| | | | | | Why pursuing a career as an electrical inspector may make sense for you |
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| | | | A key front in the push to integrate more clean energy production into the electrical grid is expanding as long-duration energy storage (LDES) demonstration projects underway advance toward completion and new ones secure funding. |
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| | | | Electrical Estimator Don Kiper shares five considerations to keep in mind when estimating projects that require components with long lead time. |
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| | | | Year after year, lighting & control remains a top area of interest for EC&M readers. In this photo gallery, we have compiled five of our best lighting & control articles from 2023. The articles cover a wide range of lighting & control topics including NEC lighting requirements, outdoor lighting, smart lighting controls, and more. Click through the ... |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Article _____ covers the use and application, arrangement, and enforcement of the National Electrical Code. |
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| | Sponsored | With a focus on electrical products and services, the Facilities Expo ties together all aspects of facilities engineering, MRO, and green buildings. Register for free to explore our solution packed exhibitor floor, learn from industry experts, and network! |
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| | | We're in need of 12 expert electrical professionals to review and rate entries for our annual Product of the Year Competition, helping to identify the winners in each of many categories. Read more details here. |
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| Shoddy electrical installers beware: If you’re behind an electrical installation gone wrong like those featured here, there’s a good chance your handiwork may turn up in the pages of EC&M on online someday soon. |
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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. 210.8, specifically how the term “listed Class A GFCI” replaced “ground-fault circuit interrupter.” Russ explains why this change is significant. |
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| | | How far can you see ahead to determine job-site requirements? |
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| This is another X/Code because plumbers (and other trades) often place their equipment inside the electrical equipment’s dedicated space, which might not be a code violation for them, but it is a violation of the NEC, and in this case also the plumbing code. |
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| A ground fault interrupter (GFCI) protects people from shock, while an arc fault interrupter (AFCI) protects people from fires that could result from electrical arcing of wiring inside walls. Following the NEC rules will optimize protection, while noncompliance could prove fatal to occupants. |
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| Take this quiz about winter safety and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon! |
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