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Preparing for the Wisconsin Electrical Journeyman Exam

To help you prepare for the Wisconsin Journeyman Electrician Exam, we’ve gathered some information on what you can expect on the exam — plus some tips to help you pass.

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How to Prepare for the Washington Electrical Exam

Before you become a journey-level or master electrician in Washington, you must pass an exam. Here’s what you can expect on the exam and some tips to help you pass.

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How Electricians Can Make Money Installing EV Charging Stations

Tap into the growing demand for electric vehicle charging stations to increase your income and reach new customers as a licensed electrician.

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2023 NEC Section 210.8(B): GFCI Protection, Other Than Dwelling Units

These are some updated code changes and exceptions in section 210.8(B), which covers GFCI rules for personnel, other than dwelling units.

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The De-Centralized Central Station

This blog discusses the sustainability of central alarm stations hiring remote workers and the pros and cons that come with remote vs. in-person work.

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How Do I Renew My Montana Electrical License?

Montana electrical licenses will expire on July 15, 2020. To continue working under your Montana electrical license you must complete and application and continuing education courses. Renewal opens 60 days prior to the expiration date.

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Stepping Up and Stepping Down: Using Transformers to Change Voltages to Desired Levels

Transformers are used when power voltages need to be changed, or transformed, to other levels. Sometimes voltages need to be increased when sending power long distances. Other times, voltages need to be decreased for equipment that uses the power. Regardless of whether the voltages are being stepped up or stepped down, the same process of changing windings is used to transform voltages to different levels.

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Understanding Motor Branch-Circuit Overcurrent Protection Devices

The primary intent of this discussion is to explain how overcurrent protection devices are determined for single motor branch-circuits. References will be taken from the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC). These references will apply to general single motor applications for a continuous duty NEMA Design B energy efficient motor, unless otherwise noted.

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How Do I Renew My Texas Electrical License?

3 Steps to Renew My Texas Electrical License Step 1 – Find My Electrical License Expiration Date: To begin to renew a Texas electrical license, you’ll need your Texas electrical license number and issue date. If you cannot find your electrical license, you can look it up on the Texas […]

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Understanding Box Fill Calculations: Must-Have Knowledge for Installers and Inspectors – NEC 2017, Article 314.16

Can you do a box fill calculation at the jobsite? This is an important skill for installers and inspectors alike, since a box that is overfilled can cause a fault, arcing, or even a fire. But how do we determine if a box is overfilled in a real-world situation?

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How to Pass 99% of Your Electrical Inspections

Recently while working as an electrical foreman I was able to pass fifty – yes, fifty!- electrical inspections in a row. I was a rock star to my crew, the GC and my employer. The crew respected me. I was keeping the project schedule on track. I was saving the company money in permitting fees and labor. I didn’t have to work an enormous amount of overtime, and I didn’t have to bring in bags of unmarked bills on inspection day. What I did is simply follow this basic procedure.

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Washington Electrical Licensing – Important WAC Updates on License Renewal

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries will adopt the 2020 National Electrical Code. The code adoptions will become effective in Washington on July 1, 2020. On August 23, 2019 there were important updates made to the WAC related to license renewal. In this post two important WAC Updates are covered.

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How Do I Renew My Washington Electrical License?

To begin renewing your Washington electrical license, you’ll need your electrical license number and issue date. If you cannot find your electrical license, you can look it up on the Washington State Department of Labor Industries website. You can search by using just your name or your Washington electrical license number if you remember it! Once you’ve located your electrical license information you will be able to figure out your expiration date. In Washington your electrical license will expire every 3 years after the issue date. For example, if your license was issued on May 30, 2018, it will expire on May 30, 2021.

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Grounding Electrodes – to be or not to be? 2017 NEC 250.52(B)(3)

Prior to 2017, only two items were prohibited for use as grounding electrodes, underground gas piping and aluminum. For 2017, another item has been added to the list of prohibited items. For the 2017 NEC Code cycle, the structures as well as steel reinforcement materials that pertain to swimming pools have been added to the list found in 250.52(B)(3) of components that are prohibited from being used as grounding electrodes for an electrical system.

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Conduit and Cables Exposed to Sunlight on Rooftops

Anyone who has been on top of a roof on a hot summer day knows what it’s like to stand in the middle of an oven. Extreme temperatures from the sun can bake everything in sight, from shingles to appliances, and even electrical conductors and conduit.
Conductor insulation is meant to provide long lasting protection from expected heat due to the flow of electricity and normal environmental factors. However, excessive heat from solar radiation can damage conductors and cause premature failures.

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Preparing for the Wisconsin Electrical Journeyman Exam

Most Recent

How to Prepare for the Washington Electrical Exam

How Electricians Can Make Money Installing EV Charging Stations

2023 NEC Section 210.8(B): GFCI Protection, Other Than Dwelling Units

The De-Centralized Central Station

Recently in

How Do I Renew My Montana Electrical License?

Stepping Up and Stepping Down: Using Transformers to Change Voltages to Desired Levels

Understanding Motor Branch-Circuit Overcurrent Protection Devices

How Do I Renew My Texas Electrical License?

Understanding Box Fill Calculations: Must-Have Knowledge for Installers and Inspectors – NEC 2017, Article 314.16

How to Pass 99% of Your Electrical Inspections

Washington Electrical Licensing – Important WAC Updates on License Renewal

How Do I Renew My Washington Electrical License?

Grounding Electrodes – to be or not to be? 2017 NEC 250.52(B)(3)

Conduit and Cables Exposed to Sunlight on Rooftops

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