Working with Fiber-Optic Cable
Many electricians have broadened their work model in recent years to include coaxial and Ethernet wiring for communications and data networks. This is usually seen as a good move, given the fact that additional revenue streams become available without excessive overhead or investment during uncertain economic times.
The Basics of Overcurrent Protection
Overcurrent devices provide an essential level of protection in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Flawless functionality, however, is dependent upon correct design and installation.
Primary Care Electrician
Understanding the specific challenges involved in of working on electrical systems in health care facilities
Transfer Switches Simplified
As backup power sources become more common in residential construction (Photo 1), many homeowners have learned about the needs and benefits of transfer
The 10 Worst Grounding Mistakes You'll Ever Make
Proper grounding and bonding prevent unwanted voltage on non-current-carrying metal objects, such as tool and appliance casings, raceways, and enclosures, as well as facilitate the correct operation of overcurrent devices.
Managing Your Emergency Lights
For large commercial or industrial facilities that may not have windows or those that continue operations during the night shift, a power outage can create
The Art and Science of Color Coding
On any given project, choosing the appropriate colors for conductors during installation facilitates maintenance and enhances troubleshooting efforts
Understanding Basic Fire Alarm Systems
Even if you're not ready to take the plunge into fire alarm system design and installation just yet, you should still know the fundamentals in order to
Working with Metal-Clad Cable and EMT
When used with appropriate conductors, metal-clad (MC) cable and electrical metallic tubing (EMT) have nearly identical uses but quite different working
