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/r/diy

/r/homeowners

/r/electrical

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#Welcome to /r/electricians 

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*aka* The Great Reddit Council of Electricians

Talk shop, show off pictures of your work, and ask code related questions. Help your fellow Redditors crack the electrical code.

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#Rules

##General

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* **NO DIY, SELF-HELP POSTS, OR QUESTIONS FROM NON PROFESSIONALS. The only exception is career questions.**

* Do not comment on the DIY posts. 

* Suggesting the burning scrap wire to remove the insulation will result in a ban. 

* No posts asking about boots.

* No political posts or comments



###Posts that fail to meet the above requirements will be removed.

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#Frequently asked questions

[Apprenticeship](https://www.reddit.com/r/electricians/wiki/apprenticeship)

[Two-prong outlets](http://www.reddit.com/r/electricians/comments/26no2f/faq_twoprong_outlets/)

[GFI's](http://www.reddit.com/r/electricians/comments/29bg5j/how_does_a_ground_fault_circuit_interrupter/)

[Grounding/Bonding](https://www.reddit.com/r/electricians/comments/38qiyy/an_explanation_of_why_we_ground_electrical/)

[Useful certifications for electricians](https://www.reddit.com/r/electricians/comments/f0hgjk/useful_certifications_for_electricians/)

#Trade Threads
[Misc tips and tricks](http://www.reddit.com/r/electricians/comments/2p9p3f/lets_compile_list_of_tricks_of_the_trade/)
#Becoming an apprentice?

[Apprenticeship FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/electricians/wiki/apprenticeship)

[US IBEW thread](http://www.reddit.com/r/electricians/comments/2caozx/massive_apprenticeship_research_collection/)

[Veto Pro Pac Trade School Program](https://www.vetopropac.com/trade-school-student-and-instructor-programs)

**[Search before posting please](http://www.reddit.com/r/electricians/search?q=apprenticeship&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all)**

#Related Subs
/r/cableporn

/r/cablefail

/r/conduitporn

/r/askelectronics

/r/electronics

/r/firealarms

/r/highvoltage

/r/hvac

/r/ibew

/r/locksmith

/r/mep

/r/plumbing

/r/plc

/r/WorkplaceSafety

/r/ProHVACR

<div class="md"><h1>ALL DIY AND SELF HELP POSTS BELONG HERE:</h1>

<a href="/r/AskElectricians">/r/AskElectricians</a>

<a href="/r/diy">/r/diy</a>

<a href="/r/homeowners">/r/homeowners</a>

<a href="/r/electrical">/r/electrical</a>

To add your country&#39;s flag to your flair, you must select a title from the drop down menu. Then <a href="https://www.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=electricians&amp;subject=Flair%20flag%20request&amp;message=Hi,%20I%20am%20from%20">message the mods</a> with the country you are from.

Users with [V] have verified their qualifications with the Mods

To get verified, send a photo to the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2Felectricians">mods</a> that has your certificate/seal/card. In this photo, have a piece of paper with your username and date written on it. Block out all identifying information. Once verified delete the image. 

<h1>Welcome to <a href="/r/electricians">/r/electricians</a></h1>

Reddit&#39;s International Electrical Worker Community

aka The Great Reddit Council of Electricians

Talk shop, show off pictures of your work, and ask code related questions. Help your fellow Redditors crack the electrical code.

Pre-Apprentices <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/electricians/search?q=apprenticeship&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;sort=relevance&amp;t=all">start here before posting</a>

If you are looking for DIY or general help please visit <a href="/r/askelectricians">/r/askelectricians</a>

We are hiring again. If you are reading this, thank you. <a href="https://www.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=lookatthatsquirrel">message squirrel</a> if you are interested.

