Anyone have any advice for New Members here, or people thinking about joining in?

I'm thinking that there are some people that may want to join in but aren't sure if they should or may not know how to do something. If anyone has any advice or pointers please share them here.


Bill

don't be shy......

It's might sound cliche' but, the only stupid question is the one you don't ask. The members here are very generous with their knowledge and nobody ridicules or criticizes anyone(usually). We all know that nobody knows everything and we all lean on one another to help out when we have a question. It will help you provide a safe, proper, code compliant installation the first time around if you swallow your pride and just join in.

I'm with sparky and redsy.

Don't try to re-invent the wheel. Unless you've got some really bizarre problem, someone on this board has probably already faced the same one or one similar to it & can help you out.

Tom

Welcome to all new members, and hello and Happy New Year to all!

Just don't sit back and say nothing! Come on and discuss the issues!


[This message has been edited by Joe Tedesco (edited 01-02-2002).]

Everyone needs to be careful not to believe everything they read here. Most of it is accurate, but we all make mistakes from time to time. As others have already stated, go ahead and jump in with a question or response.
Don(resqcapt19)

Hey, I thought we 'specialized' in bizarre ?

George,

The members may be bizarre, but usually, the problems aren't.

Tom

Well, you know what they say about us Brits. We're all quite eccentric, if not just plain mad!

Seriously though, come on in folks, the water's fine. This is a nice civilized forum where people will help if they can, and still behave like gentlemen (& ladies) even if they don't see eye-to-eye on everything.

Register and join in!
If you've got a question, it might help to let the group know where you're working. Lotsa things vary by area.
Please be patient. If there aren't any responses immediately, don't get overly anxious. If you can see it online, so can the rest.

Please have a copy of the National Electrical Code available when asking questions, and please be sure to let us know what edition you are using.

Most of the people on this board use the 1999 or 2002 NEC.

I am just new to this forum and I can tell you that I enjoy this alot. There is a lot of good information here and friendly advice that one might not otherwise be able to get. I quickly realized that some of things that confuse me with the NEC and other issues are confusing a lot of other people. This is the place to clear up the confusion and help yourself to few other tibits of information that can only make you a better tradesman (and tradeswoman).

Any new members, just jump in. I just received some great help from a retired controls man. Seems as though the old systems before VFD's were pretty involved too. There is some great advice here, share and use it.

Yes, I highly encourage interested people to join. I have been in the electrical field for many years and given some input, but you never stop learning. I have picked up lots of great advice.

Some Good Advice Here!

I think that it has helped to bring in some new people. Please don't be afraid to join in !! Use the Registration Link

or click >> Here

Anyone else want to share some thoughts?

Maybe some of our New Members? ??

It might be helpful and encourage new members and some old ones as well, to join in if there is list of explanation of some of the terms used, ie disco for disconnect,etc.
Chris

I am a new member.Thanks guys for making it feel comfortable. I am semi-new to the field and I hold back on replys, I don't want to look stupid or I don't know what I am taking about.There is alot I don't know, but I have been learning so much from all of you.

Thanks

Greetings,
I have long enjoyed the topics and discussions on this site and would like to express my appreciation to all for the sharing of knowledge that cannot be obtained through any books, but only from real-time experience. I finally decided to breakdown and register so that I may be able to put my two cents in Anyway, Thanks from the Gulf Coast of FL,
Andrew Young

Hey people !! I have been very busy at work and have not had much time on here lately . I would like to find out how to change your user name .. I always go by " whyrag " Gary backwards sort of !! Anyways it's nice to have time for once to get back on here !! . Talk to you all later and SAFTEY FIRST and JUST SAY NO TO SIDE JOBS ! see ya !! Whyrag

SAFTEY FIRST and JUST SAY NO TO SIDE JOBS ! see ya !! Whyrag

No side jobs????....How else do i finance my expensive fishing addiction? ;-)

I have some advice to add here;

If someone is having a difficult time remembering their password or has lost it there is a link that will resend it to your email address.
Forgot Password? >> click here

If your password doesn't seem to work or is 'not recognized' by our system CHECK to make sure that your use of CaPItaL LETtErS is the same. And you can always change the password to something you like or can remember easier by clicking on a 'profile' link.

Looking forward to hearing from you !!


Bill