Volume 16 Issue 463

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Happy July 4th!
By Bill Floyd

11 Patriotic (Reminder) Quotes from the Daily Signal and the ElectricSmarts Newsletter

"We are called the nation of inventors. And we are. We could still claim that title and wear its loftiest honors if we had stopped with the first thing we ever invented, which was human liberty."
- Mark Twain

"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.",
- World War II Director of the United States Office of War Information Elmer Davis






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Data Center Cable-Tie Installers Get an Ergonomic Boost
Chuck Ross

Think about data centers and you’ll likely think first of servers and cabinets, but in sheer volume, cabling might well be the most prominent element in these facilities. Bringing order to all that cable can require contractors to install hundreds of cable ties, a task that, over time, could lead to repetitive strain injuries to the hand, wrist, arm and shoulder, including such problems as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis.





Electrical Labeling Requirements
Steve Maurer, IME

We've all used them. Little books or rolls of numbers to label conductors that help keep our circuits traceable. Labeled correctly, both installations and troubleshooting are much easier.

Even rolls of colored tape serve as labeling. For example, when using large cables for high-amperage installations, all the power conductors usually have black insulation. So identifying a three-phase circuit can be done with color-coding. A 480-volt circuit is designated by brown, orange and yellow color-coding tape.





Jacking Up the Speed in Data Center Operations
Chuck Ross

Data-transmission needs have grown exponentially over the past decade, and they show no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Cloud-based remote computing, streaming-media content and tremendous expansion in the use of wireless mobile-devices are just three of the trends driving manufacturers toward ever-greater transmission capacity.





Carlon® Products Help Building Contractors Save Time and Money
Thomas & Betts

Thomas & Betts (T&B), a member of the ABB Group, provides one of the industry’s broadest selections of solutions for the installation, maintenance, repair and operation of electrical systems. Examples include products that reduce installation time, consolidate inventory to fewer items and withstand harsh conditions.







Leviton Manufacturing Company

Introducing Decora® Digital Controls with Bluetooth™ Technology from Leviton

Dim and Time Lighting via App
These innovative devices work using the Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer App that can be easily downloaded to smartphones or tablets and paired to the Leviton Dimmer or Switch using Bluetooth technology.





Hammond Power Solutions

Hammond Power Solutions Capabilities Video

HPS engineers and manufactures a wide range of standard and custom transformers that are exported globally in electrical equipment and systems. HPS supports solid industries such as oil and gas, mining, steel, waste and water treatment, and wind power generation.





LSI Industries

LSI AirLink™ Controlled Lighting Fixtures

Introducing LSI AirLink™ Controlled Lighting, a new family of controlled LED luminaries featuring integrated Lutron® Clear Connect™ compatible RF Technology that delivers superior performance and eliminates the complexity commonly associated with traditional lighting controls.





New from Arlington… Countertop Boxes with Trapdoor Covers
Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems Releases Dual Circuit Wall Switch Sensor
BURNDY® Introduces new Clear Insulated Multi-Tap Connectors
Mersen CP Cable Protectors are Special Purpose Limiters Which are Crimped or Bolted to Cables to Clear and Isolate Faults Quickly
EPCO Unveils Energy-Saving Motion Sensing LED Closet Luminaire for Residential Applications
Lutron Electronics Stands Behind its LED Fixtures and Introduces an Industry-Leading 10-Year Warranty
The Net Chaser™ Ethernet Speed Certifier & Network Tester from Platinum Tools
Scepter® Rigid Schedule 40 & 80 PVC Conduit from IPEX

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