Hi Electrician Talk, I've been enjoying reading on the forum but couldn't find an answer to this question: am I able to buy UL-listed panel equipment in the US for installation at my home in Ontario (not a certified electrician)? I've found information about going the other way, but not...

I have a shopvac that has only a CE approval. It is labled to draw 2000 watts (with both motors on) and is hooked up for a 15 amp 120v plug. If my math is correct it should draw no more then 16.667 amps. After i powered it up I find that it is drawing over 20 amps unloaded with both motors on...

Hello, For the life of me, I can't seem to figure this out. NECB 2011 requires all fluorescent ballasts to meet CSA-C654 (ANSI C82.11 if outside the scope of C654). The problem is that no cut sheets or documentation I look at lists ballasts to this standard. Often it's just a vague "CSA...

Hi there, I'm new in Canada and want to build 2 sub-panels with DIN rail parts for my apartments. But I can hardly find all needed components. First, circuit breaker with CSA are available for DIN rail e.g. from Schneider, Siemens or ABB. But they are very expensive, about 3-4 times the price...

Hello everyone, Although I have decent knowledge of electrical engineering. I haven't much expertise on the certification requirements for use in Canada. I plan on ordering a significant amount of bulbs and fixtures from Asia although Installation will be done by a certified electrician...

Has anyone used or currently using the Canadian version of the code book pdf file? If so how do you like it?

Hey Guys, I live in Ontario, Canada. I've noticed that when I change receptacles that are original to the house (early 1970's era), they were always mounted with the ground pin up not down as I see in all homes that were built later. Does anybody know if this was C.S.A. or Ontario Hydro...