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Cutting the Powerplant Cord, or At Least Loosening Its Grip

Littelfuse, Inc.

Cutting the Powerplant Cord, or At Least Loosening Its Grip

The decision to implement a photovoltaic system involves careful consideration of economic factors. While the initial costs can be substantial, solar power offers the potential for long-term savings, energy independence, and protection against rising electricity prices. This article explores the key financial aspects of going solar.
Switchrack: What Specifiers Need to Know

Appleton Grp LLC

Switchrack: What Specifiers Need to Know

Designing industrial facilities is rarely a paint-by-numbers effort because each plant faces unique considerations, based on what it’s producing and the resulting safety and power requirements. That means power distribution equipment also needs to be custom designed.
The Importance of Ground Fault Protection in Industry

Littelfuse, Inc.

The Importance of Ground Fault Protection in Industry

In the food processing plant where I cut my electrical teeth, there were ceiling drops for sticker guns to label bagged product. Some of the workers complained about getting shocked off the stainless still bins that held the product. Adding inline GFCIs helped (although some still complained, even when no voltage was present).
Voltec Power & Lighting
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Don’t Blow It: Why Solar Arrays Need Solar Fuses

Littelfuse, Inc.

Don’t Blow It: Why Solar Arrays Need Solar Fuses

It’s not unusual that solar photovoltaic (PV) systems would require fuses – after all, these installations can carry substantial electrical loads, so overcurrent protection is critical to their safe operation. What is remarkable, though, are the conditions under which PV panels, their conductors, and their wiring can operate.
Whole Home Protection – SPDs

Intermatic, Inc.

Whole Home Protection – SPDs

Today’s homes, no matter the date of construction, have one thing in common. Scads of electronic devices populate our personal domiciles, even those of us “old folks.”

When you think about it, there aren’t too many appliances and pieces of equipment that aren’t controlled by some sort of circuit board, or even computer-style mother board.
Structured Media Centers for Wireless Networks

Leviton Manufacturing Company

Structured Media Centers for Wireless Networks

As an expert contractor, you know that homeowners are always seeking the latest and greatest in home entertainment technology. One solution that has been gaining popularity in recent years is the structured media center for wireless networks.
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