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Network Connections: Wired, Wireless … and Something On the Lighter Side

Wired Ethernet and wireless connections represent the two primary methods for connecting devices to a network in modern computing. Each has distinct features, advantages, and disadvantages.

LEDVANCE LLC

Shedding Some Light on Full-Spectrum LEDs

As someone who’s tracked LED lighting since its early days as a commercially available technology, my own experience with the products has evolved. I live in an older house with overhead lighting only in the kitchen and bathrooms, so this has mostly meant experimenting with LED bulbs (or “lamps,” in lighting designer lingo) in the 14 or 15 table fixtures scattered around my home.

Legrand North America

Creating the Ultimate Home Theater: A Guide for Electrical Installers

Ah, the home theater. It's not just about watching movies or bingeing on the latest TV series anymore—it's about creating an immersive, cinematic experience right in the comfort of your own home. As an electrical installer, you're in a unique position to guide your customers towards achieving this dream.

Arlington’s 2450ST Snap-Tite® Transition Fitting Saves Time

Intermatic, Inc.

Whole Home Protection – SPDs

Today’s homes, no matter the date of construction, have one thing in common. Scads of electronic devices populate our personal domiciles, even those of us “old folks.”

When you think about it, there aren’t too many appliances and pieces of equipment that aren’t controlled by some sort of circuit board, or even computer-style mother board.

Littelfuse, Inc.

The Importance of Ground Fault Protection in Industry

In the food processing plant where I cut my electrical teeth, there were ceiling drops for sticker guns to label bagged product. Some of the workers complained about getting shocked off the stainless still bins that held the product. Adding inline GFCIs helped (although some still complained, even when no voltage was present).

Voltec Power & Lighting

Temporary Commercial Power Distribution

When working as an electrician in a processing plant, I was often called in to work on renovations, new area construction, and emergency repair scenarios. Often there wasn’t permanent power available, so temporary power using extension cords was necessary to power up tools and equipment for the job.