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Ground Resistance Testing

Mar 03, 2022

How do we know if our single ground rod has the proper earth resistance? We don’t know unless we have a ground resistance tester and know how to use it. So let’s look at how we perform this test.

Section 230.62(C), Service Equipment - Barriers

Mar 03, 2022

How have service equipment barrier requirements changed for the 2020 NEC? And why were the changes made in the first place? Read on to find out!

Wastewater Heat Recovery

Mar 03, 2022

Wastewater from domestic, commercial, and industrial facilities contains significant amounts of thermal energy. This thermal energy can be harnessed and reused through a process called wastewater heat recovery. In this article we’ll explore what wastewater heat recovery is, discuss components of heat recovery, and look at benefits and issues with wastewater heat recovery.

Tribute to Steven Lambert

Feb 16, 2022

At JADE Learning, we are fortunate to work with individuals who are experts in their field with decades of knowledge and passion for their industry. One of those experts passed away in early February. We are deeply saddened by the loss of retired water operator, Steven Lambert. Steven Lambert worked in...

How Many Receptacle Outlets Can You Install on One Circuit?

Feb 10, 2022

Not too many times, when speaking about the National Electrical Code, do we hear the phrase “as many as you want” or “unlimited.” However, when talking about a 15-amp 120-volt convenience outlet branch circuit in a dwelling, we can say those phrases, because it is true! We can install an...

NEC Article 410 Part XVI: Horticultural Lighting

Feb 10, 2022

It is difficult to go for a drive or to a shopping center and not notice the prevalence of CBD products available, since many states have legalized or decriminalized CBD, hemp, and even marijuana for use as medicine or recreation. Regardless of how you may feel about their use, large-scale...

The Color of Green: Security in the Cannabis Industry

Feb 08, 2022

Cannabis creates a contrast of benevolent opposition; those that have tried it and those that have not. In addition, cannabis is deemed illegal by the federal government, but it is legal in individual states. Today, global sales are expected to reach $33.6 billion by 2025. With COVID-19, the use of...

2 + 2 = School Building Maintenance : The Need for HVAC Upgrades in Schools

Feb 08, 2022

Our children are our future, the next generation of Americans to serve as responsible, educated adults. And yet, we send them off to school every day, or at least we always used to, with little regard for the condition of the buildings where they hopefully receive a decent education. Students...

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