| | | | | | Most Level 1 and Level 2 EV charging manufacturers offer free training courses on their websites. Most of these courses are virtual, and you can take them from the comfort of your home. In some cases, to be certified as a Level 3 and Level 4 installer, you might be required to complete 20 hours of training and pass an exam to obtain certification —... |
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| | | In Episode 32 of “EC&M Tech Talks,” Randy Barnett, a journeyman electrician, inspector, author, trainer, and electrical safety expert, discusses the OSHA requirements found in Part 1926 Safety and Health Regulations, Subpart K — Electrical. |
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| | Sponsored | Using electric equipment and battery energy storage systems can help construction projects reduce carbon emissions, save money, and cut down on harmful machine noises. |
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| | | In Episode 33 of EC&M On Air, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sits down with four of this year’s Under 30 Electrical All Stars. Their conversation went so great that we decided to split it into two parts. In Part 1, Ellen introduces the guests: Luke Snow, Toth & Associates; Maria Ellis, M.C. Dean; Ian Smith, CDM Smith; and Jordan Emch, Oak Ridge ... |
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| | | In Part 2 of Episode 33, Ellen Parson continues her conversation with four of this year’s Under 30 Electrical All Stars. They discuss industry trends, learning from older generations while embracing new technologies/methods, challenges faced as a young leader in the electrical industry, and the best advice they have received. |
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| | | In Episode 24, Randy Barnett, a journeyman electrician, inspector, author, trainer, and electrical safety expert, covers questions from readers regarding the latest version of NFPA 70B. He addresses the most recent requirements along with whose role it is to enforce those rules. |
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| | | In the rapidly advancing realm of electric vehicles (EVs), the road to adoption is often paved with promising incentives, one of the most notable being EV charger rebates. According to BriteSwitch, a firm specializing in capturing local, utility, state, and federal rebates/incentives for businesses, 74% of the country boasts a rebate for EV chargers... |
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| | | The Electrical Safety Foundation (ESFI) and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) asked selected contractors in seven states – Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, and Washington – what they encountered on breaker issue-related service calls over the span of a year. The results were compiled, and a general picture... |
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| | | A hazardous (classified) location is an area (not necessarily room or building) where the possibility of fire or explosion exists due to the presence of flammable or combustible vapors, or flammable gasses, combustible dusts, or easily ignitable fibers/flyings. Electric arcs, sparks, and/or heated surfaces can serve as a source of ignition in such ... |
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| | | One of the highlights from this year’s NECA event in Philadelphia for me was meeting EC&M’s longtime contributor Harold De Loach in person. In this quick video, I wanted to pick his brain on the latest trends as well as introduce him to all of you. |
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| | | How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn’t identify? Here's your chance to moonlight as an electrical inspector and second-guess someone else's work from the safety of your living room or office. Can you identify the specific Code violation(s) in this photo? Hint: A scary switchboard... |
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| | | Point2 has analyzed the 100 largest cities in the United States to reveal which cities are the most future-ready. In their analysis, they considered 30 key metrics distributed across five categories, each shedding light on a different aspect of urban innovation: Business & Technology; Internet Connectivity; Environment & Sustainability; Transit & Mobility... |
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| | | Today’s equipment is more complicated than ever, and the skills to maintain it have risen commensurately. This is a problem because the pool of people from which to even teach those skills has shrunk — not only proportionate to the population but also in absolute numbers.The quick fix of increasing pay to draw skilled workers from a competitor doesn... |
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| | | In March of 2022, the National Electrical Code (NEC) Correlating Committee formed a “Structure” Task Group to begin reviewing the current NEC structure to determine if changes are warranted. This wasn’t the first time a group had been formed to address this issue. In the 90s, the Correlating Committee debated the NEC structure when challenges with ... |
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| | | Date: December 14, 2023 Time: 11:00 AM EST / 10:00 AM CST / 8:00 AM PST / 3:00 PM GMT Duration: 1 HourRegister Today!Already registered? Please click here to log in! A certificate of attendance will be offered.Summary:The electric vehicle (EV) market seems to be exploding and rapidly increasing the presence of EVs on the streets. This rapid increase... |
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| | | In Episode 32, we offer an audio-only version of one of Harold De Loach’s most popular EC&M Asks videos. He addresses some of our readers’ most pressing questions about the most common mistakes apprentices make when referencing the National Electrical Code. This includes how the Code book is structured, tips for navigating this massive book when an... |
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| | Sponsored | If you perform electrical design work for plant/facility owners, install products and systems in these types of spaces or operate & maintain equipment in plants/facilities then this webinar is for you. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Luminaires installed in Class I, Division 1 locations shall be protected from physical damage by a suitable _____. |
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| | | Take this quiz about holiday electrical fire facts and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon, iTunes, or Cabela’s! |
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