First, I'd like to tell Chris21 welcome and that I commend his determination. He is in the right place to learn. This isn't meant to demean you in any way, nor downplay your experience. That you came here for help is good.
That said:
There hasn't been a single word of warning or safety in any of the replies. At 1-1/2 yrs of "apprenticeship" (whatever that may mean), doing only new residential construction, Chris may have never worked on anything that's even been energized before.
He may not HAVE an instructor to fall back on. His boss may have never done any troubleshooting at all; PA has no State licensing requirement, educational requirements, or exams.
The replies have suggested that he do everything from visual checks, which are great, installing octal base relays, to pulling the cover off of the meter pan and main while energized. (How about a frozen meter clip breaking off in his face to screw up his day?). These without a single warning, nor mention of safety equipment.
ECN has a good track record of responsibility and not suggesting unsafe practices. That record should remain intact.
Chris21, please stick around, ask more questions, and learn all of the things that we can teach you. You are the kind of guy that can probably benefit the most from the experiences that we have had. That's what we're about.
