| | | | | | Even on vacation, Russ finds NEC violations! This time, he saw some rigid PVC conduit barely buried in the sand. Table 300.5(A) generally requires rigid PVC conduit to be buried a minimum of 18 in. In addition, Russ is concerned about whether or not the type of conduit used meets the requirements of Sec. 352.10(K). Watch now to see the details. |
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| | | | What is the minimum clearance required for an overhead span of a 240V feeder over a commercial area not subject to truck traffic? |
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| | | | The five highest-paying states for electricians in 2023 have been revealed thanks to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics in its updated Occupational Employment and Wages Study from May 2023. This year, the same five states from last year's ranking made the list, however the positions of the top three have shifted. Click through... |
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| | | | Learn some of the history of the evolution of circuit breakers from initial design all the way through to the smart innovations of today’s devices. |
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| | As you progress in your electrical career as an electrical apprentice, it’s vital to grasp the guidelines for one of the most critical phases of a construction project — the building stage. As a job-site electrician, one day you may be responsible for ensuring that all construction teams on a project have the necessary power distribution and lighting... |
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| | Sponsored | | Explore the critical role of neutral grounding resistors, hybrid high-resistance grounding systems, insulation monitoring relays, and transient surge suppressors in protecting your infrastructure against electrical threats. |
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| | See the latest Code violations from NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. The length of the flexible cord for a built-in dishwasher shall not be less than 3 ft or exceed _____ in length, measured from the face of the attachment plug to the plane of the rear of the appliance. |
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| | | In Episode 45, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson is highlighting some of the most popular technical content we’ve been running recently, but this time brought to you in audio-only form. In case you missed it, this content was originally brought to you in our EC&M Asks Q&A video series. This week, we’re featuring subject matter expert Randy Barnett, who ... |
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| | | In Episode 35 of “EC&M Asks,” a video series featuring subject matter experts (SMEs) answering reader-submitted questions regarding popular electrical topics, Randy Barnett, a journeyman electrician, inspector, author, trainer, and electrical safety expert, answers common questions he receives from electrical professionals regarding electrical safety... |
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| | | Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question from Mike Holt. Main bonding jumpers and system bonding jumpers shall not be smaller than specified in _____. |
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| | | In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc dive into confusion surrounding equipment grounding conductors and discuss how this often leads to Code violations in the real world. |
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| | | How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn’t identify? Here's your chance to moonlight as an electrical inspector and second-guess someone else's work from the safety of your living room or office. Can you identify the specific Code violation(s) in this photo? Hint: Wrong receptacle ... |
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| | | Take this quiz about NEC requirements for swimming pools and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon! |
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| | | When it comes to memorable Code revision cycles, this edition will be remembered for making the NEC an easier document to use. Here’s a look at the top 25 revisions. |
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