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| | Sponsored | | MENNEKES SPEC Grade Series stainless-steel motor disconnects now include fusible models from 30A to 400A. Place fused disconnects closer to equipment for safer LO/TO power isolation and reliable machinery protection from overcurrent faults. |
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| | Sponsored | | Improve your safety and security procedures with the CS-1 Rotary Control Switch Safety Cover and circuit breaker lockout device. The CS-1 guards against accidental operation, acts as a lockout/tagout Device and protects against unauthorized use. All of this with a control switch cover that is easy to install, easy to remove, and doesn’t block the Operator’s view of the control switch. |
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| | | | Article 110 provides general requirements for all installations. These are the ones that are codified in the NEC. But the NEC requirements are merely “adequate” [Sec. 90.2(B)(C)]. An installation that is NEC compliant can still fail an inspection by the customer. |
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| | Master the essentials of conductor selection and sizing to ensure every electrical installation is safe, efficient, and NEC-compliant. This webinar breaks down proven techniques for choosing the right conductor material, insulation type, and wire size for any application—helping you prevent overheating, deterioration, and costly code violations. |
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| | | In this EC&M Tech Talk, electrical code and safety specialist Randy Barnett takes a look at Variable Frequency Drives – what we commonly call VFDs. |
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| | | In this episode of EC&M On Air, Trevor Ottmann, owner of 3/0 Electric in Bennet, Neb., joins Ellen Parson of EC&M to discuss the Everyday Electrician! In this conversation, we learn more about his work running his own business and take a deep dive into a few of his most viral videos. |
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| | | Employers must ensure that competent and qualified workers complete electrical work. Focusing on workforce development is a key part of ensuring your organization meets the qualification requirements. |
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| | | This article highlights the importance of utilizing existing power monitoring data in hospitals and industrial facilities to enable predictive maintenance, emphasizing process over technology and the role of AI in data interpretation. |
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| | | Metal raceways are either conduit or tubing. Both are hollow and of circular cross section. Tubing is thinner than conduit and designed for use with compression fittings. |
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| | | Vote between now and June 22, 2026, for the top products in the Product of the Year competition. |
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| | | This article highlights key qualities such as appearance, communication, ownership, and continuous learning that elevate electrical technicians from basic workers to dependable professionals, especially amid industry shortages. |
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| | | New compact GFCI device offers protection for systems with a maximum full load current up to 30A |
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