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Fires raise concern about aluminum
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A spate of recent minor fires at residential single-family dwellings has prompted Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada, and the fire department to issue warnings about improper electrical installations. In each of the three cases, the causes of the fires were determined to have been due to electrical devices, such as plugs and light switches, being placed on
aluminum wiring when they are only designed for use with copper wiring. According to the Grande Prairie Fire Department and the Grande Prairie Electrical Safety Codes office, having a certified electrician install the devices is the best course of action to take or, failing that, making sure that the device being installed is compatible with either aluminum or copper wiring. More
"It's Just Two Little Wires"
IAEI Blog
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At a window blind manufacturing plant, we found a long list of issues to be corrected. Some of these were the usual non-compliances: incorrect grounding, non-certified components, certified components used incorrectly, and access to live parts. The required markings needed to be put
into place, advising anyone opening the cabinet to disconnect from power before servicing. It’s interesting to consider that these kinds of warning markings serve two purposes: to protect workers from electrical shock, and to protect the owner of the workplace from legal challenges in case these warnings are ignored.
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Electrical Safety Foundation International launches 2009 holiday safety campaign
RBC Wealth Management
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The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) has announced the launch of its annual holiday safety awareness campaign. This year's campaign, Make
Safety a Tradition, encourages people to make safety awareness a regular part of their holiday plans each year. The holiday season is an exciting time of year, but the decorative displays and home cooked meals that add to the ambiance also increase the risk of residential fires.
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Legrand/Pass & Seymour's Tamper-Resistant Hallway Light Receptacle combines a single receptacle with an LED nightlight lasting 20 years. A photocell illuminates the light in the dark and turns it off in daylight. Meeting NEC® tamper-resistant requirements, the built-in shutter
system lets plugs in but keeps other objects out. More info. MORE
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Surge suppression devices
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In just milliseconds, a voltage surge can destroy valuable equipment or even bring an entire facility down; thus, protection against
transient voltage spikes is important. Hard-wired transient protection devices are covered by either Art. 280 (above 1kV) or Art. 285 (1kV or less). Art. 280 refers to them as surge arresters, while Art. 285 refers to them as surge-protective devices (SPDs). You can avoid transient voltage problems by understanding how to correctly apply Art. 285 of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
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Solar rebates are going fast
Environmental Leader
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The popularity of solar rebates, which is causing shortages in some communities, is also the primary reason why rebate programs are being cut back across the nation. Solar rebates have done their job by significantly increasing solar installation projects across the nation. In Massachusetts alone, as a result of high demand, the number of solar
installers has risen from 50 to more than 200, according to the Worcester Business Journal. But this isn’t sunny news for those communities and businesses that now have to put their solar projects on hold due to a lack of funding.
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Electrical apprentices safety pilot program a success in Queensland
Queensland Government
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The Queensland Government is planning to expand a successful pilot training program that raises safety awareness among apprentice electricians. Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick today met with three fourth-year apprentices who had recently completed a 12-week electrical
safety pilot program run by the Electrical Safety Office. “Safety in the workplace is of paramount importance, and this training program highlights the work of the Electrical Safety Office in ensuring that the safety message is delivered to those about to start their career in the electrical industry,” Dick said.
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China pushes solar, wind power development
USA Today
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The world's solar companies gathered here recently amid the nation's largest solar market under a brilliant sun – and the looming shadow of China. China leads the world in making solar cells, the key component in solar panels, many of which are exported to the U.S. But China is
setting itself up to do more than just manufacture components for renewable energy, such as wind and solar.
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AFC's NEW MC-Quik™ & MC-Stat™ install in a Snap without the Wrap. Each contain an oversized aluminum grounding wire plus armor for equipment grounding. MC-Quik
does not have overall conductor wrap. MC-Stat for HCF has a green grounding conductor (NEC 517), no paper wrap. It's a Snap without the Wrap.
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Thomas & Betts offers one-stop-shopping for electrical conduit and fittings with a portfolio of leading brand names. Whether for hazardous location applications, such as an oilrig or
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Since 2000: IBC - Chapter 30 has required Electrical and Mechanical Listing Requirements for Automotive Lifts.
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