February 2011
Cover Story
Friendly Competition
Feb 23, 2011 5:01 PM, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
NICET provides certification alternative to NETA’s accreditation and certification for medium- and high-voltage testing...
Other Features
Lights Out
Feb 23, 2011 4:54 PM, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
Electronic components shortage causes longer lead times for luminaires with electronic ballasts...
Don’t Call Them Windmills
Feb 23, 2011 4:57 PM, By Redwood Kardon, Code Check Institute
Electrical safety and wind turbine technology...
National Electrical Code
Branch Circuits – Part 2
Feb 23, 2011 4:42 PM, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
The ins and outs of branch circuit installations ...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Feb 23, 2011 5:09 PM, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without criticizing anyone or any product, the following scenarios present us with serious safety questions....
What’s Wrong Here?
Feb 23, 2011 5:18 PM, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant
Can you identify the Code violation(s) in this photo?...
Stumped by the Code?
Feb 23, 2011 4:48 PM, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Your most pressing National Electrical Code (NEC) questions answered...
Industry Viewpoint
Grading Your Distributor
Feb 23, 2011 5:16 PM, By Mike Eby, Editor-in-Chief
In-house survey reveals how electrical contractors view electrical distributors...
Inside PQ
Troubleshooting Power Factor Correction Capacitors
Feb 23, 2011 5:11 PM, By Bennie Kennedy, Electrical Contractor
Tips for troubleshooting capacitor banks...
Project Spotlight
Alabama Steel Mill is on a Roll
Feb 23, 2011 5:15 PM, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor
Electrical contractor Gaylor completes $50 million electrical installation on ThyssenKrupp steel mill...
Contractor Connection
Cupertino Electric Improves Safety Record in Down Economy
Feb 23, 2011 4:53 PM, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor
California electrical contractor receives Clark Construction Award, Liberty Mutual Award, and Cal-OSHA Golden Gate Partnership Recognition...
Estimating 101
Understanding the Estimating Process - Part 2 of 12
Feb 23, 2011 5:05 PM, By Linda Candels, Candels Consulting
Understanding the estimating process from start to finish...
Around the Circuit
BICSI 2011 Winter Conference Field Report
Feb 23, 2011 4:38 PM, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Highlights from the BICSI winter conference, held January 16-20 in Orlando...
Eye on Safety
Ear Protection
Feb 23, 2011 5:08 PM
The latest safety tips, trends and products in the hearing protection arena...
Calculations Corner
Protective Device Coordination Study — Part 1 of 3
Feb 23, 2011 4:40 PM, By Frank Mercede, P.E., and Joseph N. Mercede, Mercedes Electric Co.
Understanding low-voltage motor protection...
Product Spotlight
Focus on Generators
Feb 23, 2011 4:33 PM
Designed for standby, prime, and load management applications, this mid-range gen-set meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim emissions standards...
Analyze This
Analyze This
Feb 23, 2011 4:35 PM
Percentage of construction firms, according to the results of an industry-wide survey conducted as part of the “Construction Industry Hiring and Business Outlook,” that say they plan to add staff in 2011...
New Products
New Products, February 2011
Feb 22, 2011 5:13 PM
The G-Series is a flywheel-based CleanSource UPS designed for power applications ranging from 300kVA to 600kVA...
