Gibson Stainless & Specialty, Inc.
Getting a Grip on Cord Control
Every now and then, flexible cords are used in the workplace. Of course,
both OSHA and the NEC® have strict regulations on their use. Whenever
feasible, use permanent wiring methods to attach equipment to the power
supply. But there are instances when using them is permitted by standard
and code.
Wiegmann
NEMA Ratings Versus IP Codes
Acronyms.
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, you gotta deal with them. Right?
A
young electrician texted me on my phone the other day and the message
was full of the darn things. We met up for coffee later that afternoon,
and he had a big grin on his face.
Intermatic, Inc.
Water Heater Timer Switches Can Help Throw Cold Water on Rising Electricity Bills
If I were to ask you which home appliance uses the most electricity, you
might turn first to the refrigerator (after the central air
conditioning unit, that is). Ten or so years ago, you might have been
right, but improved energy efficiency standards have bumped
refrigerators down a notch in a home’s electricity usage.
BURNDY® LLC
Upgrading the U.S. Power Grid Needs to be Job One
About 9 PM last night, I got a text from my sister in northern Indiana.
She told us (my brother in Arizona was included on the text) that her
power had gone out.
Again.
Leviton Manufacturing Company
Modular Wiring Devices Make Upgrades a Snap
It used to be that electrical receptacles and switches were lifetime
devices. They’d be installed when a house was constructed and remain in
place indefinitely, unless they failed or the house was remodeled. Then,
likely, the devices were replaced with an updated version of the same
product, which in turn stayed in place for decades.
Voltec Power & Lighting
New Construction Lighting Allows Contractors to String it Along
Location lighting is a critical component in ensuring construction
safety, but when a job is under construction, permanent, installed
fixtures often aren’t available. So, contractors turn to temporary
lighting options. While stand-mounted fixtures can help in individual
rooms, string lights are a go-to for larger areas.
