Generations Electric Company

24/09/2026

The Bahamas were beautiful—but apparently an electrician never really goes on vacation. 😂

While everyone else was taking pictures of beaches and palm trees, I was collecting pictures of these electrical installations.

Which one wins the “What were they thinking?” award?

22/09/2026

If electrical work were only as easy as snapping your fingers! 🫰⚡️

New lights were installed and needed their own switch, which meant replacing the existing 2-gang switch box with a 3-gang box. The video transformation only takes a second—but there’s a little more work happening behind the wall!

— Generations Electric Company

03/09/2026

Here’s one of the smaller details that goes into a professional EV charger installation.

Because this white conductor is being used as an ungrounded conductor on a 240V circuit—not as a neutral—it needs to be properly re-identified. I used the Rack-A-Tiers Mark My Wire to change it to red, creating a clean and permanent identification without wrapping it in electrical tape.

It’s a simple tool, but it makes the finished installation cleaner and easier to understand for anyone working on the circuit later.

28/08/2026

Here’s another example of why electrical work should always be inspected carefully.

These individual conductors were run through the cabinet space completely unprotected before entering the electrical panel. Individual conductors must be installed using an approved wiring method, such as a properly installed raceway—not simply left exposed in free air.

Even if something appears to be working, that doesn’t mean it was installed safely or correctly.

30/07/2026

25/07/2026

One of the best investments I’ve made for my service van has been keeping a few Rack-A-Tiers Open Splice Junction Boxes in stock.

If you’ve spent any time troubleshooting in attics or older homes, you know there’s a good chance you’ll run into at least one exposed splice that was never installed in a proper junction box. Instead of making multiple repairs or replacing unnecessary wiring, these boxes provide a fast and professional solution for enclosing those existing splices.

It’s one of those products you don’t realize you need until you have it—and then you wonder how you ever worked without it.

If you’re an electrician, what’s one tool you never leave the shop without?

17/07/2026

⚡ Can a soft start help your A/C run on a generator?

This was my first time installing a soft start on an air conditioning condenser, and I wanted to share what I learned.

A soft start reduces the inrush (startup) current of the compressor, making it much easier for a properly sized generator to start and run the air conditioner during a power outage. That can be a huge benefit for homeowners looking to keep their home comfortable without investing in an oversized generator.

I’m interested to see how it performs long-term, and I’d love to see someone like The Angry Sparky put one through independent testing to see how much of a difference it really makes.

Have you installed one before? I’d love to hear your experience in the comments.

07/07/2026

A question I hear pretty often is:

“If the wire is inside conduit, why can’t I just run Romex underground?”

The answer comes from putting a few NEC articles together.

NM-B (Romex) works great inside dry locations of a home, but once you enter an underground raceway, the installation is considered a wet location.

Relevant NEC Articles:
• 334.12(B)(4) – NM cable is not permitted in wet or damp locations.
• 300.5(B) – Underground raceways are considered wet locations.
• 310.10(C) – Conductors installed in wet locations must be suitable for wet locations.

That’s why I install an accessible junction box and transition from NM-B to THHN/THWN conductors before the underground conduit begins.

Electrical work isn’t just about making it work—it’s about making it safe and code compliant.

06/07/2026

POV: You became an electrician because someone said “you’ll work with your hands” …not because you wanted to become an attic gymnast 😂⚡

Most people only see the finished work. They don’t see the cramped attics, crawlspaces, heat, dust, and awkward positions it takes to get the job done.

Part of the trade nobody talks about 👊