wbreslin951
Member
- Location
- Durango, CO
- Occupation
- Contractor and Master Electrician
Forgive me if this post is in the wrong forum; feel free to move it moderator, jsut trying to get some good info =]
Hello all, I'm trying to find information on becoming an electrician here in Texas, specifically the Austin area if it makes a difference. I'm 20 years old, with about a years' experience in the electrical field doing mostly residential work. I have a pretty thourough understanding of how single and three phase systems work (both wye and delta.) I've read both of Mike Holt's theory books which is where I got most of my knowledge, but I've also worked directly with commercial engineers on a few projects (which definately made me learn ALOT.) I've done a little commercial, done some pipe bending to get it ready for the field, modified alot of fixtures to work. I've even done some diagnostic/troubleshooting work on a computer controlled boiler/circulator system purposed to melt snow(all my experience is from NYC, and boy did that system give me a hard time. Had to run a whole new phase cuz when the circulators would kick on the current surge would kill the computer.) I really like commercial work but I was never licensed so I never got the opportunity to do too much of it. I have all of the hand tools required, including an $80 tester, and a box 'o 18V DeWalt stuff (my favorite power tools! =]) I've done a little bit of research on how to get started, so tomorrow (Wed 9/29) I'm gonna apply for my apprentice license and start calling every contractor in the phone book letting them know I'm looking for an apprenticeship (and hopefully have them reply with 'you're hired!' lol.) Any electricians or contractors in Texas feel free to give me advice on where to go from here. I'm really excited to get back into this trade, it's one of my favorite! Thanks in advance for y'alls advice!
Hello all, I'm trying to find information on becoming an electrician here in Texas, specifically the Austin area if it makes a difference. I'm 20 years old, with about a years' experience in the electrical field doing mostly residential work. I have a pretty thourough understanding of how single and three phase systems work (both wye and delta.) I've read both of Mike Holt's theory books which is where I got most of my knowledge, but I've also worked directly with commercial engineers on a few projects (which definately made me learn ALOT.) I've done a little commercial, done some pipe bending to get it ready for the field, modified alot of fixtures to work. I've even done some diagnostic/troubleshooting work on a computer controlled boiler/circulator system purposed to melt snow(all my experience is from NYC, and boy did that system give me a hard time. Had to run a whole new phase cuz when the circulators would kick on the current surge would kill the computer.) I really like commercial work but I was never licensed so I never got the opportunity to do too much of it. I have all of the hand tools required, including an $80 tester, and a box 'o 18V DeWalt stuff (my favorite power tools! =]) I've done a little bit of research on how to get started, so tomorrow (Wed 9/29) I'm gonna apply for my apprentice license and start calling every contractor in the phone book letting them know I'm looking for an apprenticeship (and hopefully have them reply with 'you're hired!' lol.) Any electricians or contractors in Texas feel free to give me advice on where to go from here. I'm really excited to get back into this trade, it's one of my favorite! Thanks in advance for y'alls advice!