8 Tips for Choosing a Step-down Transformer
Step-down transformers allow any electrical product to be installed on 347V circuits, which is why many electrical contractors keep a few in their car stock.
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Chicago’s Merchandise Mart
Turning Chicago’s Merchandise Mart (the Mart) into the most extensive permanent projection system in the world was a significant feat, and the opening attracted over 30,000 people and garnered national media attention.
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 9
The code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes, it can seem quite daunting to quickly find the information you need. In this current series of articles, I will provide a guide to help users find their way through this critical document.
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Pay by Location, Electrician
Average annual salaries for electricians in seven cities across Canada vary by up to $17,000. The national average is $68,000.
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How to Get Precision Tunable White Lighting
Human centric lighting puts people at the center of lighting design. It considers both the visual and non-visual effects of light from a physiological and psychological perspective and extends the scope of lighting beyond the traditional architectural design approach…
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Survey Results Show Need for Stronger Culture of Safety
There is an opportunity for companies to improve and expand their safety programs, according to a survey Fluke conducted of 162 electrical workers. In the report, nearly 100% of workers agreed that having a safety culture at work was important in keeping them safe.
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“What do you mean, it’s up to her?!”
Only once in my life has time stood still. I can’t describe that brief period as bad or upsetting or even traumatic. All of those descriptors require an emotion to be present, so none of them would be an accurate portrayal.
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Discussing the Business Impacts of COVID-19 on the Electrical Industry with Taylor Gerrie
Taylor Gerrie is a Director of Strategic Transformation with his family business, Gerrie Electric Wholesale Ltd.
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Pay by Experience Level for Electrical Estimators
Pay appears to peak for estimators with 10-19 years of experience, declining slightly thereafter. The national average salary of those surveyed is $64,647.
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Electrician Skills and Correlation to Hourly Pay
Among four types of electricians, the hourly rate varies by a maximum $5/hour. Residential is lowest. See who’s highest.
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Why Do Some Workers Take Risks?
Many of us take risks in their daily lives, such as using our cell phone while driving or exceeding the speed limits, while fortunately avoiding any potential injury and damage.
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Three Ways to Improve Electrical Safety During a COVID-19 Related Shutdown
If your plant is unexpectedly shut down due to the current crisis, you can use this pause in production as an opportunity to review and improve safety procedures.
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3 Steps to a Strong Safety Program
More than 70% of workers believe there is an opportunity for more electrical safety training in the workplace, according to a January 2020 Fluke survey of 162 electrical workers.
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The Challenges Faced by the Electricity Sector in the Pandemic
The pandemic has caused disruption across all industries in a few short months. Despite the sector’s critical role in powering healthcare facilities and communities, we’ve seen that we are not immune from the disruption affecting others.
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Average Salary by Position: Electrical
Among seven electrical positions, operations managers earn the most, followed by project managers. See how five other positions compare.
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 8
Since earlier articles were based on the 23rd Edition of the CEC, Part I, I have revised these articles to reflect any changes made pursuant to the 24th Edition. This edition of the CEC, Part I, (C22.1-18), is available from CSA Group.
