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JADE Learning Now Offers Instructor-Led Electrical Continuing Education Classes in Maryland

May 21, 2019

JADE Learning, a nationally trusted online electrical continuing education provider, now offers instructor-led CE training to Maryland electricians — helping them meet Maryland state board requirements for continuing electrical education (CE) and license renewal. The leading provider of electrical trade continuing education, JADE Learning...

JADE Learning Now Offers Instructor-Led Electrical Continuing Education Classes in Ohio

May 10, 2019

Widely known for online electrical continuing education, JADE Learning brings instructor-led CE training to Ohio — helping electricians meet the Ohio state board requirements for electrical continuing education and license renewal. The leading nationwide provider of trade-specific continuing education, JADE Learning is building on its successful in-person training programs in North...

The Isolated Ground

May 09, 2019

The Isolated Ground (IG) is a type of equipment ground that, in theory, reduces interference experienced by electronics and instrumentation from radio frequency (RF) noise, by connecting that equipment directly to the grounding terminal of the service equipment, without ever making contact with another metal component or grounded surface, that could potentially be serving as an antenna for airborne RF noise.

New Rules for Spaces with Limited Access [NEC 2017 110.26(A)(4)]

May 09, 2019

The NEC has long regulated the required space around electrical equipment installations so that a worker who is going to examine, adjust, service, or maintain equipment that may be energized is not exposed to excessive danger from live (ungrounded) parts. The worker must have enough space available so as not to contact a surface that could effectively make his body a path to ground. In the past, equipment installations above a drop ceiling, such as small transformers, air handlers, VAV’s, and the like, have not been addressed, and the enforcement of Article 110.26 in these spaces has been difficult at best, as the space above a drop ceiling is often very crowded.

Five Home Security System Improvements

May 01, 2019

While JADE Learning offers continuing education classes on the intricacies of alarm systems, there is often opportunity to improve upon these existing systems. These improvements could be by covering some previously missed access points to the home or by adding life safety features to improve not only security...

Fire Alarm Systems

May 01, 2019

Fire alarm systems are at least an order of magnitude more challenging to understand than homeowner-type smoke alarms, even if individual smoke alarms within the home are wired together to work in concert. Fire alarm work must not be taken for granted because if a system...

How Do I Renew My Kentucky Electrical License?

Apr 26, 2019

Electricians in the state of Kentucky must take some steps every year in order to renew their electrical license. JADE Learning can guide you through the process one step at a time and make sure your electrical license is properly renewed on time so you may continue working without interruption...

3 Steps to Renew Your Wyoming Electrical License

Apr 26, 2019

In order to remain in good standing as a licensed electrician in Wyoming, you’ll need to renew your license on a regular basis. JADE Learning has all the resources needed to renew your Wyoming electrical license, and we’re prepared to walk you through the 3-step process. Read on for more...

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