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Randy Barnett

CESCP

Randy Barnett is an NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Professional, a long-time journeyman electrician, instructor and author with expertise in industrial electrical construction and maintenance. He is Electrical Codes & Safety Manager for NTT Training. Because of his ability to develop and deliver quality programs, Randy has trained more than 10,000 students in all 50 states, including Canada, Singapore, Afghanistan, Dubai, Trinidad, and Saudi Arabi. His articles appear in numerous trade publications and, his book on "Commercial and Industrial Wiring" is used as an entry-level text in many electrician training programs. Randy also appears at various corporate and trade association speaking engagements and consults on training program design and implementation. Randy is a graduate of the U.S. Navy Nuclear Power School, served as a nuclear electrician in submarines and holds a B.S. in business.

EC&M Tech Talk — Article 250, Part X — Grounding and Bonding in Medium Voltage Systems

EC&M Tech Talk — Article 250, Part X — Grounding and Bonding in Medium Voltage Systems

Oct. 2, 2024
Randy discusses the rules found in NEC Art. 250 grounding and bonding, Part X grounding of systems and circuits of over 1,000 volts.
EC&M Tech Talk — The Why, What, and How of High Potential (HiPot) Testing

EC&M Tech Talk — The Why, What, and How of High Potential (HiPot) Testing

Sept. 3, 2024
Randy demonstrates how to safely use a high potential test set (HiPot) as he conducts an AC Dielecrtic Withstand Test.
Photo 2. This worker is attaching the current clamp from a power quality analyzer to a feeder conductor supplying a three-phase panelboard in a data facility. Study power quality to track down some of those “mysterious” equipment problems.

Top Tips to Improve Your Electrical Troubleshooting Skills

Aug. 19, 2024
Avoiding these common mistakes in electrical system evaluation and diagnosis leads to increased efficiency and reduced downtime.