May 01, 2018
3 Steps to Renew My South Dakota Electrical LicenseStep 1 - When Does My South Dakota Electrical License Expire:South Dakota electrical licenses expire every 2 years on June 30th (even years). South Dakota electrical licenses will expire on June 30th 2020. In order to continue working and keep an active...
Apr 23, 2018
The wire of choice for feeders and branch circuits in residential locations is Type NM, non-metallic sheathed cable. It is inexpensive, quick and easy to use, and requires a minimum of tools. But its use is prohibited in sensitive locations, so for industrial, commercial, and even some residential locations, electrical...
Apr 09, 2018
Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s), also referred to as Adjustable Speed Drives, are prominent in today’s workplace. They are used in elevator, water pump, high-volume air compressor applications and material-handling systems wherever speed and torque characteristics of AC motors are regulated. In Thomas Edison’s time, the DC motor was...
Mar 20, 2018
We demonstrated how to determine the motor load for general motor applications using 430.6(A)(1) which states that table values shall be used to determine the ampacity of conductors… instead of the actual current rating marked on the motor nameplate.
Mar 07, 2018
3 Steps to Renew My Wisconsin Electrical LicenseStep 1 - When Does My Wisconsin Electrical License Expire: Wisconsin electrical licenses expire every 4 years on June 30th for Journeyman Electricians, Master Electrician, Certified Electrical Inspectors and UDC Electrical Inspectors. If you hold one of these Wisconsin electrical licenses it will...
Mar 07, 2018
3 Steps to Renew My Georgia Electrical LicenseStep 1 - When Does My Georgia Electrical License Expire: Georgia electrical licenses expire every year on June 30th. In order to continue working, you will need to renew your Georgia electrical license and complete continuing education courses before it expires on June...
Mar 02, 2018
The North Carolina electrical license renewal process can seem daunting but with the right tools and road-map, it can be a smooth journey!Step 1 - Find My NC Electrical License Expiration Date: To begin your North Carolina electrical license renewal, you’ll need your North Carolina electrical license to find your...
Feb 12, 2018
I have been an electrical instructor for a local community college for more than 15 years. I encourage every student to become familiar with the language we use in the electrical trade because let’s face it… we have our own language. Some of it is trade slang passed...
