We ARE required to install a grounding electrode if it is being fed with a Feeder. And we do NOT want to rebond our ground and neutral at the new building as this bond is already made at the source building. We hope this has been helpful in understanding where we are to install grounding electrodes and Neutral/Ground bonds. Is there a topic you would like to see discussed here on Electrician U? Leave a comment in the comment section below and let us know! Please continue to follow Dustin and Electrician U as we are constantly adding new content to assist our followers in becoming the best electricians that they can be! #electrician #electrical #electricity #terms of trade #electrician exam # journeyman tips ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJANW7Ogowc

HOLIDAY TOOL GIVE-AWAY STARTS NOW!! Mon 12/14/2020- Fri 12/18/2020 Connecticut Electric's facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ConnecticutElectric/ Connecticut Electric's Homepage https://www.connecticut-electric.com/ ??PRACTICE EXAMS?? https://www.electricianu.com/practice-exams ??MERCH?? https://www.electricianu.com/merchandise ??SOCIALS?? Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/electrician_u Discord - https://discord.gg/7ykYfbh Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/theelectricianu Facebook Group - https://bit.ly/2tz7eQh TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@electricianu IT’S THE HOLIDAYS U CREW! You know what that means...PRESENTS!!!!! While ↑↑↑certain folks↑↑↑ ba-humbug the practice of seasonal togetherness and generosity towards your fellow man, I revel in the sickening in-your-face, sleigh-bells-ringing, ho-ho-ho-ness of the most magical time of year. Because of this, I am sooper dooper excited for you fools to win some damn gifts! I believe all of my Brothers-and-Sisters-in-Spark deserve the highest quality tools available in order to help them on their journey of becoming outstanding electricians. Unfortunately, we all know how costly a good tool collection can become, and we understand that not everyone has the necessary funds to arm themselves with the best. Luckily Connecticut Electric is here to help!! Thanks to Connecticut Electric’s generosity and shared appreciation of all things jolly, we get to host a tool giveaway! This is your chance to win an incredible Milwaukee 6 piece power toolset that's valued at damn near $700!!!! Included in the set is a hammer drill, impact driver, Sawzall, circular saw, grinder, flash light, battery charger, and two batteries! It’s so awesome and I'm jealous and I want it. If you’d like to read more about the set being given away click here ⤐ https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-2696-26-Cordless-LITHIUM-ION-6-Tool/dp/B007A6SOCI/ref=sr_1_35?dchild=1&keywords=milwaukee+saw+and+drill+combo+kit&qid=1607020272&sr=8-35 There will be 6 consolation winners of our classy ass Electrician U tumblers to keep your coffee warm throughout the frigid months ahead =) Now that you're salivating over the possibility of shiny new toys, here's how to enter: Step1: follow @Electrician_U on Instagram Step 2: Record a short video (less than 1 min) telling us your favorite thing about being an electrician Step 3: Upload the video to your Instagram feed (not story) with the hashtag #whyisparky. Make sure to include the hashtag in your original post and not in the comments. FOR THE TRY-HARDS OUT THERE: "LIKE" Connecticut Electric's Facebook Page and click the link to register: https://www.facebook.com/ConnecticutElectric/ Contest runs from 6pm Mon 12/14/2020- 6pm F ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvkjkq-V_cM

