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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Motor Replacement Safety Tips

March 15, 2024
Understand and prevent the dangers involved in replacing a typical industrial motor.
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Code Quiz of the Week: No. 429

March 11, 2024
Weekly Quiz on the 2023 National Electrical Code
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Electrical Troubleshooting Quiz — March 5, 2024

March 5, 2024
How would you solve this lighting-related maintenance issue?
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Summarizing NEC Art. 503 on Class III Locations

March 5, 2024
Article 503 follows Art. 501, Class I locations, and Art. 502, Class II locations.
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Code Quiz of the Week: No. 427

Feb. 26, 2024
Weekly Quiz on the 2023 National Electrical Code
EC&M Asks — Electrical Testing & Maintenance on a Budget
EC&M Asks — Electrical Testing & Maintenance on a Budget
EC&M Asks — Electrical Testing & Maintenance on a Budget
EC&M Asks — Electrical Testing & Maintenance on a Budget
EC&M Asks — Electrical Testing & Maintenance on a Budget

EC&M Asks — Electrical Testing & Maintenance on a Budget

Feb. 22, 2024
In Episode 30, Ron Widup shares best practices for performing infrared surveys and meeting industry standards for ground-fault protections and performance testing.
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Three Phases of a Successful First Site Visit

Feb. 22, 2024
Site visits can be daunting even for the experienced engineer. Here are some key factors to consider as well as best practices to employ when taking on this task.
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Recent Studies Dissect Construction Labor Challenges

Feb. 19, 2024
Supply, quality, and price combine to pressure contractors on productivity measures