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thekoolcody · 05-16-2009, 06:02 PM

Is there any online electrican programs, that are good, and cheap?

sparkyboys · 05-16-2009, 06:14 PM

yeah go to homedepot.com other wise, no. mikeholt.com tomhenry.com. might as well pay for a great education.

MDShunk · 05-16-2009, 06:21 PM

The only online thing I know about: http://www.journeymanprep.com/ 75 bucks

LawnGuyLandSparky · 05-16-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by thekoolcody

Is there any online electrican programs, that are good, and cheap?

Are you a high school graduate?

Magnettica · 05-16-2009, 06:55 PM

You're gonna have to pay a little bit, then a little more, and finally even more than that to become a certified electrician. Good luck to you.

brian john · 05-16-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Magnettica

You're gonna have to pay a little bit, then a little more, and finally even more than that to become a certified electrician. Good luck to you.

And in the end you will need a real education to be an electrician and that is only achieved by hands on, good old OJT.

manchestersparky · 05-16-2009, 07:30 PM

Good AND Cheap ?
If I'm correct there is no such animal alive anymore.
Like Brian said "Hands On" and an apprenticeship program
I'm not too familiar with the "trade schools" I keep hearing about on these forums. Not sure if they are worth the money spent on them? Anyone with some REAL information on them. Not just some babble of opinions

Magnettica · 05-16-2009, 09:13 PM

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And in the end you will need a real education to be an electrician and that is only achieved by hands on, good old OJT.

No doubt about that. You can't learn how to carry 75 lbs. of equipment in both hands and still turn doorknob handle in a classroom. Nor can you learn how to place a ladder in a specific spot so you can do three things at once, like pulling wire, securing a box, and wiring up a light.

thekoolcody · 05-17-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LawnGuyLandSparky

Are you a high school graduate?

Yea, I am.

thekoolcody · 05-17-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Magnettica

You're gonna have to pay a little bit, then a little more, and finally even more than that to become a certified electrician. Good luck to you.

Yea, Thats What I have learned now.

LawnGuyLandSparky · 05-18-2009, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by thekoolcody

Yea, I am.

That's amazing. How did you go through 12 years of schooling and turn out thinking you're going to get something worthwhile AND cheap?

Do you also believe "Lowe's promises?"
Do you also believe "Home Depot cares?"

Good AND cheap?

... go back to school kid, you aren't going to become anything worthwhile wihtout actually WORKING for it.

Rockyd · 05-18-2009, 08:19 AM

LGLS,

Those boxes are also known as sLowes,

and Homeless Depot.

LawnGuyLandSparky · 05-18-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockyd

LGLS,

Those boxes are also known as sLowes,

and Homeless Depot.

What's in a name?

Bob Badger · 05-18-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Magnettica

You can't learn how to carry 75 lbs. of equipment in both hands and still turn doorknob handle in a classroom.

LOL, yeah they do not even mention that kind of necessary skill in trade school but you gotta know how to do it smoothly so you don't look like a moron.

Magnettica · 05-18-2009, 02:08 PM

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LOL, yeah they do not even mention that kind of necessary skill in trade school but you gotta know how to do it smoothly so you don't look like a moron.

I'm sure you know what I mean...

One ladder over one shoulder, another ladder over the other shoulder, roll of BX around one arm, extension cords around the other, a drill in one hand, and a bucket of tools in the other hand. You know the deal.