We're moving away from stand-alone applications, documents and users and toward universally ac cepted file formats, shared documents and real-time collaboration....More
Most of us by now have personally experienced the labor shortage affecting the construction industry. You would think that with all the talk, recruitment...More
One of the most interesting things about covering the electrical business is learning about the family businesses that make this industry tick. Entrepreneurs...More
Electrical professionals can experience the world of home networking without packing up their bags and jumping on an air-plane. A 45-foot wired home on...More
Temperature controller series deliver precise control The Super2 and Super3 Green Series Controllers deliver precise control in the face of challenging...More
It's been nearly eight years since a terrorist's bomb ripped through the bottom floors of New York's World Trade Center complex, and forever changed the...More
This is the first installment of an Iowa State University 12-part series on structured wiring for the home.Welcome to the first installment of the Iowa...More
The Wavetek Meterman line of digital multimeters and test tools is billed as the "working-man meter" for use in design, evaluation, installation, service...More
An electrical contractor won a $40 million contract to wire the first Opryland outside of Nashville.Tri-City Electrical Contractors Inc., an Encompass...More
Q Our firm has furnished and installed a complete electrical system to a sound stage facility. The building is about 140 feet by 200 feet and stands about...More
This rigid metal conduit was run underground to a new gasoline dispensing pump on the island of this service station. The conduit entry, run into the...More
The Liquidtight connector and hub line now includes lightweight aluminum construction in addition to steel and malleable iron models. The Aluminum ST...More
Q The Code reference in question specifies one (1) 20A circuit for bathroom receptacles. We are seeing modular homes with more than one bathroom connected...More
The Combination Fire/Smoke Dampers combine two dampers in one. The two-position device is tested to 5,000 cycles, intended to prevent the spread of fire...More
THE SCOOP Electrical contractors can expect another year of healthy growth in most construction markets.Most segments of the construction industry will...More
Electrical contractors are job-driven. To survive, they must simultaneously quote jobs, win bids, finish off the jobs at hand and move to the next job...More
The Reliance Electric Cooling Tower Multispeed Motor features a rugged cast-iron construction. The bearing cavity is sealed from moisture, making it ideal...More
The TracJack Furniture Outlet quickly snaps into TIA-recognized (2.71-inches by 1.38-inches) furniture openings and supports up to four TracJack modules....More
These terminals come in a variety of types, sizes and materials to meet every need, including the demands of temperature and weather. These products make...More
These fiber-optic pulling capstans now come with aluminum drum diameters of 32-inches and 40-inches, in addition to the standard 25-inch drum diameter....More
Retail and high-tech companies launch Internet Home Alliance to draw more consumers into the marketplace.Industry leaders in the home-networking business...More
Richard Graves, owner of Graves Electric in Corpus Christi, Texas, has been a licensed master electrician and contractor since 1986. He was called out...More
Although it seems to be common sense, the first step to successful and accurate bidding is planning ahead. Without planning, you're likely to miss the...More
California won't base code on International Building Code SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) has voted not to use...More
LEDs have unique and compelling characteristics that make them ideal for industrial lighting applications. But there are a variety of misconceptions about LEDs, how well they work, how long they last, and more. Digital Lumens developed this whitepaper to dish up the facts around LEDs and address some common misunderstandings....More
An arc flash is associated with the explosive release of energy caused by an electrical arc, due to either a phase-to-ground or a phase-to-phase fault. This kind of fault can result from many factors – a dropped tool, accidental contact with electrical systems, buildup of conductive dust, corrosion or improper work conditions.....More
Abstract: In this webinar, Mike will not only explain the current NEC requirements for GFCIs and AFCIs, but he'll explain how they operate, what causes their premature failure, and when they won't provide the safety protection you might have thought they would.
Abstract: This webinar will teach attendees the difference between risk and hazard, and how the choice of system grounding has a direct impact on reliability and safety.
Arlington's TV Bridge includes two recessed power/low voltage combo boxes and all the connections you need (except for the NM cable) to install a flat screen TV in an existing wall. The best part is there's no need to run cable from a panel box - or cut holes in your framing members. Just cut two holes in the wall and access power from an existing, nearby source....More
