Volume 14, Issue 422

The Obamas celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary. It was a quiet late-night supper. It was just the Obamas and a couple of White House fence jumpers.
-David Letterman

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Old Marketing vs. Today's Online Marketing
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Marketing has changed. I mean REALLY changed and too many marketers think that just means taking yesterday's paper advertisement and making it digital. There, now you've done it. You're in the electronic age right? Wrong! Magazine ads were / are a shotgun approach that hopes somebody will open up a publication, see it once, or if you have a big budget and can place multiple insertions, hopefully, they'll see your ad multiple times and remember it. But its costly to do that. It's also a real crap shoot as to whether the magazine or direct mail piece in the mailbox will be opened at all.






Becker Electric Distributor Partner App


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Many other partner Apps are in testing and will be available soon. Contact us to see how to get yours.

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This Month Features: Topaz Smart eCat


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 Topaz Compact Fluorescent catalog section.





"E-Smarts to B-Smart" Promotion


WIN Up to $200 CA$H AND PRIZES EACH MONTH

New Rules Again: Click full article below for new contest rules.

Last issue we asked: Who makes the PowerLOK™ Circuit Breaker Lockout Device to Isolate Electrical Sources to Optimize Workplace Safety? "Device can be applied to single or multi-pole circuit breakers with industry-leading clamping force to prevent the breaker from being turned back on for safe performance of maintenance or service in accordance with LOTO procedures. It can be locked in the off position without the use of a tool for easy installation."

Correct Answer: Panduit

Congratulations to our WINNER: Tina M. Kelchen, Ecommerce Product Specialist, Crescent Electric Supply Company, Dubuque, IA

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THIS ISSUE'S SMART QUESTION: Who makes the "only pulling calculator (Pull Calc App) on the market that finds the approximate pull force needed to install electrical cable inside conduit. Pull force is calculated by 'legs', straight runs of conduit followed by a bend, and force needed for each leg."





Panelboards Are Getting Smarter
Chuck Ross

The breakers or fuses in a panelboard provide critical protection for both occupants and maintenance staff, by helping mitigate dangerous short-circuit and overcurrent conditions that could otherwise result in electrical fires or life-threatening injuries. But, as a common meeting point for multiple building circuits, panelboards also offer options for building owners and managers to learn more about how those circuits are being used. As the latest generation of products illustrates, the Internet of Things is now arriving at a panelboard near you.





Open-Style Power Distribution Blocks
James R. Dukart

Mersen Electrical Power has introduced a new generation of open-style power distribution blocks (PDBs) to allow the safe and easy splicing of cables. The company’s MPDB (Mersen Power Distribution Block) series is offered in three size categories: miniature (MPDB62 and MPDB63 series), intermediate (MPDB66 and MPDB67 series), and large (MPDB68 and MPDB69 series), in both aluminum and copper.





Retrofit Options Make Panelboard Upgrades Easier
Chuck Ross

Everything is easier in electrical installation with new construction or major renovation projects – open walls allow efficient access to all wiring and connections, and spaces can be easily configured to meet equipment needs. Upgrading equipment in an already-built environment, though, can be a much more complicated undertaking. In addition to dealing with existing electrical conduit and other connections, contractors also have to worry if there’s enough room available to do any necessary demolition work.





Contractors Win with Lutron Sensors™


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Try Lutron sensors for yourself and discover their superior sensing technology, combined with award-winning design, ease of installation and Lutron’s 24/7 customer support. Every qualifying Lutron sensor purchased from October 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015 gives contractors a chance to win.





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.
  • Manufacturer's App includes their own eCatalogs, corresponding IDW Data, videos, new products, stories, links to their websites and more.
  • The Distributors and Reps App contains a filterable "collection" of all the above information for the suppliers they represent, branch geo-location, and the (optional) ability to connect bid pricing to customers via NetPricer™.
All hosting, research and product and technological maintenance is performed by ElectricSmarts.

Click here to get the ElectricSmarts App. Contact us to find out how we can brand one up for you!





nVent ERICO

ERICO CADDY® SPEED LINK

CADDY® SPEED LINK is a universal support system designed to reduce installation time. A cost-effective alternative to jack chain, threaded rod, strut and strut nuts, this innovative system has the versatility to meet virtually all your support needs.





Panduit Corp

Direct Burial Grounding System

The connectors and crimping process make the Panduit solution unique. Offering the speed and safety of a compression connection, while exceeding the stringent requirements of IEEE Std 837-2002. Install in ANY weather. No burn permits needed.





Lutron Announces Smart, Connected Home System For Every Home
Klein Tools Foam Wire Pulling Lubricant
3M™ Slim Lock Closures
Eaton’s Efficient and Versatile LED Product Family Provides up to 79 Percent Energy Savings for Commercial Buildings
The Hazlux® Line of Hazardous Location lighting From Thomas & Betts
Emerson Network Power Debuts First-of-a-Kind ASCO® Series 336 Paralleling System
Brady Reveals New Safety Sign Sliders
Eaton Broadens Champ LED Portfolio with New Hi-Lumen Models

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