September 12 – Fluke Tick Trace
DAILY REFLECTIONS OF ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AS AN ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE
🚧 DAILY OVERVIEW
JOB SITE: PUBLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL
WHAT DID I DO TODAY?
I was moved to another site that needed help cleaning up demolition of light fixtures in a school.
👨🏻🔧 LEARNING SKILLS
Tic Trace Recommendation
The Klein Non-Contact Voltage Tester or tick trace that I have was giving me trouble. It would flash red briefly, then green on Romex wire that wasn’t even attached to anything.
It was recommended that I get a Fluke brand non-contact voltage tester instead.
Shop Fluke Non-Contact Voltage Tester. (Amazon Affiliate)
Furlough
Being furloughed is different than being laid off. Being laid off is due to lack of work. Furlough is required time off for being employed for an extended length.
Demolition = Copper
Keep in mind that “demolition” is a trigger word for copper.
Have a box or garbage bag available, along with my lineman pliers, to collect copper scraps during demolition.
Fit a Hacksaw into My Tool Bag
In order to fit a hacksaw into my tool bag, I may need a larger tool bag.
High Vis
I notice that many mechanics where high vis yellow shirts, even shirts with reflective strips.