W Marketing is proud to announce that the All-New 2011 Mastering the NEC 12-Volume Complete DVD Set is now available. Continue reading
W.Marketing is proud to announce that the All-New 2011 Mastering the NEC Important Changes DVD is now available. The 2011 NEC Important Changes DVD is a revised, updated companion DVD to the All-New 2011 Mastering the NEC 12-Volume Complete DVD Set, and explains the National Electrical Code requirements that have changed. This valuable resource will give electricians the inside track on working with the new NEC codes and the opportunity to determine how the NEC code changes will affect their work. Continue reading
W Marketing is proud to announce that orders are now being taken for the updated Dr. Watts 2011 Pocket Electrical Guide. This essential reference guidebook, long considered the #1 Electrical Pocket Guide for electricians and individuals working in the electrical trade, has been updated to reflect the changes and revisions made to the 2011 National Electric Code. Continue reading
AirRay – destined to be the car of the future – is the latest ground breaking invention from the house of EarthSure, a renewable energy company and an innovator in alternate energy resources. With the patenting still pending, the car will be utilizing natural resources like solar and wind power to produce the energy required to drive the vehicle. It is being said that the car will either reduce or eliminate the electricity bills of the user. Continue reading
According to the report released from the Blue Green Alliance, a partnership of the United Steelworkers and the Sierra Club, if Michigan lawmakers can beat other Midwest states in the race to approve renewable energy portfolio standards, it can provide the incentive for alternative energy manufacturers to set up shop in the state, bringing the potential for up to 35,000 jobs along with them. Continue reading
Laura Chappelle and David Svanda – former Michigan Public Service Commission members – joined their 36 counterparts from across the nation, urging them to call upon state and federal lawmakers and regulators to not return the monopoly control of power markets to the utilities industry. Continue reading
As the alternative-energy movement gains momentum, electricians are realizing the need to acquire new skills to take advantage of this emerging market. Most new commercial buildings have at least some “green” component, and the renewable-energy market is clearly a market for the future. Continue reading
The United States has arguably the best electrical code in existence. So why do we still have such a large residential electrical fire problem? Approximately 32,000 home fires occur annually as a result of some malfunction involving electrical distribution systems and lighting equipment. On average, these fires cause 950 injuries, 220 deaths and nearly $674 million annually in property damage per year, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Continue reading
Most of us reach for an extension cord when we don’t have nearby access to an electrical outlet. They can be very convenient and provide a quick and easy fix, but they can also cause serious problems if used improperly. Whether you are at work or at home, being aware of the potential dangers of extension cords can go a long way to preventing fires and injury. Continue reading
As we anxiously await the release of the 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC) this fall, there are several significant revisions to be considered. The final proposals were approved last month, and perhaps one of the most important amendments we’ll find in the latest version of the NEC is that combination-type arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) will now be required for 120V, 15A and 20A branch circuits in newly-constructed dwellings. Continue reading
