| | | | | | The editors of EC&M returned from San Diego last week after attending a great NECA show. Between visiting booths, handing out freebies at the EC&M booth, checking out new product innovations, and attending educational sessions, they stayed busy — check out the videos in this article to hear a quick summary of their NECA 2024 highlights. |
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| | | Jim Lucy shares his thoughts and observations from this year's show including new products, hot markets, and electrician shortages that took center stage at NECA 2024 in San Diego. All in all, NECA 2024 was a solid event. Show floor traffic seemed a little lighter than last year, but that’s probably due at least in part to the fact that San Diego is a smaller market with an estimated 11,982 electrical contractor employees compared to the Philadelphia... |
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| | | NECA 2024 has begun in San Diego! The Editorial Team of EC&M is at the show and got a chance to check out all of the latest product innovations being showcased on the show floor. As always, this year’s show has a great selection of products designed to help electrical contractors work more efficiently, safely, and quickly. In this gallery, we're bringing you Part 1 of Group Editorial Director Mike Eby’s NECA product picks. This gallery is a must-... |
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| | | The NECA 2024 Show in San Diego rolls on and the editorial team of EC&M returned to the show floor for Day 2. Flip through these slides to see the products that caught Group Editorial Director Mike Eby’s attention on the second day of NECA. If you missed his Day 1 picks, check out the photo gallery on our website, and stay tuned tomorrow for his final day of exciting product picks. This gallery is a must-see for all electrical professionals. |
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| | | NECA 2024 in San Diego has come to an end. The Editorial Team of EC&M spent the last day meeting readers, attending sessions, and checking out the latest products being showcased on the show floor. Today, we bring you the final installment of Group Editorial Director Mike Eby's NECA product picks. You can also check out links for the other days' galleries in case you missed those. |
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| | | NECA 2024 in San Diego continues and the editors of EC&M have returned to the show floor to scope out the latest products. For this gallery, Editor Michael Morris brings you some of the most interesting lighting products that were on display at this year's show. |
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| | | On Day 2 of the NECA Show in San Diego, members of the EC&M editorial staff stopped by the Eaton booth to recognize its KwikRail cable tray system for winning the overall platinum award in this year's Product of the Year competition. This product meets NEMA 12A and 12B requirements, can be modified on site, and reduces labor hours and installed cost. So far, the ease of installation and versatility of the system have impressed customers. |
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| | | LEX Products takes home first runner-up honor for its Outdoor PowerRACK (Load Master Series) in this year's Product of the Year competition. Representing the power distribution equipment category, Lex Products’ Outdoor PowerRACKs are designed for rough use and harsh environments. The product provides enhanced safety and durability where a range of power loads are required. |
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| | | On Day 2 of the NECA Show in San Diego, members of the EC&M editorial staff stopped by the ABB booth #2039 to recognize its Spec Setter Safety Switch for winning the silver award in this year's Product of the Year competition. Representing the power distribution equipment (breakers & switches) category, ABB redesigned the 400A to 600A General Duty and Heavy Duty Spec Setter Safety Switch with premium features to improve safety. |
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| | | The final day of NECA is always a little bittersweet, but it's a fun time to reflect on our favorite parts. Check out this photo gallery to view highlights from our time in San Diego and on the show floor! You can always check out our official highlight reel on Instagram and TikTok, featuring moments with Trevor Ottmann, the Everyday Electrician; the EC&M editors/sales team; and attendees/exhibitors. |
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| | Sponsored | We had a great time meeting the industry’s best at this year’s NECA show! Visit our website to find our comprehensive line of Agency approved GFCI, ELCI, and EVSE products to fulfill your project’s needs. See you In Chicago next year! |
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| | | At this year's NECA show, held in San Diego from September 29 to October 1, attendees had the chance to stop by the EC&M and Electrical Wholesaling booth for a chance to win an e-bike. The giveaway was brought to attendees by EC&M and EW, in cooperation with our sponsors from Champion Fiberglass, Schneider Electric, and Chalfant. We're happy to announce that the e-bike giveaway was won by Brian Haskell, project manager for Chula Vista Electric. |
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| | | The editorial team at EC&M were out walking the show floor at NECA 2024 in San Diego. Editor Michael Morris checked out several different booths to find the most interesting EV products and innovations on display at this year’s show. Click through the slideshow to see a variety of highlights from the EV space including home chargers, testing equipment, and an electric NASCAR prototype! |
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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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| | | In honor of NECA's annual conference, we decided to pay tribute to the organization's past with a gallery of vintage photos from the early 1900s. Enjoy! |
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