|  | | | | | One of the most essential Chapter 3 wiring methods for residential electricians in the National Electrical Code (NEC) is service entrance (SE) cable. Its primary purpose is to be used as a “main” feeder for the (building or premises) aerial service drop or underground feeder connection to dwelling units. This cable transports power from the utility... |
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| | | Leaving time on the table may be as important, if not more important, than leaving money on the table. Leaving money on the table means you may not be getting fair value for your work. One of the best ways to alleviate this problem is to STOP competing on price. Chasing a competitor’s price can be detrimental. On bid day you must follow solid biddi... |
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| | | In Episode 7 of “EC&M Asks,” a new 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 covers audience questions about electrical personal protective equipment (PPE) requirement... |
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| | | In Episode 22 of “EC&M Tech Talks,” Randy Barnett, a journeyman electrician, inspector, author, trainer, and electrical safety expert, clears up some of the confusion regarding barriers, boundaries, and barricades. People often interchange the terms, which can cause confusion when interpreting the NEC and other NFPA standards. |
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| | | Is that installation for real? Unfortunately, yes. We present the “best of the worst” What's Wrong Here photos from 2022. Read each hint, and then click the next slide to read the analysis from NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc on each Code violation. |
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| | | Every year, photo galleries continue to be favorites for online EC&M readers. In 2022, there were so many new ones for readers to peruse — but we've narrowed this gallery down to the 10 most popular galleries from this year. See if your favorite gallery made the list, or check out one you may have missed throughout 2022! |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Wall-mounted ovens and counter-mounted cooking units shall be permitted to be connected with a flexible cord identified as_____ for the purpose. |
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| | | Shoddy electrical installers beware: If you’re behind an electrical installation gone wrong like those featured here, there’s a good chance your handiwork may turn up in the pages of EC&M someday soon. |
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| | | Learn about the changes in this new Code cycle by attending the leading source of NEC information and training: EC&M ‘s Code Change Conferences. In two informative and interest-filled days, you’ll learn about major NEC changes that will impact your work, whether you’re an electrician, contractor, engineer, inspector, designer, or plant/facility mai... |
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| | | Take this quiz about the 2023 NEC and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon, iTunes, or Cabela’s! |
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| | | In Episode 6 of “EC&M Asks,” a new video series featuring subject matter experts (SMEs) answering reader-submitted questions regarding popular electrical topics, Electrical Trainer Harold De Loach reveals the most common mistakes electrical apprentices make when referencing the NEC. He also defines "special permission" and describes who grants it. |
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| | | Over the past year, there were many important issues to consider, a few of which included a new edition of the 2023 National Electrical Code, supply chain issues, worker shortages, inflation, the impact of the infrastructure act on the electrical industry, the start of a national electric vehicle charging station buildout, electrical safety topics ... |
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| | | More than 4,400 students from 100 Arizona schools attended the 21st Annual Construction Career Days event. They had access to 78 companies to learn about various career opportunities that the construction and contracting industry has to offer. |
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| | | In Episode 5 of “EC&M Asks,” our subject matter expert Tommy Northcott, P.E., a senior power engineer and branch manager for Jacobs Technology, Inc., answers more reader-submitted questions regarding arc flash hazards and what type of PPE to wear. |
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