Littelfuse, Inc.
Don’t Blow It: Why Solar Arrays Need Solar Fuses
It’s not unusual that solar photovoltaic (PV) systems would require
fuses – after all, these installations can carry substantial electrical
loads, so overcurrent protection is critical to their safe operation.
What is remarkable, though, are the conditions under which PV panels,
their conductors, and their wiring can operate.
Generac Corp
Building Smarter: Integrating Solar Backup Batteries in Modern Homes
Recently, my wife and I spent about two months down in Little Rock,
Arkansas for medical reasons. We rented an Airbnb property, a four
bedroom house with two baths. It’s more than we need, but considering
our daughter and son-in-law were going to bring our granddaughters down
for visits during school breaks… it was really just right.
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
Harnessing Lighting: A Guide to Wireless Fixture Controls
In the constantly changing world of lighting technology, wireless
fixture control marks a significant leap forward. These systems, defined
by their ability to manipulate lighting conditions, without the need for hard-wiring,
are swiftly becoming a vital tool for electrical contractors and
lighting designers.
BURNDY® LLC
When All You Have is a Hammer…
Yeah, I’m sure you know the saying — “When all you have is a hammer,
everything looks like a nail.” And I’d imagine you probably chuckled,
just a little anyway. A friend of mine gave his small boy a hammer for
his birthday. And the kid beat on everything, all day long, when Tommy
was at work… including the gas meter in the yard.
Cooper Lighting
The Bright Future of 3-D Printed Light Fixtures
The concept of 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing,
initially surfaced in the 1980s, thanks largely to the innovative work
of engineer Chuck Hull. Hull invented a process called
'stereolithography', or SLA, a method that allowed for the creation of
3D models layer by layer, literally bringing ideas to life. It was a
revolutionary breakthrough that sparked the beginning of the 3D printing
era.
Mulberry Metal Products, Inc.
Braving the Elements: A Guide to Weatherproof Boxes
I'm working on upgrading the electrical outlets around the outside of
our house. In addition to adding more receptacles around the perimeter,
I'm finally getting around to "electrifying" the shed and lean-to in the
backyard.