Conductor Size Matters
Aug 1, 2008, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
The NEC provides minimum size requirements for conductors to prevent overheating and fire....
Verifying Ground-Fault Coordination for MV Power Cable Shielding
Aug 1, 2008, By John DeDad, Senior Director, Editorial and EC&M Development
According to the IEEE Buff Book, "A power cable must be protected from overheating due to excessive short-circuit current flowing in its conductor," which may damage or destroy the insulation....
Secrets to Creating a Profit Machine
Aug 1, 2008, By Herbert M. Cannon, AEC Management Solutions, Inc.
By reinvesting profits in the company, you can provide the best working environment, equipment, training, compensation, and support for employees....
The 10 Worst Grounding Mistakes You'll Ever Make
Aug 1, 2008, By David Herres, Master Electrician
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....
Product News
Aug 1, 2008,
Uplights Available with a natural bronze or brushed stainless steel finish, the Lightvault Series and Minivault Series of LED uplights feature low heat...
Pharmaceutical-Biotech Construction Activity Remains Steady
Aug 1, 2008,
During the first six months of this year, the pharmaceutical-biotech industry completed construction on a total of 31 new plants and research centers across North America...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Aug 1, 2008, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
Alan Christofk, a superintendent with Gephart Electrical Construction in Stillwater, Minn., found this unique installation at a gas station...
High-Tech Aviation Training Centers Let Trainees Soar
Aug 1, 2008, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor
FlightSafety International, headquartered in New York, trains approximately 75,000 pilots, technicians, and other aviation professionals each year...
$15 Billion in Capital Project Starts Forecasted for Northeast
Aug 1, 2008,
An expected $15 billion in capital projects will begin construction in the Northeast region during the second half of 2008...
The How's and Why's of IG Wiring
Aug 1, 2008, By Thomas M. Gruzs, Emerson Network Power
It's hard to buy a new electrical device these days that doesn't contain electronics....
Illustrated Catastrophes
Jul 1, 2008, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC)....
Case of the Shocking Sealing Machine Sparks Feedback
Jul 1, 2008,
I thought that The Case of the Shocking Sealing Machine article, starting on page 16 of the May 2008 issue, was excellent...
Brighter Light May Fight Dementia
Jul 1, 2008,
The link between light levels and emotional health has long since been established, but the results of a five-year Dutch study published in the June 11...
Light it up
Jul 1, 2008,
People say change is hard, but EC&M's 2008 Product of the Year winner is helping to dispel this common notion. EverLED TR from Randolph, Vt.-based LEDdynamics is a direct "drop-in" replacement for standard fluorescent tubes that uses the existing fluorescent ballast of a luminaire....
Lightfair International 2008: Field Report
Jul 1, 2008, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Three concepts dominated this year's Lightfair International show, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center May 26-30....
It's Not Easy Being Green
Jul 1, 2008, By Carla Gallina, Lighting Designer
There are many ways of evaluating “green” design. Green architecture includes specification of renewable, local, and nontoxic materials, enhanced envelope design, and daylight strategies....
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Jul 1, 2008,
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Jul 1, 2008,
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Companies Team Up for Smart Home Study
Jul 1, 2008,
Prior research into the field of smart homes, -- residences that apply technology to interconnect systems (security, lighting, sensors, heating, air-conditioning, and audio-video) to improve the building environment and functionality while controlling costs -- has revealed that consumers want comprehensive connected home systems....
Can Your SPD Go to Extremes?
Jul 1, 2008, By Carey Mossop and Alan Chiste, Eaton Corp.
Surge protective devices (SPDs) have become an integral part of residential, commercial, and industrial power quality applications. The best SPDs provide...
EC&M's 2007-2008 Products of the Week
Jul 1, 2008,
Each and every week, we at EC&M select one of the latest and greatest products the industry has to offer, presenting it every Monday morning on our Web site as the Product of the Week. ...
The Case of the Unreliable Conveyors
Jul 1, 2008, Edited by John DeDad, Senior Director, Editorial and EC&M Development
In certain instances, system operation problems can be cyclical, many times correlating with utility or facility power system operation. Other times,...
Lightfair International's 2008 Innovation Awards
Jul 1, 2008,
The 19th Annual Lightfair International (LFI), held May 26 to 30 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, drew more than 19,800 registered attendees from around...
Ohio Home Builders Fight 2008 NEC Adoption
Jun 1, 2008,
The purpose of the National Electric Code (NEC) is the practical safeguarding of persons and property from the hazards arising from the use of electricity....
