Volume 15, Issue 432

The country continues to deal with brutal weather. A group of teenagers in Colorado surprised their neighbors by shoveling 50 driveways and walkways for free. They didn't mean to. They were just too stoned to remember which house was theirs.
-Jimmy Fallon

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On Money Ball, The Oakland A's and The Electrical Industry (Part 2 of 4)
By Bill Floyd

Click here to read Part 1

Part one of this article examined the quandary that Paul DePodesta and Billy Beane faced in Money Ball. How do they win when they had a fraction of the money and resources that their competitors had? The article draws a parallel to the electrical industry and the technical challenges that most suppliers and wholesalers face when they easily outspent by behemoths like Granger, Amazon and other big guys. Our solution: Get serious about studying the solutions, get creative and refuse to continue with the status quo. Open your eyes and see MORE than you want to see. See what you NEED to see.






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This Month Features: Cree LED Lighting Catalog


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 their Outdoor Lighting LED Overview catalog section.





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This Issue's Question: Who's AE & CE Series Encapsulated Industrial Control Transformers, "Feature core and coil assembly protected inside epoxy encapsulation, these new transformers are the right solution for your most demanding applications. The copper windings and coil terminations are encapsulated within a thermoplastic housing, isolating them from potentially harmful contaminants and physical/mechanical damage."






Challenging Connectivity Issues
Peter Walsh, PE

Electrical contractors are often asked to provide power to challenging areas, and make it look beautiful. To compound the challenge, customers want power, communications, and A/V connectivity.

An electrical contractor wants to keep his labor cost low, but provide a pleasing result. In an industrial location maybe an extension cord or loose data cables would be acceptable. But in conference rooms, offices, schools and fitness centers loose cables not only look bad, but they can become a liability for the customer.





Securing Security Lighting
James R. Dukart

Security lighting is increasingly critical in commercial, residential and institutional buildings. Security lights must not only be bright enough to illuminate wide areas and protect valuable property, but be always-on during darkness – without human oversight – and as inaccessible as possible to those who would try to disable the lights in order to trespass or do worse to an establishment.





Need More USB Charging Stations?
Peter Walsh, PE

When people want to charge their electronic devices at the same time, it’s difficult to find a charger. They want the convenience to charge their phone, tablets, and mobile devices without waiting.

This is an opportunity for electrical contractors to propose office and public charging stations to their customers. The familiar Legrand® company now has available the Plugmold® Multioutlet System with USB options. It’s a cost-effective solution to your customers and has low labor cost for maximum profit.







Bridgeport Fittings, Inc.

Expansion Coupling Jumper Assembly

Bridgeport's Expansion Coupling Jumper Assembly





nVent HOFFMAN

Hoffman Steinhauer ModCenter Demo

The Steinhauer ModCenter is the most versatile automated modification solution on the market today. Reduce your lead times by modifying stocked or quick-ship enclosures on your schedule.





Klein Tools, Inc.

Drill Tap Tool Kit

Klein Tools Drill Tap Tool kit features all the tools needed to drill, tap and deburr in one easy step. This convenient kit comes with 6 commonly used tap tools plus two extra of the smaller sized taps.





IDEAL Disconnect Fuse Kit Safeguards Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations
More than 50% Smaller and 75% More Energy-Efficient, Appleton N2LED Fixture is Game Changer for Emergency Egress Lighting
A NEW GFCI THAT SELF TESTS EVERY THREE SECONDS FROM LEGRAND®
3M™ Electrical Wire Connectors and Tools
Universal’s EVERLINE® LED Retrofit Kit
Intermatic Introduces New LED Fix Mount Button, Stem, and Stem and Swivel Electronic Photo Controls for Extended Life
Forte-Duct® Conduit & Utility Duct From Cantex Inc.
Nora Lighting's New LED Tape Light Channels Illuminate Interior Halls and Stairways

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