Mar 5, 2019
The BC Electrical Association’s Introduction to Basic Electricity course will take place April 13-14 at the BCEA office in Burnaby. Topics to be covered include:
• Voltage Sources and Systems
• Circuits (Part 1)
• Circuits (Part 2)
• Electrical Diagrams
• Test Equipment
• Basic Electrical Products
• Wire and Cable
• Lighting
Space is limited. Register now.
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Philips Lighting has announced that Gaurhav Arora has joined its team as the Customer Satisfaction Manager for Canada. Gaurhav brings more than 15 years of senior-level experience and joins Philips from Canadian Tire Corporation.
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November 4, 2024 By Keith Sones, seasoned utility industry executive Most of the articles I’ve written have been based on personal experiences, many of them occurring decades ago, which eventually translate into helpful life lessons. The years allow the events to marinate in a savoury stew of time and reflection, clarity never coming immediately, or even… Read More…
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This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
