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 "The White House dismissed former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's criticisms of President Obama, saying he has faced some of the most difficult issues of our time. That would be a great defense if EVERY president didn't face the most difficult issues of their time. That's the job." –Jimmy Fallon -- We've given away over $380,000 to subscribers. See the E-Smarts to B-Smart contest. (Did you win? See below.)   Do You REALLY Know Your Customer? I Mean REALLY? (Part 2) By Bill Floyd 
Last issue we talked about really knowing your customer, how the Internet has changed the information they need and expect, and how wrapping products up with the correct information makes the contractor's life easier and therefore makes those products a simpler choice when it comes time to purchase. Today we're returning to the ongoing discussion on how important is price?
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  MORE CLICKS  News | Weather | Sports | Stocks | NECA | NAED | IEC | IDEA | NFPA | ESmarts/YouTube  This Month Features: Shat-R-Shield 
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 the Shat-R-Shield's LED Lamp catalog section.  "E-Smarts to B-Smart" Promotion 
WIN Up to $200 CA$H AND PRIZES EACH MONTHNew Rules Again: Click full article below for new contest rules. Last issue we asked: Who's introducing the new Y122CMR mechanical full cycle ratchet HYTOOL™ to its line of tooling products? Correct Answer: BURNDY Congratulations to our WINNER: Dan Asaro, Sales, Frost Supply, Maryland Heights, MO CLICK HERE to see all winners. THIS ISSUE'S SMART QUESTION: Who makes the VDVII data and video cable verifier? Less Work to Meet Safety Requirements Peter Walsh, PE 
Some facilities are changing their requirements for motor and appliance
installations. This could be due to OSHA Lock-out and Tag-out
requirements or NFPA 70E. The change is toward using pin and sleeve
devices instead of having a hard-wired installation.Safety requirements often have the maintenance person checking for the absence of voltage before touching. The rules are quite specific and are enforced by OSHA. New and Improved Hand Tools & Products James R. Dukart 
Klein Tools prides itself on asking on-the-job contractors and
electricians to suggest hand tool upgrades, and several of its latest
offerings highlight the strength of that strategy.The company’s new Open Jaw Cable Cutter, for instance, is designed to allow electricians and overhead and underground line workers to make cable cuts in tight, low-clearance applications using only one hand if needed. The Most Demanding Industry for Connectors Peter Walsh, PE 
Which industry is the toughest on plugs and connectors? The construction
industry is noted for wet conditions and cords straining against the
connectors. When the job deadline approaches, people use whatever they
have to get the job done.Anyone that has worked in the food industry realizes that they have the same challenges as the construction industry plus one more. They have to sanitize. New! Lighting Control for the Digital Age 
Touch the Future of Lighting Control with GRAFIK T™ from LutronIntroducing an exciting new lighting control solution for the digital age that marries advanced Lutron touch dimming technology with intuitive, minimalist design. GRAFIK T reinvents the way we interact with lighting controls: one simple touch or slide-of-a-finger on the LED light bar sets the lighting level. GRAFIK T is ideal for residential and commercial dimming applications. From simple standalone control to whole-home or building lighting control systems, GRAFIK T offers a solution for any light source. Yes, It's Here! Smart eCat+ for iPad Now Available 
Go to iTunes to get the eSmarts Mobile App now, or Contact Us to find out how we can brand one up for you to give to your SALES FOLKS and CUSTOMERS.
Click here to get the ElectricSmarts App. Contact us to find out how we can brand one up for you!
 Legrand/Pass & Seymour  Pass & Seymour: Hospital-Grade PlugTail™ Wiring Devices OverviewSee how Hospital-Grade PlugTail can help you impact better patient care.
Arlington Industries, Inc.  Steel Recessed TV Box™Arlington's new Steel Recessed TV Box™ (TVBS505/TVBS507) is the best way to create a flush-to-wall appearance for flatscreen TVs, appliances, and more.
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