| | | | | | Electrical switches are essential to operating and controlling motors, luminaires, and appliances used daily in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. As an electrical apprentice, it’s critical to understand all facets of the Code. Although switches are obviously a simple device, the NEC guidelines may not be quite as straightforward... |
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| | | | We're presenting more popular The Everyday Electrician videos by Trevor Ottmann, president of 3/0 Electric! For those of you who may not yet have encountered him, we wanted to present some of Trevor's most-viewed videos from June 2024 across our social media platforms. Watch the embedded Instagram reel or click the links to view it on TikTok or YouTube... |
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| | Sponsored | | Whether you are looking for hardwired connections or temporary, plug-and-play connections, ensuring electrical safety and reliability from power source to equipment is vital. Choosing Switch-Rated devices are the solution to your problems. |
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| | | | This photo gallery highlights the 30 individuals who were selected as 2024's group of Under 30 EC&M All Stars and serves as a sneak peek for the upcoming Special Report in our July print issue, which will reveal specifically how these young professionals are going above and beyond the call of duty, especially demonstrating innovation, efficiency, and... |
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| | Sponsored | | Selecting the right EV charging infrastructure and the right partner to best solve your needs are critical. Learn which solution PepsiCo is choosing to power their fleet and help achieve key company initiatives. |
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| | Sponsored | | Establishing a trusted, real-time reporting system is essential for a high-performing safety program. Many organizations struggle with capturing the right data and producing understandable reports. Join this webinar and discover the best practices for building your safety program. |
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| | | In Episode 49 of “EC&M On Air,” Tommy Northcott addresses some of our readers’ most pressing questions about arc flash hazards, including why calculating the blast radius for debris during an arc flash event can be more complicated than you might think, the difference between arc flash versus arc blast hazards, the consequences for not performing regular... |
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| | Sponsored | Our vision is that every contractor’s estimating team will produce quotations with accuracy and efficiency in the least time possible. We are dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of estimating and software proficiency. |
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| | | In this Tech Talk, Randy Barnett addresses several tips for troubleshooting electrical equipment and some ideas for increasing troubleshooting expertise. |
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| | Sponsored | Facilities Expo combines electrical solutions, MRO, and green building expertise under one roof. Explore the free expo floor, attend industry talks, and network with professionals. |
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| | | In Episode 37 of “EC&M Asks,” a video series featuring subject matter experts (SMEs) answering reader-submitted questions regarding popular electrical topics, Terry Becker, P.Eng., CESCP, IEEE Senior Member, answers a popular question he receives: What is compliant arc flash and electric shock therapy? |
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| In Episode 48 of “EC&M On Air,” a podcast series from EC&M magazine that shares industry intelligence, insights, and opinions on all topics electrical, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief, sits down with a few top executives whose engineering firms made our Top 40 Electrical Design Firms list in 2024: Kunal Shal of PBS Engineers, Chris Sacco with Core States... |
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| I started my career sweeping floors in the basement of a university building hoping to be seen as worthy to become an electrical apprentice. In those days, there were no mandatory apprenticeship training programs. To become an apprentice and then be placed into an electrical apprenticeship program was an expense to the contractor that may or may not... |
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| We're back with another edition of our “Editor’s Choice: Top Product Picks” gallery. This month highlights 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 wiring protection, switches and dimmers... |
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| | | A year of friction — a recovering and fairly robust economy running up against inflation and interest rate worries — made 2023 a conundrum of sorts. Was something beginning or ending? That was the question in the construction sector, where projects that were in the pipeline ramped up, but growing concerns about the cost of money, labor availability... |
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| The organizations released several materials to help educate job-site workers on how to stay safe from common electrical hazards. Included in the campaign materials is an infographic on OSHA’s Focus Four construction hazards, which include electrocution, falls from heights, struck-by, and caught-in/between. |
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| In Episode 38 of “EC&M Asks,” a video series featuring subject matter experts (SMEs) answering reader-submitted questions regarding popular electrical topics, Lanny Floyd, P.E., discusses what type of workers are most at risk of electric shock and arc flash injury — and why this may include more people than you may think. |
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| Test your electrical knowledge with this quiz and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon! |
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