May 06, 2020

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Manufacturers Are Offering Online Training
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During the Covid-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing, several manufacturers are offering remote training so you can keep up with your continuing education.






This Month's Smart eCat Features: ILSCO

Each month we will feature a new manufacturer’s electronic SMART eCAT that will show how looking up products and using manufacturer’s catalogs have never been easier. This “eCatalog Collection” now also appears on our distributor partner and manufacturer rep’s websites as well.

Click here to see ILSCO's latest product offerings.

Click here to visit the entire SMART eCat collection.





Making Lasting Connections with the Right Crimping Tools
Chuck Ross

Crimping is an everyday chore for electrical contractors, but some might not understand the importance of the right tool for ensuring long-term durability and safety of electrical connections. There’s a lot more precision required to create a secure crimp than might appear on the surface, and the best results depend on using just the right pressure – not too little or too much – based on the job’s requirements.





When Your LED Engine Dies, Fix It
Steve Maurer, IME

Luminaires manufactured with LEDs (light emitting diodes) are quickly becoming the preferred form of lighting in both commercial and industrial lighting. Even residential lighting is moving toward that option.

For example, LED fixtures and bulbs illuminate about 95% of my own home, including outdoor flood lighting.





Tool Tips: Why Finding the Right Fit Is Important
Chuck Ross

“Ergonomics” might seem to be a modern term, but the ideas behind this science are likely as old as humanity. We humans have been adapting tools to fit specific tasks since the days of selecting just the right stone to bang a piece of flint into an arrowhead. More formal study of ergonomics has an interesting origin, though, in the ways airplane controls were adapted during the course of World War II.







Mersen

Reducer Fuses and Fuse Reducers: What's the Difference?

A Reducer Fuse is a reduced rating Class RK1 and J-Time Delay fuse designed to fit into a larger fuse holder.

A Fuse Reducer is an adapter kit to alter the fit and form of a fuse while maintaining the same ampere rating.





Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

Vive Vue, IoT-enabled Management Software

Vive Vue software allows you to control and configure the lights and monitor, analyze, and report on the activity and performance of the lighting system in a building from any smart device. It provides intuitive graphical reporting on energy usage, lighting status, space utilization and occupancy patterns and allows building operation teams to make better decisions about layouts, room type mix, and total square footage requirements.





Littelfuse, Inc.

How to Select the Right Surge Protection for PV Systems

Photovoltaic (PV) systems require surge protection due to the inherent risk of damage from direct or indirect lightning. To understand the different types of surge protective devices (SPDs) available and to help select the right device for your specific PV application, watch this video.





ABB Installation Products/Thomas & Betts Wednesday Webinar Series
Acme Electric Introduces Updated Industrial Control Transformer Line
AFC Cable Systems® Pack N’ Roll System™ Makes Cable Install Quick & Easy
Columbia Lighting Introduces New Flat Panel Luminaires
Electri-Flex Offers Online Learning at Electri-Flex University
We're Launching a NEW Webinar Series on Tuesday, May 5th
Klein Tools® Combines Two Products for Easy to Use Testing Kit
Emerson Line-Interactive UPS Delivers Industrial Size Protection in Compact Form Factor

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