Grounded in Ontario Episode 13 – Hot Topics

July 2, 2024

Trevor Tremblay, Technical Advisor at Electrical Safety Authority, highlights some of the trends he’s seeing in the field and addresses your questions about emerging challenges.

In this episode, Karen Ras and Trevor Tremblay, Technical Advisor at the ESA, return to discuss some hot topics and important developments every Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC) needs to hear, including changes in meter base standards, issues with ventilated transformers, the rise of permanent holiday lighting, and the complexities of installing designer receptacles.

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