Grounding in the National Electrical Code You get reminders every day. Reminders on your phone, reminders in your email, reminders in your texts. Some reminders get kind of annoying, but some reminders are there to keep you safe. If you haven’t read article 250.4 – Grounding in the National Electrical Code lately, then consider this a reminder….
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Differences Between Concrete Drilling And Diamond Coring
Carbide Cor Bits or Diamond Core Bits? Concrete is very sturdy, making it one of the most popular materials for foundations, heavy-duty walls, and many other applications. One of the biggest challenges builders and plumbers face is concrete drilling to run conduits, including water and sewer piping. Every plumber has their own preference where core…
Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM High-Demand 9.0Ah Battery
Keep Your Tools Running Until the Job’s Done with the HIGH DEMAND™ Battery Pack #48-11-1890. This advanced power system from Milwaukee Tool can make up to 537 cuts on a single charge using a Milwaukee portable circular saw. The HIGH DEMAND 9.0 Ah battery is compatible with all past and future M18 designs. Milwaukee M18…
Multimeter Safety Tips
If you ask me, the electrical multimeter is one of the most incredible things that has been invented. This nifty little box can measure invisible forces like voltage, current, and resistance, just to name a few. One other function is to keep you safe. But did you know there are a couple of hazardous situations where you can…
DEWALT FLEXVOLT Miter Saw Real-World Test
Corded or Uncorded: You Choose DeWalt’s 120 Volt Max 12” Sliding Compound Miter Saw (DHS790) can run corded or cordless. Talk about flexibility and convenience! The key is its FLEXVOLT battery system. Two 60-volt FLEXVOLT batteries power the Miter Saw with 120 volts when not plugged in. Users can expect unlimited run time with a…
How to choose the best Lifting and Rigging Equipment
Choosing lifting and rigging equipment Every large-scale job differs from the previous one. For example, the equipment used to haul a sailboat out of the water for inspection, cleaning, and painting differs from the rigging equipment used to set up the stage for the next big rock concert. Both instances require a specific set of…
Technological Breakthroughs In Solar Technology Are Paving The Path To A Better Future
The number of homeowners and business owners becoming more aware of their carbon footprint is pretty astounding, and they are beginning to use solar panels. Our clients help property owners meet their energy-saving goals, so we’re always looking for innovations in solar technology that we can share with our readers. We’ve found several incredible innovations…
Templates for Cutting Crown Molding
Make a set of handy templates to help you set up a compound miter saw for common crown molding cuts. (Note: These instructions are for molding with a 45⁰ spring angle. Adjustments for a 38⁰ spring angle are given at the end.) You will need four templates: two for outside corners and two for inside…
DeWalt Unveils Cordless FLEXVOLT System
On June 21, 2016, DeWalt launched the FLEXVOLT System in spectacular fashion. Members from the media and other VIP guests were bused to a top-secret airport hangar outside Baltimore, where DeWalt introduced the world’s first battery that automatically changes voltage when the user changes tools. What’s more, it was shown that this new technology is…
How To Grow Your HVAC Business, Think Like a Customer
Today’s customers are fairly savvy. Thanks to Google searches and the like, many of your potential customers have a general idea of what they are looking for when searching for a HVAC contractor. If you think like a customer, and are ready to provide the right type of information and assurance, you will have a…