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Year in Review
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I: Section 32
By William (Bill) Burr
Section 32 – Fire Alarm Systems, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms, and Fire Pumps, as outlined in Rule 32-000 Scope, is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and provides additional and specific requirements for the location, installation, wiring, and protection... Read More |
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Top Recurring Revenue Business Ideas for Electricians
We’ve all heard the saying, “Money doesn’t grow on trees.” Sadly, there’s no way to plant dollar bills for your electrical business that will grow into hundreds overnight (wouldn’t that be nice?). While I can’t gift you a money tree, after talking to dozens of our electrical customers, I can tell you that one of the best ways to grow your business is through recurring revenue. Read More |
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Year in Review
Jennifer Green on WXN Top 100 Award and Promoting Women in Trades
By Blake Marchand
This past December Jennifer Green was honoured with Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100 Award for the Skilled Trades category by WXN (Women’s Executive Network). “It is truly an honour to be recognized by WXN and to be among this group of amazing women,” said Green of earning the distinction. Read More |
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The Never-Ending Waves of Racism, Part 1: Reflections
By Merertu Mogga Frissa
Someone once asked me why we struggle with diversity and inclusion in Canada. My response was that we have never taken the time to discuss the value of both as a society. While Canada identifies itself as a multicultural country, the diverse make-up of the population itself is made to exist in a vacuum and outside of what multiculturalism seeks to achieve Read More |
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Year in Review
STANDATA Update for Lightning Protection Systems
Clarifies requirements for installing, altering, or adding to lightning protection systems. This clarification is for building owners, operators, designers, electricians, as well as safety codes officers (SCO) in the building and electrical disciplines. The National Building Code - 2019 Alberta Edition (NBC(AE)) provides requirements for lightning protection systems. Read More |
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EiKO Turns a “Standard” Into a Product for Easier Plug & Play
By David Gordon
This summer EiKO is launching its Z10 product offering. I know, what is Z10 other than the sports cars some of us remember (’69 Z10 Camaro or a 2009 BMW Z10, but let’s go with an American muscle car!)? So, since it seemed like a sports car “name” (since sports car naming seems to be in numbers), we reached out to Sarah Eastman, VP Marketing for EiKO, who shared that Z10 is an alliance of manufacturers who have developed standards to support an easier lighting controls process within fixtures (remember, I’m not a product maven). Read More |
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Year in Review
A Podcast Interview on AFCI Technology with Vladimir Gagachev, Eaton
By Daniela De Marco
When it comes to EFC’s membership, there is no shortage of talent and expertise. The electrical community is innovative and at the forefront of powering our changing world. In 2020, EFC released a call to members for a chance to participate in the recently launched electro|POD — EFC’s Electrical Community Podcast. Read More |
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The People Rowing the Boat
By Keith Sones
I stared at the back of the white office door, the one I would have to pass through again, soon in fact. But I didn’t want to, didn’t feel like I could. Trembling, I desperately wanted to stay right where I was, locked away from the outside world. I could feel the flush in my face, feeling hotter and sweatier than the cool weather dictated, my hands clammy. Read More |
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Year in Review
Discussing the Mysa Smart Thermostat with Co-Founder Joshua Green
By Blake Marchand
In Canada, approximately one in three households use electric baseboards, with Quebec, BC, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Manitoba residents using primarily electric heating. However, Mysa Co-Founders Joshua and Zachary Green found there weren’t many smart thermostats for high voltage baseboard heating. Read More |
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Steven Lupo on AMI 2.0 and How Technology is Impacting the Utility Sector
By Blake Marchand
Steven Lupo, Managing Director of Trilliant Canada says this is a critical time for utilities as the industry shifts towards more-connected technologies. “Of course, anyone in the municipal services industry would comment that there’s always some form of disruption and challenge going on from various factors,” he said. However, the utility sector is on its way toward the second technological wave of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). Read More |
