Troubleshoot
How long do you troubleshoot?
2-4 hours. No longer than it's more cost effective to just do a new circuit.
Ground requirements for an ADU?
Ground from the main power source and also ground rod at the structure.
When and where do we add van stock?
Invoices and ANY time we use anything off our van.
What is a full boat?
3 hots and 3 neutrals with a ground.
Role Play the greet step
a decent greet
What locations in every house have GFCI?
laundry, unfinished basement, kitchen, bathroom, exterior, garage, wet locations.
What is the separation of gas and electrical in a joint trench?
12"
How many points of contact with a ladder and what is the ladder slope rule?
3 points of contact and 4:1 ratio with a ladder
Floating Neutral
Neutral is not bonded to the ground anymore.
Telling customer you found burnt wires in panel
a decent role play of projecting the issue
You cut a switch leg with the switch in the off position the breaker trips, why?
AFCI breaker
What are the side, front, top and height clearance for a meter socket?
15" each side meter socket center line, 36" in front, 9" above the meter socket center line, 78" min headroom, ball needs to be between 48-72"
What time can you clock in for a 7 am meeting?
6:55 am
What does NEMA stand for?
National Electrical Manufacturing Association
Present your troubleshoot pitch.
Have a decent pitch.
You have 100v on one leg 130v on the other leg on half of the circuits, why?
Lost neutral (floating neutral), bussing has and issue and there is a load imbalance
What is the degree column you use for seal tight (non metallic raceway) in a wet location?
60 degree column
What is step one when receiving a check as payment for a job?
Do the check capture then make sure to turn in the check next time at the shop in the envelopes with the job number on it.
Why is it called a 3/o box and 4/o box?
3" octagon or 4" octagon
Present the save today flyer.
present the flyer.
You have 30v on the water lines, why?
bonding issue, you don't have proper ground or there is potential on the neutral.
When is it acceptable to put Romex in a conduit?
300.5(B)
Your work buddy is getting shocked, you don't have a 2x4 but you have used the $100 the company gives you towards EH boots.
Flying karate kick him to safety.
Or fiberglass broom handle, wooden stick, etc.
What is dirty power?
Jp as a stripper
The presence of distortions, disturbances, or deviations from the ideal sinusoidal waveform in an electrical power supply system. It can manifest in voltage fluctuations, frequency variations, and electromagnetic interference.
Present you broke a picture frame of the customers.
Show empathy and how you can fix the issue.