The STC Electrician Technology Program offers the latest resources in solar energy
Students who enrolled in the Solar Energy Fundamentals in Electrical Technology program in the fall of 2023 were the first to take the new course. Surface simulation. “Our students learn how to install a residential solar panel system, which converts solar energy into electrical energy through solar panels in an Enphase grid-type system. This basically […]
Electrical checklist for winter | Local electrician
With winter approaching, there is a lot homeowners can do to help prepare their homes for the cold season. As you make your list, it’s important to base your home’s electrical system on it. Making sure your home’s electrical system is ready for the colder months is crucial. With over 95 years of experience, the […]
$1.778 million judgment for shocking an electrician while working in a commercial building
Gallagher v. 1760 Market Associates Verdict: $1,778,000 Judgment date: October 31. Court and Case Number: CP Philadelphia No. 210202318. Judge: Carmela Jaquinto. Action Type: Premises Liability. Injuries: brachial plexus injuries. Plaintiffs’ Attorney: Jeffrey F. Lavie and Samuel I. Reich, Lavey, Bucci and Kent, Philadelphia. Plaintiffs’ experts: Nirav K. Shah, Neurosurgery, Princeton, New Jersey; Andrew C. […]
The customer “feels uncomfortable” with the electrician doing her job, and fires her
Working as a woman in a male-dominated profession is always a challenge. Many people assume that you cannot do the job as well as a man can, although this is complete nonsense. One such story of discrimination was recently told by TikTok user, Lex Abreu. In her video, she talked about another woman firing her […]
These are the three safest space heaters, according to a licensed electrician
Space heaters provide warmth and comfort for cold winters, but they also bring fire risks. Incredibly, space heaters cause nine out of 10 deaths and four out of five injuries due to home heating fires, and nearly half of these fires occur during the winter. OK. Can you buy a safe space heater? Sure, but […]
I became an electrician after getting my medical degree.
This article is based on a conversation with Lexis Chomack-Abreu, a 27-year-old electrician in New York State. It has been edited for length and clarity. I got interested in medicine because my mother is a physician’s assistant. I studied medicine in school, and my goal was to become a surgeon. But now I work as […]