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#6812 01/23/02 09:38 PM
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Hello Everyone, I'm from Naples, Florida coming from Bay City, Mi (yes I admit that). The wonderful thing about this trade is learning something everyday and this forum is no exception. Thank you for your knowledge

#6813 01/23/02 10:35 PM
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greetings from ontario canada

#6814 01/23/02 11:28 PM
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Hello from Houston. I was an Electrician's Mate in the Navy from Jan '86 to Jan '90. As of the 20th I've been a civilian for 12 years. 4 months after I was discharged I started my apprenticeship in April of '90.
"Turned out" (became a Journeyman) in May of '95 (5 year program, way to long). Worked my way up to foreman. Ran a service truck for a short time. The next thing you know in Sept of '99, I'm an estimator. I started working on my Houston master's license, and landed it in Feb of '01. Back in Dec of '01 I landed my "SBCCI" master's. Now I'm wondering what to do next.
A friend of mine told me once, "Greg, I love this trade. I love everything about it. It doesn't matter if it is the dirtiest ditch or trimming out receptacle in a high rise building, I love it." He owns an electrical contracting company here in Houston. I'm 35, and I would guess that he is probably 38. I have not forgotten what he said to me that day, and I was deeply impressed. I could see that he really meant what he said. I must say that I love this trade as well. I hope to love it as much as he does some day. There is no other trade like it. All the other trades depend on it. Most general contractors that I know are "scared" of the electrical trade because they nothing about it. It is the most respected trade on the job as far as I'm concerned. We know more about the other trades than they would ever consider learning about ours. Why? Because our trade involves connecting water heaters, pumps (plumbing), AHU's, chillers, etc. (HVAC), roughing in walls to connect various equipment (carpentry), installing underground, etc., etc., etc. Every wirenut we install has the potential of becoming a fire hazard. Every service we install could burn someone's house down. It doesn't matter if it is a "one man crapper" or a nuclear power plant, it has electrical work involved. One thing that I love about this trade is this forum. This is a place where I can fellowship with others who do and love the exact same thing that I do and love every day.
To all I say welcome, don't be shy. If I can be of service to any here, let me know. I will do my best to lend a hand where needed. God Speed to all.
Doc
HMEL #688

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The Watt Doctor
Altura Cogen
Channelview, TX
#6815 01/24/02 08:26 PM
Joined: Jan 2002
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Hey Joe i just now saw the post from the other day. Texas to my knowlege does not have a state license. I just have to renew my Dallas license every 2 years. Richardson is pretty nice i live about 15 minutes N/E of there.

#6816 01/24/02 09:39 PM
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Hello from Central Indiana.
Probably the only state where a plumber has to be state certified, but Electricians dont. Go figure...

#6817 01/25/02 01:35 AM
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Corpus Christi Texas

#6818 01/25/02 08:19 PM
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Hello brothers and sisters,
Currently I'm a maintenance electrician at a GM assembly plant in Detroit, Mich. I live in a little town, Marine City, that is located on the banks of the beautiful St. Clair River.
I can look out my front room window, across the river, and see our sister country Canada.
I enjoy these forums cause they are fun, I learn so much, and they keep my interest peeked. Hope I can contribute too.

#6819 01/25/02 08:25 PM
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North Texas

Electrical License for 30 years
Master License since 1980

#6820 01/25/02 08:44 PM
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Welcome people,
as someone else here is fond of saying;

"grab a mitt and get in the game!"

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Bill

Please continue ... how about you there?? [Linked Image]
Where are you from?

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#6821 01/25/02 11:39 PM
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hi all rhode island here


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