Bright Haven Electric LLC

Bright Haven Electric LLC
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Illustrative image of a closed electrical panel on a wall with power lines, a smart home device, and a miniature goat holding a screwdriver peering in from a sunlit cornfield with wind turbines and a barn in the distance. Two bees hover near the panel.

Practical Electrician Safety Tips for Apprentices (Part 11)

Part 11 of our apprentice guide focuses on the daily habits that ensure long-term safety. Learn from a Master Electrician about the dangers of a messy work site, the importance of proper-fitting clothing, and how to handle unsafe requests from a superior.

Chadwick Ferguson, Master Electrician and Co-Owner of Bright Haven Electric, smiling while working on an outdoor electrical panel installation.

Electrician PPE: A Guide to Essential Safety Equipment (Part 10)

Part 10 of our guide for aspiring electricians in Minnesota. This chapter is a deep dive into Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), covering your Day One kit, the dangers of neglecting hearing protection, and the life-saving importance of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).

Fundamental Electrical Safety Rules for Apprentices (Part 9)

Fundamental Electrical Safety Rules for Apprentices (Part 9)

Electricity is unforgiving. Safety is not a guideline; it is the foundation of your entire career. Welcome to Part 9. Pay close attention, because this is the most important chapter in the entire series. The skills we’ve discussed and the career you want to build are all worthless if you don’t go home safe at […]

A clean and professional 320A/400A electrical service installation by Bright Haven Electric, showing neatly organized NM-B and SER feeder and branch circuit wires before drywall.

Electrician Professionalism & Mindset: A Guide for Apprentices (Part 5)

Part 5 of our guide for aspiring electricians in Minnesota. This chapter focuses on the crucial tips for professionalism and mindset that separate a good apprentice from a great one, covering everything from appearance to attitude under pressure.

Chadwick Ferguson, Master Electrician and Co-Owner of Bright Haven Electric, smiling while working on an outdoor electrical panel installation.

Advice for New Electrical Apprentices: How to Succeed (Part 4)

Advice from over two decades in the electrical trade. Welcome to Part 4 of our guide. We’ve discussed the mindset, the career paths, and the demands of the trade. Now, let’s get practical. You’ve decided to take the leap, and your first day is approaching. How do you go from being the new, expendable apprentice […]