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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EC&M Tech Talk Video — Barriers, Boundaries, and Barricades

Jan. 9, 2023
In Episode 22, Randy Barnett clears up confusion regarding these terms and their definitions/applications.
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The Benefits of Tunable White Light

April 9, 2024
New technologies offer lighting designers, contractors, and building owners customizable solutions to improve occupant productivity, health, and well-being.
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Code Quiz of the Week: No. 433

April 8, 2024
Weekly Quiz on the 2023 National Electrical Code
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Best Practices for Avoiding Equipment Failures

April 2, 2024
Six booby traps to disarm that cause downtime and increased maintenance
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Electrical Troubleshooting Quiz — April 2, 2024

April 2, 2024
Panel-related errors do not reveal the full picture. How would you direct your client to proceed?
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EC&M Asks — Summarizing NEC Art. 430 Requirements

March 28, 2024
In Episode 32, SME Randy Barnett addresses overcurrent protection, overloads, and sizing conductor requirements for motors.
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Code Quiz of the Week: No. 431

March 25, 2024
Weekly Quiz on the 2023 National Electrical Code

NETA Launches New Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Contractor and Worker Program

March 20, 2024
New qualification program is in response to the recently ANSI-approved NFPA 70B Standard.

NEC Requirements for Standby Power Systems

March 18, 2024
Standby power systems “kick in” when the normal power source is interrupted. But which type do you have?