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Canadian Electrical Contractor Discussion Group: Can You Count the Deficiencies?
Have you ever been called to fix the work of a 'handyman'?
"Was supposedly done by a"certified ' electrician....told the homeowner that he got a $266 permit....no record at TSBC. Can you count the deficiencies?"
"There is a second panel change in the triplex also.......even more deficiencies. Think the guy was a glorified handyman. Ones not obvious: 240 BB heat hooked up 120....drier on 2p20....range on 2p50....water heater fed with 2c14 Bx on 2p15."
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IDEAL's Stay Wired to Win is Back for April
It's April, which means it's time for you to ignite your competitive spark with the a new challenge from IDEAL Nationals Canada. This month, IDEAL is asking you to show off your electrical knowledge with the most correct answers.
Five professionals and five apprentice winners will each take home a $100 VISA gift card and forged wire stripper from IDEAL.
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I*
By William (Bill) Burr
Section 32 – Fire Alarm Systems, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms, and Fire Pumps, as outlined in Rule 32-000 Scope, is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and provides additional and specific requirements for the location, installation, wiring, and protection, of
• local fire alarm systems
• permanently connected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms...
Building a Control Narrative
By Matthew Payette
A lighting programming and control narrative is a document that is essential to coordinate the design/construction process with a fully realized final architectural product. It defines how lighting will integrate into the space and ultimately how humans will interact with that same space.
Sometimes there is a gap between the initial visions of the designers and the final product. Other times, the final product and operation of the lighting systems is achieved but after much project management distress...
11 Piece Insulated TorqueVario-S and SlimLine Blade Set
• Individually tested to 10,000 volts AC and rated to 1,000 volts AC for safety and peace of mind.
• Meets VDE testing standards for protection against arc flash explosion.
• Torque accuracy of +/- 6% for confidence in precise tolerances.
• 33% narrower blade shafts for reaching deep set terminal block fasteners.
• Direct-molded insulation for protection against electrical shock and arc flash explosion.
IBEW Members Shine at IDEAL National Championships
Like most major events over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic put serious restrictions on the Ideal National Championships, which annually pits the top electricians from the United States, Canada, Australia, China, and Mexico against each other in skill competitions. Organizers dramatically scaled back this year’s event to comply with health guidelines. But that didn’t stop IBEW members from continuing to dominate.
Elgin, Ill., Local 117 journeyman wireman Greg Anliker, who is sometimes referred to as the Michael Jordan of the competition after winning the individual pro title in three of the previous four years, partnered with San Francisco Local 6 apprentice Noreen Buckley to win the three-team competition...
Joanna Osawe: Driving Gender Equality in the Energy Sector
By Owen Hurst
Recently, Electrical Industry Canada has developed a relationship with Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE), a non-for-profit group developing resources and networking potential for women and all working or planning to work within the renewable energy sector. Aside from being the WiRE President & CEO, Joanna Osawe is the Global Business Development Manager of Major Projects for DMC Power Inc.
EIN sat down with Osawe to learn more about WiRE and the substantial benefits it provides. Joanna is very personable and open regarding her career and her ambition, as well as the opportunities she is developing for women nationally and globally.
