| | | | | | With all the automation in today’s manufacturing plants, the typical maintenance technician with a few years or more of experience has an array of high-tech skills. The acquisition of these skills is often not easy, and the challenge of becoming proficient is part of what makes this work interesting and rewarding. |
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| | Sponsored | | Improve your safety and security procedures with the CS-1 Rotary Control Switch Safety Cover and circuit breaker lockout device. The CS-1 guards against accidental operation, acts as a lockout/tagout Device and protects against unauthorized use. All of this with a control switch cover that is easy to install, easy to remove, and doesn’t block the Operator’s view of the control switch. |
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| | | | Article 110 provides general requirements for all installations. Part II provides the requirements for systems operating at 1,000V (nominal) or less. Section 110.27 covers the guarding of live parts. The NEC has two reasons for guarding live parts. |
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| | You are brought in because of a high replacement rate for VFDs at a plant. How would you perform a systems approach to dig into the high replacement rate? |
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| | In this EC&M Tech Talk, master electrician Randy Barnett explains the requirements for non-power-limited remote-control and signaling circuits. Using a mock-up of a main power circuit the video begins with an overview of the components, the construction and operation of the motor starter and then moves into the control circuit. |
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| | | Ellen Parson sits down with Jim Lucy, Editor-in-Chief of EC&M’s sister publications, Electrical Wholesaling and Electrical Marketing. They discuss Lucy's 2026 construction forecast that appeared in the December 2025 issue of EC&M. Lucy breaks down trends, drivers to look out for, and more. Learn more about what to expect for the construction industry... |
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| | | EASA's latest ANSI/EASA AR100-2025 standard updates industry practices for motor and generator repair, emphasizing improved energy efficiency and reliability. |
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| | | The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) expanded its Make It American domestic content certification program to include a product specification for Electric Motors. |
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| | Sponsored | With a focus on electrical products and services, the Facilities Expo ties together all aspects of facilities engineering, MRO, and green buildings. Register for free to explore our solution packed exhibitor floor, learn from industry experts, and network! |
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| | | This article explains the concept of "condition of maintenance" within NFPA 70E, emphasizing its importance in electrical safety programs and detailing how to assess/maintain electrical equipment according to industry standards and manufacturer guidelines. |
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| Fill in the blank. For dwelling unit load calculations in accordance Article 220, a load of not less than _____ for each 2-wire small-appliance branch circuit shall be applied. |
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| | | Circuits installed outside are more vulnerable than those installed inside, therefore they have special requirements. Learn all about them in this article by NEC expert Mike Holt. |
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| In EC&M Code Conversations highlights, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting some of the most popular Code content from the magazine and website, but this time brought to you in audio form, in case you missed it. In this episode, we’re featuring "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 10" by Mark Lamendola. |
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