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Electrical maintenance checklist for commercial facilities before spring storm season

Reading Time: 2 minutesSpring storm season can put commercial electrical systems under serious stress. Lightning, grid disturbances, and power fluctuations can impact everything from distribution panels to sensitive building equipment. According to the National…

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Common causes of circuit breaker trips — and how to troubleshoot them

Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you’re an electrician or contractor, chances are you’ve been on a job where a breaker keeps tripping, and just resetting…

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Differences between key electrical components

Reading Time: 2 minutesSafety and compliance are always top of mind for any professional working in the trades, especially for electricians, who are more…

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Spring clean your toolkit: Tool maintenance guide for safer jobsites

Reading Time: 3 minutesAfter winter, some of the tools you depend on may be a little worse for wear. As we enter a new…

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Winter essentials to support jobsite safety

Reading Time: 2 minutesA hard day’s work on the jobsite doesn’t stop with the seasons, but winter weather can bring different challenges than those…

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The 2026 NEC: 39 revisions, updates, and new codes to look out for 

Reading Time: 12 minutesA lot can happen in three years, and that’s especially true for the National Electrical Code (NEC). With job growth, innovation, and demand for…

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Product spotlight: Littelfuse® Industrial Shock Block®

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe scoop on solutions built to perform, protect, and last The Littelfuse® Industrial Shock Block® is now available at City Electric…

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How well do you know the National Electrical Code?

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn honor of Electrical Safety Month, we’re spending May highlighting ways that professional electricians can protect themselves in their line of work….

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Ultimate guide to electrical safety: codes, tools & tips

Reading Time: 5 minutesIt’s that time of year again! As City Electric Supply (CES) recognizes National Electrical Safety Month, we’ve created a comprehensive, living…

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National Heat Awareness: Ways to stay cool on the jobsite

Reading Time: 4 minutesAs the spring season winds down and temperatures steadily rise, outdoor working conditions may feel more intense than usual. According to…

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5 essential supplies to help restore communities

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe aftermath of a severe weather event can leave widespread destruction. The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) report that, in 2024 alone,…

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PPE for electrical safety: Essential gear for electricians

Reading Time: 5 minutesWondering what personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for electricians? Electrical safety PPE is essential not only for regulation compliance, but also for necessary…

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Jobsite tips for Electrical Safety Month

Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s National Electrical Safety Month! Every May, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) organization pushes the initiative to reduce the amount…

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Top 5 holiday lighting safety tips

Reading Time: 3 minutesStay Safe, Santa — and Everyone Else Nothing quite says the holidays like taking out your boxes of holiday decorations, prying…

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Are you ready for storm season?

Reading Time: 4 minutesIn recent years, the United States has experienced a concerning increase in the frequency and intensity of severe weather events. Climate scientists…

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Milwaukee Tool heated gear: Stay warm, stay mobile, stay safe

Reading Time: 3 minutesWant apparel that’s light yet warm, durable yet flexible, with multiple heat settings for adjustable temperature selection? Then, keep reading to…

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Head off the summer heat with Klein cooling gear

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe job doesn’t stop (or even slow down) just because it’s hot out. Luckily, Klein Tools cooling gear helps everyone onsite…

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Electrical Safety Awareness for Non-Electrical Contractors

Reading Time: < 1 minuteElectrical safety isn’t just for electricians. Believe it or not, non-electrical workers actually run the largest exposure to electrical hazards….

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8 Most Common Electrical Hazards on Job Sites

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFor Building Safety Month, here’s some advice on electrical safety for non-electrical contractors. Read more…

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Electrical safety awareness for non-electrical contractors

Reading Time: 5 minutesElectrical safety awareness isn’t just for electricians. Believe it or not, non-electrical workers actually run the largest exposure to electrical hazards….

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Electrical safety: Five keys to going home safe every day

Reading Time: 5 minutesMay is National Electric Safety Month, so there’s no better time to pause and reflect on electrical safety and what you…

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The history of electrical safety

Reading Time: 5 minutesMay is National Electrical Safety Month, so we are spotlighting electrical safety in our industry through the ages. Safety is important…

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The tools to safety

Reading Time: 5 minutesSafety | Tools of the Trade We are continuing to honor National Electrical Safety Month by spotlighting safe tools of the…

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Shining a light on the National Electrical Code

Reading Time: 3 minutesMay is National Electrical Safety Month and at City Electric Supply, safety is of the utmost importance to us, so we…

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