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What's It Worth To Protect Your Home? from the Kentucky Post Every year nearly 70,000 homes go up in flames across the country. Often, faulty electrical wiring is to blame. That's exactly what happened to Ohio resident Glen Easterday, who was emotional as he looked around his former house, explaining that he "lost a lot of memories." For only $30, a simple electrical device could have saved Easterday's home. That's why electricians like Al Sheldon call them life-saving. More Multimeter Accident Prevention Plan, An Electrical Inspector's Survival Guide from IAEI News The electrical inspector and investigator have to be very careful not to become an additional casualty or statistic. As leaders in the electrical industry, we as inspectors need to share our knowledge and promote fused leads to the people we deal with. More After 25 Years in the Trade, Electrical Inspector Says She “Wouldn’t Change a Thing” from the Daily Commercial News Cheryl Carbis has spent 25 years working as an electrician in one form or another and says she wouldn’t change a thing about her choices. As a skinny girl of 18, fresh out of high school, going for an electrician’s apprenticeship was an unusual career choice, but Carbis says it was an obvious path. More Illinois City Advises Safe Use of Generators from Quad Cities Online With the recent power outage, many residents are using or are considering the use of a portable electric generator. While a portable electric generator can be a valuable tool, it can also be extremely dangerous if not used correctly. The City of Moline would like to remind residents of some facts to consider before buying and using a generator for back-up electricity. More    Product Showcase: Eti Conformity Services Eti Conformity Services is the largest independent testing, maintenance and engineering service company in the United States. With strategically located services centers nationwide, you’ll receive local responsiveness and global capability. For 30 years, the Eti Conformity Services name has been synonymous with quality and experience as well as being known for producing consistent results in electrical testing throughout many industries. When it comes time to conduct your next field evaluation, Eti Conformity has the experience you can trust. More Video: Exploding Transformer the Cause of Massive House Fire in Independence, Minn. from My FOX Twin Cities The cause of a massive fire that destroyed a million-dollar home in Independence, Minn. Sunday has been determined. Investigators believe it was a low-voltage transformer used to light the landscaping that started the blaze. The flames started on the exterior of the home and burned inwards. More Denver Updates Building Code from DenverGov.org The City and County of Denver has adopted the 2006 Series of Building Codes established by the International Code Council, and 2005 National Electrical Code. Builders have the option of using the new or old code during a transition period. The new Code is available for use now. Or, builders may use either the 2004 Denver Building Code or the new 2008 Denver Building Code for any projects that will be submitted to Denver Community Planning and Development before the effective date of this Code- Aug. 4, 2008. The newly adopted Denver Building Code shall become fully effective on Aug.4, 2008. More Technology Giants Rush to Solar Power from USA Today via Delaware Online Semiconductor companies are rushing into the solar power business faster than a Pentium-driven computer, promising to turn a niche renewable energy into a mass-market product. Since May, computer powerhouses Intel, IBM and National Semiconductor have barreled into solar energy, joining hundreds of fellow technology mainstays. Virtually every chipmaker is weighing a solar play. More   Automate any Electrical Inspection Report with 3D Inspection Systems Report Writer software. The preferred software of thousands of home inspectors, building inspectors and marine inspectors. Offer inspections to obtain more repair business! See how -- click here to download a trial copy.

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