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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.

NSi Industries, Inc.

Hi-Speed Networks: Fiber Optics in Commercial and Industrial Buildings

Copper networking and fiber optic technologies are the two mainstay solutions for data transfer, each with its unique set of strengths. Copper networking technology, traditionally employed in Ethernet and telephone systems, utilizes electrical signals to transmit data over copper wire. The appeal of copper lies in its durability, flexibility, and lower initial setup costs.

American Polywater Corp.

Sealant Options for Safer Conduits

Conduit provides a protective passageway for electrical and data cables. Unfortunately, it also can provide a passageway for moisture and hazardous and/or explosive gases to move from one area of a facility to another, as well.

LEDVANCE LLC

Shedding Some Light on Full-Spectrum LEDs

As someone who’s tracked LED lighting since its early days as a commercially available technology, my own experience with the products has evolved. I live in an older house with overhead lighting only in the kitchen and bathrooms, so this has mostly meant experimenting with LED bulbs (or “lamps,” in lighting designer lingo) in the 14 or 15 table fixtures scattered around my home.

Allied Moulded Products, Inc.

To Filter or Not to Filter – It’s a Question With Enclosures

Electrical contractors can face a conundrum when it comes to electrical enclosures. While the entire point of the enclosure is to protect the sensitive electrical equipment its covering, the resulting lack of air circulation can, itself, cause damage.

Legrand North America

Creating the Ultimate Home Theater: A Guide for Electrical Installers

Ah, the home theater. It's not just about watching movies or bingeing on the latest TV series anymore—it's about creating an immersive, cinematic experience right in the comfort of your own home. As an electrical installer, you're in a unique position to guide your customers towards achieving this dream.