Advance Electrical Training

Neutral Conductor Sizing & Calculations

Brian Spaziani — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:04:37 +0000

Neutral Conductor Size Requirements The neutral conductor is not required to be larger than the largest (hot) phase conductor. There are situations where doing so should be considered. Specifically those systems consisting of a large amount of nonlinear loads. When reducing the size of the neutral conductor it has to have … more »

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Electrical Practice Exams | Instructor Guided

Brian Spaziani — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:21:09 +0000

Today we piloted a new service. It clearly added to our exam prep program. The feedback was very positive from the participants. Doing electrical practice exams in class as a group that’s guided by the instructor added more benefits to our program. Moving forward this will be done once a … more »

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Replacing Non-Grounding Type Receptacles

Brian Spaziani — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 03:23:40 +0000

Many of today’s electrical and electronic devices are equipped with plugs that have 3 prongs. They’re intended for use with 3 prong grounding type receptacles. People having older electrical systems without an equipment grounding conductor only have the 2 prong non-grounding type. There are some simple solutions to replace the … more »

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Temporary Generator Installation

Brian Spaziani — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:57:14 +0000

When Hurricane Sandy hit the Northeast many where without power. We were called upon to hook up 2,000 KW Generators. They needed to get stores reopened so people could get emergency supplies. Things such as; food, water, flashlights, gas cans, and portable generators. This particular installation was done in New … more »

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Aluminum Conductors for Branch Circuit Wiring

Brian Spaziani — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 01:51:22 +0000

There is a lot of hearsay and rules of thumb in respect to electrical wiring requirements. I regularly direct others to reference the actual rule not assume there is one. A question came up about the use of aluminum conductors for branch circuit wiring. Everyone including myself was confident the … more »

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5 Things To Look Out for When Choosing an Electrician Training Program

Brian Spaziani — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:09:54 +0000

Finding a good electrician training program is difficult. Especially one that will truly jump-start your career towards becoming an electrician. Programs with any real value are few and far between. That is if you are looking to become an actual electrician and not just work for one. There is a … more »

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Electrical License Exams and Requirements

Brian Spaziani — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 02:42:26 +0000

The Application Process Getting a Master Electrician’s License takes a high level of commitment. Just figuring out where to start can seem elusive. You get a different answer from everyone you ask. This can even happen when contacting the licensing authority directly. The standards aren’t standard. That’s probably why such … more »

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Tools for Success

Brian Spaziani — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 03:33:32 +0000

There’s no question that having the right tools for the job is safer, more efficient, and will result in higher quality work. A craftsman’s tools are an investment not an expense. You should base all of your tool purchasing decisions on value not price. Having the right tools of good … more »

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Continuous Loads | 125% Decoded

Brian Spaziani — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:42:04 +0000

Continuous loads are another topic that many “experts” seem to dance around in their articles that deal with them. They give you the same information you can get from the NEC itself. What good does that do? Maybe they believe if they copy and paste code articles in a different … more »

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Mounting Panelboards Horizontally

Brian Spaziani — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 07:58:08 +0000

The top row of circuit breakers in the photo above violates Article 240.81 of the 2011 NEC. They’re operated vertically so they must be “ON” in the up position. When is mounting panelboards horizontally acceptable? To answer the question directly, it is acceptable when there’s no other practical solution. Mounting panelboards horizontally … more »

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New Google Community for Electricians

Brian Spaziani — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 03:00:28 +0000

We have recently added a new way to connect with us to share information and resources. We’ve added a Google community for electricians which is a new feature on their Google+ platform. This community is an organized, functional, and easy way to interact and share information with us and others … more »

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Determining the Minimum Size Conductor

Brian Spaziani — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:05:44 +0000

When determining the minimum size conductor for an installation, the temperature rating of everything involved in the circuit must be taken into account. This includes the conductor’s insulation, terminations, and devices. The lowest associated temperature is then used for the selection of the minimum size conductor. For example: You are … more »

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Road Map for Navigating the National Electrical Code

Brian Spaziani — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:36:53 +0000

Article 90 – Introduction Properly placed at the beginning of the National Electrical Code, Article 90 is essential to correctly applying its requirements. The first thing it covers is the purpose of the code. Generally speaking this deals with safeguarding against fire and electric shock by installing and maintaining electrical … more »

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Employer Discount Program

Brian Spaziani — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:16:19 +0000

This is a great new service we’re offering to employers nationwide. Now they can offer training benefits to their employees and add value to their company. With the basic discount level being free, there isn’t a reason for employers not to take an active role in the education their employees. … more »

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New & Enhanced Services in 2013 at Advance

Brian Spaziani — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 01:06:09 +0000

We’re always adding new services in our quest to become the #1 online resource site for electrical professionals such as; electricians, contractors, and inspectors. We’re excited about all the new additions that’ll be rolled out in 2013. We’ve also enhanced many of our current services going into the new year. Current … more »

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