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ILSCO

Going Underground: Wire Management in Direct Burial Projects

Not all wiring is created equal – after all, some of it has to be buried underground. While this cable might not see the varied weather exposure of unburied, outdoor lines, it faces its own unique challenges.

Schneider Electric / Square D

How Manufacturers are Bringing Basic Breaker Boxes into the Digital Age

Three years ago, I decided to finally bring my home into the modern age, in terms of its electrical distribution system. Gone was the 50-plus-year-old, 60-amp fuse box (yes, I said “fuse box”), along with the similarly low-capacity line from the pole to the house. In their place, a new 200-amp service line and breaker panel.

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.

Arlington’s convenient, commercial-grade Box Extender saves time!

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.

Universal Douglas

Look Beyond Lumens per Watt for Even More LED Energy Savings

In just a little more than a decade, LED lighting systems have moved from a not-quite-yet-there technology to one that essentially owns the market, especially in commercial applications. With efficacy ratings that now surpass those of once-dominant fluorescent fixtures, LEDs also can operate for years before needing replacement, versus months for fluorescent tubes.

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.

Wax or Polymer – Understanding the Options with Cable Lubricants

Wire and cable pulling can be strenuous work, especially when distances stretch several floors or more. Lubricants are an important part of this process – they help reduce friction between cables and conduit, which, in turn, reduces the risk of damage, wear and tear on cable insulators.