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ON-DEMAND: Understanding Your Options: AFCI Protection and the 2014 NEC® 1

Thursday, June 12, 2014

The 2014 National Electrical Code has expanded the options to provide Arc Fault protection for branch circuits in new construction....More
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ON-DEMAND: Grow Your Business by Leveraging New Opportunities in the 2014 NEC with Your Customers

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

The electrical industry spends hours participating in training in order to understand the revisions found in the 2014 NEC that will enhance electrical safety for our community. Electrical code revisions also serve as a significant catalyst that enables investment,...More
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ON-DEMAND: Thermal Imaging: Finding Problems Faster and More Accurately 2

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Thermal imaging is a proven technology that has enhanced the troubleshooting abilities of electrical and construction professionals. With the incredible advancements in technology and at very affordable prices......More
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ON-DEMAND: Time to Upgrade Your Ungrounded Electrical System 2

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Considering the devastating impact of ground faults and the arc flash hazard, electrical safety is an essential priority for every business. Electrical reliability and safety starts with the decision on which grounding system to employ....More

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Jul 28, 2014

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Code-Compliant Equipment Labeling

When OSHA performs an on-site inspection of a facility, it should be a nonevent. However, the trend these days is moving toward more citations, greater penalties, and more frequent inspections.

Jul 21, 2014

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Electrical Symbols Identification Challenge

Think you know a lot about safety? Prove it!

Jul 21, 2014

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EC&M's Electrical Trivia Challenge 4: Focus on Safety

Think you know a lot about safety? Prove it!

Jul 18, 2014

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Movers and Shakers

Updates on promotions, elections and changes among the people of the industry. A CFO and COO and other executives are included.

July 2014 ECM new products

Jul 16, 2014

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New Products: Surge Protectors, High-Bay Luminaires, Grounding Connectors, and more

This month, EC&M magazine focuses on products from Black+Decker, Knipex Tool, Osram Sylvania, and more

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Do a power quality analysis on feeder circuit and work backwards to main service.
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Brad, if your motor(s) are all above 1HP, and as you say are considered continuous
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The connected load is = to the input wattage from the ballast chart divided by the
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Apr 21, 2014

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Electrical Construction and Maintenance

LEED v4 Increases Technical Rigor with Advanced Energy Metering, BAS Integration & Data Sharing 1

Facility Managers Turn to Smart Meters to Comply with LEED v4 With the introduction of LEED v4, facility managers face tougher metering requirements. In response, they are turning to advanced energy "smart meters" to easily access more granular energy data when measuring and verifying their building's energy consumption....More

Mar 19, 2014

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Electrical Construction and Maintenance

Earth Grounding Resistance 1

Testing for earth ground resistance is essential for two important reasons: safety and equipment uptime. Without an effective grounding system, fault currents have no safe path to ground, and those current will find unintended paths that could include people. Poor grounding is also a cause of poor power quality....More

Mar 6, 2014

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Electrical Construction and Maintenance

Reducing Arc Flash Risks with Electrical Maintenance Safety Devices 2

This paper presents the case for discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of each method for generator grounding. Medium Voltage Generators are not designed to withstand full fault current during a single phase to ground fault. This is the main reason that medium voltage generators are connected to a system with either low or high impedances. There are many methods to ground generators. To find out what these methods are, please download this free whitepaper....More

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ON-DEMAND: Understanding Your Options: AFCI Protection and the 2014 NEC® 1

Thursday, June 12, 2014

The 2014 National Electrical Code has expanded the options to provide Arc Fault protection for branch circuits in new construction....More

Webinar

ON-DEMAND: Grow Your Business by Leveraging New Opportunities in the 2014 NEC with Your Customers

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

The electrical industry spends hours participating in training in order to understand the revisions found in the 2014 NEC that will enhance electrical safety for our community. Electrical code revisions also serve as a significant catalyst that enables investment,...More

Webinar

ON-DEMAND: Thermal Imaging: Finding Problems Faster and More Accurately 2

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Thermal imaging is a proven technology that has enhanced the troubleshooting abilities of electrical and construction professionals. With the incredible advancements in technology and at very affordable prices......More

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NFPA, 70E, safety, electrical, certification, Z462

Jan 7, 2014

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Electrical Construction and Maintenance

NFPA Office Hours – Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional 1

NFPA President Jim Shannon introduces the Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional certification program. Followed by an outline of requirements....More

The Westex Difference

Sep 18, 2013

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The Westex Difference

Learn what sets Westex apart from other flame resistant fabric manufacturers. View the full Westex Video Series....More

Protection From Arc Flashes

Sep 18, 2013

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Protection From Arc Flashes

Learn how arc flashes happen, how they are measured and how wearing the right flame resistant clothing can keep workers safe....More

Jun 17, 2013

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Electrical Construction and Maintenance

Arlington: 8" by 10" TV Box™

Our new TVB810 TV Box™ delivers the ultimate in versatility for installing wall-mounted TVs in retrofit projects. There's more room in the box for wires; plus, you can install it horizontally or vertically to ensure proper positioning of low voltage connections behind the TV....More

Adjustable Depth Mounting Brackets | Arlington Products

Jun 17, 2013

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Electrical Construction and Maintenance

Arlington: Adjustable Depth Mounting Brackets

Arlington’s new non-metallic adjustable mounting brackets are perfect for low voltage installations when the final wall thickness is unknown. Set for a 1/2" thick wall finish, they adjust to accommodate a finished wall up to 1-1/2" thick. Support tabs deliver extra-secure mounting of bracket to wood or steel studs in new constructions....More

Apr 15, 2013

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Westex Flash Fire Testing Overview

See side-by-side comparisons of different flame resistant fabrics exposed to flash fires, illustrating the extent, severity and location of burns....More

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2014 Changes to the NEC DVD Library

Don't let the scale of the code changes intimidate you, this library will get you up to speed on the most essential...

Changes to The NEC 2014

Don't let the scale of the code changes intimidate you, this book will get you up to speed on the most essential...

The Electrician's Trade Demystified

Written in a step-by-step format, this practical guide describes the typical licensing process, which varies by region, and...

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