http://www.electriciantalk.com en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:42:16 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.electriciantalk.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.electriciantalk.com http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/hi-10061/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:57 GMT Hi every one! new to this site:) Hi every one! new to this site:) ]]> Introductions Leedsspark123 http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/hi-10061/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/heelo-ny-10048/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:26:21 GMT Hi all, I am been a LONG TIME lurker to your forum, and I finally decided I should join. I have learned so much from the posts here that I feel like... Hi all, I am been a LONG TIME lurker to your forum, and I finally decided I should join. I have learned so much from the posts here that I feel like I should join and give back in any way I can. I try to stay out of the "politics" of this trade and just give good advice any way I can. I have been working in this trade for 6 years now, full time. I have a education in Computer Science and got bored with it. I have worked with electricity on and off since I was 16. I just recently obtained my Master License in Poughkeepsie, NY and now waiting for a NYS fire alarm license to come in the mail. I have my own Business and am now in my 3rd year. The market is weird now, but I keep myself busy. I usually work by myself but have a few guys I use on an as needed basis.

Looking forward to sharing with all of you...


Joe Desole ... I know I mispelled hello! ]]> Introductions VersaJoe http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/heelo-ny-10048/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/greetings-9988/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:50:00 GMT A self-employed 52 y.o. journeyman here with extensive training in electronics, computers, and electrical safety. I have 25+ years of industrial... A self-employed 52 y.o. journeyman here with extensive training in electronics, computers, and electrical safety. I have 25+ years of industrial experience. Working in western Arkansas primarily. I joined the forum because I have recently encountered a few things that I would like to have some input on... hopefully the resources and knowledge lies within the members here. I read through some of the posts before I joined and was impressed by what I read. ]]> Introductions Viper57 http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/greetings-9988/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/hi-all-9966/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:29:42 GMT Hi all electrical guys.

I'm from Indonesia,
work as Electrical Engineer in an EPC Company.

atm involved in engineering for Central Processing Platform for offshore.

as young graduate , by joining this forum i hope i can improve my electrical matter, by discussion or by learning others experiences.


thanks ]]> Introductions iqdas132 http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/hi-all-9966/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/hello-canada-9959/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:38:53 GMT Hi everybody,

I just happened to stumble onto your cool site tonight and am quite interested in checking out all that it has to offer. I'm kinda kicking myself that I didn't find something like this before, too much web-browsing time spent looking at motorcycles(that I can't afford!):icon_cheesygrin: ]]> Introductions Humbucker http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/hello-canada-9959/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/electrician-talk-9957/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:18:21 GMT Hello, I would like to introduce you all to "Electrician Talk", a free forum where like and unlike minds can come and share thoughts and experiences about our trade. The wealth of knowledge here is vast to say the least. Sit back and read and enjoy, contribute if you feel you have something of interest, but most of all, meet new people that may have different opinions and ideas and have an open mind.

Have fun!
Chris ]]> Introductions Chris Kennedy http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/electrician-talk-9957/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/considering-2nd-career-ma-9955/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:39:08 GMT Hi all,

I hoping you might offer some advice. I'm currently employed (for now) in a totally unrelated field, and am looking for a 2nd career as Plan B. After doing some of my own home electrical work, I'm wondering whether a future as a licensed electrician in Massachusetts might be an option.

But here's my dilemma - everything I've seen so far seems to require heavy-duty time commitments that would make learning the trade pretty difficult without giving up my current job. Is it possible to train part-time to become an electrician? Would a journeyman even consider a moonlighting apprentice?

I'm not looking to take any shortcuts - I have a great deal of respect for the trade - but don't want to wave goodbye to my job yet either. Just trying to figure out how to broaden my skills in case the current career path goes south (by choice or circumstance). Any suggestions? ]]> Introductions Catguy http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/considering-2nd-career-ma-9955/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/greetings-jersey-via-sweden-9945/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:55:51 GMT Long time lurker decided to post finally. Yes Deter is my real name and P is my last initial, no offense or relation to Peter D. I am from Sweden and... Long time lurker decided to post finally. Yes Deter is my real name and P is my last initial, no offense or relation to Peter D. I am from Sweden and have been here in the NY area since 1989 as an inside wireman. ]]> Introductions Deter P http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/greetings-jersey-via-sweden-9945/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/greetings-tampa-9942/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:08:57 GMT Hello all!

