Volume 16 Issue 474

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-Jimmy Fallon

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What a Year!
By Bill Floyd

Is it fair to say this is one of the craziest years we can remember? Whether you liked the results or not you must admit the Presidential election was a shocker. And, raise your hand if you were the one who predicted that the stock market would be approaching 20,000 at the end of '16.

Mixed in with all those who now look forward to optimistic times however are those having a hard time accepting the changes we're going through. As a nation we unfortunately continue to remain divided.






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The ElectricSmarts created mobile App is now available for the Android as well as the iPad. It contains the Smarts eCat collection, IDEA data, New Products, Videos and more. We can create one for you. Ask about it paulwerthman@electricsmarts.com.

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With the popularity of the Internet, the world has changed. SMART eCAT is now one new important way. Each month we will feature a new manufacturer’s electronic SMART eCAT that will show how looking up products and using manufacturer’s catalogs have never been easier. This “eCatalog Collection” now also appears on our distributor partner and manufacturer rep’s websites as well. We encourage you to look for these there and deal with the companies with which you already have close relationships and work hard to serve your everyday needs.

Click here to enter their Stainless Steel Fittings catalog section.





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This Issue's Question: Who makes ProTrak the a non-metallic, single-channel cable protector designed to support heavy loads indoors and outdoors. It is designed to withstand wet, damp, cold conditions?





Hubbell Updates Prescolite AKTM Series
James R. Dukart

Prescolite AKTM track lighting is available in apertures of 2 inches, 2 3/4 inches or 4 inches, with between 900 and 2500 delivered lumens. All track heads utilize a 2-step MacAdam ellipse color consistency to deliver between 900 to nearly 3000 lumens.

The track heads are compatible with numerous forward phase and reverse phase dimming controls, and with factory configurable beam spreads of 18 inches to 55 inches should fit just about any retail, hospitality or industrial application, Hubbell claims.





Understanding Foot Switch Tech
Steve Maurer, IME

Foot switches have been around for a long time. They're useful in home, commercial and industrial settings. For example, my wife is a professional seamstress. Her sewing machine has a foot switch or pedal that controls both on/off functions and machine speed.

In the industrial environment – my home away from home – the controls are built a bit differently. They need to stand up to more abuse. But, the same concept applies — using the foot to free up the hands for other duties.





Acuity’s Lithonia Line Offers Retrofit Commercial LED Downlighting
James R. Dukart

Acuity’s Lithonia Lighting brand offers its RV Series Retrofit Commercial LED downlighting for commercial and industrial applications.

The RV Series provides packages that replicate light levels from traditional incandescent and fluorescent lamps in most common aperture sizes, ranging from 600 to 3000-delivered lumen values to replace comparable fluorescents at 18w CFL up to 2/32w CFL and incandescents from 65w BR30 to 300w BR40. The line can also be used to replace many if not all halogen and HID lamps.





Lutron Electronics Expands Caséta Wireless Capabilities to Control Select Ceiling Fans
Lutron Electronics

Caséta Wireless users can now control HomeKit-enabled Hunter Fan Company ceiling fans from the Lutron App, providing easy access to fans from anywhere inside or outside the home

Lutron announces compatibility of its affordably-priced Caséta Wireless system with the new Wi-Fi® and Apple® HomeKit™-enabled Symphony and Signal ceiling fans from Hunter® Fan Company.





Galvanized-Finish Metal Strut and Acid Rain
Thomas & Betts

Most metal strut systems are made of carbon steel, which requires plating, or galvanizing, usually with zinc, to protect the components from corrosion. Thomas & Betts (T&B), member of the ABB Group, manufactures Superstrut™ channel systems with a selection of zinc galvanizing options. Among these options is zinc electroplating, which has an average of 0.5 mils of zinc and a clear chromium sealant, which does not obscure the zinc plating’s silver color. T&B markets this finish as SilverGalv® plating.







Hubbell Lighting

Hubbell Lighting LCAT LED Contemporary Architectural Troffer

LCAT provides both design and value with an architectural appearance, LED technology to reduce maintenance and a wide range of options for classrooms, offices, retail and health care applications.





Klein Tools, Inc.

Klein Wireless Jobsite Speakers

This durable speaker provides great sound and versatile mounting options. Bluetooth connectivity enables it to work with smart phones, tablets and other audio devices.





IPEX USA LLC

IPEX Scepter® JBox™ Hinged Cover Junction Box

The new Scepter JBox Hinged Cover junction box opens more than 200° for complete and easy access to control devices and instruments and is designed to work with your existing PVC conduit runs. NEMA 3R and 4X rated, it is ideally suited for indoor and outdoor industrial, MRO and OEM applications and in wash-down environments.





Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems Announces SystemOne Recessed Floor Box for Raised Access & Wood Floors
BURNDY® Announces the Release of the BMCSS Line of Integrated Bonding Clamps
Thomas & Betts Adds Electromechanical Micro-Crimping Tool to Sta-Kon® Line
Southwire Introduces QWIKjax™ Reel Stands
Columbia Launches New LED Twin Contemporary Architectural Troffer, the TCAT
Motion Controllers for Networked PLC’s from Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI)
Killark® Announces the GEB Series Terminal Box Line
MaxLite Offers Poles for Outdoor Lighting Fixtures

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