|  Among the things that contribute to satisfaction, good reputation, and a thriving business on the part of an electrical contractor would be a collection of projects that are still operating reliably 40 or 50 years after they were first put into service. Of special merit would be jobs that had significant installation of medium-voltage (MV) power cables. |
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|  You’re the plant electrical engineer. While you were on vacation for a week, a sales rep from a power quality equipment vendor visited the plant. He met with the plant manager and the plant engineer. They allowed him to perform a harmonics analysis on various circuits in the plant. When you get back, the plant engineer hands you a report full of scary-looking images and wants your feedback on it soon. What issues should you address in addition to the report’s contents? |
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Members Only |  PREMIUM CONTENT: In this video, Randy Barnett, an electrical instructor, trainer, inspector, journeyman electrician, and safety expert, walks viewers how to navigate Article 250 of the NEC and explains why it is so often misunderstood. |
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|  The Nexus 1500+ power quality meter from Electro Industries/GaugeTech (EIG) supports phasor measurement unit (PMU) capabilities for use in utility grid stability measurements. The meter provides instantaneous voltage, current, frequency, and other measurements, time synchronized to either IEEE 1588 PTP or IRIG-B sources. |
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|  Chapter 3 provides specific installation requirements for conductors, cables, boxes, raceways, and fittings. You must get these right to create an effective equipment grounding (bonding) system. How well you implement Chapter 3 requirements directly affects how well you implement Article 250. |
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|  The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is urging Georgia lawmakers to retain GFCI protection on dryer and range receptacles inside homes. Between 2015 and 2020, there were 46 incidents of major shocks that required hospitalization. |
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|  OSHA's investigation led the agency to cite United Signs & Signals Inc. with two willful violations for exposing workers to electrical-shock hazards and two serious violations for not ensuring workers had a safe means to exit excavations and allowing employees to work in a trench with accumulated water. |
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Members Only |  PREMIU CONTENT: Take our monthly quiz to find out how much you know about arc flash. You could win a $25 gift card to Amazon, iTunes, or Cabela's! |
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|  It may be tempting to think it’s OK to be one or two revisions behind the current standards. After all, if the old one was good enough for three years, why do you need the new one? Industry standards change on scheduled cycles. NFPA 70E is no exception. They are revised based on feedback from the field and input from various experts. Often you will find new or improved illustrations, examples, explanations, fine print notes, tables, or references to other materials. |
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Members Only |  PREMIUM CONTENT: Join us for this free live webinar on August 30th at 2 PM eastern. Harold DeLoach, director of education and training for www.necprepclass.com, will teach apprentices a more structured approach to finding information in the NEC quickly and efficiently. This is a must-attend virtual event for those new to the Code and the electrical industry in general. Sign up today before spots fill up. |
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|  On July 29, 2021, Generac Power Systems, Waukesha, Wis., in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), issued a recall (Recall Number 21-173) that involves Generac and DR 6,500W and 8,000W portable generators due to finger amputation and crushing hazards. |
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|  Back by popular demand after making its debut last July, EC&M (in cooperation with sister publications CONTRACTOR, Contracting Business, and EHS Today), recently launched its second annual Workplace Safety Academy. This free online learning event pulls everything you need to know about workplace safety into one place, aggregating videos, white papers, articles, and sponsored content on everything from emerging trends to new technologies to technical tutorials and troubleshooting. |
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|  Think you're up on your electrical slang? Well we have a challenge for you. Take a look at 10 of our favorite slang terms, and see if you know which electrical product (or individual) it's referring to. |
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