5 takeaways from NPR's investigation into the role of distribution lines in LA fires

NPR looked into malfunctions on lines that power individual homes in one of the communities hardest hit by the LA fires in January. Here's what we found.
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Design of a Generic Fault Diagnosis Model for Electrical Distribution Networks Using a Support Vector Machine (SVM) Algorithm

Abstract: This article presents the design and implementation of a generic model for fault diagnosis in electrical distribution networks, based on the Support Vector Machine (SVM) algorithm. The ...
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NEC Keeps GFCI Rules for HVAC: Contractors Face 2026 Deadline

The appeals were denied, and now the clock is ticking. Contractors should brace for callbacks and be prepared to track data for TIAs.
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Detect, Classify, and Locate Faults in DC Microgrids Based on Support Vector Machines and Bagged Trees in the Machine Learning Approach

Abstract: The DC microgrids possess numerous pros, including enhanced reliability, increased efficiency, and a less complicated control system. Further, they provide a simplified system that ...
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How to Fix Wi-Fi Dead Spots in Your Home

" [Dead spots] usually occur due to distance from a Wi-Fi router, obstructions from walls and furniture, interference from other electronic devices, poor router placement or a combination of all these ...