| | | | | | Learn why limiting a full power quality survey to specific areas is a flawed approach; instead, comprehensive inspections and addressing obvious issues beforehand can significantly improve the accuracy and usefulness of PQ results. |
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| | Sponsored | | Power quality issues can lead to downtime, equipment damage, and operational disruptions. Trystar "Ultra-K Series" Power Conditioning Transformers help mitigate harmonics, voltage disturbances, and electrical noise to keep critical systems running reliably. Learn how clean power can improve performance, protection, and system reliability. |
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| | | | This Tech Talk explores the different types of overcurrent conditions affecting motors, the relevant NEC code rules, and practical guidelines for selecting appropriate protection devices, focusing on Art. 430. |
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| | | | In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss 2026 NEC changes related to a new requirement regarding power control systems (PCS). Russ explains the new rules for PCS added by Sec. 120.7 and what electrical contractors need to know about this requirement. |
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| | | California lawmakers have agreed on legislation to regulate energy consumption by data centers. |
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| | | Discover practical strategies for improving residential electrical resilience in coastal environments, from load planning to post-event recovery. |
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| | | This article explores the impact of harmonics on industrial electrical systems, highlighting how nonlinear loads create waveform distortions that can lead to equipment overheating, failures, and increased downtime, emphasizing the importance of understanding and managing harmonic pollution. |
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| | | This article explores the practical aspects of measuring and mitigating harmonics in electrical systems, emphasizing industry standards like IEEE 519 and IEC 61000-4-7, and highlighting methods to restore system balance and compliance. |
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