TV Technician Draws the Short Stick
May 1, 2002, By Alexander Kusko, Sc.D., P.E., Exponent Failure Analysis Associates
Making contact with high-voltage equipment when your feet are grounded can prove disastrus....
Dissolved Gases Reveal Your Transformer’s State of Health
Feb 28, 2002, By C. Patrick McShane, Cooper Power Systems
Effective transformer maintenance depends on dissolved gas analysis....
Communications Survival Tips for Today's Contractor
Feb 1, 2002, By Ellen Parson, Senior Managing Editor
The growing market of technology tools is changing the way high-tech electrical contractors do business....
The Fundamental Laws of Electricity and Safety
Feb 1, 2002, By Mike Holt, Mike Holt Enterprises, Inc.
Perhaps you're familiar with the myth that getting between the neutrals can hurt you worse than touching the hot. In fact, grounded (neutral) conductors...
Dissolved Gases Reveal Your Transformer's State of Health
Feb 1, 2002, By C. Patrick McShane, Cooper Power Systems
Effective transformer maintenance depends on dissolved gas analysis....
The Rise of Emergency Power Service Organizations
Feb 1, 2002, By Ellen Parson, Senior Managing Editor
To maximize reliability, many facilities are outsourcing emergency backup power services....
Automatic Offline Testing Saves Money
Feb 1, 2002, By Rick Zelm, Meg-Alert, Inc.
No motor maintenance program is complete without insulation resistance testing. Automation makes it practical and affordable....
Complying with OSHA’s new record keeping rule
Jan 28, 2002, By EC&M Staff
Since its inception in 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Washington, D.C., has required employers to record occupational...
Active and Passive Testing the Great Divide
Jan 1, 2002, By Arlyn S. Powell, Jr., Editorial Consultant
As Gigabit Ethernet becomes a reality, installers must learn about the “active” side of testing....
Case of the Lethal Candy Machine
Jan 1, 2002, By Michael J. Foley, Technical Consultants Group
Taking a quick break for a snack after swimming, a 10-yr-old boy is electrocuted after dropping a few coins into a nearby vending machine....
Maximizing the Value of Your Scrap Material
Jan 1, 2002, By Ken Morency, United Scrap Metal
Forget collecting those aluminum cans—salvaging wire and cable is where the real money is....
Tips for Better Battery Performance
Jan 1, 2002, By Mark Lamendola, Technical Editor
Reliable battery performance depends on adequate maintenance....
Out With the Old, In With the New
Jan 1, 2002, By Chris Frohne, Johns Manville
A simple fix can prevent voltage-related complications....
The Decline of Acceptance Testing
Jan 1, 2002, By Mark Lamendola, Technical Editor
Are you prepared to take responsibility for the consequences of not testing?...
How to Apply Risk Assessment to Your Estimate
Dec 1, 2001, By George Hague, ConEst Software Systems
By evaluating your estimate for potential problems ahead of time and developing strategies to address them, you’ll improve your chances of having a successful...
When Power Fails
Nov 2, 2001, By Joseph R. Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
The owners of a 33-story office building at 75 Broad St. (which is a few blocks east of the WTC and close to the NY Stock Exchange) invested $30 million...
When Power Fails
Nov 2, 2001, By Joseph R. Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
The owners of a 33-story office building at 75 Broad St. (which is a few blocks east of the WTC and close to the NY Stock Exchange) invested $30 million...
How and When to Use an OTDR
Nov 1, 2001, By Paul Rosenberg, Datacom Consulting Editor
When you need to shed a little light on your optical fiber problems, turn to an OTDR....
Mother Electrocuted By Pressure Washer
Nov 1, 2001, By Kenneth E. Buske, P.E., Buske Engineering
Poor equipment design and a Code violation proved to be a deadly combination....
The Key to Network Maintenance
Nov 1, 2001, By Mike Bowser, Rockwell Automation
Preparation neutralizes network problems before they grow into a full-blown crisis....
