NEC Rules for Supporting Coaxial Cable (CATV) in Installations
NEC Rules for Supporting Coaxial Cable (CATV) in Installations Image ALT Text: A properly installed coaxial cable is secured with a coaxial cable support strap to a wooden joist in a new construction environment. Properly supporting coaxial cable is not …
Underground Service Conductors: NEC Article 230, Part IV
Underground Service Conductors: A Deep Dive into NEC Article 230, Part IV Properly installing underground service conductors is a fundamental and critical task for any master or journeyman electrician. Governed by the National Electrical Code (NEC), specifically Article 230, these …
How to Check and Adjust Slack Adjusters for the CDL Test
How to Check and Adjust Slack Adjusters for the CDL Test To properly check and adjust slack adjusters for the CDL test, you must first identify whether they are automatic or manual. For the vast majority of modern utility vehicles, …
CDL In-Cab Inspection: A Complete Walkthrough
CDL In-Cab Inspection: A Complete Walkthrough A proper cdl in-cab inspection is a non-negotiable safety and compliance mandate for any professional operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). For electricians, whose work often requires specialized utility trucks, this procedure is the …
Series Circuit Calculations for the Journeyman Exam
Mastering Series Circuit Calculations for the Journeyman Electrician Exam Successfully passing the Journeyman Electrician exam requires a firm grasp of essential electrical theory, and chief among these are series circuit calculations. These calculations form the bedrock of circuit analysis, and …
Understanding Impedance in AC Circuits: A Guide for Electricians
Understanding Impedance in AC Circuits: A Guide for Electricians For professional electricians, moving beyond DC theory into alternating current requires a new way of thinking about opposition to current flow. In AC systems, this opposition is called impedance. Understanding impedance …
How to Perform the CDL Air Brake System Test: A 3-Step Guide
How to Perform the CDL Air Brake System Test: A 3-Step Guide Performing the cdl air brake system test is a non-negotiable skill for any professional, including a journeyman electrician or master electrician, who operates a commercial vehicle in a …
Disconnecting Means for Electric Baseboard Heaters: NEC 424.19
Disconnecting Means for Electric Baseboard Heaters: A Guide to NEC 424.19 For any journeyman electrician or master electrician, ensuring a safe and compliant installation of fixed electric space-heating equipment is a fundamental responsibility. According to National Electrical Code (NEC) Article …
Panelboard Sizing and OCPD Rules in NEC Article 408
A Professional’s Guide to NEC Article 408: Panelboard Sizing and OCPD Rules Mastering the requirements of NEC Article 408 is fundamental for any journeyman electrician or master electrician responsible for the safe and compliant installation of panelboards. This cornerstone of …
Service Disconnect Rules per NEC Article 230, Part VI
Mastering the Main: A Guide to Service Disconnect Rules in NEC Article 230 The service disconnect rules, primarily outlined in NEC Article 230, Part VI, are fundamental to electrical safety, providing the means to de-energize an entire building from its …
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