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IAEI Magazine Share     The topic of grounding and bonding as it relates to the National Electrical Code (NEC) and proper installations still seems to be a mystery to many electricians, engineers and inspectors. In the author’s travels around the U. S. and Canada, this seems especially true as it relates to services, separately derived systems, and when another building or structure is served by a feeder or branch circuit. More
Install safer outlets Huron Daily Tribune Share
Approximately 2,400 children receive emergency room treatment every year for injuries caused by inserting objects into electrical receptacles, according to a 10-year report released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Tamper-resistant receptacles, also known as child-safety outlets, protect against such incidents, and the State of Michigan recently adopted the 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC), making it the electrical installation standard for the state. More Flying into the wind-powered future IMPO Share
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is expecting to achieve 20 percent wind energy or 300 GW of wind generating capacity by 2030. Unlike many traditional energy sources, the challenge to achieve this goal is not related to availability of raw materials but rather increasing the manufacturing capacity of wind energy generation equipment. Achieving 20 percent wind energy will require the number of turbine installations to increase from approximately 2000 per year in 2006 to almost 7000 per year in 2017. More
Standards light the way for safety this holiday season ANSI Share
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL), two members and audited designators of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), have teamed to urge consumers to keep safety in mind this year when decorating for the holiday season. Codes and standards can help to assure the safety of common decorations that illuminate neighborhoods across the nation. NFPA 70-2008, the 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC), addresses the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment to be used both indoors and outdoors, such as strings of lights that outline a house or drape over a pine tree. More The basics of using circuit breakers with surge protectors EC&M Share
In the electrical profession, questions still arise about what type of circuit breaker to use with surge protectors. Don't make this task more difficult than it has to be. Choosing the right device is straightforward, as long as you follow some basic steps and have a fundamental understanding of surge protectors. More
Attention shoppers: Solar panels, now on aisle 5 CNBC Share
Going solar is getting a bit easier. Home improvement store Lowe's began selling solar panels on Thursday, giving seasoned do-it-yourselfers a chance to install the devices on their roofs themselves.The retailer is selling the panels—called Andalay—for $893 each at 21 stores in California. The items are part of the Lowe’s Energy Centers—kiosks that help customers determine ways they can reduce the amount of energy they use in their homes. More Engineer seeks role for his profession in Congress Pioneer Local Share
Paul Hamann is surely the only candidate to boast he's read the National Electrical Code, the nearly 1,000-page manual that sets the U. S. standard for safely installing electrical wiring and equipment. "It basically took me about an hour a page because I meticulously went through and underlined and highlighted the important things," he said. "To me, the code is very similar to legislation. The code is written in a very general format. You basically write legislation that is in the format of generalizations." Hamann is one of six candidates seeking the Republican nomination for Illinois' 10th Congressional District. More
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