| | | | | | Motors beyond a certain size are too heavy and bulky for a person to lift. In the typical industrial setting, there are many such motors. And because of their weight and bulk, they pose hazards beyond just the electrical ones — crushed fingers and strained backs, for example. The most effective way to eliminate the electrical and physical hazards presented... |
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| | Sponsored | | The Carhartt® FeatherWeight FR rental workwear line, offered exclusively from Cintas®, features GlenGuard® FR fabric to provide the wearer with added comfort and durability. |
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| | | | In this EC&M Tech Talk, Randy Barnett covers five topics regarding energy storage systems (ESSs). Article 706 Energy Storage Systems first appeared in the Code in 2017, though energy storage was around long before making it into the NEC. The video follows a logical format for understanding these systems and the basic requirements. |
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| | | | Solvents are often a necessary part of electrical work. The same properties that make them useful make them dangerous. A general tip for safely using solvents is to try to reduce the severity of the effects by reducing the time of exposure, the amount you’re exposed to, and the concentration of what you are using. Another general tip is to select the... |
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| | Sponsored | | When most homeowners think about preparing for a power outage, the packing list is simple: flashlight, candles, portable charger, first aid kit, bottled water, maybe a deck of playing cards… However, with home power generator sales on the rise, being “prepared” is a little more complex than simply stashing an emergency kit in the... |
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| | | | In Episode 40, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses solutions to the nation's ongoing construction workforce shortage with Rosendin's CEO Emeritus Mike Greenawalt and Edward Cota with Arizona's Department of Education and chief strategy officer and chairman of the Arizona Education Economic Commission (AEEC). They discuss the new, groundbreaking ... |
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| | | In Episode 30 of “EC&M Asks,” a video series featuring subject matter experts (SMEs) answering reader-submitted questions regarding popular electrical topics, Ron Widup, vice chairman, board of directors, and senior advisor of technical services for Shermco Industries, covers best practices for electrical testing and maintenance on a budget. He shares... |
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| | | To celebrate Women in Construction Week last week (March 3-9), which was launched in 1998 by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), Fixr.com recently released a report highlighting how women are faring in the male-dominated construction industry. One highlight this year is more females are entering management roles. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Kitchen and dining room countertop receptacle outlets in dwelling units shall be installed on or above the countertop or work surface, but not more than _____ above the countertop or work surface. |
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| | | A peculiarity of fibers is the thermal aspect. They can insulate equipment, resulting in fire or damage such as carbonization. Thus the general requirement is that equipment in Class III locations be able to function at full rating without developing excess surface temperatures [503.5]. The thermal aspect also comes into play when selecting motors.... |
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| | | In the latest EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc talk about working space requirements and what happens when installers don’t follow the Code for working space clearances. |
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| | | This month's “Editor’s Choice: Top Product Picks” gallery features the industry's latest product innovations chosen by the editors of EC&M. Click through the following six slides to see the latest and greatest products from categories such as tools, lighting, EVs, cameras, and more! |
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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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| | | Take this quiz about ESS requirements and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon! |
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