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| | | Performance inhibitors (PIs) are problems that drag performance down instead of contribute to boosting it up. These are often unseen, though keenly felt. Any or all of the following six PIs may be lurking in your maintenance organization. |
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| | | Article 440, Part V provides the requirements for the motor controllers used in HVAC and refrigeration compressors. The text is dense, so let’s break it down. |
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| | | A feeder breaker tripped three times in as many weeks, taking down a large area of the plant. The downtime for each event causes a revenue loss of almost one million dollars. Additional costs of scrap materials and idled operators are not trivial, either. How might you proceed? |
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| | | In Episode 24 of “EC&M Tech Talk,” Randy Barnett, a journeyman electrician, inspector, author, trainer, and electrical safety expert, reviews many of the requirements in the National Electrical Code, the NFPA 79, Standard for Industrial Machinery, and NFPA 70B, Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. |
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| | | The latest trend toward electrification — a shift in spending from high- to low-emissions assets — could create one of the largest reallocations of capital in a century and present massive opportunities for the electrical industry. As the Inflation Reduction Act (recognized as the largest investment in climate action in U.S. history) gains momentum... |
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| | Advertisement | With an emphasis on practical maintenance, repair, and operations, the Facilities Expo has solutions for any building challenge you might face. Here you will learn from industry experts, network, and explore our solution packed exhibitor floor—all for free! |
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| | | In Episode 10 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 unveils Part 1 of the most important electrical definitions from the NEC that every electrical professional should know. |
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| | | In Episode 9 of “EC&M Asks,” Eddie Guidry covers questions regarding if all electrical items must be listed, NRTL listed, or UL listed to be NEC- and OSHA-compliant. Eddie has been in the electrical industry in both construction and design engineering for more than 45 years. For the past 25 years, he has been a part of many national and internation... |
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| | | In Episode 20, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson was joined by three industry leaders from Black & Veatch — Dale Claudel, Jason Rowell, Leslie Ponder, and Kevin Ludwig — to discuss highlights from their new 2022-23 Electric Report, “Rethinking the Modern Grid.” |
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| | | In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss the confusion that can arise surrounding Sec. 250.122(B) as it relates to sizing equipment grounding conductors. |
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| | | Take this quiz about circuit breaker safety and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon, iTunes, or Cabela’s! |
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| | | Is your electrical room safe? If you haven’t maintained it — and don’t know where to start — follow these five simple steps to improve safety. The best part of this plan is that it’s cost effective. |
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| | | Some people seem to have immaculate work areas, while others save all clean-up for the end. Is there a safety or efficiency advantage either way? |
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| | | Don't miss the industry's latest product innovations, chosen by the editors of EC&M. This gallery features PVC coated conduit, wire strippers, scaffolds, wiring devices, and more. |
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