IEEE approves standard for testing and inspecting large, rotating electrical machinery
Jan 12, 2005,
Organization also revises three existing standards...
Silence Noise on Your Network
Jan 1, 2005, By Ed Pivonka, Ideal Industries and Ed Mazzuchelli, EML Associates
Ensure measurement accuracy for LAN testing by avoiding the negative effects of EMI and improper grounding...
How to Find Quality Technicians
Jan 1, 2005, By Matthew Halverson, Managing Editor
Hiring is a team process for Loveland Electrical Service...
Crime and Reason
Dec 1, 2004, By Matthew Halverson, Managing Editor
When it comes to protecting his company's tools, Nick Oliver is a sensible, responsible job foreman. In accordance with policy at Morrow Meadows, his...
Small Business Owners Ditch Rent and Get a Place of Their Own
Nov 1, 2004,
A new trend in construction is allowing small business owners to leave the land of the lease...
A Series of Preventable Events Leads to a Power Plant Explosion
Nov 1, 2004, By John A. Palmer, Ph.D., P.E., C.F.E.I. and David A. Danaher, Knott Laboratory, Inc.
Plant personnel learn that oversights in proper maintenance, safety, and operations protocol can be costly...
Service Your Customers With the Proper Feed
Oct 29, 2004, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
How can you correctly and efficiently follow service installation requirements?...
IEEE approves new standard for testing shielded power cables
Oct 15, 2004,
Organization also revises standards for submarine power cables and cable-pulling lubricants...
AGC distributes updated U.S. Army Corps safety and health manual
Oct 6, 2004,
Guide can be ordered online or by phone...
IBEW and NECA adopt substance abuse policy
Oct 4, 2004,
Standard includes the right for employers to request drug-free applicants...
Explaining Motor Failure
Oct 1, 2004, By Austin Bonnett and Chuck Young, EASA
Surveys can’t answer all of your motor failure questions, but a thorough root cause analysis can help fill in the gaps...
2005 MODELS IN REVIEW
Oct 1, 2004, By the Editors of Fleet Owner magazine
LIGHT TRUCKS DaimlerChrysler DaimlerChrysler's Sprinter continues to be badged either a Dodge or a Freightliner. Commercial versions of the Class 2 van...
The Case of the Live Neutral Conductor
Oct 1, 2004, By Alexander Kusko, Sc.D, P.E., Exponent Failure Analysis Associates
A severe shock demonstrates that conductors should always be considered live until proven otherwise...
2005 Truck and Van Preview Adds Reader Perspective
Oct 1, 2004, By Ellen Parson, Contributing Writer
For years, EC&M has brought you the comprehensive truck and van preview from the editors of Fleet Owner magazine. This year we've added a new and improved...
Do Your Homework When Trying to Justify Capital Expenditures
Oct 1, 2004, By Mark Lamendola, Contributing Writer
Getting your supervisors to approve that new power monitor doesn’t have to be difficult...
Taking Charge of Your Cordless Tools
Sep 1, 2004, By Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk, Contributing Writer
Basic battery lessons can help you get the most out of these portable powerhouses...
A Review of Polarization Index and IEEE Std. 43-2000
Sep 1, 2004, By Howard W. Penrose, Ph.D., BJM Corp.
Advances in insulation properties have necessitated changes to a longstanding industry standard...