I found the site while browsing the web and it seems like a great place to find some info that I'm looking for.
Is there anyone in North Carolina that can tell me what the work situation is like there, preferably the Greensboro area? I've been looking online and there seems to be some commercial work going on there, I see lots of ads seeking mechanics and mid-level electricians.
I'm inquiring because I want to get out of Florida.
I'm currently working and we do have work that's keeping everyone busy, but I just hate Florida and and want a new start. Why NC? Well, I have a friend who told me about NC and after I began looking online and seeing that there does seem to be work there, I think I want to go there.
Can anyone let me know anything? If a description of skills are helpful for a point in the right direction that's fine, right nw I'm just trying to keep this post as short as possible.

Thanks in advance! ]]> Introductions jello1973 http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/greetings-tampa-9942/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/new-member-northern-california-9915/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:16:10 GMT Hello, I happened upon this site looking through employment ads. Great site, I look forward to posting and conversing with you guys. JayH Hello, I happened upon this site looking through employment ads.

Great site, I look forward to posting and conversing with you guys.

JayH ]]> Introductions JayH http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/new-member-northern-california-9915/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/victoria-australia-9850/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:58:45 GMT Hello brothers... Name is Glen and i am a sparky from Melbourne in Victoria, Australia.:) Been a sparky for 14 years.. Have my own small... Hello brothers...

Name is Glen and i am a sparky from Melbourne in Victoria, Australia.:)

Been a sparky for 14 years..

Have my own small electrical contracting business doin a bit of everything

and also work for a large contracting company currently powering large

concerts and events at Melbourne Park..

Hope to gain extra knowledge from you guys and share some of my own..

Cheers..:cool2: ]]> Introductions hallie http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/victoria-australia-9850/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/hi-all-9815/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:06:25 GMT Hi mates.
I would like to preliminary excuse me for my english, its not soo good.I'm from Bulgaria.I works as electrical designer in small company in the country.I design electrical instalations for shops, spa centers, hotels,houses,guest houses.etc.I designed also and fire alarms,emergency lighting,thunder protection.My dream is one day to work in US or Canada in my speciality,I work with Auto Cad electrical, DIALUX......My hobbies are Japan cars, fitnes & womens.

King regards:
Takeshi ]]> Introductions Takeshi http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/hi-all-9815/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/starting-ap-tyler-tx-9812/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:45:20 GMT Hi and thanks for visiting the thread. My name is Eric. I'm 23 years old and looking to be an apprentice. i called like every company in the yellowpages to find out that none would hire me, but a few days i get a call back from one that would be willing to hire me. I have no previous electrical work experience. I currently work at CVS Pharmacy, which is a steady job to pay bills, but i'm a little worried about going into the electrical business b/c almost all the electricians i called said that "things were slow right now." I would hate to take this job and leave a secure job b/c I have to support my wife who doesn't work. He evidently has at least two crews so maybe he is successful and busy? I asked the electrician what were the chances that i would get 40 hours every week, and he said i would as long as it doesn't rain much. I am meeting with him this week to talk with him more.

My brother in law said it would be best to get into commercial electrical, i guess b/c it is probably more of a secure job than the residential?

Do you think i should take this residential contractor job so that i can get my foot in the door and be one step closer to eventually becoming an electrician?

Also, what is the difference between a helper and an apprentice?

Thank you so much and i look foward to hearing from you!!

Eric ]]> Introductions Apprentice16 http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/starting-ap-tyler-tx-9812/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/howdy-central-washington-9787/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:18:55 GMT Hello all. New to the site and excited to be a member. I have had a balanced mix of working construction and maintenance. I have traveled most of my... Hello all. New to the site and excited to be a member. I have had a balanced mix of working construction and maintenance. I have traveled most of my life and think I have finally settled down. I am now working at a mostly optimized sawmill running SLC 500 RS Logix 5000 and some Micrologix. Been a pretty fun ride so far. ]]> Introductions EBen63060 http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/howdy-central-washington-9787/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/aspiring-union-357-member-w-novice-professional-experience-level-9735/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:28:16 GMT Hello. My name is James.
I've passed the Union aptitude test and have interviewed; and am now waiting to hear an update on the union's 'hiring freeze' (here in Las Vegas).
Heard about this site and thought I would check it out.
Thanks. ]]> Introductions james000 http://www.electriciantalk.com/f3/aspiring-union-357-member-w-novice-professional-experience-level-9735/