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Message From The Editor
Lots of acronyms for standards
Annex J18 is optionally permitted for use in additions, modifications, renovations or operation and maintenance of existing facilities employing the Division system of classification. In this issue, part three of Bill Burr's review of this annex.What are the differences between LM-79, LM-80, and TM-21? It's important to understand how these three standards differ because they are all used to determine the performance metrics on the label, including the optional lumen maintenance metric. In this issue, meet Manygo Ho, an electrical designer with AECOM's Buildings and Places group. Lighting as a Service (LaaS) is an emerging and evolving business model in which the owner pays for light rather than the equipment that delivers it. The owner buys new lighting on a subscription basis over a multi-year term rather than as a significant one-time capital investment. Good reading!
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- A New Way to Manage Your Certifications
The new on-line myUL Client Portal is a secure source for UL project files, product information, documents and services. Increased visibility and an enhanced level of access to UL helps advance the pace of innovation, drive growth and increase speed to market…
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Ray Robinson, Chair of the Canadian Electricity Association's (CEA) Board of Directors has announced on behalf of the Executive Committee that Francis Bradley will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CEA effective immediately. Bradley has been acting CEO since December 2018…
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- 2019 Smart Grid Customer Education Symposium to Focus on Smart
Utilities and Smart Customers in the Age of Digital Transformation
SmartEnergy IP, a division of SmartMark Communications, recently announced its ninth annual Smart Grid Customer Education Symposium. This year's event, which will focus on the impact of digital transformation on smart grid customer experience, will showcase how to optimize AMI infrastructure as a platform for improved customer communication, smart cities, smart homes and smart customers…
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Codes & Standards
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 50
By William (Bill) Burr
In this article: Annex J18 Part E - Class III, Division 2 location. Annex J18 is optionally permitted for use in additions, modifications, renovations or operation and maintenance of existing facilities employing the Division system of classification. The rules of Annex J18 are normative (mandatory) where used and amend or supplement other requirements of the Code. Additional informative (non-mandatory) information is contained in Annex JB. Due to the size of this annex, it is discussed in multiple parts. This is the final Part E - Class III, Division 2 locations.
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Peers & Profiles
Manygo Ho of AECOM: Keeping Current with Innovation and Regulation
By Blake Marchand
Manygo Ho is an electrical designer with AECOM's Buildings and Places group. Manygo designs electrical systems "from lighting to power to low tension systems," he noted. Manygo added that he mostly works in the commercial and institutional sectors of the industry, working on schools, recreation centres, libraries, fire stations, and commercial high-rise buildings, "My speciality is with lighting design, lighting simulations, sustainability, and BIM," he explained.
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Interesting LED Lighting Facts #8
What Are the Differences Between LM-79, LM-80, and TM-21?
These three standards are all used to determine the performance metrics on the label, including the optional lumen maintenance metric. LM-79 is an approved method for taking electrical and photometric measurements of SSL products. It covers light output, electrical power, efficacy, chromaticity, and intensity distribution. The five required metrics on the LED Lighting Facts label come from LM-79 test results. LM-80 is an approved method for measuring…
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Lighting
Lighting as a Service
By Craig DiLouie
Lighting as a Service is an emerging and evolving business model in which the owner pays for light rather than the equipment that delivers it. The owner buys new lighting on a subscription basis over a multi-year term rather than as a significant one-time investment. This allows the lighting upgrade to be accounted as an operating expense and paid for as a monthly fee that is ideally less than the energy cost savings, generating instant positive cash flow. LaaS addresses two major barriers to installing LEDs in existing buildings…
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Survey Says
Mechanical Engineers: Median Pay Difference by Location
The national median salary for mechanical engineers is $64,246; Calgary tops all cities at 21% above the national median, while Toronto is 2% below.
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Pay by Experience Level for Electrical Engineer
Pay by experience for an electrical engineer shows a positive trend. An entry-level electrical engineer with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average salary of $61,000 based on 776 salaries.
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Product Focus
Fluke 1000 Volt Insulated Hand Tools: Safety and Comfort While Working in Hazardous Environments
These premium hand tools are rated at 1000 volts, but individually tested to over 10,000 volts. They comply with globally recognized safety to ensure the greatest safety when working in live environments. Multi-layer insulation combined with their ergonomic design make these tools comfortable to use all day without strain or fatigue. The tools are available individually, in multi-tool kits, and in bundles with the Fluke Pack30 Professional Tool Backpack, the T6 Electrical Tester, 117 Electrician's Multimeter or 87V Digital Multimeter.
