Did you know you can save 50% on connections cost when using 20-foot conduit? It’s true: 20-foot conduit reduces the number of connections and associated labor cost when installing, while performing up to the high manufacturing standards of 10-foot conduit. For long runs, jobs big and small, with volumes of all sizes, 20-foot conduit outperforms for faster and more cost-effective installs. Learn all the advantages of running 20-foot conduit for your next job. Check out the following top seven benefits of 20-foot: 1) Reduce coupling time – Because 20-foot sections are double the length of 10-foot, you’ll spend half the time...

Believe it or not, there are still some contractors who don’t realize the savings of 20 foot conduit and are hesitant to use it for applications like retail stores, warehouses, utilities, mass transportation infrastructure and other large runs. There are many projects where 20 foot conduit can save electrical contractors both time and money. Don’t take my word for it— hear the outstanding feedback I’ve received regarding the advantages of using 20 foot conduit. Elevated Installations In Denton, Texas, Humphrey & Associates discovered that 20' EMT was perfect for high bay lighting installations. Tommy McCormick, Humphrey’s project manager and estimator, saw...

From EC&M Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) are designed to disconnect power to a branch circuit whenever the unit detects an imbalance of current between the energized conductor and the neutral conductor. Since the 1970s, GFCIs have saved thousands of lives and helped cut the number of home electrocutions in half. In recent years, the NEC has expanded the requirements for these devices to many other areas outside the home. Introduced in the 1999 edition of the NEC, arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) provide enhanced protection against fire hazards in the home known as arc faults. An arc fault is a...

Why are some of the largest and most cost efficient companies turning to solar for energy consumed by on-site facilities? It’s pretty simple; they want to continue to be the largest and most cost efficient companies. Iconic brands like WalMart, Costco, IKEA, Kohl’s, and Walgreens are synonymous with proficient management, low overhead and profitable business models. And now they’re deploying record level solar systems because they see a smart investment comprised of decreasing installation costs, innovative financing options, and the ability to stabilize future energy expenses. When the price of commercial solar systems dropped almost 14 percent in 2012, advantageous companies...

Nick LaMonto, piping superintendent at Chicago-based Atomatic Mechanical Services, threads pipe every day. As an experienced piping professional, he knows the importance of tool longevity and what it can cost when working with an inferior product. We put Nick’s machines to the test, threading both types of steel standard pipe: continuous weld and electric resistance weld.   First up, Nick threads continuous weld standard pipe. “It cuts awful nice,” Nick said, “without any hard spots.” It’s a relief to Nick, who knows hard sports in the pipe will break the cutting wheel and he can’t afford to beat up his threaders...