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| | | | Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question. |
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| | | | In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc talk about general requirements for wiring methods as outlined in Art. 300 and how the seemingly simple task of securing a string of lights can go south quickly. |
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| | | | The National Electrical Code (NEC) continues to be the most popular topic for EC&M readers, so it is no surprise that NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc's "Moving Violations" videos also resonate with viewers who wonder what the heck these electrical installers were (or weren't!) thinking. See which five Code violation videos were the most watched last year... |
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| | | As an electrician, no matter what sector of the electrical industry you work in (e.g., residential, commercial, or industrial), the tables found in "Annex C" are a handy reference source or guideline when you are performing basic electrical installations for equipment, devices, and fixtures found in residential houses (i.e., dwelling units), commercial... |
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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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| | | 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, including Art. 100 definitions, voltage levels, cables, circuit breakers, fuses, classes of circuits, and grounding. |
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| | | 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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| | | In the latest installment of Moving Violations, Russ looks at a row of receptacles on posts. Many of these receptacles have been smashed and now have exposed wires or broken parts that violate Sec. 110.12(B). |
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