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Someone who is trained to install and maintain low voltage structured cabling, surveillance, alarm systems, and security systems is referred to as a low voltage technician. The term “low voltage” ...
Apr 2, 2022
Structured Cabling
How do you handle working in a ceiling with no lighting?
Careers
What's the most overrated certification in low voltage?
Security & Fire
Do you wear gloves when pulling cable or go bare hands?
Careers
Would you rather work commercial or residential — and why?
Business
How do you stay organized when you have multiple jobs running at once?
Careers
What's the best advice a senior tech ever gave you?
Business
What percentage of your work is new construction vs retrofit?
Structured Cabling
Do you test every single run or just spot check?
Careers
What's your unpopular opinion about the low voltage industry?
Structured Cabling
Do you bend your own conduit or leave that to the electricians?
Business
How far do you drive for a job before you start charging travel?
Careers
What's the most common mistake new techs make on their first job?
Tools & Gear
Do you carry a dedicated low voltage tool bag or mix it with other trades?
Careers
What's the one thing you wish you knew before starting in low voltage?
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