Why Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters?
from the NFPA Journal
 Although there has been plenty of discussion in the electrical industry recently about arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs), they are not a new residential circuit protection technology. NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC®) , first required them in the 1999 edition, and by 2005, the NEC required the installation of combination AFCIs, which respond to both parallel and series arcs, for all electrical circuits that supply electrical outlets in the bedrooms of new homes by Jan. 1, 2008. More
Tips on Using Generators
from the Zanesville Times Recorder
With hurricane season in full effect, the Red Cross with technical advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Fire Protection Association and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has provided information to address questions about using a generator when disaster strikes. The only recommended method to connect a generator to house wiring is by having a qualified electrician install a power transfer switch. This switch must be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC). More
Wary Consumer Gets Peace-of-mind
from the Brantford Expositor
In 2004, Ellen and her husband Peter moved into an older home in downtown Toronto and, like many of us, began a series of renovations. As work progressed, they identified possible deteriorated wiring behind the walls and questioned the state of the electrical system in their home. The couple hired a handyman listed in the phonebook to review their wiring and make repairs where required; however, they soon began to question some of his actions. More
Equipment Grounding in the Data Center
from The Data Center Journal
Without going into the physics of static electricity, this phenomenon is certainly a big problem when dealing with equipment containing sensitive electronic parts. The data center is filled with such equipment and therefore proper measures must be taken to prevent damage to these costly equipments. More
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Virginia Man Generating His Own Electrical Power
from the Richmond Times Dispatch
Whenever the breeze picks up, Roger Cavendish saves money. At 8 mph, the wind starts spinning a turbine in his backyard, generating electricity to power his Caroline County, Va., home. Twelve mph or greater is the best speed for production, but once started, the turbine will keep churning out electricity even if the breeze drops to a mere 3 mph. More
Which Size Box?
from Electrical Contractor Magazine
Electricians use junction and pull boxes as access points for pulling and feeding conductors through raceway systems. In many installations, use of boxes is necessary, or there would be a greater number of offsets, saddles and bends between outlets or fittings than are permitted per the National Electrical Code (NEC). More
Australia Solar Power Use Doubles in a Year
from AdelaideNow
The number of South Australians who have solar panel systems in their homes has more than doubled in the past year, figures show. ETSA Utilities figures provided to The Advertiser show 3,700 homes have a solar system and are generating power for the electricity grid. This is 2000 more systems than at the same time last year. More
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Tamper-Resistant Receptacles from Cooper Wiring Devices
 Each year, more than 2,400 children are injured by inserting foreign objects into receptacles.* Cooper’s Tamper-Resistant receptacles provide a solution to protect children from electrical injuries and meet 2008 NEC® section 406.11 specification that states all receptacles installed in dwelling units must be tamper-resistant. Devices are available in single, duplex, decorator, GFCI and ASPIRE Design System configurations. Make sure your inspections meet the latest code. More
*According to a 10-year study of National Electronic Injury Surveillance system (NEISS) data.
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