Volume 17 Issue 494

“A new poll shows only 3 percent strongly approve of the job Congress is doing, with a margin of error of 4 percent, so it’s possible that less than no one thinks they’re doing a good job.”
-Jay Leno

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eCommerce: You Want It Easy or Do You Want a Shopping Cart?
By Bill Floyd

Meet us in the ElectricSmarts Suite at NAED Tampa (November 13-15, 2017)

Why does everybody assume that just because Amazon has been amazingly successful with the Shopping Cart approach in the consumer market, that this is the only and most effective way to do ecommerce?






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.

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This Month's Smart eCat Features: IDEAL Industries


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 IDEAL's Test & Measurement catalog section.





"E-Smarts to B-Smart" Promotion


We're going Social! Now you can reply to the Monthly Questions via email like you always have or on Facebook.

The ElectricSmarts Facebook page is attracting a lot of interest. You can still win $100 just by emailing us your answer as you've always done. But now, we are entering folks who answer the question on Facebook into the potential prize-winner pool as well. So go ahead answer anyway you'd like and make some money and have fun while you learn.

Last Issue We Asked: Who has Over 400 of their 15 and 20 Amp standard receptacles available for configuration to your project’s specifications, including Duplex and Style Line Decorator in Tamper-Resistant, Hospital Grade and SNAPConnect? Common modifications include plaster ear removal, removal of mounting screws and auto-ground, lead wire lengths and types of terminals. All orders are made to spec at our factory and delivered on time in convenient bulk packaging to keep your project on schedule.

Correct Answer: Hubbell

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This Issue's Question: Who's Advanced Connection System – Shear Bolt, installs with a standard wrench and without additional components? The simplified installation of their Advanced Connection System – Shear Bolt enables underground cable connections to be made more safely and quickly.





Wiring Device Innovation – Motor Control
Steve Maurer, IME

I've been installing and troubleshooting motors for over 30 years. The majority have been three-phase motors. They've range in size from fractional horsepower motors to those up to 350 horsepower.

Through the years, I've watched the evolution of motor control devices, particularly disconnects and manual motor controllers.





Wiring Device Innovations – Installation and More
Steve Maurer, IME

Innovations in wiring devices have simplified installation without compromising device integrity. Other modernizations have brought wiring devices into the 21st century.

Device assemblies allow electricians to install multiple devices as a unit, eliminating the need for field assembly.







Hubbell Wiring Systems

Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems: How to Install the Xclamp Duplex Receptacle

The xClamp duplex receptacle eliminates the need to loop the wire and has an external back-wire clamp for quick and installation. Compression plates maximize holding power to provide a stronger, more secure connection.





ABB Installation Products Inc.

ABB Installation Products Cable Tray

T&B cable tray is a cost effective, reliable and adaptable alternative to conduit systems where allowed by code.





Arlington Industries, Inc.

Arlington Box Extenders

Levels and supports the wiring device where the box is set back from the wall surface. Extends the box up to 1-1/2".





Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems designed its new XClamp Tamper-Resistant Receptacle
MERSEN INTRODUCES NEW AND IMPROVED STP SERIES – FEATURING A 75KA SURGE RATING
SpecMAXX Power Distribution Stainless Steel Enclosures from MENNEKES
BURNDY® Announces an Industry Exclusive, New PATRIOT® IN-LINE® PATMDCUT98 Series of Pole Cutter Tools
Electri-Flex Co. Shielded Conduit Protects Against EMI/RFI
AttaBox Enclosures Heartland Polycarbonate Series Available Online
Klein® Tools Continues to Expand Product Line for HVAC Applications
Hubbell Lighting Litecontrol Adds New and Exclusive LED Products

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