| | | | | | You work for an electrical services firm that got a call from the owner of a six-unit multi-family residential building. He tried to change a kitchen receptacle and got shocked. |
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| | Sponsored | | Cold storage facilities, food and beverage plants, and port sites are key to the global food supply chain. Meeting CARB and EPA standards for TRU’s increases the need for standby electric shore power and reefer wiring devices. MENNEKES provides durable wiring devices and switched receptacles, ensuring safe, reliable refrigeration logistics for temperature-sensitive goods. |
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| | | | NFPA 70B is the Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance and having a copy of this standard is essential. Maintenance planners, maintenance managers, maintenance engineers, and CMMS managers. |
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| | | | Article 110 provides general requirements for all installations. Part II provides the requirements for systems operating at 1,000V (nominal) or less. And Part II begins with working spaces about electrical equipment [Sec. 110.26]. That’s a paragraph that is heavily revised from the 2023 edition. What’s been added is text requiring equipment doors not... |
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| | | In this EC&M Tech Talk, Randy Barnett covers some of the most often used NEC rules for making grounding and bonding connections. In the first section the importance of making these connections properly, in accordance with code requirements, is stressed. Examples of what happens when faults do arise are given. |
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| | | Integrated Systems Testing (IST) verifies that all building systems interact correctly under real-world conditions, serving as a crucial step before facility turnover. It involves simulating worst-case scenarios to ensure seamless operation and system integration, ultimately delivering confidence in building performance. |
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| | | The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) announced the theme for the 2026 Convention & Solutions Expo, planned for June 13-16, 2026, at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla. |
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| | | A “separately derived system” (SDS) is an electrical power supply having no direct connection(s) to the circuit conductors of any other electrical source other than those established by grounding and bonding connections. |
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| | | Every three years, the EC&M audience anxiously awaits the release of the latest edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC). With this cycle’s round of changes, the 2026 NEC brings a wide range of updates, reorganizations, and new requirements that affect nearly every facet of the electrical industry. |
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| | | Using the 2023 NEC, test your Code knowledge to determine what’s wrong with these electrical installations in this five-question quiz. After submitting your answers, you can enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon! Note: You don’t have to get all the answers correct to win. |
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| | | In this short video, Ron Widup addresses how the electrical maintenance and repair industry can mitigate — or ultimately eliminate — incidents related to electrical contact. |
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| | | Branch-circuit failures are one of the most common causes of electrical trouble calls in both residential and commercial settings. Learn how to identify and fix issues like short circuits, ground faults, and overloads with expert troubleshooting tips and Code-compliant maintenance practices. |
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