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#28327 08/16/03 10:40 PM
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Hello,

Hopefully this post has been placed in the correct category.

I've 26 years experience in electronics as a tech and instructor, and am interested in becoming an electrical contractor in the state of California. The plethora of texts for the trade leave me wondering which are essential. I've a tentative list, but would like to hear the recommendations of professionals since the texts are costly and I wish to avoid unnecessary duplication.

Thank you,

Glen

#28328 08/16/03 11:10 PM
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In this area they will usually give you a years credit. Then you can finish the additional three years of apprenticeship training to complete the National Apprenticeship Program, this will qualify as an electrician. Then uaually one or two years of working in the field, and then apply for the contractor exam in your state.
From electronic to electrical a lot to learn in just four years. Good Luck.

#28329 08/17/03 03:04 AM
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Glen,
Right place,mate.
Welcome to ECN!. [Linked Image]
Nice to have you here.
You Electronics guys seem to take up Electrical Theory like Ducks to water.
Mind you, if you can judge the Quiescent Current of a certain Transistor, by Knowledge, you'll do OK as a Sparky!. [Linked Image]

[This message has been edited by Trumpy (edited 08-17-2003).]

#28330 08/17/03 08:19 AM
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Welcome to ECN!
For information & requirements go to: www.cslb.ca.gov/
Suggested reading
"1999 National Electrical Code"-NFPA
"American Electrician's Handbook"-McGraw Hill
"Contractors State License"- Paul Lucente
I believe the first two are available here through the ECN bookstore...S

#28331 08/23/03 11:45 PM
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And always remember: We consider current to travel from negative to positive.


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