ElectricSmarts Newsletter
October 08, 2021
Puzzled by Outlet Placement? Try Getting Floored
Chuck Ross
During a big remodeling project this spring, I became more familiar with the options available for electrical receptacles these days. These include new features, like adding USB charging ports that do away with the need to track down the right adapter for every phone, smart watch and earbud charger. And now there are smart outlets you can control remotely (so, if you’re afraid you left the iron on, you can double check from your phone).
Secure Wire Termination Options
Steve Maurer, IME
Although the ideal situation would be to have complete conductor runs with no splices, it's not always possible. When trouble shooting or adding another run to branch off the original, you'll need to use a secure way to terminate any splices to avoid loose conductors.
Put a Lid on It: Finding the Right Floor Box Cover
Chuck Ross
Floor boxes are a great way to bring power and communications/data connections away from the walls and into the middle of a room. This could be to provide AV access for a presenter at a podium or needed kilowatts to a convention center floor.
Calbrite® Hygienic Liquid Tight Conduit and Fittings Rated to IP69 for Washdown Applications
Atkore
Atkore has expanded its Calbrite flex offering to include stainless steel hygienic liquid tight conduit and fittings. Rated up to IP69, the hygienic liquid tight series prevents contamination from oils, dirt, dust, and liquid. The flexible conduit and fittings are ideally suited for applications with washdown requirement and wide temperature range demands.
In the Spotlight
This Issue's Smart eCat Features: Calbrite Stainless Steel Conduit Conduit Systems
For the harshest environments and sanitary requirements

Calbrite Stainless Steel Electrical Conduit Systems, Strut Support Systems and Accessories provide the sanitary protection and performance that stand up to the harshest environments.

Calbrite manufactures more than 2,800 SKUs for harsh and corrosive environments. Manufactured to strict guidelines set forth by UL and NEMA.
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BURNDY CSGO Medium Voltage Cold Shrink Installation
Cold shrink cable terminations provide a quick, easy, safe and cost effective installation. No installation tools required, spiral rip cord design unwinds easily and enables quick removal of the hold-out core. Type CSGO series suitable for Indoor/Outdoor Industrial applications.
Voltec's Temporary LED Light Strings
Voltec Power & Lighting continues to bring the latest and greatest to the market with its new LED String Lights. These units are available in 50’ and 100’ lengths, and are made with heavy-duty 16/3 SJTW cable. Voltec string lights are extremely durable, energy-efficient, and are cETLus listed for quality and safety. For more information about these lights and other Voltec products please visit our website at www.voltec-industries.com.
Circuit Protection for Renewable Energy Systems
Littelfuse understands the challenges of circuit protection for renewable energy. Check out the many ways our products can safe-guard your systems to avoid costly equipment damage and downtime. From solar farms to battery energy storage and wind turbines, we have your personnel, equipment and business protected.
New Surge Protective Device for Residential Load Centers
Klein Tools® Introduces Solution for Cable Identification and Connector Protection
Fight the Freeze this Winter with EasyHeat™ Residential Heating Cables
Meyda Lighting unveils Smythe Craftsman Semi-Flushmount
Beautiful light made simple: Lutron brings Athena architectural lighting solution – with iOS App Control – to the global market
Leviton Introduces New Zigbee™ 3.0 Controlled Receptacle
 
 
 
 
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