Atkore International
Intermediate Metal Conduit: A Practical Guide for Electrical Contractors
As you know intimately, conduits are tubing systems that safeguard and guide wiring within a building or structure. Three types you've likely used —Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC), Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC), and Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)— are steel-based conduits, each with its unique attributes.
Alcon Lighting, Inc.
The Intrinsic Value of Decorative Lighting in Commercial Spaces
Recently, my wife and I had the “pleasure” of visiting a relatively new
hospital complex. For almost a year, I watched the 5-story edifice being
built as I traveled up and down Highway 49 in Northwest Arkansas.
Generac Corp
Solar-Plus-Batteries Turning Into an Energetic Combination
Rooftop solar panels, once a bit of an oddity, are becoming a common
addition to homes across the United States. In 2020, the U.S. Energy
Information Administration’s residential energy consumption survey found
that almost 4% of U.S. single-family homes were using panels to
generate electricity and the market has continued to grow since then,
with capacity climbing by 34% in 2021 and an additional 40% in 2022.
RAB Lighting
LED Lighting and Controls: A Rhapsody in Bluetooth
A decade ago, LED lighting was still fighting for acceptance among
designers, contractors and consumers. Early product generations suffered
from quality control problems, flickering and light that was too far
into the blue end of the visual spectrum.
Klein Tools, Inc.
Today’s Hard Hats Offer Options for Contractors (and Cavers)
I became aware of the importance of hard hats as a teenager, when
friends invited me to join their school’s caving club. It was a Catholic
school, and one of the religious brothers who taught there would lead
club members through mapped caves once or twice a month.
Signify
Network Connections: Wired, Wireless … and Something On the Lighter Side
Wired Ethernet and wireless connections represent the two primary
methods for connecting devices to a network in modern computing. Each
has distinct features, advantages, and disadvantages.