Volume 15, Issue 434

Yeah, the president will meet with Pope Francis at the White House in September. The two will meet for about an hour or so, and then the Pope will spend the rest of the day hearing confessions from Secret Service agents.
-Jimmy Fallon

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On Money Ball, The Oakland A's and The Electrical Industry (Part 4 of 4)
By Bill Floyd

Click here to read Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

This is final part of this article series that adopted the philosophy and attitude of the Money Ball Oakland A's under Billy Beane and Paul DePodesta.

This series attempts to cut through the noise and confusion of the technology world out there and lay out some strategies and offer products that get you in the game without going broke or being an IT genius. The A's accomplished what they did by not blindly following the "experts". You can do it too. But you do have to pay attention and see what really makes sense to you. Don't reinvent the wheel (or channel) if it doesn't need reinventing. But DO adopt new tools that make sense and the more complicated and changeable things become, the more you need third party partners to help shoulder the burden.






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This Month's Smart eCat Features: AFC MC Metal Clad Cables


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 MC Metal Clad Cables catalog section.





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Yes, the ElectricSmarts Facebook page is attracting a lot of interest and the industry's favorite and most lucrative newsletter contest will be split. You can still win our $100 drawing just by emailing us your answer. But now, we're giving out a second $100 to somebody who answers the question on Facebook and yes, it CAN BE THE SAME PERSON. So go ahead answer once, answer twice, and get some cash while you learn.

Last Issue We Asked: Whose new 30 Amp, Non-Fused Safety Disconnect Switch features a Type 304, Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel enclosure for added resistance against bacterial growth and chemical corrosion. Ideal for use in areas requiring heavy washdown, "the MDS30-AX is a perfect fit in food and beverage processing facilities, factories and plants, marinas and shipyards, and other abusive industrial applications."

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This Issue's Question: Who makes the PowerPlex Panelboard for applications such as Chemical, Petro Chemical and other Process applications?





Dial Up Energy Savings With Today’s New Thermostats
Chuck Ross

Home automation is rapidly becoming both less expensive and more sophisticated, bringing the kind of control – and energy savings – once only available to high-end homeowners to a much broader market. And, with both wired and wireless systems now on the market, homeowners and contractors have plenty to choose from, whether they’re working with new construction or an existing home.





Understanding Control Circuit Protection
James R. Dukart

With the proliferation of electronic devices today, understanding  circuit protection has become increasingly important for contractors on both retrofit and new construction jobs.

“Look around any industrial facility today, and you will see control cabinets everywhere,” says Brandon Castro, Market Segment Manager for Circuit Protection at Siemens. “Understanding circuit protection is crucial.”





Helping Networked Energy Savers Talk to Each Other
Chuck Ross

Once upon a time, selecting one home-automation product – a programmable thermostat or lighting controller – meant you were tied into that manufacturer’s proprietary communication protocols for any future installations. This situation is changing rapidly, however, as manufacturers have come to realize the value consumers are placing on interoperability. As a result, many makers adopting standards that make it easier for their customers to create their own home-automation networks to maximize both customization and energy savings.







IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.

IDEAL TightSight Clamp Meter 61-763

For everything from load measurement to troubleshooting industrial motors and adjustable speed drives (ASDs), TightSight Clamps bring speed, accuracy, safety and ease-of-use together in one rugged meter line.





Universal Douglas

LED Retrofit Kits

EVERLINE LED Retrofit Kits convert 2’ or 4’ fixtures to LED lighting. Everything needed for simple installation.





Siemens Industry, Inc.

Siemens tiastar™ Motor Control Center

Combine time proven designs and components with the latest in technological advances to meet any application.





Leviton Expands Powerswitch® Line with 30A Safety Disconnect Switch in a Stainless Steel Enclosure
Panduit’s Pre-Configured Industrial Distribution Frame (IDF)
Allied Moulded Products Two Gang Electrical Box for use with Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable
Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI), announces the addition of their ANR2 LVDT/RVDT Signal Conditioner
Eaton’s Energy Efficient Linear LED Luminaire Provides High Efficacy and Cost Effective Illumination to Open Ceiling Environments
Greenlee® releases new addition to Saber™ stripping tool line
SolaHD UPS Delivers Industrial-Strength Power Protection in Flexible, Fully Upgradeable System
Legrand Introduces High-Capacity Furniture Feed Poke-Thru

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