|  | | | | | Year after year, one of EC&M’s most popular photo galleries is our annual “Best of the Worst” Code violations, showcasing the most “interesting” installations found by NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc and reported in his popular “What’s Wrong Here?” column. Here’s a look at some specific lighting applications gone wrong. Inspect the photo, read the hint... |
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| | | In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss exterior lighting requirements in the NEC and changes that were made to those requirements in the 2023 NEC. |
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| | Advertisement | Easy to assemble and install along an existing T-grid ceiling, T-FIT is an innovative, modern and sustainable solution to replace flat panels. Three light colors/lumen levels in one product reduces SKUs while guaranteeing flexibility of applications. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. The screw shell of a luminaire or lampholder shall be connected to the _____. |
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| | | Electricians are facing a perfect storm. Demand for electricians is at an all-time high, spurred in large part by skyrocketing electrical consumption, an aging infrastructure, extreme weather conditions that require an immediate response, and rising demand for installation of a broad range of energy-saving devices, including everything from solar p... |
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| | | Congratulations to the product managers and marketing teams at Earthtronics, LEDVANCE, Leviton, Optique Lighting and SATCO for having their products selected as Electrical Wholesaling's Top 5 lighting picks for March, 2023. |
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| | | A color-only approach will also improve yields, Signify says. |
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| | | From the EC&M e-books library: How the latest trends in luminaire level lighting controls are shaping the market |
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| | | The DesignLights Consortium’s (DLC) Qualified Products Lists (QPL) provide a wealth of third-party verified information on over 250,000 high performing solid-state lighting products, almost 1,200 horticultural LEDs, nearly 50 LUNA (for responsible light at night) products , and 61 networked lighting control systems. |
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| | | The post-Covid era is a particularly interesting time for the lighting and controls market. Electrical distributors, independent reps and manufacturers will need to understand four key trends reshaping the market. |
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| | | Take this quiz about circuit breaker safety and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon, iTunes, or Cabela’s! |
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| | | For many electricians, journeymen, and engineers, taking a licensing examination is one of the most important and challenging goals to achieve in their career journey. Once you accomplish this goal, you can create a more efficient and transparent path to success. This test is not just a test; it's a game changer. Being a licensed master electrician... |
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| | | Marking Women in Construction Week and recognizing Rosendin’s efforts, EC&M profiles four women who have built careers in the industry and at Rosendin Electric, overcoming varied challenges and obstacles along the way and presenting themselves as evidence of the progress women are making in the industry. |
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| | | In Episode 11 of “EC&M Asks,” a video series featuring subject matter experts (SMEs) answering reader-submitted questions regarding popular electrical topics, Electrical Trainer Harold De Loach unveils Part 2 of the most important electrical definitions from the NEC that every electrical professional should know. For more important Art. 100 definit... |
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