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Editor's Message
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Looking Back at 2023
This issue we are celebrating the original content we have produced throughout the year, with a collection of our most read articles. You'll find articles from our regular contributors, Bill Burr, Michelle Branigan, Keith Sones, and Melvin Newman, and a guest post from Jeff Beare. We were fortunate enough to get some great interviews throughout the year, as well, you'll find a few of those below. Many thanks go out to our fantastic contributors and those that gave use their time for an interview! I hope everyone is having a great holiday season and all the best in the New Year! |
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Guillevin Code Series: New Rules Surrounding Farm Buildings Housing Livestock
By William (Bill) Burr
In response to several high-profile farm building fires, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) formed the Reducing the Risk of Barn Fires Advisory Panel, to consider the next steps for government, agencies, and farm owners to help reduce the risk of barn fires and the loss of animals. Read More... |
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Brame Electric’s Rory MacCuaig on their Stratford EV Charging Project
In this article we talk with Rory MacCuaig of Brame Electric to gain some insight into the municipal EV Charger Installation project they are coordinating for the City of Stratford. MacCuaig is managing the project, he generally works as part of the industrial arm of Brame Electric, which is acting as the general contractor on the project as well as doing the electrical work. Read More... |
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A Closer Look at ESA’s EV Charger Installation Blitz & EV Charger Considerations
Earlier this year, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) conducted an EV charger installation ‘blitz’ as part of their campaign to educate homeowners and consumers, in an effort to improve EV charger installation safety in Ontario. Read More... |
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Implementation of SkilledTradesBC Certification System
B.C. announced the implementation of its new skilled trades certification system, SkilledTradesBC, in December of last year. There are three clusters of trades selected for the initial skilled trades certification in BC, electrical, mechanical, and automotive. The three electrical trades are Construction Electrician, Industrial Electrician, and Powerline Technician. Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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6 Considerations when Selecting your Safety Lockout Padlocks
With so many hardware options available for your lockout tagout program, it can be hard to know whichpadlock is right for your specific situation. Add on the complexities of managing lockout tagout programs for multiple departments or facilities and the options can be downright overwhelming. To help you sort through the confusion, we’ve developed a list of important considerations when selecting your lockout tagout padlocks. Learn More... |
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Code Quiz
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Section 58 — Passenger Ropeways and Similar Equipment
According to Rule 58-016, the 2 conditions required to install luminaires or floodlights on passenger ropeway (ski lift) towers are a lockable disconnect for all ungrounded conductors and Class A GFCI protection on each circuit.
Answer: True
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Achieving Sustainability Goals with Schneider FlexSeT
By Elle Bremmer
Schneider Electric recently brought its FlexSeT low-voltage switchboard technology into Canada. Designed with shortened lead times, increased efficiency and reliability in mind, the innovative technology is sure to make its mark in the Canadian electrical industry. We spoke with Michael Lotfy, Senior Vice President of Power Products and Systems at Schneider for more insight regarding the technology. Read More... |
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Emergency Lighting: It’s Not About the Watts!
By Jeff Beare
Emergency lighting is a critical aspect of building design that aims to provide illumination in the event of a power outage or other emergency situations. The National Building Code of Canada prescribes specific lighting levels and requirements for emergency lighting systems that are an average of 10 lx with not less than 1 lx at tread. In the past, incandescent lighting sources were commonly used... Read More... |
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Littelfuse White Paper Explains How to Increase Short Circuit Current Ratings
Available fault currents are increasing in industrial facilities due to a continuously increasing demand for electric power. When available fault currents at the equipment exceed the panel’s SCCR, there can be catastrophic results. Using current-limiting fuses in place of a molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) can increase a panel’s SCCR.
But after making this improvement to the panel, how can you increase the SCCR even further?
