| | | | | | For this episode of Moving Violations, Russ examines a mast attached to the side of a building. Upon closer inspection, you’ll notice the mast is not bonded and violates Sec. 250.4(A)(4). Because of the violation, this installation is at risk of becoming energized and could pose a serious safety hazard. |
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| | | | Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question. Overhead service conductors shall have what? |
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| | | | Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and NEC Expert Russ LeBlanc discuss some of the most significant changes to the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code. In this episode, they look at Sec. 210.8(D) regarding specific appliances. |
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| | | | Stop by booth #2129 to meet the editors of EC&M and Electrical Wholesaling and for a chance to win a free e-bike. When you're making the rounds on the show floor, drop by and introduce yourself to our editorial team, tell us about your business, share ideas of what types of topics you'd most like to see as we develop new content. We love to meet friendly... |
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| | Despite headwinds, crosswinds, and perennial winds of change, a happy breeze was at the electrical contracting industry’s back in 2023. That’s evident from EC&M’s latest annual survey of electrical contractors that determines the EC&M Top 50 Electrical Contractors, a ranking based on reported annual revenue. From that top-line perspective, contractors... |
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| | | Fill in the blank. The maximum breaker size on the supply side of a fire alarm transformer is _____. |
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| | | How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn’t identify? Here's your chance to moonlight as an electrical inspector and second-guess someone else's work from the safety of your living room or office. Can you identify the specific Code violation(s) in this photo? Hint: A linen closet infraction... |
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| | | PV systems, energy storage systems, or generators operating in parallel with the electric utility are examples of interconnected power sources. Equipment operating in parallel with power production sources must be listed for the required interactive function |
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| | | See the latest Code violations from NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Where two dwelling units are supplied by a single feeder or service and the calculated load under Part III of Art. 220 exceeds that for _____ identical units calculated under Sec. 220.84, the lesser of the two loads is permitted to be used. |
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| | | The editors of EC&M are back to present the three most popular The Everyday Electrician™ videos from last month! In case you missed them, these social media videos were Trevor Ottmann's most popular in August 2024. Trevor is the president of 3/O Electric in Bennet, Neb. Read this article to watch the embedded Instagram reel or click the links to view... |
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| | | Most of the electrical power distribution infrastructure is static, and in many facilities, the mindset for electrical equipment and devices is “set it and forget it.” However, much of the existing equipment is made up of electromechanical devices. Most of these electrical and mechanical components — if not set, commissioned, and maintained properly... |
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| | | Download the 2024 Top 50 Electrical Contractors table. |
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