Jack of all trades
Feb 1, 2007, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
If your employees don't have more degrees than a thermometer, you may soon want to turn up the heat on your training programs. By the time your workers...
Product News
Feb 1, 2007,
Work boots The men's Sequoia (D94112) boot features ASTM-certified steel-toe reinforcement, a full-grain leather upper and padded collar to help keep...
Gen-Set Technician Certification Takes Hold
Feb 1, 2007, By Tom Zind, Freelance Writer
Events ranging from September 11 to the 2005 hurricane season to the Northeast blackout have transformed the perception of standby electrical power in...
What's Wrong Here?
Feb 1, 2007, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
Hint: Is this a new 590 B.C. fossil...
Stumped by the Code?
Feb 1, 2007, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Q. Can I ground a satellite system to the metal parts of electrical equipment?...
Focus on Safety and Security
Feb 1, 2007,
PIR motion detectors The ISC-PPR1-W16 and ISC-PDL1-W18G are high-security indoor passive infrared (PIR) motion detectors that feature sensor data fusion...
Short Circuits
Feb 1, 2007,
The Bubble Machine In the early '70s, I worked for the Navy in a shop that primarily performed maintenance for Navy housing. Neither myself nor my fellow...
Article 800: Communications Circuits
Jan 1, 2007, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Because Art. 800 has its roots in telephone technology, it addresses telephone and related systems that use twisted-pair wiring. The telephone utility...
From the Forensic Files of NIOSH
Jan 1, 2007,
Even the most experienced electrical industry employee is susceptible to on-the-job hazards. Case in point: A journeyman electrician with 20 years of...
Live-in Lab Will Let Students Test Residential Technology
Jan 1, 2007,
Does a college dormitory that touts more audiovisual equipment than most theaters, runs on electricity generated by solar panels, and is protected with...
Short Circuts
Jan 1, 2007,
A Shocking Ending Right after I got involved in the electrical trade, I was paired with an older journeyman to learn the tricks of the trade. We were...
Focus on Software
Jan 1, 2007,
Handheld computer software LectriCalc Electrical Code Version 4.0 and Master Bender-CAB Computer-Aided Bending 1.0 software for handheld computers allow...
Increased Spending in 2007 for Great Lakes Region
Jan 1, 2007,
Almost 300 projects worth more than $7.6 billion are expected to begin construction during the first quarter this year in the Great Lakes region, a 44%...
Wanted: Skilled Labor
Jan 1, 2007, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
According to the latest numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans are hard at work. At last count, the total U.S. unemployment rate...
Shocking Stat of the Month
Jan 1, 2007,
The rate of deaths per 100,000 employees for electrical line installers and repairers ranks this occupation in the top 10 for on-the-job fatalities....
Portland Turns Up Heat on Demand for Solar Systems
Jan 1, 2007,
On Jan. 27, the City of Portland, Ore., launched Solar Now!, a one-year effort to increase demand for solar hot-water and photovoltaic systems. In partnership...
Making Sense of Shifting Markets
Jan 1, 2007, By Dr. Perry Daneshgari and Michelle Wilson, MCA, Inc.
A market's size and characteristics have been primary indicators of any industry's health since the early 20th century. Understanding changes in such...
Live to Learn
Jan 1, 2007, By Michael Eby, Editor-in-Chief
I'm a firm believer in continuing education. After I graduated from college and started my first job, I made the choice to obtain an advanced degree through...
The Troubles with Dialing in Proper Circuit Breaker Protection
Jan 1, 2007, By Bill Bardsley, Square D/Schneider Electric
If a motor isn't adequately protected, a short circuit will likely result in premature replacement. Then there's the problem of nuisance tripping upon...
Electronic Systems Alliance Encourages Voluntary Certification for Installers
Jan 1, 2007,
As a part of the 21st Century Workforce Initiative, the U.S. Department of Labor differentiates between electrical and electronic contractors, although...
No Man's Land
Jan 1, 2007, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
For many women-owned electrical contracting firms, the perception still exists that women-owned businesses are given preference when bidding on government...
Single-Family Housing May Level Off Mid-Year
Jan 1, 2007, By Katie McDonald, Technical Freelance Writer
Soaring high for five years, the single-family housing market consistently contributed to U.S. construction activity while the impetus for other sectors,...
Product News
Jan 1, 2007,
Range and dryer boxes These range and dryer boxes are available in both nail-on or screw-on mount styles. The boxes' large cable entry accommodates No....
AIM High
Jan 1, 2007, By Brad Dawson, LTV Dynamics
Most electrical engineers are stymied by two seemingly insurmountable business truths. First, projects are usually contracted by architects or building...
Product News
Jan 1, 2007,
High-bay light This company's new 400W high-bay light is designed to be an economical and efficient temporary lighting fixture for jobsites or staging...
