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[VIDEO] Electrical Wiring – Modifying Circuits

This is a short video (1:40) for starter electricians, with a nice tutorial on how to modify circuits in order for the following to happen: The second circuit to start if the first is “on” The second one either if it starts or stops, should not affect the first If the first stops, the second ... Read more

Wolf Creek Power Plant’s Generator Fixed!

An interesting article in DVIDS shows how electricians facing a problem for first time, in Wolf Creek Power Plant’s Generator number 3, overcome it. The article goes in long details both about the generator’s problem, how they fixed it and how the electrician in charge faced this issue for the very first time in his 10 year career. ... Read more

Asbestos risk for electricians and related lawsuits

One of the biggest job risks for electricians is getting in contact with asbestos. Electricians and electrical cable installers might get exposed to asbestos through repair, demolition or installation work. Asbestos is a deathly, fibrous material which, unfortunately, had been used in the past for insulation or insulate wiring. Thus, electricians working on older power ... Read more

Campbell River organizes electrician workshop

Campbell River will welcome around one hundred employees from airports all over Canada who will arrive in order to get their electrician training. The reason is the Canadian Airports Electrical Workshop (CANEW), organized by the Canadian Airports Electrical Association. The small city of Campbell River was able to host the event after getting backed up ... Read more

Hawaii’s Contractors Licensing Board proposes Changes about Solar Installers

There is a buzz going on in various states about changing permissions on who will be able to install solar. However, this article will be of interest only in electricians operating in Hawaii and in the solar section. Solar Industry Magazine and specifically Nora Calley, wrote about the proposed change to eliminate the solar power systems ... Read more