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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition – A Road Map: Section 26
Section 26 is a general section of the code and applies to the installation of all electrical equipment. Appendix B contains important additional helpful notes. This section is divided into several parts, with the general rules 26-002 to 26-012 applying to all electrical equipment and additional parts for specific types of equipment. Read More…
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Manitoba Introduces $1.5M in Grants for Low-Carbon Projects – Application Deadline Jan 25
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ECABC’s 2024 Innovation Award Nominations Now Open
January 9, 2025 The second annual ECABC Innovation Award will be presented at ECABC’s AGM & Conference Gala Dinner in Victoria on June 13, 2025. The Award highlights a project completed during 2024 that exemplifies the use of innovation in electrical construction to improvise a task, solve a problem or significantly improve a project (i.e…. Read More…
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Code Quiz: Section 22 – Locations in Which Corrosive Liquids, Vapours, or Excessive Moisture are Likely to be Present
Tom decides to add chickens and egg production to his cattle farming operation. He adds a chicken coup to the barn where he houses his cattle. The coup is suitably cut off from the barn and will contain an electric heater, luminaires and switches. Read More…
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ABB and Wieland Electric Partner to Redefine Efficiency in Modular Construction
January 15, 2025 ABB Electrification’s Smart Buildings Division and Wieland Electric have announced a strategic partnership to revolutionize modular and serial construction with advanced prefabricated electrical installation systems. The collaboration combines Wieland’s innovative connector technology with ABB’s extensive portfolio – including switches, sockets, installation boxes, energy distribution, and smart home solutions – to deliver plug-and-play… Read More…
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ABB Expands Residential Energy Management Portfolio in North America with Lumin Acquisition
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Mattr Completes Acquisition of AmerCable, Establishing US Wire and Cable Manufacturing Footprint
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Ontario Launches New Energy Efficiency Programs
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