NETA standards give facility owners an independent, consistent way to prove electrical equipment is safe and ready for service. This guide explains what NETA is, what its testing covers, and how to choose a qualified provider. What is NETA? The InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) was founded in 1972. It develops the ANSI/NETA standards for […]
Before we can begin to talk about “Acceptance Testing”, you may or may not understand the phrase. Acceptance Testing pertains to all new electrical components. These are either purchased from a distributor, or even a manufacturer, but have never been put into “service”, i.e. energized. When a building is being remodeled, or even rebuilt, a […]
This topic can be extremely complicated. So here is a quick run down. Many people often ask, “how far out do you need to run leads to the furthest rod?” This is not a linear calculation. If you are talking about a grounding delta that is 10′ x 10′ x 10′, you could be running […]