Arc-Flash: Worth a Hazard Assessment Arc-Flash: Worth a Hazard Assessment The dictionary describes an electric arc as “a luminous bridge formed in a gap between two electrodes”. It sounds a little like the meeting of Harry Potter and He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named’s wands, and doesn’t look entirely different, really. Powerful as those wizards may be, an electrical arc …
NEC 2020 changes will require Type 1 or Type 2 Surge Protection Device (SPD) on dwelling unit electrical services. The Requirement for SPDs In an effort to reduce the risk of injury and potential damage to electrical systems and buildings, the newest version of the National Electrical Code, the NEC 2020, will require the installation …
Calculating Conduit Fill Most electricians today carry around an Ugly’s book like this one. It has a lot of reference tables in it that we use everyday and is small and convenient to carry around as we go from job to job. The Uglys book has a section on conduit fill, taken from Annex C …
Access Electric is committed to the safety of our employees, customers, and our community. On Thursday, March 19, 2020 Governor Newsom ordered a “Shelter in Place” instruction on all residents of California. There are several exceptions to this ruling which include Essential Services. These services deal with, among other things, maintaining the food supply, medical facilities and services, and others. Access Electric is a supplier of Industrial and Commercial Electrical services and many of our customers are considered essential to maintaining the nations food supply.
While practicing proper precautions we will continue to stay open in order to service these customers ongoing needs. Personnel that can work remotely have been asked to do so and others have been asked to alternate days at the office so that we can be effective for our customers while reducing interaction between people.To learn more about our efforts click the link below.