Apr 03, 2019
210.52(C) of the 2017 NEC lays out the requirements for kitchen countertops and the receptacles that are required to serve them. The countertop space located directly behind a range, counter-mounted cooking unit (such as a cooktop), or sink may or may not be counted as part of this measurable countertop surface when determining receptacle requirements and receptacle spacing for the countertop. It all depends on the depth of countertop surface behind that component.
Mar 28, 2019
To renew your electrical license in North Carolina, you have to complete continuing education, and some of that coursework must be completed in a classroom. JADE Learning is prepared to help you navigate the renewal process and get you registered for the classes you need. Let’s go over the process...
Mar 28, 2019
Renewing your Minnesota electrical license requires brushing up on updates to the current code as well as a straightforward renewal process with the state. We’ve laid out the steps you’ll need to take below alongside how JADE Learning can make this whole process even easier. Renewing Your Minnesota Electrical LicenseStep 1:...
Mar 28, 2019
Do you need help renewing your Idaho electrical license? JADE Learning has the answers. We can help you understand the renewal process and connect you to the continuing education you need to update your license. Here are your step by step instructions.
Mar 21, 2019
There are quite a few challenges to hurdle over when installing or upgrading HVAC systems for historic buildings. A major dilemma arises for HVAC technicians when you are charged with the task of providing a system that meets the needs of those occupying the building while also preserving as much...
Mar 05, 2019
Inrush current, also referred to as “locked rotor current,” is the excessive current flow experienced within a motor and its conductors during the first few moments following the energizing (switching on) of the motor. This current draw is sometimes referred to as “locked rotor current” because the current necessary at...
Mar 05, 2019
The NEC underwent some big changes in 2017, including the redefinition of wall space, when it comes to fixed cabinets installed along a wall space. Prior to 2017, a cabinet affixed to a wall in a bedroom, den, library, etc. simply broke that wall space into two separate wall spaces. The measurement along the wall ended once you reached the fixed cabinet, and a new measurement began at the other end of the cabinet – but not anymore!
Mar 01, 2019
Commercial HVACR systems make up a large portion of a building’s energy demands and need regular maintenance to operate at peak efficiency. Even with the best care, your HVACR system can develop problems that impact air and temperature quality, increase energy consumption, or damage system components. Common concerns with commercial...
