Electrical Industry Articles and Stories

Winter will some day be over (it snowed here today… in Arkansas!) And undoubtedly some of us will be slathering on the SPF-whatever to protect us from the sun’s rays. Did you know that Old Sol is about 5,000 degrees on the surface?

I’m old enough to remember days when cash registers weren’t computerized – they used electricity but were otherwise pretty analog devices. But a lot has changed since the first computerized cash register – or, as retailers say, point-of-sale (POS) devices – was introduced in 1973.

Lighting isn’t just a matter of illumination—it's a central component of home design, energy efficiency, and personal comfort. As electrical contractors and home lighting designers, embracing innovative smart lighting systems can offer your clients intelligent solutions without the need for smart bulbs. This article explores the advantages of these systems and how to effectively market them to consumers.

Bonding and grounding are simple concepts, but, unfortunately, they’re also easily confused with each other. Definitions of one term often get wrapped up in the definitions of the other, and, before long, one can begin thinking the words are interchangeable.

In the constantly changing view of industrial electrical systems, the surge of innovation isn’t just changing the game; it's rewriting the rulebook. From the factory floor to the remote control room, the integration of intelligent automation and the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming how industries operate, maintain, and innovate their machine control systems.

If you think you’re seeing the word “electrification” more often these days, you’re right. It might seem confusing that addressing energy use means using more electricity, but that’s exactly what’s happening as more people are turning to plug power – and away from fossil fuels – for driving, cooking, clothes drying and water heating.