Volume 17 Issue 497

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Are you (electrical buyers) using these websites and, if so, for what services?
By David Gordon - Channel Marketing Group

Electrical distributors are continually striving to develop new solutions to help you.  One area that they are exploring is their websites, and specifically eCommerce.

They know that some customers are interested in online ordering, checking inventory, checking prices for budgeting purposes and more.






Announcing the New Smart eCat+ App for Android!

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.

Download from Google Play.
Download from iTunes.






This Month's Smart eCat Features: Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems

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.

Click here to enter their Energy Efficient Solutions catalog section.

Click here to visit the entire SMART eCat collection.



Common Grounding Issues – Part 1
Steve Maurer, IME

Electrical grounding and bonding are important parts of any electrical system. And, they can be somewhat confusing. When it comes to electronic equipment, manufacturers often include instructions to protect their equipment. But, sometimes it compromises the integrity of the overall system.





Atkore Rolls Out Five New Raceway Products
James R. Dukart

Atkore International announced five new product offerings in the raceway space earlier this summer.

The company’s Konkore Fittings division introduced a new Universal Super Connector and Universal 5-Piece Coupling. The Universal Super Connector is used to connect GRC/IMC/EMT pipe to boxes or conduit bodies, while Konkore’s Universal 5-Piece Coupling connects two threaded or unthreaded GRC/IMC/EMT pipes.





Common Grounding Issues – Part 2
Steve Maurer, IME

In Part 1, we talked about the below-grade ground, or earthing. We looked at some of the approved grounding electrodes possible. This article concerns the installation of ground rods.

Ground rod installation
There should be at least two of them, no closer than six feet apart. The lengths recognized are 8 feet (minimum) and 10 feet.





Super-Safeway Portable Power Distribution System
Molex

Molex has developed a total solution for large-scale portable power distribution that is built to last and ultimately delivers a lower total cost of ownership.

BUSINESS CHALLENGE

When setting up a portable power delivery system for temporary indoor/outdoor applications, electricians would typically cobble together a system of disparate parts from multiple vendors that was not inherently safe.







Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

Create the right lighting environment in commercial spaces with Vive Wireless

Create the right lighting environment in commercial spaces and optimize building performance with Vive wireless lighting control solutions.





Hubbell Wiring Systems

Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems Tamper-Resistant Receptacle Mechanisms

Refined design and functionality of traditional tamper-resistant plastic shutter mechanisms. This new solution is just as efficient at ensuring child safety, but it also operates invisibly. You won’t know it’s there, and it won’t prevent you from plugging.





ABB Installation Products Inc.

ABB Installation Products Rigid Fittings

ABB Installation Products pioneered many industry standard rigid fittings including Chase® nipples and Erickson® couplings.  The innovation continues with BlueKote® conduit bodies and many new features and products for ordinary and hazardous locations.





Stahlin® Non-Metallic Enclosures Launches New Robroy Enclosure™ Accessories Guide
Klein® Tools Expands Voice-Data-Video Product Line with Convenient Tools for Preparing, Connecting and Testing Twisted-Pair and Coaxial Cables
Introducing Orbit's new series of True 5" Square Boxes and Accessories
Topaz Introduces High Efficiency LED Flat Panels
RACO Introduces Grand Slam Box
CRC Industries Launches K&W® Stop Leak Solutions Website
Leviton Releases New In-Wall and In-Ceiling Architectural Edition Speakers Powered by JBL®
Cree Launches Industry’s First Extreme Density LED

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