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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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Measuring Kitchen Counter-top Space Behind Ranges, Cook-tops & Sinks. Figure 210.52(C)(1)

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.

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Fixed Cabinets Equipped with Countertops are Considered Wall Space- 2017 NEC 210.52(A)(2)(1)

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!

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What is a Main-Bonding-Jumper? Why Do We Need it?

For our typical AC electrical system, the purpose of the “Main Bonding Jumper” is to connect the equipment grounding conductors (E.G.C.) contained in each branch-circuit and the metal (conductive) service-disconnect enclosure to the Neutral Conductor of the electrical service. The reason for this is: a driven or buried earth ground […]

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2020 NEC: What to Expect!

As 2019 begins, the electrical industry is in a state of change with proposed changes to the 2017 NEC codes. As technologies have changed so have the needs to keep electrical safety current to these changes.

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What you Need to know about LVDC -Low Voltage Direct Current

The times are changing and LVDC is here to stay. Learn some important information about LVDC- Low Voltage Direct Current.

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How Do I Renew My Massachusetts Electrical License

Massachusetts electrical licenses expire on July 31, 2019. You must complete electrical continuing education in order to renew your license.

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Grounding Versus Bonding: Part 2

Let’s take a look at what is happening on the other end of that equipment grounding conductor, and what it is that enables this conductor to effectively carry current at such a rate that it will instantaneously trip a circuit-breaker or fuse, in the event of a ground-fault. It is normal to assume that a conductor will carry current, but in the matter of fault-current it is important to know why an equipment grounding conductor is able to do its job.

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Grounding Versus Bonding: Part 1

The terms Grounding and Bonding are found throughout the NEC text, and while they are seemingly interchangeable terms, they are actually two distinct procedures when it comes to the National Electrical Code, as well as the installation of electrical equipment.

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How Do I Renew My Alabama Electrical License

3 Steps to Renew My Alabama Electrical License Step 1 – When Does My Alabama Electrical License Expire: The expiration date for your Alabama electrical license can vary. Electrical licenses in Alabama expire every two years on one of the following days: March 30th June 30th September 30th December 30th […]

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Preparing for the Wisconsin Electrical Journeyman Exam

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How to Prepare for the Washington Electrical Exam

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Fixed Cabinets Equipped with Countertops are Considered Wall Space- 2017 NEC 210.52(A)(2)(1)

What is a Main-Bonding-Jumper? Why Do We Need it?

2020 NEC: What to Expect!

What you Need to know about LVDC -Low Voltage Direct Current

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Grounding Versus Bonding: Part 2

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Grounding Versus Bonding: Part 1

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