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Versatile and Affordable Beghelli Vista and Vista Plus Floodlights
These Visa and Vista Plus floodlights, a versatile and affordable addition to the Beghelli Luce line, are IP65 rated and available in three mounting options. The Vista offers the knuckle, u-bracket and yoke, while the Vista Plus offers the u-bracket, yoke and slip fitter. The Vista LO models start at 1,730 lm, and the Vista PLUS HO models up to 38,500 lm.
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Klein Tools' AC/DC Digital Clamp Meter Provides Improved Usability and Viewability
Klein Tools' new AC/DC digital clamp meter brings accessibly priced AC/DC true root mean squared (TRMS) measurement capabilities to Klein Tools' product line. The CL380 Digital Clamp Meter enables users to measure current up to 400A AC/DC and also features a high-visibility reverse contrast LCD display for improved viewability in all lighting conditions. Additional applications include non-contact voltage testing, DC micro-Amp measurements, resistance, continuity, frequency, temperature, and more.
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GE Vintage-Look LEDS with an Abundance of Charm
Based on overwhelming response to 30 new vintage LED bulbs that GE Lighting introduced last year, GE is expanding its vintage portfolio this year with new oversized-vintage bulbs. These bulbs are available in multiple shapes and unique filament styles, including a weave filament offered only by GE. The bulbs are available in clear glass (2200 Kelvin), warm amber glass (2000 Kelvin), and a smoke glass (5000 Kelvin). All options are available in wattage equivalents of 25-40 watts.
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Wiha 7-Piece Insulated Screwdrivers and Pliers Set
This 7-piece slotted/Phillips/square and long nose pliers set with an insulated cushion grip includes slotted 3.0, 4.0mm, Phillips #0, #1, and #2, Square #2, and 8.0"/200mm long nose pliers with cutters. The set meets EN/IEC, ASTM, VDE, NFPA70E & CSA specifications, and is 1000 Volt tested.
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E40 LED High Bay Retrofit Lights for 100W-400W HID/HPS from AIS
AIS-designed LED high bay lights and LED low bay lights address varied lighting requirements. These LEDs can be used for warehouses, factories, hotels, shopping malls and offices. The LED high bay lights range from 50 to 300 watts and from 5,000 to 45,000 lumens. Most AIS LEDs have a lifespan of over 80,000 hours.
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From Our Last Issue
The Shocking Truth About Your Image: 4 Bizarre Reasons Customers May Not Like You
Whether it's fair or not, we are often judged on first impressions. This harsh reality is nowhere better seen than in today's ultra-fast business world where customers size you up in a nanosecond based on your personal image. Since their impression of you will determine whether or not they want to do business with you, the impact on your career and on your organization's bottom line can be staggering. Here are four image-related reasons that customers may not like you or your employees.
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Don Neigel, Panel Shop Manager Optimil Machinery Inc.
Don Neigel is Manager of the CSA-certified panel shop at Delta, BC's Optimil Machinery. Optimil Machinery builds panels for various industries. Don is a 20-year veteran of the electrical industry. Throughout his career he has held various positions in sales and account management. "Although my university education focused largely on the social sciences, it helped me to understand people. My sales skills are largely due to spending a great deal of time and energy getting to know people and helping them identify their needs and responding quickly."
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Schneider Electric Battles Product Counterfeiting with Customized Online Training
Schneider Electric is aware of the threat that counterfeit products pose to its brand, customer satisfaction and trust. As a result, Schneider Electric and UL partnered to create an eLearning module for international customs officials. The training course is focused on identifying one type of counterfeited product and who to contact within Schneider if these types of products are suspected.
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Hydrogen as a Renewable Energy Source: NB Power's Agreement with Joi Scientific
New Brunswick Power recently struck a deal with Joi Scientific to develop an innovative technology that generates electricity by extracting hydrogen from sea water without producing green house gas emissions. But can the technology provide a legitimate alternative to our reliance on fossil fuels? The goal of the deal with the Kennedy Space Centre start-up is to develop the technology to the point where they can convert the Belledune generating station to hydrogen power by 2030.
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