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Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

Install 3-way Lighting Control Without Needing Traveler Wires

I’ll bet this has happened to you. You’re elbows deep in a wiring project, or lost in a trance-like state, figuring out a major troubleshooting problem.

Suddenly, a tap on the shoulder and a quiet “excuse me” interrupts you, sending a jolt right down your spine.

Hubbell Wiring Systems

Residential Premises Wiring for Better Data Connectivity

Right now, I’m writing this article from the comfort of my side yard. Sitting on my bench under the tree, cup of coffee on the table in front of me. And I’m totally connected to the internet via an access point in my office about 30 feet away.

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).

Save time. Look great with recessed IN BOX®

King Innovation

Keeping Electrical Connections Dry in Wet and Damp Locations

Water and electricity don’t mix – that’s something we all learn at a pretty early age. But still, there are times when even the wettest locations require power. In applications from pool lighting to irrigation systems and outdoor outlets, contractors are often called on to make electrical connections that can remain watertight over years of use.

Honeywell, Inc.

Smoke Detectors and Fire Alarms – Residential, Commercial, Industrial

All homes and workplaces need protection from fire. It’s part of building codes everywhere. The type of system will vary depending on the type of building, number of occupants, and intended use of the structure.

Klein Tools, Inc.

Manufacturers Bringing Bright Ideas to New Flashlights

Flashlights used to be just, well, flashlights – handy tools for bringing a little illumination to whatever task was at hand. They also could be a little undependable in the old days. Battery strength was always a question, especially if they hadn’t been used in a while.

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