| | | | | | Russ examines some NM cable lying through some brush outside. Section 334.12(B)(4) prohibits NM cables from being installed in wet or damp locations, which the installation clearly violates. In addition, Sec. 590.4(J) does not permit temporary cables to be lying on the floor or ground. |
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| | | | True or false? Feeder conductors are permitted to be installed in the same raceway as service conductors. |
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| | | | Randy Barnett covers what is arguably one of the most important code topics when it comes to safety – bonding. This EC&M Tech Talk examines NEC Article 250 Grounding and Bonding, Part V Bonding. |
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| | | | Take this quiz about NEC requirements for swimming pools and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon! |
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| | | | In Episode 44 of EC&M On Air, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sits down with Denise Green, Midwest regional sales manager and national breaker specialist with Group CBS, to cover common questions about how circuit breaker condition affects arc flash safety. |
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| | | | Fill in the blank. In commercial garages, GFCI protection for personnel shall be provided as required in _____. |
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| | | It won’t have an immediate transformative effect on troublesome shortages, but a new U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) ruling brings more clarity to solving the long-term puzzle of future transformer design, production and supply. On April 4, the DOE issued its long-debated final rule on distribution transformer energy efficiency standards, crafting ... |
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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? Here's your chance to moonlight as an electrical inspector and second-guess someone else's work from the safety of your living room or office. Can you identify the specific Code violation(s) in this photo? Hint: Pump up the volume... |
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| When it comes to memorable Code revision cycles, this edition will be remembered for making the NEC an easier document to use. Here’s a look at the top 25 revisions. |
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| | | Since we started posting The Everyday Electrician videos by Trevor Ottmann, president of 3/0 Electric, we've been amazed by the reception we've received across our various social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. For those who visit our site and may not follow us on these accounts, we wanted to present some of Trevor's most... |
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| Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question from Mike Holt. Grounding electrode conductors smaller than _____ shall be protected in rigid metal conduit, IMC, PVC conduit, electrical metallic tubing, or cable armor. |
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