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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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Five More Big 2023 NEC Changes That Are Coming Soon

The 2023 National Electrical Code is here! This article covers more changes to help soften the blow of transitioning into the 2023 NEC code cycle.

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Our 2023 National Electrical Code Course is Now Available!

The 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) is here! This article covers NEC history, the update process, and a chapter breakdown! Stay tuned in the months ahead for more updates.

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The 2023 National Electric Code Has Arrived!

The 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) is here! This article covers NEC history, the update process, and a chapter breakdown! Stay tuned in the months ahead for more updates.

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Electrical Burial Depths and Procedures

Underground electrical installations can save labor hours, material costs, and provide protection to the installation. Sometimes going underground is the only logical path to get service from one point to another whether new construction or remodel work. Overall, there are not many electrical projects that don’t require a little digging in the dirt at some point. Let’s dust off the National Electrical Code (NEC) and review some Code pertaining to burial depths and standard operating procedures.

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Floor Heating Cable Systems

Under Floor Electric Cable and Cable Mat Systems are a great way to warm or even heat a space. These systems can be a supplemental or even a main source of heat in a variety of rooms. The systems can be installed under many types of floors such as tile, wood, concrete, vinyl, and even carpet. The manufacturers offer a variety or pre-engineered packaged units and even piece-by-piece options. The manufacturer’s step-by-step installation instructions must be used to install the heating cables, mats, spacers, thermostats, and other associated equipment. The instructions will also point us in the right direction as far as the branch circuit size but will most likely not give all of the needed information.

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Countertops Located in Other than Kitchen Areas – Section 210.52(A)(2) 2017 NEC

We are all familiar with the NEC requirement to place receptacles within the first 24 inches of a kitchen countertop edge, and then locate them every 48 inches thereafter. But did you know that fixed countertops in rooms such as dens, libraries, living rooms, bedrooms and the like now have receptacle requirements, and they are different from the requirements found in 210.52(C) that apply to kitchens?

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What is on the California Electrical Certification Exam?

How Do I Sign-Up for the California Electrical Certification Exam?
Once you’ve completed all requirements as an apprentice or through and electrical trainee program you can submit your application to have your experience reviewed by the California DIR. After submitting the application and all the required attachments you will be notified of your eligibility. You will have one year to schedule and take your exam. If you do not complete your exam within that time frame you will have to re-submit your application. It is important that you properly prep for the exam to ensure you pass on the first try.

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The 2020 NEC Allows Electrical Inspectors to Periodically Inspect Swimming Pools and Similar Equipment, after Installation.

The 2020 Code Making Panel has introduced a new and unprecedented Code section for this 2020 Code cycle that may prove controversial once time allows this directive to play out.

This new requirement found in Section 680.4 of the 2020 NEC allows the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to return to a home or business for follow-up inspection(s) even after the swimming pool, fountain, or similar has passed final inspection, and the job is complete.

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New Articles in the 2020 NEC

There will be four new article additions to the 2020 NEC:
1. Article 242 Overvoltage Protection
2. Article 311 Medium Voltage Conductors and Cable
3. Article 337 Type P Cable
4. Article 800 General Requirements for Communications Systems

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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

Five More Big 2023 NEC Changes That Are Coming Soon

Our 2023 National Electrical Code Course is Now Available!

The 2023 National Electric Code Has Arrived!

Electrical Burial Depths and Procedures

Floor Heating Cable Systems

Countertops Located in Other than Kitchen Areas – Section 210.52(A)(2) 2017 NEC

What is on the California Electrical Certification Exam?

The 2020 NEC Allows Electrical Inspectors to Periodically Inspect Swimming Pools and Similar Equipment, after Installation.

New Articles in the 2020 NEC

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