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Master Electrician Father teaches Son the Evolution of the Trade, what do you think? #bluecollar

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Video by Hendy The Sparky

Hendy The Sparky

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This video captures a discussion between a father and son, both seemingly involved in the electrical trade, about the evolution of electrical service cables (specifically SEU and SER) and how materials, tools, and practices have changed over the past 30 years. It highlights the historical perception of newer materials like plastics and emphasizes the ongoing evolution in the industry regarding manufacturing processes and pricing.

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hey Dad did they use this type of service cable back in 30 years ago when you know you were doing the electrical trade and you were starting dude you act like 30 years ago was so long ago 30 years ago was nothing 30 years ago was by like that absolutely they did you know so what do you have in your hand here I got seu on my left hand and SE on my right hand okay so yes they did use this 30 years ago of course we put a ton of this stuff up you know and a lot of the older timers back then would be like what are you using this plastic for this gets not this gets dry rotted in the sun yeah and they want to use individual cables right like you know two or copper right thwn or you could use for OD aluminum look times have changed they've evolved I think one of the biggest things is the tools in the industry tools tools materials you know the Plastics the coating how things are manufactured but more importantly is pricing okay you have to be really cognizant of your prices

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