Southwire Company
On the Mark: New Program Helps Assure Copper Products’ Sustainability
Copper wire can seem like a commodity – after all, it’s fabricated from
one of the world’s most heavily traded commodities and is sold in bulk
quantities all over the globe. And, like a lot of commodities, it can be
difficult to know how the copper products you’re buying is actually
produced.
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.
Topaz Electric Corp.
LED Lamps – Energy Saving Replacements
I’ll make no bones about it. LEDs are the light of my life. Okay, maybe
that’s going just a bit far … but not much. If you want to find an
incandescent or fluorescent lamp in my house, you’re going to have to
look hard. I think I may have a few C7s left to replace. But only
because they’re hard to get to.
Kichler Lighting
Illuminate Your World: The Art and Science of Outdoor Lighting
As I pondered this topic, I was relaxing in our side yard, gazing at the
garden in the dark. Well, not totally in the dark. The garden was
delightfully illuminated by flickering tiki torch lamps … lit by LEDs,
charged by the sun. Spotlights shone on my miniature windmill as it
lazily spun in the evening breeze.
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.
