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Infrared Testing: Your Building’s Annual Physical Check-Up
Admit it, we all hesitate to schedule a check-up with our doctor. Of course, it has nothing to do with them, but it has everything to do with us. You might sit there and go through your regular excuses, “ I don’t have the time… I don’t want to pay my deductible… I...
What’s Included in an Infrared Inspection?
So you’ve scheduled an Infrared Inspection… What should you expect? I know I always feel better about purchasing a service when I know what to expect, or I’m familiar with the stages of work being performed. This isn’t because I have a distrust of other professionals,...
Okay, My Infrared Inspection is Complete, Now What?
So the infrared inspection of your building has been completed, and you have received your infrared report… except it’s just sitting on a shelf with the other reports you’ve compiled from the previous year. I know this stack of reports looks impressive and can make...
Questions From The Field
I have some exciting news! We've launched a YouTube channel! I understand that everyone may not learn or absorb information the same way. Some of us love reading; digging into a chunk of material when we find a quiet moment. But there are others who are short on time,...
Why Regular Electrical Testing is so Important
In 2015, $3.1 billion dollars were lost due to fires in commercial buildings. 7.8% of those fires were caused by electrical malfunction. Over 1,400 injuries resulted from those fires and 80 people lost their lives. Many of those fires were preventable. This is just...
What is Infrared?
I’ve written a bit about infrared inspections already, what you should expect from the service, and what happens once your study is finished. You know that infrared is an inexpensive way to diagnose your property and get a better look at your electrical system’s...
Does Temperature Really Matter?
Well, it all depends on the subject matter. When it comes to cooking, temperature plays a significant factor on the timing, look, taste, and overall presentation of the dish. Imagine you and your family are out to a nice steak dinner, and everyone orders according to...
There’s an Easier Way to Find Hidden Water Damage
For many of us, the idea of infrared testing and inspections is primarily attributed to electrical testing. But if your brain doesn’t automatically associate these two fields with one another, you may already be ahead of the curve. In addition to being able to detect...
Arc Flash Safety in 2018 (Part 1)
“Change is inevitable but personal growth is a choice.” - Bob Proctor Change happens all around us whether we like it or not. Some of the changes that affect us professionally will cause us to have to make a choice whether or not to grow. In some instances, growth is...
Arc Flash Safety In 2018 (Part 2 Lockout/Tagout)
There are many instances in life where confusion will be the enemy. This confusion can often stem from an overwhelming amount of choices or even a sequence of steps that may seem unclear or appear to be missing some vital piece of information. Since 1896, the National...
Arc Flash Safety in 2018 (Part 3 – Likelihood of Arc Flash)
Estimate of the Likelihood of Occurrence of an Arc Flash Every electrical job or task we choose to involve ourselves in comes with a certain amount of risk. Our jobs as qualified persons in our respective fields is to be knowledgeable in the operation of the equipment...
Arc Flash Safety in 2018 (Part 4 – Selecting Arc-Rated Clothing)
We’re nearing the end of May, National Electrical Safety Month, and we’re nearly finished breaking down the changes to NFPA 70E, as highlighted by Chris Coache, their senior electrical engineer. The video we have for you this week relates to a table that has been...
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How Did You Do With Your Maintenance Plan This Year?
At the end of every year, when the big holiday rush begins, I often find myself a little overwhelmed and reminiscent. There are several reasons that lead to being at either end of that spectrum, and neither one is necessarily a good or bad thing. Emotions can be...
Smart Options For Your Leftover Budget
One of the toughest parts about the end of something, is what to do with the leftovers. If you’re finishing a project, then the leftovers might be cleaning up or disposing of materials. If you’re wrapping up a multimedia presentation, how do you go about archiving...
How Do You Handle Problems?
A great way to measure how you performed this year is to take a look back at what went wrong along the way. Were there many emergencies? What failed and how did you handle that situation? Were you prepared? What could you have changed that would have resolved the...
Choosing A Multimeter
I’ve received a lot of great feedback the past few weeks on our videos. And while I will admit that it has been fun to collaborate with other professionals who put their own spin on things, it’s honestly refreshing to just try out some new ideas. So as just a small...
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