May Issue 2009

 

Featured Articles

Transformer Accessibility, Derating Conductors and More

By George W. FlachUnder (Codes & Standards)

Article 210 Branch Circuits; Article 240 Overcurrent Protection; Article 250 Grounding and Bonding;

Low Voltage But Not Low Risk

By Russ MunyanUnder (Miscellaneous)

The good news is that the electrical current through low-voltage cabling—such as telecommunications

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Duct Lookout
(Miscellaneous)
By
Edward Brown
May 2009
Duct detectors are installed through the wall of a duct in order to sense whether smoke is present in the air-circulation system. READ MORE
Two for Smoking
(Miscellaneous)
By
Allan B. Colombo
May 2009
One way electrical contractors (ECs) ensure safety is to install smoke alarms in every home they wire. READ MORE
Powering Up: Temporary Generators
(Miscellaneous)
By
Mark C. Ode
May 2009
While preparing a presentation, I noticed a photo taken at a facility where temporary power was needed periodically. The facility rented a generator when necessary. READ MORE
Nearly There: Screw-In LEDs
(Lighting)
By
Craig DiLouie
May 2009
The stakes are high. According to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) estimates, nearly 1 billion 60W A19 lamps will be installed in the United States by 2010. READ MORE
Long Walk On a Short Bridge
(Miscellaneous)
By
Stan Shook
May 2009
Two of my previous articles go well with this one. “Are Your Estimators Bored?” (March 2006) and “Never Stop Bidding Work” (March 2008). READ MORE

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