October Issue 2009

Featured Articles

Sizing Them Up

By Russ MunyanUnder (Miscellaneous)

In some ways, there is no difference between small and large contractors.

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Midwest Preparing for Big Boom in Wind Power

(Miscellaneous)

By

Mike Breslin

October 2009

Of all the regions in North America, the Midwest offers unparalleled potential to generate electricity from wind. READ MORE

Fill 'er Up or Shut 'er Down

(Codes & Standards)

By

Mark C. Ode

October 2009

The 20th and 21st centuries have seen many changes in gasoline stations. READ MORE

Coming in for a Landing

(Your Business)

By

Claire Swedberg

October 2009

Chicago O'Hare International Airport has been expanding its runway system and installing a new airfield lighting system, a new electric lighting vault and a lighting control READ MORE

NFPA Reports Fire Loss and Smoke Alarm Statistics

(Miscellaneous)

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October 2009

In 2008, fires caused more than $15.5 billion in direct property loss, but overall, the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) reported a decline in fire losses from the previ READ MORE

Get Into Condition

(Codes & Standards)

By

James G. Stallcup

October 2009

In the last issue of ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, I discussed the National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for cord-and-plug-connected air conditioners (AC units). READ MORE

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Products Featured In This Issue

Cool Tools: Power Quality Testers

Poor power quality continues to be a costly problem. READ MORE

Cabinets, Racks and Enclosures

1 Enclosure > Cooper B-Line’s Dura Clean wash-down support enclosure is designed for the rigorous wash-down requirements of the food and beverage and pharmaceutical indust READ MORE