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It's Back: Benfield Conduit Bending Manual

April 3, 2023

Photo 1. It is possible to drag an electrical arc from Phase B to Phase C (center to right terminals) when measuring voltage. Notice that the worker is pulling the black test lead toward him or herself before placing it on Phase C. Simply sliding the black test lead from the center to the right-hand terminal could establish a phase-to-phase arcing fault through the airspace between the terminals.

Use It, or Lose It

April 7, 2021

The Safety Net of Grounding and Bonding

March 7, 2018

Six-Step Plan for Bending Raceway

Nov. 21, 2016

How to Drill a Hole Quickly and Correctly

Oct. 20, 2016

How to Never Round a Nut or Bolt Head

Sept. 23, 2016

Wiring Device Box Mounting Basics

Aug. 22, 2016

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Choosing the Right Cable Insulation for Medium-Voltage Installations

July 19, 2016

Not all cable insulations are created equal.

Motor Wiring, Part 2

May 24, 2016

Follow installation drawings, but if those aren't available, determine how many leads a motor has before installing it.

Motor Wiring, Part 1

April 22, 2016

Carry out motor wiring carefully to avoid troubles later on

Denver Adds EV Charging to Residential Energy Code

March 15, 2016

Home builders are opposing the change that says new single-family homes and duplexes built in the city will need to have the right electrical wiring to support electric vehicle...

Do You Have Connections?

Nov. 20, 2015

Use a thermographic camera to make sure bolts are screws are providing reliable connections

Rotation Testing of 3-Phase Motors

July 16, 2015

Easy Energy Savings, From the Ground Up

Feb. 24, 2015