Summer 2019

Proposed Changes to nec 2020

Impacts on Reconditioning Companies

Reconditioning companies across the U.S. are facing a potential threat that will negatively affect any business with a critical electrical infrastructure. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently presented to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) the updated NFPA-2020 National Electric Code (NEC), which they had recently revised through the required rounds of its standards development process. READ MORE

The next generation of technicians

National's New Training Program

National recently hired six Texas State Technical College (TSTC) students from the associate’s program for applied science in electrical power and control and gave them a scholarship for their last semester. Immediately after graduation, the students embarked on a rigorous three-week program at a high voltage training substation in Sweetwater, Texas. READ MORE

 

Monitoring power distribution systems

Using Low Voltage Circuit Breaker Trip Units 

More and more facilities are discovering the benefits of monitoring power distribution systems. In this article, we will address power monitoring system basics, benefits and requirements. Additionally, we’ll outline a simple example system, which can even be applied to existing equipment. READ MORE

ON THE CIRCUIT

Highlights of Recent and Upcoming Events

Stay up-to-date on National's recent events like PEARL's annual conference, Nevada based golf tournaments, IEC Tradeshow and NAT'L semi-annual blood drive! Keep an eye out for more training courses and tournaments to come! READ MORE