Part of our jobs as electricians is to fix things. And on any normal day, we are ok with this! But what about when it comes to fixing things that someone else has caused to be broken and in need of fixing. Should this bother us? In this latest episode of Electrician U, Dustin talks about fixing things that someone else broke and how it affects us. ?⚡️MEMBERSHIP⚡️? JOIN ELECTRICIAN U - become a member and get: FREE Continuing Education every year FREE Practice Exams FREE Monthly Video Courses FREE Weekly Live Instructor-Led Classes FREE Monthly Educational Newsletter Premium Members-Only Content Private Discord Channel Monthly Members-Only Discord Chats Sign up here --- https://www.electricianu.com/electrician-u-membership/ ??MUSIC AND VIDEO:?? https://www.facebook.com/descantmv ?✍️ART AND ILLUSTRATION:✍️? https://www.daverussoart.com Perspective. If a single word could be used to describe this situation, that would be it. So, say you had to work on a weekend or a holiday. That could be a source of irritation to you, but for most of us, we love what we do! Then working an extra day at something we enjoy is not too much of an imposition! Plus, depending on what we had really planned on that day, are we really missing out on anything that was going to be so earth shattering important anyways? By trying to put things in perspective, it can help curb our desire or impulse to be upset at having to come behind someone and clean up what they broke! Plus, for the most of us, we are NOT working for free, and getting paid can CERTAINLY make us feel better!! Another thing to remember is that no one is perfect. That no situation is perfect. Things happen and items do get broken or screwed up. Those items/situations just need to be corrected. That’s it! Try to train your mind into that yes, something is damaged or wrong and it may cost money and time to fix, but just focus and get the task done. The more time spent commiserating over why or who or what, you could spend that energy on fixing what needs to be fixed and getting back to whatever it is that you want to do! This is a trait that can usually only come with time and experience and can usually be one of the indicators as to how long someone has been doing something. A veteran of the trade is more apt to just go to work fixing the issue than complaining about having to come behind someone and fix their issues! In construction, we install things. Usually, we install things in the proper sequence to minimize our workflow, money output, and head scratching! But, sometimes, things go sideways. But know this; there is nothing that is broken or wrong out there that we CAN’T fix! By nature of the job, we repair broken things. Motors burn up, light fixtures need to be swapped out for better ones, wire needs to be run from one point to another, and so on. So, if something is wrong or broken, even at the hands of someone else, we can fix it! It may cost us time and money, but it CAN be repaired. If you take that attitude, that nothing can be screwed up that we can’t fix, it will lend you to being able to take risks (calculated ones!!) and have additional options to install something. Think of it like a golf shot. Yes, you can take the safe shots and go for par and be average. Or, you can learn to take some calculated risks, a few more aggressive shots, and maybe come in Better than average!! For the most of us electricians, we really love what we do! Otherwise, we wouldn’t be doing it!! So having to be the one to fix a screw up or issue, is something we would be doing anyway, just by the nature of what we do! Learn to love being the problem solver. Put things into perspective and know that EVERYTHING can be fixed no matter how bad! Just get to work!! We hope this has been helpful in understanding the art of fixing other peoples screw ups! Is there a topic that you want Dustin to discuss? Leave your comments below and let us know! Please continue to follow Electrician U and Dustin as we are constantly adding new content to help our followers along in their careers. #electrician #electrical #electricity #master electrician #electrical contractor #electrician day in the life ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygkj_xkHeiI

I get asked by LOADS of people whether or not they should quit their job and go to another company. I have a few things to say on the matter, so let's get into it. ??PRACTICE EXAMS?? https://www.electricianu.com/practice-exams ??MERCH?? https://www.electricianu.com/merchandise ??SOCIALS?? Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/electrician_u Discord - https://discord.gg/7ykYfbh Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/theelectricianu Facebook Group - https://bit.ly/2tz7eQh TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@electricianu I honestly believe in respect and loyalty above all. I'm a Taurus with a lot of Leo in me, so pride, justice, respect, and loyalty are the things that I personally regard as high-virtues. So you may not feel the same way I do about the subject, but just so you know - these are the drives that I base my opinion on because they are how I navigate the world in general. My 2 cents: if it ain't broke, don't fix it. This means, if everything is working and you're generally happy and taken care of - why would you leave? It's very difficult to find an employer that values you as a human, affords you plenty of growth, opportunity, and puts their money where their mouth is. A lot of employers are looking for the best employees on the planet, that they can pay as little as possible to keep them around. I get it, that's good business. But what's good business seldom is good humanity. When you find someone who balances the two well, it's worth its weight in gold to hang on to. A lot of people simply want to chase a dollar. They'll be getting materials at a supply house and some other company notices them and dangles an extra dollar an hour in front of their face to get them to jump ship. And too many people fall into the trap. It's not always a terrible decision, however, the risk of it being one is there. I personally think the devil you know is oftentimes better than the one you don't. You may jump ship on a good thing, get that extra dollar an hour, and hate the new company you work for. You may not find out you hate it until 6 months in, and at that point, the last company you worked for may not take you back. If you are working for a place that is willing to train you and bring you up, they make you feel appreciated, and pay you FAIRLY (not over-pay you, but pay you what you're honestly worth) - stick with them. Show them some loyalty and appreciation back. I've found it's worth sticking around at a company like this, even if they can't pay you what another company may be tempting you with. Lastly, think about this: You may get a job opportunity that is FAR beyond your skill level, and get offered a much higher salary to do things that you know you aren't ready for. Be very cautious of ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SSC_IfShyU