JohnnyScience
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Hi I've done communcations/cabling over the last couple of years and left the field for sales, but now I'm back out of sales & thinking of going back into communications/cabling since its a really good trade and one that I'd be ok with doing as a career.
But I'm not sure what exactly to do and had a few questions.
I've worked with most cables & installed networks, theaters, alarms, fire alarms, etc and learned a little from each, but never became a master of anything.
Now I'm thinking of specializing in Fire Alarms because I was told this was on the higher end of pay in the low voltage trade. Would you guys say thats true?
I'm going to be getting certified with ABC in November when they have the next fire alarm class.
They also said that they work with local companies and can place me if I do well. (we shall see if they hold their word)
But I'm also thinking of still dabbling in networks, Wifi & possibly LED lighting.
Are LED's something that could be considered doable in the low voltage niche, or is high voltage always going to be needed when doing LED's?
I'm just trying to look to the future and on top of Fire Alarms, networks, Wifi & LED's are all strong areas of interest that I would like to really become well versed in.
I'd also like to touch fiber optics & there is a local company that I could perhaps work with to get some experience with that in.
I'm probably going to be starting an LLC later this year so that I can do some independant contracting and advertise for networks, wifi & LED installations. Do you guys usually add "Communications" or "Cabling" to the end of your companys name?
I'd also be interested in finding really good dealers/distributors online for the various wires, wall plates fittings etc to buy from in order to get the best price on job materials. Thanks.
Also if anyone knows any great places online that offer good LED options for low prices.
I know I'm all over the map with this thread, but I told you it was a intro with some questions
Any help or insight would be great.
Thanks.
But I'm not sure what exactly to do and had a few questions.
I've worked with most cables & installed networks, theaters, alarms, fire alarms, etc and learned a little from each, but never became a master of anything.
Now I'm thinking of specializing in Fire Alarms because I was told this was on the higher end of pay in the low voltage trade. Would you guys say thats true?
I'm going to be getting certified with ABC in November when they have the next fire alarm class.
They also said that they work with local companies and can place me if I do well. (we shall see if they hold their word)
But I'm also thinking of still dabbling in networks, Wifi & possibly LED lighting.
Are LED's something that could be considered doable in the low voltage niche, or is high voltage always going to be needed when doing LED's?
I'm just trying to look to the future and on top of Fire Alarms, networks, Wifi & LED's are all strong areas of interest that I would like to really become well versed in.
I'd also like to touch fiber optics & there is a local company that I could perhaps work with to get some experience with that in.
I'm probably going to be starting an LLC later this year so that I can do some independant contracting and advertise for networks, wifi & LED installations. Do you guys usually add "Communications" or "Cabling" to the end of your companys name?
I'd also be interested in finding really good dealers/distributors online for the various wires, wall plates fittings etc to buy from in order to get the best price on job materials. Thanks.
Also if anyone knows any great places online that offer good LED options for low prices.
I know I'm all over the map with this thread, but I told you it was a intro with some questions
Any help or insight would be great.
Thanks.