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  1. Freedomfirst

    Best Generator

    Hello, I am an electrical contractor who repairs and installs electrical generators grudgingly because of the poor quality selection. Does anyone on this forum have any recommendations on the best type of generator on the market? I like 1800rpm liquid cooled but they are pricey and do not have...
  2. Freedomfirst

    New to PLCs

    Hello, Greetings to all, I have a customer who needs a plc that will control 1 - relay output, 6 - digital PNP inputs and three temperature inputs, plus an ethernet connection in order to monitor a fish study. The monitoring is just to trigger the output to an alarm situation (no air, no...
  3. Freedomfirst

    Learning Autocad Electrical

    Thank you ENGMechanical. I truly appreciate your help. There is this self help book out called "Autocad 2011 No Experience Necessary" It might allow me to learn Autocad without having to buy the program. Once again thank you. Jim
  4. Freedomfirst

    Learning Autocad Electrical

    Hello, I would like to be an expert in Autocad Electrical. Can someone recommend a great instructor who can teach this to me online? I am told that REVIT & BIM are hot fields that I need to learn, so I would like to find someone who is both up on the latest trends, is a teacher at heart and who...
  5. Freedomfirst

    Job Outlook For Electrical Engineers

    Thank you for the advice alehman. I have been wiring commercial and residential buildings for 24 years now. Is this not considered power systems? I was thinking about staying in this field but instead of being an installer I would like to be a designer. Thanks, Jim
  6. Freedomfirst

    Job Outlook For Electrical Engineers

    Hello Everyone, I was wondering if someone could please advise me on whether or not I should make a career change. I am a 49 year old electrical contractor and have run my own company during the last 19 - years in central NC. The electrical industry has slowed down considerably so I need to...
  7. Freedomfirst

    Autocad

    Hello Friends, Does anyone know the job outlook for autocad electrical draftsmen? The electrical contracting business is slow here in Central North Carolina so I am looking for a new career. Thank you for the advice. Jim
  8. Freedomfirst

    French Drain Question

    Thanks GeoPaveTraffic, I truly appreciate the advice. This is a good website. Jim
  9. Freedomfirst

    French Drain Question

    Thanks Geopavetraffic, I appreciate the helpful advice. Would you recommend me channelling a gutter downspout into this trench? Jim
  10. Freedomfirst

    French Drain Question

    Hi Folks, I just built a french drain behind my garage. Instead of filling it with gravel I filled it with concrete sand after laying my pipe with sediment filter. Do you recommend that I cover sand with soil and plant grass seed, or just leave the sand exposed? Thank you, Jim

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