| | | | | | Inflation seems to be slowly moving in the right direction after rising to levels not seen in decades during and shortly after the COVID shutdown. But if it stalls at current levels, the challenges electrical contractors are currently having with higher product prices, the slowdown in spending on construction projects or business expansion because ... |
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| | Sponsored | Simplify lighting and load schedules with the new ETW Series 365-Day Programmable Wi-Fi Timer from Intermatic. Available in 2- or 3-circuit models, the commercial-grade ETW Series combines robust scheduling features with convenient smart control via the Intermatic Connect app. |
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| | | Is that installation for real? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. We present the “best of the worst” What's Wrong Here photos from 2023. 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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| | | The end of the year is right around the corner. To celebrate, we are highlighting six of our most memorable articles from 2023. These articles cover a wide variety of topics from some of our favorite subject matter experts, including Tommy Northcott, Randy Barnett, Harold De Loach, and more. |
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| | | ArchKey Solutions, a premier installation and integrated facilities services business that designs, engineers, builds and maintains electrical, technologies, and specialty systems nationally, recently announced its acquisition of Total Electric, LLC. Founded in 1983 and based in Upper Marlboro, Md., Total Electric specializes in electrical and specialty... |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Where installed in a wet location, all _____ receptacle(s) shall be listed and identified as weather resistant. |
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| | | As we come to the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to break down the laws’ details – as they pertain to both tax-exempt and for-profit organizations – review what projects qualify, examine funding sources, and determine the next steps. |
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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 comes up when connecting metal faceplates to an effective ground-fault path specifically in health care settings, which means interpreting the requirements of Sec. 517.13. |
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| | | 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 | With electricians turning to cordless reciprocating saws for large- and small-scale strut, piping and EMT work, blade quality and blade choice are becoming is crucial. Read now for an overview on how to save money, receive exclusive benefits and more. |
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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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| | | 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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| | | 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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| | | 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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