| | | | | | Industrial and commercial facilities often contain self-made booby traps that cause equipment failures, add more work to the maintenance function, and impede the work that maintenance must do. Here are six such booby traps you can disarm with a little extra attention and not much effort. |
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| | Sponsored | | MENNEKES SPEC Grade Series of NEMA 4X Stainless Steel Disconnects now includes a 200A and 400A model. Units feature a sloped roof to facilitate runoff and have a compact mounting footprint for use in several plant areas. Switches are UL 98 Listed with a rugged pistol grip LO/TO compliant handle and are provided standard with early break auxiliary contacts. |
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| | | | In this episode of Tech Talk, Randy Barnett covers the major topics from Art. 430 Motors, Motor Circuits, and Controllers. The video follows a logical sequence for installing motors. |
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| | | | When discussing electrical safety, a question frequently asked by NETA technicians is, “When does troubleshooting end, and when does repair begin?” This question is often paired with, “What does 70E say about troubleshooting and repair?” We hope to make things clear for everyone in the field. |
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| | | | In Episode 42, we're back with Part 2 of our discussion with Rosendin's CEO Emeritus Mike Greenawalt and Edward Cota with Arizona's Department of Education and chief strategy officer and chairman of the Arizona Education Economic Commission. In today's section, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson continues this fascinating discussion with more information... |
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| | | | Fill in the blank. Floor receptacle outlets shall not be counted as part of the required number of receptacle outlets for dwelling unit wall spaces, unless they are located within _____ of the wall. |
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| | | This machine has experienced many unscheduled shutdowns, all of which seem related to the controls. The custom builder has sent a tech out twice, but the problems persist. In frustration, your client asked your firm to send someone out to look things over and advise. The panel-related errors alone would not explain the problems your client was facing... |
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| | Sponsored | Become an EASA member and get help through a variety of resources, including world-class engineers. EASA can answer questions regarding electric motor maintenance and repair or rewind, application issues, failure analysis, vibration and pumps. Join EASA, utilize EASA’s technical support specialists, and see an instant ROI. |
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| | | What is conduit? And would you say this definition from NEC Art. 100 is correct? “An enclosed channel designed expressly for holding wires, cables, or busbars, with additional functions as permitted within this Code.” However, that’s not the definition of “conduit.” In fact, you won’t find “conduit” defined in Art. 100. This definition is actually ... |
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| | Sponsored | With a focus on electrical products and services, the Facilities Expo ties together all aspects of facilities engineering, MRO, and green buildings. Register for free to explore our solution packed exhibitor floor, learn from industry experts, and network! |
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| | | Check out the latest “Editor’s Choice: Top Product Picks” gallery. This month highlights the industry's latest product innovations chosen by the editors of EC&M. Click through the following six slides to see the latest and greatest products from categories such as tools, cables, lighting, and more! |
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| In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc talk about Sec. 314.22 as it relates to guidelines for surface extensions and how installations of this nature can ultimately go south. |
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| In Episode 32 of “EC&M Asks,” a video series featuring subject matter experts (SMEs) answering reader-submitted questions regarding popular electrical topics, Randy Barnett, a journeyman electrician, inspector, author, trainer, and electrical safety expert, answers motor-related questions sent in from EC&M readers. He addresses the requirements found... |
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| | | Motors beyond a certain size are too heavy and bulky for a person to lift. In the typical industrial setting, there are many such motors. And because of their weight and bulk, they pose hazards beyond just the electrical ones — crushed fingers and strained backs, for example. The most effective way to eliminate the electrical and physical hazards presented... |
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| Retrofit project delivers brighter lighting and lower energy usage/maintenance costs at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. |
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| The InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) launched its new Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Contractor and Worker Program at PowerTest24, NETA's annual electrical power system safety and reliability conference held recently at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. According to NETA, the new qualification program is in response... |
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