|  In the town of Saugerties, N.Y., a small rural town in Ulster County located a little less than an hour south of the state’s capital of Albany, a unique program between the county’s Habitat for Humanity chapter and its trades education program is allowing junior- and senior-aged students studying in the electrical construction and maintenance program at the Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to gain hands-on experience while also serving the community. |
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Advertisement |  AEMC®’s Power & Energy Data Logger Model PEL 103 (with backlit display) monitors energy and cost as well as power and harmonics locally or from anywhere in the world. Available with Android™ App. Ability to power the unit from phase power being measured. NEC 220.87 approval. Click here to learn more | | |
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|  Check out the latest products from around the industry, including innovations in junction boxes, safety gloves, flexible LED sheets, and more. |
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Members Only |  PREMIUM CONTENT: In-road electric vehicle charging, a promising avenue for wireless battery charging technology, has gotten a boost with the recent award of a contract to build a demonstration project for it in Michigan. |
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Members Only |  The definition of ampacity appears in Art. 100 of the National Electrical Code. In this Tech Talk video, ampacity is explained through an example as the definition in the NEC is examined. The three conditions of use identified in Art. 310 are important when it comes to determining ampacity values. First, the location of the wiring method can affect insulation properties. Secondly, the number of conductors in the raceway or buried in the earth affects the resistance of the conductor. |
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|  Griffin Electric is currently providing installation services on the new Emblem 125 project on Parcel 28 in Providence. The 256,000-sq-ft mixed-use development is expected to reach completion in Fall 2022. |
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|  A normal operating condition is required for performing energized work under normal precautions. If you don’t have a normal operating condition, you must assume each possible danger exists unless you can rule it out. |
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|  Fill in the blank. GFCI protection is not permitted at carnivals, circuses, and fairs for _____. |
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|  Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging quiz question from NEC consultant John Lupacchino. What is a covered conductor? |
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|  As climate change raises temperatures and produces more extreme storms, regions previously unaccustomed to lightning activity are now experiencing greater number of strikes. Potential for damage is particularly concerning for high-rise critical facilities (like hospitals) in regions where most existing buildings do not have a lightning protection system (LPS). Left unprepared, a power surge could pose serious risks to patient care. |
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|  The construction industry will need to attract nearly 650,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2022 to meet the demand for labor, according to a model developed by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). |
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|  Cable trays solve many design and installation problems, save money, and produce a neat, durable installation. For industrial establishments, strongly consider using cable trays whenever it is permitted for applications that include many conductors. Cable trays are not permitted for any other kind of establishment. |
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|  A multimeter and its test leads allow electrical workers to reach into an energized panel, touch live circuit components with the end of the test leads, and capture electrical readings like voltage, current, and resistance. If not used effectively, inaccurate readings result in a failed diagnosis. Or, worse yet, misapplication can result in costly, or even deadly, consequences. |
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|  Suppose your crew is replacing a distribution panel over the holiday when the plant is closed and there’s no lift truck operator. The plant engineer said for your crew to use any lift truck you wish. Electric lift trucks don’t need ventilation, but gas-powered trucks don’t run out of juice and die going up a ramp due to the current drain imposed by the motor. The battery is both friend and foe. |
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Members Only |  PREMIUM CONTENT: Long controversial construction project labor agreements (PLAs) are back in the news with President Biden’s recent executive order requiring them on more federal projects ($35 million and up), clashing with vigorous responses by construction industry interests. |
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|  Much like a cardiologist cannot diagnose a heart problem without using an EKG and viewing the heart signals, an electrical engineer can’t diagnose electrical problems without analyzing the sine waves that only a power quality metering system can provide. What does it really mean to put a portable power quality system in place? There are several misconceptions in the industry regarding portable metering and the systems they connect to. This piece puts those myths to rest. |
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Members Only |  FREE PREMIUM CONTENT: In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss wall space when it comes to certain dwelling unit receptacle outlets – and how different people may interpret the requirements in different ways. |
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Members Only |  In this episode of EC&M "On Air," Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses diversity and inclusion initiatives in the construction industry with Stephanie Roldan and Jorge Quezada. They are two of the hosts of Construction DEI Talks, a podcast series presented by partner companies Rosendin Electric and Granite. It aims to question common practices in the industry, educate listeners, and shift the industry’s culture to be welcoming to everyone. |
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