Turning on a light switch is such a routine activity that most people hardly think about what happens inside it. But if you suddenly notice a spark when pressing the switch, hear a crackling sound or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Frederick County fire crews responded Tuesday afternoon to a reported building fire at a data center site on Digital Drive, but ...

Arcing ground faults are common on 480Y/277V, 3-phase, 4-wire electrical systems. Arcing ground faults can be caused by human error when working around electrical ...

The National Electrical Code (NEC) tells us that all switchgear, motor control centers, industrial control panels, etc. that are likely to require examination, adjustments, servicing or maintenance ...

Electrical crews rarely operate in ideal conditions. Most of the time, crews are making repairs and improvements in vast, open spaces. That makes workers more vulnerable to risks and hazardous ...

Lack of timely maintenance and cleaning of electrical equipment are significant causes of arc flashes. Allowing workers to operate equipment that is in an energized state is another major reason for ...

Matthew Ferrie, Partner, is back again to host the newest episode of the Subro Sessions podcast. Bert Davis, Principal for Romauldi, Davidson, & Associates and BDA Engineering, joins Matt for the ...