| | | | | | To help you along your journey, Electrical Trainer Harold De Loach developed a short list of tips to provide a basic framework for moving up in the electrical profession. Based on years of experience in the electrical industry, here are eight sure ways to increase your chances of success as an apprentice. |
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| | Sponsored | Online Technician Certificates, in Automation, Electronics, Electromechanical, Electric Vehicles, PLCs and Robotics. Develop your technical skills using simulation software for a programming experience in a virtual manufacturing environment. |
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| | | EC&M’s second industry compensation survey reveals pay increases and satisfying work don’t necessarily alleviate job-related stress for electrical professionals. |
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| | | In Episode 35, Tommy Northcott addresses some of our readers’ most pressing questions about all things arc flash, including the common concern over how to deal instances when the arc flash study and posted stickers are out of date, and more. |
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| | | In Episode 33 of “EC&M Tech Talks,” Randy Barnett discusses the recent changes to the NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. |
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| | | Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and NEC Expert Russ LeBlanc discuss some of the most significant changes to the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code. This episode looks at revisions made to Sec. 706.7, which involves energy storage systems or ESSs. Listen now for a quick lesson on what this equipment is and why it’s becoming more popular. |
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| | | In Episode 34, Ellen Parson discusses the biggest challenges facing the electrical industry with three Top 50 execs. |
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| | | A general philosophy for most electrical installations is to provide circuit protection that will disconnect power before allowing the conductors to overheat and become damaged. Article 695 departs from this philosophy. |
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| | | Wiring serving patient care spaces of healthcare facilities must comply with the requirements of Sec. 517.13(A) and (B). Section 517.13(A) requires branch circuits to be installed in a metal raceway system or a cable having a metallic armor or sheath assembly. The metal raceway system, metallic cable armor, or sheath assembly must itself qualify as... |
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| | | Answering your NEC questions. Test your NEC knowledge with these questions from NEC Consultant Mike Holt regarding Code requirements for MC cable. |
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| | | This article discusses copper cables and new connectors designed for outdoor use that now allow data to travel at gigabit data rates, making them ideal for using Ethernet to connect smart devices to the outdoor and industrial IoT (IIoT). |
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| | | See the latest Code violations from NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc. Take a closer look at two common violations. One if NM cables in unfinished basements and the other involves using a raceway to support a bundle of cables. |
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| | | Permits are one way to ensure safety in the workplace, but not all spaces require permits. While it doesn’t hurt to treat all unknown confined spaces as permit-required, workers and rescuers alike should be aware of the differences between these types of spaces in terms of their specific threats and the necessary precautions. Here’s what you need to... |
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| | | The holiday season has arrvied! To help you celebrate, Group Editorial Director Mike Eby has compiled his annual list of products that any electrical professional would love to receive this holiday season. Click through the slides to see what Mike feels would make a great gift to unwrap this year. |
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| | | December has arrived, and the holidays are almost here. If you need some gift ideas for the electrical professional in your life, Group Editorial Director Mike Eby has compiled his annual wish list of the latest and greatest products. Click through the slides to see what Mike feels would make a great gift to unwrap this year. |
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| | | EC&M adds another new video series to its multimedia offerings |
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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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