| | | | | | Maintenance budgets (like other budgets these days) are under pressure. Even with the budget you have, it’s difficult to find, attract, train, and retain qualified workers. And the equipment is becoming increasingly complex, making additional training necessary. Somehow, you need to cut costs without cutting into your ability to adequately maintain... |
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| | | The first rule in troubleshooting a PLC system is to check the final control elements, and the second is to check the inputs. The third rule is the logic doesn’t “go bad.” So, what do you do next? |
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| | | In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc dive into the AFCI protection requirements in Sec. 210.12 of the NEC. |
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| | Advertisement | In addition to protecting heat-sensitive electrical components from outages and permanent damage, a reliable thermal management system offers several significant benefits. Do you know them all? |
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| | | Article 450, Part I provides the general requirements for transformers. In the 2020 revision, Part 2 was titled “Specific Provisions Applicable to Different Types of Transformers,” with the 2023 revision, Part 2 is titled “Installation.” Part III is still about transformer vaults. |
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| | | When it comes to memorable Code revision cycles, this edition will be remembered for making the NEC an easier document to use. Here’s a look at the top 25 revisions. |
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| | | In Episode 28 of “EC&M Tech Talk,” Randy Barnett, a journeyman electrician, inspector, author, trainer, and electrical safety expert, covers the topic of bonding of electrical systems and equipment. Understanding the reasoning behind bonding helps electrical professionals grasp the compliance requirements found in the National Electrical Code. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. In dwelling unit bathrooms, not less than one 15A or 20A, 125V receptacle outlet shall be installed within _____ ft of the outside edge of each bathroom basin. |
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| | | This article is part of a multi-part series on how to identify, monitor, diagnose, and deal with harmonics in electrical power systems. Last month’s article discussed how to determine if current and/or voltage distortion levels were sufficiently high to classify a power quality issue as a harmonic problem. This month, we’ll review how to take the data... |
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| | | This photo gallery highlights the 30 individuals who were selected as 2023's group of Under 30 EC&M All Stars and serves as a sneak peek for the upcoming Special Report in our July print issue, which will reveal specifically how these young professionals are going above and beyond the call of duty, especially demonstrating innovation, efficiency, and... |
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| | | In Episode 25 of “EC&M On Air,” a podcast series from EC&M magazine that shares industry intelligence, insights and opinions on all topics electrical, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson presents a special edition in honor of Father’s Day, which was celebrated this past Sunday on June 18. |
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| | | Don't miss the industry's latest product innovations, chosen by the editors of EC&M. This gallery features EV chargers, air conditioners, circuit breakers, smart controls, and more. Click through the following six slides to see all of the latest and greatest products! |
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| | | The grounding electrode provides the essential function of connecting the electrical system and electrical equipment to the earth. In some cases, the grounding electrode(s) serves to ground both the electrical system and the equipment to earth (grounded system). In other cases, the grounding electrode only connects the equipment to the earth (ungrounded... |
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| | | Evidence of a big snapback comes from EC&M’s annual survey of electrical design firms that yields its Top 40 Electrical Design Firms ranked by prior-year revenues. This year’s Top 40 had combined reported electrical design revenue of $3.918 billion in 2022. That was 22.2% higher than the combined prior-year revenues of last year’s Top 40, which came... |
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| | | Test your NEC knowledge with these questions from NEC Consultant Mike Holt regarding various Code requirements for MC cable. |
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| | | Take this quiz about electric vehicles and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon, iTunes, or Cabela’s! |
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| | | Article 406 covers the rating, type, and installation of receptacles and attachment plugs. It also covers flanged surface inlets [Sec. 406.1]. With the 2023 revision, the definitions that previously appeared in Sec. 406.2 have been moved to Art. 100. Read the full article to find out the definitions that are important to know. |
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