Following a devastating, residential fire in New Jersey that displaced more than 1,000 people, the developer plans to include sprinklers and other fire protection systems in its future developments. The company, Avalon Bay, which built the 408-unit complex in Edgewater,NJ, will include more sprinklers and other safety features in its future housing developments in Maplewood and Princeton, New Jersey. “I’ve said all along that this [is] in their best interest
Proper grounding and bonding prevent unwanted voltage on non-current-carrying metal objects, such as tool and appliance casings, raceways, and enclosures, as well as facilitate the correct operation of overcurrent devices. But beware of wiring everything to a ground rod and considering the job well done. There are certain subtleties you must follow to adhere to applicable NEC rules and provide safe installations to the public and working personnel. Although the ground theory is a vast subject, on which whole volumes have been written, David Herres, in his article in EC& M magazine, asks us to take a look at some of the 10 most common grounding errors you may run into on a daily basis. The first is:
According to TED magazine, electrical contractors had it pretty tough this past winter. But that environment is beginning to change right along with the weather.
States like Pennsylvania, are gearing up for the more active summer months. “Being based in Central Pennsylvania meant our business was pretty flat
