Raceways: Off the Wall Ideas For Electrical Installations; How Inline Fuses Save Solar Developers Time and Money; Building Wire

May 05, 2022

Raceways: Off the Wall Ideas For Electrical Installations

Steve Maurer, IME

I've been an industrial electrician for over 30 years. So when somebody says raceway, I naturally think of the big box over a Motor Control Center. Of course, there are those smaller boxes over sets of starters that are often called gutters. But they're raceways nonetheless.

How Inline Fuses Save Solar Developers Time and Money

Chuck Ross

Wiring a commercial- or utility-scale solar array can be a complicated affair. Consider, for example, a 2-megawatt (MW) project completed on the campus of Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. This eight-acre installation incorporated 6,950 individual panels and is a typical size for a college campus or community solar farm.

Building Wire – NM Cabling

Steve Maurer, IME

If you're an electrician, you're probably familiar with the various types of building wire, from residential to commercial to industrial. You're likely cognizant of the NEC® regulations for each area. It's not unusual for some head scratching and confusion on some of them. So my best advice when in doubt, contact your local or state inspections office for clarification.

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This Issue's Smart eCat Features: Arlington Industries 2022 Product Catalog

Arlington is a leading manufacturer of traditional and unique metallic and non-metallic electrical fittings and low voltage products.

Since 1949 we have grown with the industry, striving to produce better products that solve jobsite challenges, meet code requirements and enhance safety – with solutions that also save time and money.

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TCP LED SelecT8 Color Selectable Tubes

TCP’s SelecT8 Color Selectable Tubes are redefining versatility. Each tube features three color temperature settings – warm white 3500K, cool white 4000K, and natural daylight 5000K.

When it comes to savings and efficiency, SelecT8 tubes can’t be beat! One of these long-lasting LED tubes replaces three standard tubes.

GFCIs for Commercial Kitchens

Learn how to provide personnel protection and safety in your commercial kitchen with the SB5000 Shock Block® that meets the NEC GFCI requirements and offers ground-fault protection for three-phase loads for all plug-in equipment 100 amperes and below.

Why Vive Wireless Lighting Controls-The Benefits of Wireless Lighting

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Lutron Vive wireless installs up to 70% faster than wired options, allowing you to get on and off jobs more quickly. Available and in stock at most electrical distributors, Vive is simple and scalable for code-compliant control on commercial jobs.

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