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    EC&M On Air

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    EC&M On Air Highlights the Most Unusual Power Outages of 2024
    Episode 74 features an audio-only version of a popular past photo gallery on the wildest causes of electrical outages in the United States and Canada last year.
    June 10, 2025
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    EC&M On Air — Understanding Advanced Risk Factors for Electrical Safety
    Episode 73 features an interview with Lanny Floyd, which was conducted at the PowerTest 25 conference, hosted by NETA in March 2025.
    May 27, 2025
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    EC&M On Air Highlights Safe Ladder Usage with Mark Lamendola
    Episode 72 features an audio-only version of a popular online article from Mark Lamendola.
    May 13, 2025
    EC&M On Air Presents Next-Gen Insights with Khalid Hachil
    Episode 71 features more tips for rising electrical leaders, this time from an electrical engineering perspective.
    May 7, 2025

    Code Conversations

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    Russ and Ellen discuss wireless and battery-powered switches.
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    Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 2" by Mark Lamendola.
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    Diving into the sometimes confusing requirements surrounding Sec. 314.29.
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    Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 1" by Mark Lamendola.
    April 21, 2025

    Moving Violations

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    Russ finds some broken liquidtight that violates Sec. 110.12(B).
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    Russ checks out a raceway with some unsecured rope lighting.
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    Russ examines an exit sign with a few issues.
    April 17, 2025
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    Check out all the violations with this installation.
    April 3, 2025

    Tech Talk

    EC&M Tech Talk — How to Meet NEC 110
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    Learn more about what working in a "professional and skillful manner" means in the NEC.
    June 2, 2025
    EC&M Tech Talk — Separately Derived Systems
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    Randy breaks down everything you need to know about separately derived systems.
    May 1, 2025
    EC&M Tech Talk — Better Job Communication for Increased Safety
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    Streamlining electrical job safety can significantly reduce the chance of an incident.
    April 1, 2025
    EC&M Tech Talk — Navigating Hazardous Locations in the NEC
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    In this Tech Talk, Randy Barnett breaks down the topic of Hazardous (Classified) Locations found in the NEC.
    Feb. 28, 2025

    National Electrical Code

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    How much do you know about the National Electrical Code?
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    Fig. 1. Article 215 covers the installation, conductor sizing, and overcurrent protection requirements for feeder conductors not over 1,000VAC or 1,500VDC.
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    June 13, 2025
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    Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question.
    June 12, 2025

    Design

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    Easy to create and hard to detect, ground loops can only be prevented through proactive design and strict NEC compliance.
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    Construction

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    Maintenance/Repair/Operations

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    Mark Lamendola continues with Art. 110 of the Code and discusses Sec. 110.12.
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    Does your maintenance department address these PQ issues?
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    How should you proceed with this equipment failure epidemic?
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    Weekly Quiz on the 2023 National Electrical Code
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    Safety

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    It matters how and where you store containers of paints and solvents, whether opened or not.
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    Weekly Quiz on the 2023 National Electrical Code
    May 26, 2025
    Improving Operational Efficiency, Safety and Training through AI Learning with Chris Campbell
    In this video, filmed at the NETA PowerTest 25 show, Ellen Parson interviews Eaton's Chris Campbell on AI learning and training the next generation of electrical professionals...
    May 21, 2025

    Lighting & Control

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    As the demand for smart, energy-efficient buildings grows, so does the need for adaptable lighting control solutions that blend wired and wireless technologies.
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