Electrical Industry Articles and Stories

Electrical fittings are everywhere in home and business distribution systems – so much so, you might think they’re all interchangeable. But for contractors working in multiple indoor and outdoor locations, that’s not the case. Not all connectors or other fittings offer the same level of protection for the cabling running through them, which is why matching this hardware to its specific applications is so important.

A number of materials can be used to manufacture electrical connectors and couplers, with steel and zinc leading the pack. Each material has its advantages that can make it more appropriate for specific applications, but it’s important to remember that all such fittings have to meet specific requirements to gain a UL listing. For example, die-cast zinc alloy offerings can add value where corrosion is a threat.

If you're a residential lighting professional or electrical contractor, you already understand the importance of helping customers save energy. Everyone loves to get a break on their utility bills. If you can save them money on their electrical energy costs, you're their hero for life.

From Ben Franklin's famous kite experiment in 1752 to Michael Faraday's research in the 1830's, the harnessing of this powerful energy source made a change in the way we work and live and play.

“ They needed to fill five floors in 18 days.  Lutron was my first call.”
-Keith Ready, New York Lighting Manager for electrical distributor Turtle & Hughes.

The Challenge — Build Out Five Floors in Less than 3 Weeks
As the recent coronavirus pandemic bore down on New York City, time was of the essence.  The North Central Bronx Hospital needed to completely reorganize several floors quickly to prepare for taking care of many new patients.

When you first read that headline, I'll bet you thought "Lighting Efficiently" meant lighting that saves money, right? It actually has to do with worker productivity and customer experience.

Let me illuminate you.