Legrand North America
Raceways: Off the Wall Ideas For Electrical Installations
I've been an industrial electrician for over 30 years. So when somebody
says raceway, I naturally think of the big box over a Motor Control
Center. Of course, there are those smaller boxes over sets of starters
that are often called gutters. But they're raceways nonetheless.
Allied Moulded Products, Inc.
Pole Position – Hanging Enclosures the Right Way
Most of the time, hanging an electrical enclosure is pretty
straightforward. Goodness knows I've hung my fair share of them over the
past 30 years … plus!
Call me old school, but I'm kind of picky
about how the install looks. It's got to be level in my books, for
example. It looks better and can make a difference in your penetrations
for conduit hubs, drains, and more.
Eaton
Three Ways to Add Value to Home Transfer Switch Installations
Millions of Americans have spent hours or days over the last
several years without power, thanks to hurricanes, winter storms and
deliberate outages related to wildfire risk.
With
severe weather conditions like these on the rise, many homeowners now
are looking for ways to keep their houses up and running even when their
utility’s grid is down.
Arlington Industries, Inc.
So, What’s Your Floor Outlet’s Cover Story?
Electrical cover kits occupy a unique place in building design,
addressing a need for functionality that doesn’t compromise style.
Additionally, depending on where contractors are installing these
devices, concerns about accessibility and the potential to create trip
hazards also might need to be addressed.
Siemens Industry, Inc.
We've Come a Long Way Since 'Pickle Barrel' Circuit Breakers
I'm fond of studying the history of all things electrical. I recently
read a paper published by the IEEE Power & Energy Society ™ about
the evolution of circuit breakers, starting back in 1898.
Leviton Manufacturing Company
Smart Thermostats for Today’s Smarter Home HVAC Equipment
We’ve all seen how thermostats have been getting smarter over the last
decade. What used to be a simple dial on a wall is now often also a
weather center, occupancy detector and, on occasion, even a music
speaker.
