One of the most common processes for field welding repair is Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), or Stick. Stick electrodes are self-shielded and cut down on the amount of equipment needed—no need to haul in a gas cylinder, hose and regulator...

In the hospitality industry, well-managed maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) inventory can mean better service. Customer service is critical to keep guests coming back. Hotels, by their very nature, have many moving “parts.”  ...

As an electrician, Eldon Walstad’s job can be like that of a radar operator when it comes to detecting the invisible. He has to be able to determine what is real and what is not, and separate what is dangerous from what only appears to be. ...

With technological advances in electrical equipment and circuits come more challenges for electricians and technicians. These advances not only require more capability in today’s test equipment, but more skills on the part of the people who ...

In cases where the number of wall sockets available to access electrical power is inadequate, a power strip may be used to provide additional receptacles. Most power strips consist of a housing containing a strip of electrical outlets. The ...

All around the globe, there is a powerful shift towards “green” thinking, made evident by continuous environmental initiatives, programs and regulations. Now increased interest in energy savings, space efficiency and waste reduction ...

Wind power in the United States is a rapidly growing industry. As of 2008, the U.S. overtook Germany for the title of the leading producer of electricity from wind power.  And for the third year in a row, the United States was the fastest ...

Construction sites by their very nature are areas of increased risk. Since the construction of a building is literally a work in progress, there are many components on a construction site that are potentially hazardous to both the workers and the ...

Today’s manufacturing plant, retail and other commercial layouts are not set in concrete. It is rare for a facility to keep a piece of equipment in one location for more than a few years (automotive companies move their production lines ...