Electri-Flex Co.
Look for the UL – and CSA - Label
I’ve written a lot about safety standards over the years, along with the
importance of looking for the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) label on
electrical products. The experience of some friends of mine recently
underscored why checking for the backing of a major safety organization
like UL should be a part of shopping for new devices.
Electri-Flex Co.
How Food Grade Conduit Helps Deliver Safety to the Table
Flexible, jacketed metal conduit can seem like a commodity product –
it’s ordered in bulk and, in general, there’s not a lot of visible
difference between the various conduit types. But obviously, the various
conduit grades exist for a reason, and that’s to meet the specific
environmental challenges different installation sites will face.
Mennekes Electrical Products
Making the Connection: Matching Disconnect Switches to Their Application
Motor disconnect switches are a critical safety element in industrial
settings, but just how much protection they provide – and how long they
last – is dependent on how well each switch is matched to its setting.
Specifiers have a number of options to choose from, including housing
materials and internal electronics.
Light Efficient Design
Lighting Powered by the Sun – With a Backup
Solar-powered lighting is a great concept for adding outdoor fixtures in
new locations. With no need for wired connections to the local electric
utility, owners save on trenching and other costs. And, since the
fixtures are powered only by batteries charged up by attached solar
panels, there are no monthly electric bills, either.
Light Efficient Design
Today’s Latest Streetlights Take a Wires-Free Approach to Vintage Design
I live in a semi-rural community that prides itself for maintaining a
quaint, small-town feel, with only a single traffic light – a
flashing-red stoplight where two state highways cross – along all its
roadways. But even here, where we value our dark nighttime skies, we
count on streetlights to help illuminate tricky intersections during
overnight hours.
