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In order to safely and properly complete that electrical wiring project you must be able to choose and install the right size and type of cable. All electrical conductors are rated by how much current they can safely carry before overheating and possibly causing a fire. The amount of current that a wire can safely […]
The Department of Energy has raised the minimum efficiency requirements for many category’s of lighting. In January of 2012 , the incandescent lighting phase out began with 100-watt lamps. After July 14, 2012, new energy-efficiency lighting legislation will restrict the manufacture of: Linear and U- shaped flourescent lamps PAR lamps The Department of Energy now mandates […]
A working knowledge of the NEC is a necessity for everyone involved in the electrical trade. The NEC provides the standards by which all electrical installations big and small are judged. Although other requirements, such as local jurisdictions and manufacture instructions must also be followed, The NEC is the foundation on which all electrical installations […]
