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What does an electrician do? An electrician specializes in the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems. These systems include wiring, circuit boards, and electronics. Consumers interact with the work of electricians every day in communities with electricity, and many people have a preferred electrician for electrical repair around homes and businesses. Some people like to distinguish between an electrician and a lineman, depending on regional nomenclature. In this sense, an electrician works on internal wiring in homes and other buildings, while a lineman works on outside electrical lines and in power generation facilities. Due to the much higher currents involved in this work, being a lineman can be very dangerous, especially when linemen are sent out to respond to downed power lines and other emergencies which can occur in inclement weather. When a structure is built, an electrician is an important part of the building team. He or she installs conduit in the walls as they are built for the purpose of running electrical wiring, and if built in heating and cooling systems are being installed, an electrician will also install vents and piping for these systems. As the house is finished, the electrician installs electrical sockets for the purpose of plugging in electrical equipment and installing light bulbs. Specialized circuits may also be installed for equipment which drains power, such as stoves and heaters. Electricians may also install complex electrical equipment, and they are familiar with the operation of electronics and the various tools of their profession, from breaker boxes to voltage meters. Maintenance and repair services are also offered by professional electricians, ranging from troubleshooting malfunctioning electric stoves to replacing aged wiring. Many electricians work as freelancers, carrying their equipment with them in vans or trucks and traveling to sites as needed. During apprenticeship, he or she will learn about how to safely handle electricity and how to install electrical components. Training also includes familiarization with prevailing local codes, and a mentor may also offer training in dealing with various other professional in the capacity of an electrician. Once training is complete, a journeyman electrician can pursue professional certification or licensing, if required in his or her region. * Install, repair and maintain electrical systems * Conform to building codes and other regulations * Read, prepare or interpret blueprints and drawings * Use, clean and maintain various equipment * Supervise apprentices or other workers What Skills Do I Need as a Journeyman Electrician? How Do I Become a Maintenance Electrician? What Are the Different Types of Electrician Qualifications? What Does a Panel Technician Do? How Do I Get a Lineman Apprenticeship? What Does a Lineman Do? What is the personality of electricians that are out there?

What are some health and safety issues for electricians? What are some preventive measures for electricians? What are some good general safe work practices? Where can I get more information?

Circuit Breakers What is a Circuit Breaker? Types Of Circuit Breakers

Electrical panel Distribution board Other names * breaker panel * circuit breaker panel * consumer unit, or CU * electrical panel * fusebox * fuseboard * load centre/center * panelboard * power breaker * service panel * DB board Electric switchboard Electrical Junction Boxes Electrical Tools * Hand Tools * Power Tools * Battery Operated Tools Electric tools Electrical Testers and Meters Electrical Safety Electrician Training Electrical Codes Electrical Repairs Electrical Outlets Electrical Power Electrical Repair Electrical Rewiring Electrical Safety Electrical Smoke Detectors Electrical Switches Electrical Testing Electrical Troubleshooting Electrical Wiring Electrical Glossary of Terms Adapter Variations Cord Connectors Flanged Inlets Flanged Outlets Lamp holders Plugs Receptacles Switches Wall plates Fuse (electrical) How to Install Electrical Switches Surge Suppression Tools for HVACR Installers & Service Technicians Wiring Diagrams What are some health and safety issues for electricians? Electricians work in a variety of settings and may be exposed to several hazards, including: * Lead, solvents, solder, and other materials * Risk of fatal electrical shock * Risk of electrical burns * Working in confined spaces * Welding hazards, including UV radiation * Extreme temperatures * Risk of pain or injury from awkward positions, repetitive manual tasks, or lifting heavy objects * Moulds, fungi and bacteria * Risk of infection from bird or rodent droppings * Working at heights * Risk of eye injury from flying particles * Slips, trips and falls * Working with various hand tools, power tools and equipment * Stress * Shift work or extended work days * Possible exposure to asbestos What are some preventive measures for electricians? * Keep tools and equipment in good working order. * Use appropriate personal protective equipment for the task, including footwear. * Keep work areas clear of clutter and equipment. * Avoid awkward positions, and repetitive tasks, or take frequent breaks. * Learn safe lifting techniques. * Follow a recommended shift work pattern, and know the associated hazards. What are some good general safe work practices? * Follow correct procedures for: o Electrical safety o Lock-out/tag-out o Confined spaces entry o Working at heights o Lifting o Working with hand tools, and power tools * Use, maintain and store personal protective equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations. * Learn about chemical hazards, WHMIS and MSDSs. * Know how to report a hazard * Follow good housekeeping procedures. * Follow company safety rules. Where can I get more information? Electricians usually start their work by reading blueprints— technical diagrams that show the locations of circuits, outlets, load centers, panel boards, and other equipment. After determining where all the wires and components will go, electricians install and connect the wires to circuit breakers, transformers, outlets, or other components and systems. When installing wiring, electricians use handtools such as conduit benders, screwdrivers, pliers, knives, hacksaws, and wire strippers, as well as power tools such as drills and saws. Later, they use ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters, harmonics testers, and other equipment to test connections and ensure the compatibility and safety of components. Maintenance electricians repair or replace electric and electronic equipment when it breaks. They make needed repairs as quickly as possible in order to minimize inconvenience. They may replace items such as circuit breakers, fuses, switches, electrical and electronic components, or wire. Electricians also periodically inspect all equipment to ensure that it is operating properly and to correct problems before breakdowns occur. Maintenance work varies greatly, depending on where an electrician works. Electricians who focus on residential work perform a wide variety of electrical work for homeowners. They may rewire a home and replace an old fuse box with a new circuit breaker box to accommodate additional appliances, or they may install new lighting and other electric household items, such as ceiling fans. These electricians also might do some construction and installation work. Electricians in large factories usually do maintenance work that is more complex. These kinds of electricians may repair motors, transformers, generators, and electronic controllers on machine tools and industrial robots. They also advise management as to whether the continued operation of certain equipment could be hazardous. When working with complex electronic devices, they may consult with engineers, engineering technicians, line installers and repairers, or industrial machinery mechanics and maintenance workers. Where do you install smoke detectors? How safe is Aluminum wire? How is electricity produced in a circuit? What is the neutral wire? Why isolate the neutral in a sub panel? What is a ground rod? What is power factor? What causes lights to dim? What is an AFCI? (Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter) Electricity How Electricity Works Wires and Fuses Vampire Power Power-cube Transformers The circuit breaker is an absolutely essential device in the modern world, and one of the most important safety mechanisms in your home. Whenever electrical wiring in a building has too much current flowing through it, these simple machines cut the power until somebody can fix the problem. Without circuit breakers (or the alternative, fuses), household electricity would be impractical because of the potential for fires and other mayhem resulting from simple wiring problems and equipment failures. Electricity is defined by three major attributes: * Voltage * Current * Resistance Voltage is the "pressure" that makes an electric charge move. Current is the charge's "flow" -- the rate at which the charge moves through the conductor, measured at any particular point. The conductor o Voltage, current and resistance are all interrelated -- you can't change one without changing another. Current is equal to voltage divided by resistance (commonly written as I = v / r).