Good afternoon, CB!
It’s been a while since my last one of these, but man, that last senior semester of college can really suck up your time!
I’ve been reading a ton of CB posts regarding electrical knowhow (from architectural/in-wall, to touring panels, custom installs, off-the-shelf equipment, etc); throughout which, I’ve come to a not-so-shocking conclusion. I’m a halfwit with electricity.
Now, before you all panic and aim your tomatoes: I know W=AV; I’m familiar with V = IR. I understand the basics of three-phase/single-phase. Work, resistance, current are terms I know. I understand electrical safety and prioritize it. But when I read through a lot of your electrical-related posts, I feel significantly ignorant, defaulting to the eSet dictionary and GoogleFu every few seconds or so.
Did you all just gradually pick up that electrical knowledge through years and years of experience? Or do you expect a high level of electrical knowledge from your techs that you work with (or from those that work for you)?
I want to be better prepared before I re-enter the workforce in June this year; and if I’m spending my time googling all these electrical concepts, I’m concerned I’m underprepared and a hindrance to future coworkers and bosses. Should I study any dedicated tomes of electrical knowledge before I work? Or will experience teach me adequately?
Thanks to all of you who read all of this and held your tomatoes. More beer shall be owed at USITT as thanks. (I still have tabs open for some of you )
It’s been a while since my last one of these, but man, that last senior semester of college can really suck up your time!
I’ve been reading a ton of CB posts regarding electrical knowhow (from architectural/in-wall, to touring panels, custom installs, off-the-shelf equipment, etc); throughout which, I’ve come to a not-so-shocking conclusion. I’m a halfwit with electricity.
Now, before you all panic and aim your tomatoes: I know W=AV; I’m familiar with V = IR. I understand the basics of three-phase/single-phase. Work, resistance, current are terms I know. I understand electrical safety and prioritize it. But when I read through a lot of your electrical-related posts, I feel significantly ignorant, defaulting to the eSet dictionary and GoogleFu every few seconds or so.
Did you all just gradually pick up that electrical knowledge through years and years of experience? Or do you expect a high level of electrical knowledge from your techs that you work with (or from those that work for you)?
I want to be better prepared before I re-enter the workforce in June this year; and if I’m spending my time googling all these electrical concepts, I’m concerned I’m underprepared and a hindrance to future coworkers and bosses. Should I study any dedicated tomes of electrical knowledge before I work? Or will experience teach me adequately?
Thanks to all of you who read all of this and held your tomatoes. More beer shall be owed at USITT as thanks. (I still have tabs open for some of you )