IDEAL Industries ‘Stay Wired to Win’ Monthly Challenge

June 11, 2020

Introducing Stay Wired to Win – a series of monthly at-home challenges designed to keep your competitive spark going until the 2021 IDEAL National Championship. Check back monthly for new challenges.

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From wiring outlets with maximum efficiency to brushing up on your code knowledge, the Stay Wired to Win challenges will keep your electrical skills top notch. Every month we’ll announce a new challenge, its rules, materials needed and judging criteria. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter for even more tips, tricks and training videos.

Each month the top 5 students and top 5 professional participants will win $500.00 in IDEALCash as well as additional prizes. Monthly winners will advance to compete in a final virtual national challenge in November 2020.

CHALLENGE #1 | SPLIT WIRE RECEPTACLE

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