The Top Everyday Electrician Videos of October 2026

Trevor Ottmann’s most-viewed October videos focus on practical wiring tips, including how to tape wire with the right amount of tension.

We are back this month to share which of Trevor Ottmann's October 2026 videos were most viewed last month. Trevor, EC&M's The Everyday Electrician™ and president of 3/0 Electric in Bennett, Neb., had some popular videos last month that all focused on one main topic — wiring tips!

Scroll below to see which ones resonated with our followers the most. You can also view the shorts videos on TikTok and YouTube.

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Now check out the October 2026 highlights!

In this part of the wiring tips video series, Trevor shares tips on taping wire and knowing when you have the right amount of tension.

This video is also on YouTube and TikTok. 

When finishing taping your wires, make sure they’re not doubled up or folded over on accident, advises Trevor. You don’t want them any thicker than they need to be.

You can also watch this on YouTube and TikTok. 

Don't lose the end of your tape when working with wires!

Check out the video on TikTok or YouTube, as well. 

About the Author

Trevor Ottmann

Trevor Ottmann

Trevor Ottmann is an electrical contractor based in southeast Nebraska. After graduating from Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Mo., in 2006, he attended Southeast Community College in Milford, Neb., to learn the electrical trade. After graduating from Milford in 2008, he joined Progressive Electric in Lincoln, Neb., where he worked from 2009 to 2018. While full time at Progressive, he started doing contract work in 2016, launching 3/0 Electric as a side business. From 2018 to 2022, he joined Capitol City Electric in Lincoln, Neb., where he joined the Local 265 Union. In November 2022, he took the plunge as a small business owner and started working full time for 3/0 Electric with his wife, Jamie, At 3/0 Electric, he mostly focuses on commercial and industrial jobs as well as agricultural electrical work. He has held an electrical contractor's license in Nebraska since 2012. He is also a firefighter for the Bennet Rural Fire District since 2021 and is a nationally registered emergency medical technician (NREMT) since June 2023. Trevor lives with his wife and daughter in Bennet, Neb.   

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