Maintenance, Repair & Operations

Everything electrical professionals need to know about MRO, including technical advancements and trends in the maintenance, repair and operations of electrical equipment and systems.

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The Three Arc-Flash Mitigation Levers

Nov. 9, 2023
Understanding how energy, time, and distance impact an arc flash event’s potential risk to electrical workers

Master the Supply Chain to Keep Electrical Projects on Schedule

Sept. 3, 2024
Lead times for major pieces of electrical equipment keep getting longer — over three years for power transformers and 18 months for switchgear. More bad news: They&rsquo...
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Do You Know What the NEC Means by “Raceway”?

Sept. 3, 2024
This term can be confusing, since not all types of raceway have the word "raceway" in the title.
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Electrical Troubleshooting Quiz — September 2, 2024

Sept. 3, 2024
After getting an HVAC firm's diagnosing, determining the best mix of heat pump and gas, and setting the boundary temperature, what information would you provide to the plant engineer...
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Maintenance Tips for Working with Your Value-Added Distributor

Sept. 3, 2024
Learn why working with an electrical distributor is important and how to maintain a healthy relationship with them.
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Code Quiz of the Week: No. 453

Aug. 26, 2024
Weekly Quiz on the 2023 National Electrical Code
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Ground-Fault Protection

Ground-Fault Protection and the Multi-Wire Branch Circuit: A Troubled Marriage

Aug. 20, 2024
The multi-wire branch is here to stay; so is ground fault protection. But we should unite these technologies only when it’s a good match.
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U.S. Department of Energy Awards $50 Million To Support Manufacturers in EV Supply Chain

Aug. 20, 2024
Six states will receive funding to adapt manufacturing facilities for the EV supply chain.
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Design Guidelines for Electric Fire Pump Power Services – Part 1 of 3

Aug. 19, 2024
One of the most misinterpreted and misapplied NEC requirements in the electrical industry industry is power service to electric fire pumps.