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Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta. The Voice of the Electrical Industry in Alberta. Join us and Be Connected with your industry #ECA_AB

Edmonton, Alberta
Joined February 2016
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⚑ THIS OR THAT Knockout punch πŸ”© or hole saw πŸ”„? πŸ”© Clean, quiet, minimal swarf πŸ”„ Fast, cheap, always in the kit Which is your go-to? Reply below! πŸ‘‡ #ECAA #ThisOrThat #Electrician
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⚑ CODE QUIZ ANSWER ⚑ B) 40% βœ… Per CEC Table 8, max fill by internal cross-sectional area is 53% for one conductor, 31% for two and 40% for three or more. Did you get it right? #ECAA #CodeQuiz #CEC
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⚑ CODE QUIZ Three or more conductors in a conduit. Per CEC Table 8, max fill by internal cross-sectional area? A) 31% B) 40% C) 53% D) 60% Reply with your answer πŸ‘‡ #ECAA #CodeQuiz #CEC
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πŸŽ™οΈ Why do our members support the ECAA? Because it's the voice of our industry, and it gives everyone the chance to speak and know they're being heard. πŸ™Œ #ECAA #AlbertaElectricians
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πŸ—“οΈ Coming up at ECAA πŸ”΄ Registration closed for Red Seal Prep, online Wed evenings 6:15 to 9 PM, Oct 14 to Nov 10 🀝 Medicine Hat Industry Event, Oct 20, 2:30 to 4:30 PM, Crowfoot Room, Medicine Hat Register πŸ‘‰ members.ecaa.ab.ca/events?so… #ECAA #RedSeal #MedicineHat
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🀝 MEMBER BENEFITS: Networking & Industry Connections ECAA members connect with fellow electrical contractors and industry professionals through networking events and meetings, building valuable business relationships. ecaa.ab.ca/member-benefits/ #ECAA #MemberBenefits
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Today is Electrical Injury Day of Recognition. A single shock can cause injury, and the impact can be serious and long-term. Prevent today for a safer tomorrow. Take care, stay alert and follow safety protocols. #ECAA #ElectricalSafety #PreventToday
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πŸ“š ECAA Fall Training Day is online Oct 29, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Members $149.95, non-members $199.95. Register: members.ecaa.ab.ca/events/De… #ECAA
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🍽️ That's a wrap on the Edmonton Chapter Start of the Season Social at Workshop Eatery! Congrats to the member who won a prize and the draw, and thank you for supporting @dogs_with_wings! ⚑ #ECAA #Edmonton #YEG #Networking
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🀝 Welcome to our newest associate members! πŸ”Ή Dawit Melaku, @UnitedRentals πŸ”Ή Paule, Thomas Marini, Vedron, Elecon Systems Ltd. πŸ”Ή Darren Taylor, Dura-Line Canada πŸ”Ή Robert Radanovic, Integrated Power Solutions #ECAA
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🦺 PEC Course: Safety Principles πŸ“… Oct 22–23, 2026 πŸ’» Virtual | ⏰ 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM πŸ’° Member: $350 | Non-Member: $495 | Refresher: $80 OH&S obligations, WCB claims, CSA Z462 & Z463. Mandatory for PEC refresher credits. Register πŸ‘‰ members.ecaa.ab.ca/events/De…
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πŸ”΄ Construction Electrician Red Seal Prep Course β€” Online πŸ“… Oct 14 – Nov 10, 2026 πŸ’» Wednesday evenings | ⏰ 6:15 – 9:00 PM πŸ’° Member: $500 | Non-Member: $750 Most of the exam is Code β€” so most of the course is too. Register πŸ‘‰ members.ecaa.ab.ca/events/De…
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⚑ THIS OR THAT Fish tape 🎣 or glow rods ✨? 🎣 Flexible, conduit-ready ✨ Rigid, built for open ceilings Which is your go-to? Reply below! πŸ‘‡ #ECAA #ThisOrThat #Electrician
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πŸ“‹ PEC Course: Electrical Project Management πŸ“… Oct 7–8, 2026 πŸ’» Virtual | ⏰ 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM πŸ’° Member: $350 | Non-Member: $495 From project charter to commissioning and closeout. Register πŸ‘‰ members.ecaa.ab.ca/events/De… #ECAA #PEC #ProjectManagement
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🏌️ The 37th Annual Bob Carson Classic, start to finish. A sold-out tournament at Highlands Golf Club on Sept 9. Thank you to everyone who played. β›³ #ECAA #BobCarsonClassic #YEG
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Thank you to: Finning | Cat Rentals Pace Technologies Inc. Pritchard Power Systems Graybar Canada Trinity Power, A Sunbelt Solomon Company EECOL Provincial Electrical Services Inc. CARMA Federated Insurance Bosch Building Technologies Troy Life & Fire Safety Ace Manufacturing
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πŸ’‘ DID YOU KNOW? The CEC requires AFCI protection for 125 V, 15 A & 20 A branch circuits supplying receptacles in dwelling units. A GFCI catches current leaking to ground; an AFCI catches arcing before it starts a fire. Different hazards, different devices.
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πŸŽ“ Master Electrician Prep Course β€” Hybrid Delivery πŸ“… Oct 7 – Nov 7, 2026 πŸ’» Wednesday evenings on Zoom | πŸ“ Exam & review in Edmonton πŸ’° Member: $1,650 + GST | Non-Member: $1,950 + GST Built on the 2024 Canadian Electrical Code. Register πŸ‘‰ members.ecaa.ab.ca/events/De…
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βš–οΈ FINAL CALL β€” PEC Course: Legal Implications πŸ“… Sept 24–25, 2026 πŸ’» Virtual | ⏰ 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM πŸ’° Member: $350 | Non-Member: $495 Contracts, liability, GST, The Builders' Lien Act & more. Register πŸ‘‰ members.ecaa.ab.ca/events/De… #ECAA #PEC #LegalImplications
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⚑ CODE QUIZ ANSWER ⚑ C) 1 m βœ… CEC Rule 2-308 β€” working space in front of equipment serviced while energized must be at least 1 m wide, 1 m deep, with 2.2 m headroom. Did you get it right? #ECAA #CodeQuiz #CEC
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