Volume 16 Issue 472

Ted Cruz is actually being considered by Donald Trump to be attorney general. Though it will be pretty awkward when he shows up on his first day of work and Trump goes, “I said ‘Tom Cruise.’”
-Jimmy Fallon

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Change and the Future: Don't Blink (Part 2)
By Bill Floyd

Full disclosure - This series are excerpts from an email sent to me. I don’t know the source but it made me think. I hope it does the same for you. This information just sums up how fast technology is changing our lives and how the old adage, "If you snooze, you lose" has never been more true. I can't verify that everything written here is 100% accurate but I know from personal experience that a lot is. Is this the future? If even a percentage of it turns out to be so. Hold on to your hats, and businesses. Whether you believe all this on not, staying aware is a MUST. Click here to read Part 1. Begin Part 2.






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This Issue's Question: Who makes the Vol-Con Elite Voltage/Continuity Tester which Combines Accuracy of Digital Circuitry with Solenoid Vibration Mode?





Careful Tool Selection Can Help Prevent Repetitive Stress Injuries
Chuck Ross

If you’ve ever felt the need to stretch and massage your wrist and palm after repeatedly performing the same squeezing or pressing task by hand, then you probably can understand what the symptoms of repetitive stress injury can feel like. Electrical contractors can be especially susceptible to this condition, thanks to the amount of time they spend in close quarters doing any number of repetitive tasks at odd angles, which can strain related muscles and nerves in the process.





Material Decisions: Choosing the Right Fastener for Hazardous Locations
Chuck Ross

Contractors often are required to select electrical equipment, such as enclosures, based on the environmental hazards any particular application might pose. The labeling system established by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) offers assurance that a NEMA 4 enclosure, for example, has been tested and proven to be watertight. Selecting the right cable fasteners for such hazardous installations, however, can be a less-clear process.







Klein Tools, Inc.

Klein High-Leverage Diagonal Cutting Pliers

Designed and built to exceptional quality standards in a tradition spanning close to 160 years, these 9” High-Leverage Diagonal-Cutters feature an angled head, heavy-duty cutting knives and an extra inch of handle for additional leverage, reach and comfort on the job. Who knew an extra inch could make your job easier? Pick up this Klein tool and you will feel the difference.





Southwire Company

Southwire MC-PCS DUO™ Cable

Southwire’s new MC-PCS DUO Cable combines power conductors along with Control/Signal/Data cables all under one armor, saving you time and money. MC-PCS DUO Cable is ideal for use with LED or fluorescent dimming controls and SMART buildings.





CRC Industries, Inc.

RTV Silicones with Select-a-Bead™

CRC RTV Silicone Pressurized Tubes are designed for a wide range of sealing, bonding, protecting and waterproofing applications. Now with CRC Select-a-Bead™ nozzle, you can easily control the silicone bead width, depending on the application at hand. The unique double piston can allows for smooth, uniform dispensing from start to finish.





“All-in-One” connector, the HandyBug™ from Burndy
Mighty-Merge Multi-Port MC to EMT Transition Fittings From Bridgeport
IDEAL Vol-Con Elite Voltage/Continuity Tester
New ABB Harnessflex TempGuard™ Line Meets Demand for High-Temperature Cable Protection
Leviton Wins 2016 Product Innovation Award for Lumina Gateway Hub and Lumina RF Wireless Devices
Emerson Introduces Expanded Line of Liquidtight Conduit Fittings
Next Generation Battery-Powered Hydraulic Tools from Greenlee®
Eaton Strengthens Surge Protective Device Line with new Eaton SPC Series

Tribal Wisdom vs. Government Wisdom









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