Mersen
Arc Flash Safety: A Guide for the Proactive Electrical Professional
Winter will some day be over (it snowed here today… in Arkansas!) And
undoubtedly some of us will be slathering on the SPF-whatever to protect
us from the sun’s rays. Did you know that Old Sol is about 5,000
degrees on the surface?
Tripp Lite
Ensuring Business Continuity: The Vital Role of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPSs) for Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems
I’m old enough to remember days when cash registers weren’t computerized
– they used electricity but were otherwise pretty analog devices. But a
lot has changed since the first computerized cash register – or, as
retailers say, point-of-sale (POS) devices – was introduced in 1973.
Hammond Power Solutions
Mini Power Centers: A Powerful Option for Electrical Professionals
In a world where electrical efficiency and streamlined design are of
primary concern, the mini power center is quickly becoming a staple
piece of equipment for electricians, general contractors, and electrical
industry experts. It's small, it's powerful, and it's reshaping the way
we manage electricity, on the jobsite and in the facilities we serve.
Schneider Electric / Square D
How Manufacturers are Bringing Basic Breaker Boxes into the Digital Age
Three years ago, I decided to finally bring my home into the modern age,
in terms of its electrical distribution system. Gone was the
50-plus-year-old, 60-amp fuse box (yes, I said “fuse box”), along with
the similarly low-capacity line from the pole to the house. In their
place, a new 200-amp service line and breaker panel.
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).
Mersen
Know the Devices That Do – and Don’t – Meet NEC’s New Surge Protection Requirements
Whole-home surge protection has become a much bigger issue for
residential electrical contractors in the last year as local authorities
have begun adopting the 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code
(NEC).
