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| | Sponsored | | Our solenoid interlock door prevents access to temporary cable connections while the unit is energized, preventing access to connection points while the unit is under load. Access is allowed in the breaker section for monitoring, adjustments or service as needed via the secondary door. When the cables are de-energized, the lock is disengaged, and users can now safely remove or install their cables. |
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| | | | Now that the 2024 presidential election is over, we'd like to get your thoughts on the outcome. What are your top business priorities now that we know the results? How will a second Trump term impact the electrical industry specifically? And are you confident in the future Trump administration’s approach to key economic issues? Let us know your thoughts... |
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| | | Following a prolonged gestation period for the April delivery of the last in-progress U.S. nuclear power project, electricity from atoms could be heading toward a new birthing cycle. |
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| | | We're back with a new “Editor’s Choice: Top Product Picks” gallery. This month features a new selection of the industry's latest product innovations, chosen by the editors of EC&M. Click through the following six slides to see the latest and greatest products from various categories, such as cable fittings, load centers, tape lights, and more! |
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| | | A new study, conducted by the AI productivity platform Plus Docs, recently revealed top states in which residents feel the most burned out. See which state's residents are the most overwhelmed, as measured by burnout-related internet keyword searches. |
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| | | A new study, conducted by the AI productivity platform Plus Docs, recently revealed top states in which residents feel the least burned out. See which state's residents are the least overwhelmed and most content, as measured by burnout-related internet keyword searches. |
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| | | The National Electrical Code (NEC) updates every three years and it's important for electrical professionals to stay on top of the changes in each Code cycle. That's why EC&M has teamed up with longstanding NEC Consultant Mike Holt to update our readers on the key changes made during the latest Code cycle. |
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| | | In this EC&M Tech Talk, Randy Barnett reviews the NEC rules for air conditioning and refrigeration equipment found in Art. 440. Fortunately, in the typical installation, the rules become simple to follow. Details are found in the article, but the nameplate on the equipment that houses the hermetic refrigeration compressor answers the basic questions... |
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| | | Power quality is impacted by several factors, the most common being voltage sags and surges, harmonics, spikes, and flicker. When not corrected in time, power quality issues can cause outages that take down the whole plant. The costs of downtime can be devastating in terms of lost productivity, wasted resources, and extensive repairs. |
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| | | Test your NEC holiday lighting knowledge with this quiz and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon! |
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