<h1>Rules</h1>

<h2>General</h2>

<ul>
<li>Don&#39;t be a dick, and adhere to the <a href="http://www.reddit.com/help/reddiquette">reddiquette</a></li>
<li>Thumb Rule. Back it up with a code reference. </li>
<li>DO NOT post any personal information. This includes company names of contractors.</li>
<li>No union vs non union debates.</li>
<li>No advertising of any kind. Ex. Blogs, YouTube channels, Items for sale.</li>
<li>Incorrect, unsafe, or hazardous information will result in a ban.</li>
<li>NO DIY, SELF-HELP POSTS, OR QUESTIONS FROM NON PROFESSIONALS. The only exception is career questions.</li>
<li>Do not comment on the DIY posts. </li>
<li>Suggesting the burning scrap wire to remove the insulation will result in a ban. </li>
<li>No posts asking about boots.</li>
<li>No political posts or comments</li>
</ul>

<h3>Posts that fail to meet the above requirements will be removed.</h3>

<hr/>

<h1>Frequently asked questions</h1>

<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/electricians/wiki/apprenticeship">Apprenticeship</a>

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/electricians/comments/26no2f/faq_twoprong_outlets/">Two-prong outlets</a>

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/electricians/comments/29bg5j/how_does_a_ground_fault_circuit_interrupter/">GFI&#39;s</a>

<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/electricians/comments/38qiyy/an_explanation_of_why_we_ground_electrical/">Grounding/Bonding</a>

<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/electricians/comments/f0hgjk/useful_certifications_for_electricians/">Useful certifications for electricians</a>

<h1>Trade Threads</h1>

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/electricians/comments/2p9p3f/lets_compile_list_of_tricks_of_the_trade/">Misc tips and tricks</a>

<h1>Becoming an apprentice?</h1>

<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/electricians/wiki/apprenticeship">Apprenticeship FAQ</a>

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/electricians/comments/2caozx/massive_apprenticeship_research_collection/">US IBEW thread</a>

<a href="https://www.vetopropac.com/trade-school-student-and-instructor-programs">Veto Pro Pac Trade School Program</a>

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/electricians/search?q=apprenticeship&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;sort=relevance&amp;t=all">Search before posting please</a>

<h1>Related Subs</h1>

<a href="/r/cableporn">/r/cableporn</a>

<a href="/r/cablefail">/r/cablefail</a>

<a href="/r/conduitporn">/r/conduitporn</a>

<a href="/r/askelectronics">/r/askelectronics</a>

<a href="/r/electronics">/r/electronics</a>

<a href="/r/firealarms">/r/firealarms</a>

<a href="/r/highvoltage">/r/highvoltage</a>

<a href="/r/hvac">/r/hvac</a>

<a href="/r/ibew">/r/ibew</a>

<a href="/r/locksmith">/r/locksmith</a>

<a href="/r/mep">/r/mep</a>

<a href="/r/plumbing">/r/plumbing</a>

<a href="/r/plc">/r/plc</a>

<a href="/r/WorkplaceSafety">/r/WorkplaceSafety</a>

<a href="/r/ProHVACR">/r/ProHVACR</a>
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Welcome to /r/Electricians

Reddit's International Electrical Worker Community

aka The Great Reddit Council of Electricians

Talk shop, show off pictures of your work, and ask code related questions. Help your fellow Redditors crack the electrical code.

<div class="md">Welcome to <a href="/r/Electricians">/r/Electricians</a>

Reddit&#39;s International Electrical Worker Community

aka The Great Reddit Council of Electricians

Talk shop, show off pictures of your work, and ask code related questions. Help your fellow Redditors crack the electrical code.
</div>

WARNING!! IF you are NOT an electrical professional: DIY or self help posts ARE NOT ALLOWED. You may be permanently banned. IF YOUR POST FITS INTO THIS CATEGORY, DO NOT POST HERE.

<div class="md">WARNING!! IF you are NOT an electrical professional: DIY or self help posts ARE NOT ALLOWED. You may be permanently banned. IF YOUR POST FITS INTO THIS CATEGORY, DO NOT POST HERE.
</div>

What happened here (wrong answers only)