The branch circuit conductors for this compressor were supplied through this liquidtight flexible metal conduit (LFMC), and the raceway shows no sign...More
The Lower Manhattan Development Corp. and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey unveiled six proposals in July. They then decided to go back to...More
The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation invited architects and planners around the world to participate in an LMDC design study regarding the future...More
The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation invited architects and planners around the world to participate in an LMDC design study regarding the future...More
Northrop Grumman Corp. proposed developing a high-speed national wireless network for about $2 billion to bolster emergency radio systems that broke down...More
Master Electrician Rick Rose will never forget the camaraderie, professionalism and quality of workmanship on the West Palm Beach project. “Some jobs...More
Generations of islanders have preserved the vintage homes on Nantucket, an island east of Martha’s Vineyard. “Nantucket’s appeal is that it’s more than...More
Manchester Electric worked on the most ambitious project that “This Old House” has ever taken on — a 10-month, $1.5 million renovation of a 1883 home...More
At the age of 8, Allan Green began watching “This Old House” with his father, who worked in the building trades. As the years went by, he wondered what...More
Gallant said he was at the right place at the right time. Five years ago, he was doing some electrical work for general contractor Tom Silva, which led...More
“This Old House,” which has been on the air for 23 years, is the highest-rated home-improvement show in television history. Here are some fast facts about...More
Allan Green began watching “This Old House” at the age of 8 with his father, who worked in the building trades. As the years went by, he wondered what...More
Paul Kennedy rewired an antique barn with new service, new wiring and a state-of-the-art lighting and heating system for his first project on “This Old...More
On Sept. 11, 2001, 16 electrical workers died at the World Trade Center when two hijacked jetliners slammed into the side of the Twin Towers. In our August...More
While you may not be on the next episode of “This Old House,” you may come across an old house sometime in your career. Three of the stars of “This Old...More
Green and his crew rewired a second-floor-addition to a 1907 Craftsman-style bungalow in the middle of Santa Barbara’s rainy season. “When I say rain,...More
Electrician Allen Gallant surprised his three young sons with his debut on the hit TV show, “This Old House.” “I was sitting there and my three sons saw...More
Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Mich., will launch the nation’s first Associate of Science degree in Electrical Contracting Technology...More
A home networking course could be coming to a city near you. Parks Associates, a Dallas-based market research and consulting firm, is embarking on a Residential...More
Mr. Electric, a subsidiary of The Dwyer Group and an electrical service and repair franchise, has developed “A Homeowner’s Guide to the Power of Electricity”...More
Solid-state LED lamps, a communications protocol for lighting control and evermore efficient T8 and T5 fluorescent and incandescent/halogen or halogen...More
EMT connectors and couplings are easy to install The ETP line of steel connectors and couplings come in four styles, in trade sizes that range from -in....More
Responding to adverse comments from the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and other construction industry organizations, the U.S. Occupational...More
Training electrical contractor customers at its Mesa, Ariz., headquarters is nothing new for McCormick Systems. All through its 23-year history, the estimating...More
The hydromassage zone Q A typical scenario I come across as an electrical inspector is a bathroom receptacle on the wall beyond the end of a countertop....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 new 9” diameter ceiling cover plate is the neatest way to cover unused “high hat” cans. With no tools needed, installation couldn’t be faster! CP9000’s spring anchor brackets slip between the turned down metal tabs inside the “can” or directly to the “can”....More
