| | | | | | In this episode, Russ shows us a GFCI receptacle full of dirt. The receptacle is energized but, because of its state and lack of cover, which is a Sec. 406.9(B)(1) violation, Russ questions if it still has GFCI protection. Russ has a few others concerns about this installation that you can hear for yourself by watching the video now! |
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| | | | Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question. Where exposed to the weather, raceways enclosing service-entrance conductors shall be listed or approved for use in wet locations and ______. |
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| | | | In this EC&M Tech Talk, Randy Barnett, NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional discusses the rules found in NEC Art. 250 Grounding and Bonding, Part X Grounding of Systems and Circuits of over 1000 Volts. In the field such systems are often referred to as medium voltage. |
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| | | | If you’re referring to a particular requirement in the NEC, do you reference a subpart or a subsection? And since the NEC is organized into nine chapters, why don’t we refer to the next level of division down as subchapters instead of articles? And what if you are referring to an OSHA regulation? Or an industry standard published by ANSI or IEEE? |
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| | | | Fill in the blank. Each meeting room of not more than _____ in other than dwelling units shall have outlets for nonlocking-type, 125V, 15A or 20A receptacles installed in accordance with 210.65(B). |
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| | | NECA 2024 has begun in San Diego! The Editorial Team of EC&M is at the show and got a chance to check out all of the latest product innovations being showcased on the show floor. As always, this year’s show has a great selection of products designed to help electrical contractors work more efficiently, safely, and quickly. In this gallery, we're bringing... |
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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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| | | This year's NECA convention in San Diego was one for the books — Trevor Ottmann, president of 3/0 Electric and EC&M's Everyday Electrician, had a blast. Check out his highlights from his time at the show — he had a great time meeting people, testing out some cool products, and even seeing some adoptable rescue puppies on the show floor! |
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| | | Fill in the blank. In multiwire branch circuits, the continuity of a(an) _____ shall not depend on device connections such as lampholders, receptacles, and so forth. |
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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? Hint: Danger close service drops. |
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