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Year in Review
Earnings and Mobility Indicators for Newly Certified Journeypersons in Canada, 2018
The employment income of those who certify in the trades, otherwise known as journeypersons, varies markedly across Canada, with those plying their trade in the North and Western Canada making more on average in 2018 than those in Central and Eastern Canada. Read More |
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CanGBC Case Study: AMPED Sports Lab & Ice Complex
AMPED Sports Lab and Ice Complex (AMPED) is a recreational and health facility located in Ottawa, Ontario. The facility caters to Canada’s hockey obsessed culture, with facilities designed to help athletes reach their optimum performance. Read More |
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Products from 2021
Lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage Systems – A Manageable Fire Risk
Lithium-ion storage facilities contain high-energy batteries combined with highly flammable electrolytes. In addition, they are prone to quick ignition and explosion in a worst-case scenario. Such fires can have a significant financial impact on organizations. Read More |
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Contraste Coastal Lie D2000-QC
4" Low Profile Adjustable Trim, Die-formed stainless steel. The new recessed remodel housings and fixtures line dedicated for rigorous outdoors as salt fog in coastal environment. Trims aesthetic and functionality are warranty with high quality components made from stainless steel and available through six choices of trims and four of our most popular colors. Read More |
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Products from 2021
Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi (2nd Gen) 600W Dimmer
Decora Smart Wi-Fi® 2nd Generation devices connect to a Wi-Fi network and the My Leviton app to provide wireless lighting control for the whole home. Leviton’s Wi-Fi 2nd Generation Dimmer makes it easier than ever to add smart lighting control possibilities to any room or home. Read More |
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New HPS Centurion P Passive Harmonic Filter
Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) has a new addition to their line of power quality products – HPS Centurion P Passive Harmonic Filter. It is specifically engineered to mitigate harmonic currents created by non-linear loads. The initial product release has ratings from 5 to 500 horsepower. Read More |
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Products from 2021
Klein Tools Magnetic Wire Puller
Klein Tools introduces the new Magnetic Wire Puller, to help professionals quickly and easily fish wire and cable behind walls or enclosed spaces using rare earth magnets. • Quickly and easily fish wire and cable behind finished walls and enclosed spaces • High strength rare earth magnets provide strong hold for easy wire and cable pulling... Read More |
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CSVT Switchable Vapour Tight Now Available in 4ft and 8ft
Introducing the new in-sourced, upgraded, and expanded vapor tight LED High Bay -- the CSVT™ by Lithonia Lighting®! In addition to upgraded mounting options and impressive ratings including CSA wet location, IP65, IP66 for general washdown, and NEMA4X, the CSVT features Switchable technology using the CSS platform... Read More |
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Products from 2021
Square D New Smart Home Enabled Wiring Devices
Schneider has announced the launch of Square D Wiring Devices in Canada. Carefully designed with form, function, and convenience in mind, Square D Wiring Devices bring style and connectivity to the residential market with a focus on delivering quality devices to electricians, homebuilders, and homeowners. Read More |
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Arlington SliderBar Boxes
Arlington's SLIDERBAR Boxes are ideal for mounting a single or two-gang box between wood or metal studs with non-standard spacing. Arlington’s SL18 steel SLIDERBAR looks great and saves about 20 minutes per box over cutting and nailing extra 2x4s. Read More |
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Products from 2021
Legrand Releases GFCI USB Outlet
Legrand has released the first all-in-one GFCI USB Outlet. The outlet includes USB connections for both traditional USB Type-A and the newer USB Type-C, meaning it can support adapter-free charging for the latest mobile devices, while uniquely fitting all projects from renovations to new builds. Read More |
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AimLite Power and Colour Temperature Selectable Backlit Panel
AimLite's new LED backlit panel lights P14BR series utilize next-generation backlit technology, ensuring high performance, superior uniformity and reduced glare. Featuring a 120-347V driver and the versatility to change the colour temperature and lumen output. P14BR series is the premier and cost-effective solution for reducing inventory. Read More |
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