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Connecting premises wiring to supply lines
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"What really does the code say about connecting premises wiring to supply lines? Where do I begin?" These are common questions when one is planning the electric supply to a new building or structure. You need to know where the utility wiring ends and where the premises wiring begins in order to start your design. MORE
ESFI encourages adoption of the 2008 National Electrical Code during Fire
Prevention Week
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This month, ESFI is joining the National Fire Protection Association to recognize Fire Prevention Week, an annual fire prevention campaign to raise awareness about the importance of fire safety and fire safety education. Fire Prevention Week 2009 is Oct. 4-10, and ESFI is encouraging states
to adopt of the 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC) in its entirety, providing greater protection for consumers and their homes from electrical fires and electrocution. More
Army continues criminal probes into Iraq electrocutions
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It was near 100 degrees on May 8, 2004, when Spc. Chase Whitham and a few other soldiers decided to cool off in the
swimming pool at Forward Operating Base Patriot in Mosul, Iraq. A junior officer had recently renovated the pool, but a battalion commander had placed the pool off-limits until final precautions could be made. No signs were posted, so Whitham and the others jumped in. The 21-year-old from Oregon was electrocuted when he touched a metal pipe that was circulating the pool water. It was later determined that the water pump had shorted and was not properly grounded. Whitham was one of the first
Americans to be killed by electrical problems at U.S. bases in Iraq.
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NICEIC launches campaign to dissuade homeowners from embarking on DIY electrical projects
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NICEIC has just launched its 'Don't Take the P out of Your Home' campaign, which highlights the benefits of using a registered electrician. The campaign features DIY expert Linda Barker and NICEIC Engineer Tony Cable. The pair took to
the airwaves to promote the benefits of using NICEIC-registered contractors in a series of radio interviews across nine local BBC stations as well as various commercial stations.
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AFC's NEW MC-Quik™ & MC-Stat™ install in a Snap without the Wrap. Each contain an oversized aluminum grounding wire plus armor for equipment grounding. MC-Quik does not have overall conductor wrap. MC-Stat for HCF has a green grounding conductor (NEC 517), no paper wrap. It's a Snap without the Wrap. MORE
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Texas fire official urges residents to be aware of electrical safety
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With a series of recent house fires in the city of
Hillsboro, Texas, attributed to some sort of electrical issue, officials are urging residents to take steps to make sure their home’s electrical system is up to date.
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Business conditions improve in electrical sector
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Electrical industry business conditions improved in September for the third straight month, according to the latest Electroindustry Business Confidence Index published by the National Electrical Manufacturers Assn. In addition, the
index topped the 50-point threshold indicating expansion in the sector for the second straight month.September's EBCI for current conditions rose 5.3 points to 58.6, its highest reading since April 2006 and more than 50 points above its cyclical low of 8 in December 2008.
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San Francisco plan promotes urban wind power
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San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom unveiled plans yesterday for installing turbines on rooftops around the city, with a
goal of commercializing small-scale wind power and bringing down the cost of renewable electricity. The plans envision turbines on public and private buildings, as well as at Ocean Beach and Treasure Island.
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CSA standards to go! - Free 30-day trial!
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For a limited time CSA is offering a Free 30-day trial of the 2009 Canadian Electrical Code as a Mobile Publication for use on smart phone (Blackberry, iPhone, etc). Key sections of the code can be referenced or reviewed at any time,
from any location, with no additional airtime charges.
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Thomas & Betts offers one-stop-shopping for electrical conduit and fittings with a portfolio of leading brand names. Whether for hazardous location applications, such as an oilrig or refinery, heavy-duty applications such as manufacturing or transportation, or light-duty applications such as hospitals or hotels, you can count on the brands of Thomas & Betts for dependable, quality
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