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| | | | Fill in the blank. When LFNC is used, and equipment grounding is required, a separate _____ shall be installed in the conduit. |
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| | | | Fill in the blank. The load for electric clothes dryers in a dwelling unit shall be _____ or the nameplate rating, whichever is larger, for each dryer served. |
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| | | | In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc talk about why the environment in which electrical equipment is installed plays such a critical role in its longevity. |
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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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| | | 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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| | | Most of these individuals start their electrical careers in their early 20s. Many of us can remember those times — we were able to do the physical work associated with the electrical profession and get up the next day recharged and ready to go again. But time has a way of playing cruel tricks on the human body. So what’s your game plan to continue ... |
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| | | The most effective tool in electrical safety is knowledge — not only knowledge of the hazards but also knowledge of how to protect ourselves and others from those hazards. Why your answers to the questions in this article could mean the difference between maintaining an electrically safe work environment and an electrical injury or fatality. |
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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 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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