Episode #2015 Light it Up

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Now that the framing is complete, the lads tackle the next major thing - electrical wiring. Remember: electricity can be dangerous, so use extreme caution.

In this episode the lads explore the basics of electricity as they rough in the electrical wiring throughout the basement. With the initial job complete, the electrical inspector pays them a visit. Wearing their finest, they boys greet the inspector with unabashed enthusiasm. This fades quickly after they receive a failing grade. Three strikes your out and the boys are back at it fixing their mistakes. Along the way they learn a ton and never loose site of the importance of safety. In the end, they light it up!


Lessons Learned

  1. Read your electrical code, then read it again.