| | | | | | The 2021 revision of NFPA 70E brought much-needed clarity but also much needed detail over the previous revision. The 2024 revision continued that effort. This article covers highlights of the changes you will find in the new version. |
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| | Sponsored | | SLPX stainless steel sloped-top enclosures are available in 3 sizes and are designed for multiple 30A and 60A switches. Units are modular and can also accommodate control devices. Choose from pre-configured combinations or contact us for a customized solution. |
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| | | | Excess heat is a not a good sign in electrical equipment and conductors — but detecting it early enough to intervene before failure is always good. Every major electrical asset in your plant should have some form of temperature monitoring. Here are some methods to monitor the temperature of electrical equipment and conductors that meet a variety of... |
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| | | | You work for an electrical services firm that was contacted for help to get a large parts washer working correctly again. Its purpose is to prepare large subassemblies for the enameling process. It removes any cutting oil, grime, and solvents, then dries the subassemblies using blowers. What’s been happening is the assemblies pile up in the drying ... |
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| | | | Don't miss the latest “Editor’s Choice: Top Product Picks” gallery, featuring the industry's latest product innovations chosen by the editors of EC&M. This gallery features new tools, LEDs, technology, and more. Click through the following six slides to see all of the latest and greatest products! |
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| | | Photo galleries continue to be one of the most popular features for EC&M readers. In 2023, we published many new galleries, so the editors of EC&M decided to compile the 10 most popular ones into this single gallery (listed in descending order). Click through the slides to see which galleries garnered the most website views in 2023 — your favorite ... |
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| | Sponsored | With a focus on practical maintenance, repair, and operations, the Facilities Expo has solutions for any electrical challenge you might face. Here you will learn from industry experts, network, and explore our solution packed exhibitor floor—all for free! |
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| | | In Episode 38, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson talks with a panel of experts to deconstruct trends in the electrical construction industry surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). We cover how this technology is already being used in the industry, what areas are in development that may maximize productivity, big things to watching going forward, and ... |
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| In Episode 21 of “EC&M Asks,” our subject matter expert Tommy Northcott, P.E., a senior power engineer and branch manager for Jacobs Technology, Inc., answers some of his most-asked questions about the safe selection and use of digital multimeters (DMMs). He covers how to choose properly rated gloves/personal protective equipment, inspect DMMs prior... |
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| Do you know an up-and-coming young electrical professional who has shown extraordinary results on the job? If so, nominate him or her for consideration as an EC&M Under 30 All-Star. The deadline is April 15. |
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| | | Most of these individuals start their electrical careers in their early 20s. Many of us can remember those times — we were able to do the physical work associated with the electrical profession and get up the next day recharged and ready to go again. But time has a way of playing cruel tricks on the human body. Those days of getting up and installing... |
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| In Episode 35 of EC&M Tech Talk, Electrical Trainer Randy Barnett covers seven topics to help understand some of the more confusing terms we often run into in the NEC. |
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| Don't miss the latest “Editor’s Choice: Top Product Picks” gallery, featuring the industry's latest product innovations chosen by the editors of EC&M. This gallery features new tools, LEDs, technology, and more. Click through the following six slides to see all of the latest and greatest products! |
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