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Download the white paper to learn how. |
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Theft on the Rise at Electrical Distributors
Daytime disguises, midnight runs, and sophisticated tactics are challenging business owners of electrical distributor branches across Ontario, who are experiencing a higher volume of thefts. “We’ve been robbed five times since the pandemic’s start; before that, we hadn’t had any trouble. Now my partner and I have to rotate schedules to be on alert at all times,” says Vince Antilope, Co-President of Alliance Electric in Brampton, ON. Read More... |
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Get Better Lighting, Save Energy, and Enjoy Hassle-Free Installation with Solar Streetlights available at Guillevin Greentech
As one of the largest distributors of renewable energy solutions in Canada, Guillevin Greentech is proud to offer its customers cost-effective solutions with its solar streetlights. This superior technology provides municipalities with better lighting and ease of installation. Read More... |
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Adapting the Workplace Key to Retaining More Women in Trades
The federal and provincial governments and industry organizations have been investing money and putting in work to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the construction industry, although more is needed to fully establish the trades as a viable career path for women as well as other equity deserving groups that are under-represented. Read More... |
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Louis Beaulieu Discusses Innovair Solutions Rebrand
By Elle Bremmer
Recently, Quebec-based Ouellet Electric Heating Group announced their official Innovair Solutions rebrand. In mid-2021, Ouellet acquired the US-based company, Innovair, and now the parent company is rebranding and expanding under the new name. We talked with Louis Beaulieu, Innovair Solutions’ CEO, for more insight into the rebranding. Read More... |
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Supply and Demand Labour Information is Critical to Evidence-Informed Business, Operations and Workforce Planning
By Michelle Branigan, CEO Electricity Human Resources Canada
As our industry continues its transformative shift – technologies are changing Canada’s electricity system while our legacy systems must continue to perform, we are seeing new talent requirements as energy policies adapt to industry-altering innovation (marine solar, EV integration, battery storage etc.). Read More... |
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Unveiling the Power of Electrical Estimating Training
By Melvin Newman
In the world of electrical contracting, precision and accuracy are paramount. From the smallest residential project to the largest commercial or industrial endeavor, electrical estimates are the lifeblood of a successful contracting business. Without accurate estimates, projects can quickly spiral out of control, resulting in financial losses and a tarnished reputation. Read More... |
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A Letter to My 18 Year Old Self
By Keith Sones
Ordinarily when writing a letter like this, I’d start out by saying something like ‘I hope this finds you healthy and happy’ or ‘It’s been a while since we’ve chatted and I hope life is treating you well’. But as I’m writing to my 18 year old self with an eye on offering you some sage advice, I know precisely how you are doing. So in an effort to save time and not offer you some meaningless platitudes, I’ll dispense with those niceties and get straight to the point. Read More... |
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Embracing Technology and Life-Long Learning are Key to Engaging Younger Generations
NETCO held their Annual Training Conference earlier this month in Toronto to celebrate their efforts throughout the year and educate members on training initiatives that are already changing how training is delivered. “I’m very excited for our two professional development educational sessions with NORCAT and Saskatchewan Polytechnic,” commented NETCO Executive Director, Chris Swick in his opening remarks at the event... Read More... |
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Master Electrician Review of Newly Redesigned IDEAL Auger Bits
Earlier this year, IDEAL Industries launched a new line of single and dual flute auger bits, which IDEAL says are designed to make for a more efficient wood cutting experience. IDEAL’s website lists features like arced cutting edge, coated fluting, nail strike resistance, splinter free cutting, and wet or dry wood cutting. Although we didn’t go so far as to test their claim that the 18” bits can ‘easily make it through a stack of nine 2x4s’, we enlisted Master Electrician, Lance Giesbrecht, to test their performance and see how they stack up. Read More... |
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New Edition of the Canadian Electrical Code Will Help Improve Electrical Installations in Many Areas
The Canadian Electrical Code (Code) plays a vital role in ensuring the safety of electrical installations and systems, establishing guidelines and requirements necessary to reduce risks of electric shock, fires, and other electrical hazards. As electrical technology, materials, and equipment evolve, regular updates help ensure that the Code remains aligned with advancements in the field, allowing electrical professionals to work with cutting-edge tools and technologies safely and efficiently. Read More... |
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, 25th Edition– A Road Map: Section 84
By William (Bill) Burr
Rule 84-000 notes that this is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and applies only to the installation of power production sources interconnected with a supply authority system. These power production sources normally consist of consumer-owned electrical power generation equipment such as generators, photovoltaic systems, fuel cells, and micro-turbines... Read More... |
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How Elocity Utilized the TMU Schneider Electric Microgrid Lab to Launch their EV Charging Start-Up
Schneider Electric and Toronto Metropolitan University held a live panel event at TMU’s Centre for Urban Energy to discuss the future workforce, as well as provide insight into the Schneider Electric Smart Grid Laboratory. The tour of the Smart Grid Lab included a practical use case from Elocity, an EV charging start-up that used the Lab as an instrumental component to the launch of their company. Read More... |
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Alberta Prompt Payment FAQ
Alberta Prompt Payment legislation took effect in August of 2022. Gowling WLG Construction Law Group provides some insight into how the legislation impacts construction. Prompt payments doesn’t guarantee that a part to a construction contract gets paid, but it does mandate specific requirements around timing of invoicing and payment, “which both parties cannot contract out of.” Read More... |
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Ontario Apprenticeship Registrations is up 24% Since Last Year as Contruction Trades Still Facing Labour Shortages in Canada
The Ontario government has increased apprenticeship registrations by 24 per cent in the last year – from 21,971 to 27,319 – as more people decide to pursue rewarding, well-paying careers in the skilled trades. Read More... |
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 , 25th Edition – A Road Map: Section 86
By William (Bill) Burr
Rule 86-000 notes that this is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and applies to: the installation of the insulated conductors and cables and the equipment external to an electric vehicle that connects it to a source of electric current by conductive or inductive means, and equipment and devices related to electric vehicle charging. Read More... |
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2022 Electrical Contractor Survey: Labour Demand
In this article we take a look at the impact labour demand had on electrical contractors in 2022 based on our survey of electricians and electrical contractors. The first article in this series focused on supply chain and material availability, which was the main theme of the survey with respect to pain points of those surveyed. When asked about trends impacting their businesses, over 100 contractors singled out... Read More... |
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