What Do Electrical Transformers Do?
You may think that electricity is pretty standard but its voltage and frequency varies between countries and regions in a single country....
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Eve Robles
- Oct 27, 2021
- 3 min
For Watt It’s Worth, These Electricity Jokes And Puns Are Shockingly Funny
by Julie Sprankles Sometimes, you just need a little something to brighten your day. Maybe it’s a positive affirmation. Or perhaps you...
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Eve Robles
- Aug 31, 2021
- 3 min
Top 3 Hidden Electrical Issues That May Affect Your Building
by Jahnavi Sajip The general public is aware that circuit breakers trip when there are electrical faults, preventing equipment damage and...
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Eve Robles
- Jul 30, 2021
- 6 min
A New Labor Dynamic
By Pilar Martinez As the economy reopens and large-scale construction projects across the state ramp up, concern is growing over the lack...
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Eve Robles
- May 31, 2021
- 3 min
What is access control and why is it vital?
At a very basic level, access control is a means of controlling who enters a location and when. The person entering may be an employee,...
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Eve Robles
- Apr 28, 2021
- 2 min
Upgrade or Replace? The Aging Switchgear Dilemma
by Charles Alvis Aging switchgear can negatively impact continuity of services in industrial facilities in terms of reliability and...
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Eve Robles
- Mar 26, 2021
- 1 min
Rebuilding the Women Workforce and Rebuilding America Go Hand in Hand
by Stephanie Kaslly The workplace has been radically changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, creating a critical gap that must be addressed...
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Eve Robles
- Feb 26, 2021
- 3 min
Texas' Power Grid Was 4 Minutes And 37 Seconds Away From Collapsing. Here's How It Happened.
by Matt Largey We’ve heard Texas’ power grid came close to total failure early the morning of Feb. 15, but not exactly how close....
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Eve Robles
- Jan 26, 2021
- 2 min
Main Panel vs Sub-panel
What is a Main Panel? The main panel is where the power feed from your utility company first enters your premises. It usually consists of...
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Eve Robles
- Dec 18, 2020
- 2 min
COMMERCIAL VS SERVICE ELECTRICIAN
Commercial: As the name suggests, commercial electricians typically respond to commercial orders. Think big building projects like...
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Eve Robles
- Dec 1, 2020
- 2 min
What is The National Electrical Code (NEC)?
The National Electrical Code (NEC), or NFPA 70, is a United States standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment....
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Eve Robles
- Nov 16, 2020
- 1 min
Lessons Learned: Frequently Cited Standards Related to COVID-19 Inspections
In conducting COVID-19-related inspections, OSHA has frequently cited employers for violating certain standards. Employers can learn more...
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Eve Robles
- Nov 9, 2020
- 2 min
Proud To Be an Accredited Quality Contractor
Del Rio Enterprises Inc (DREI) is proud to announce that we have achieved Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) status. DREI has received...
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Eve Robles
- Oct 26, 2020
- 2 min
5 Common Myths About Electricity
Electricity Travels At The Speed Of Light Most people associate electricity with lightning at a very early age, and thus comes the...
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Eve Robles
- Oct 19, 2020
- 2 min
Electrical Hazards and Safety
Electrocution is one of the most common hazards across construction sites according to OSHA. Identifying electrical hazards can help...
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Eve Robles
- Oct 12, 2020
- 3 min
Getting Certified: Women- and minority-owned businesses
author Claire Swedberg Changes in public sector and commercial job requirements are making it increasingly beneficial for...
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Eve Robles
- Oct 5, 2020
- 3 min
It's Dangerous to Daisy Chain Power Strips
Power strips are widely used in households and offices. Much of the time they are used because there are not enough outlets to meet the...
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Eve Robles
- Sep 29, 2020
- 1 min
Tips for Women to get into Electrical Contracting Industry
Author Linda Candels An increasing number of women-owned contracting firms are helping to level the playing field in a traditionally...
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Eve Robles
- Sep 18, 2020
- 2 min
DREI Supports Apprenticeship Programs
Del Rio Enterprises, Inc believes in investing in new employees. This is done by paying for 100% of the tuition to the ABC NM Electrical...
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Eve Robles
- Sep 10, 2020
- 2 min
Electrical Safety In The Workplace
Every workplace today operates on electricity, so workplace electrical injuries are a real threat in any location. All electrical systems...
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