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 Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said yesterday that he will become a “part-time vegetarian” to cut down his carbon footprint. If you’re wondering what a part-time vegetarian is, it’s someone who eats meat. -Seth Meyers We've given away over $440,000 to subscribers. See the E-Smarts to B-Smart contest. Now you can enter via Email and/or on Facebook. Did you win? (See below to find out.)   ElectricSmarts: Year #16 By Bill Floyd 
In 2000, when ESmarts launched, few understood the potential of the
internet. Frankly, with all we know now, we're still only scraping the
surface.Too many sellers still are only dipping their toes in the vibrant current of online commerce. They are still only dabbling rather than committing. They are partnering with companies that appear to have general internet expertise but that expertise is either inches deep or little or none of that experience is in the industry they serve. Other companies choose to go it alone. But that is the costliest route of all. And, by doing so they deprive themselves of the best practice experience of others. The old saying is, "You don't know what you don't know".   NAILD Partner App 
Download the NAILD Partner App from iTunes!The National Association of Independent Lighting Distributors was founded in 1977 by a group of lighting specialist distributors and has grown steadily since then. The association’s membership is made up of lighting distributors, vendor manufacturers of lighting equipment, products and supplies used by our MRO, contractor and facility end-user customers. Use our mobile app to explore catalogs, search products, view videos, create product lists, and more.
  This Month's Smart eCat Features: Hubbell Industrial Lighting 
With the popularity of the Internet, the world has changed. SMART eCAT is now one new important way. 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. We encourage you to look for these there and deal with the companies with which you already have close relationships and work hard to serve your everyday needs.Click here to enter their CFL Lighting Section catalog section.  "E-Smarts to B-Smart" Promotion 
We're going Social! Now you can reply to the Monthly Questions via email like you always have or on Facebook.We're going social. Yes, the ElectricSmarts Facebook page is attracting a lot of interest. You can still win $100 just by emailing us your answer as you've always done. But now, we are entering folks who answer the question on Facebook into the potential prize-winner pool as well. So go ahead answer any way you'd like and make some money and have fun while you learn. Last Issue We Asked: Who launched the "Metalux™ SWLED Surface and Wall light-emitting diode (LED) luminaire, providing a versatile, high-performing and energy-efficient lighting solution for a broad range of commercial and industrial application needs"? Correct Answer: Eaton (Formerly Cooper Lighting) Congratulations to OUR WINNER:
This Issue's Question:Whose Kopex-Ex™ ISR™ Fittings Meet Pullout Requirements Without External Clamping? New Fuse Takes the Heat Out of Arc-Flash Events Chuck Ross 
The dangers of arc flash have become much better understood over the
last decade or so, and the National Electrical Code (NEC), the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), along with
equipment manufacturers, have made significant moves to address and
limit potential risks. For facility owners, fixes can prove expensive,
but a new solution developed for medium-voltage transformers proves that
improving safety needn’t require a significant hit to the bottom-line.
Quick Guide to Choosing the Right Hand Tools Steve Maurer, IME 
After 30 years as an industrial electrician, I have a toolbox full of
hand tools. There are all kinds of screwdrivers, wire cutters and
strippers, and pliers. There are some specialty tools that you won't
find anywhere except in electrical supply houses.This quick guide will help you choose the best quality tools. Tools that will last and that you can depend on. For example, I have a pair of lineman's pliers that still do the job after 30 years. Bringing Circuit Protection to the Booming Solar Market Chuck Ross 
Solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity generation has been growing at an
almost exponential rate over the last several years. In just the second
quarter of 2015, U.S. contractors installed 1,393 megawatts of PV
generation capacity, according to the Solar Energy Industries
Association and GTM Research. Like any electrical installation, a PV
array requires circuit protection – however, because this equipment
operates in a very demanding environment, not just any fuse will do the
job.
 Anamet Electrical, Inc.  How to Cut Anaconda SEALTITE® Liquid-Tight Flexible ConduitHow to avoid all too common problems caused by poor cutting.
Hubbell Wiring Systems  AUTOGUARD GFCI Receptacles®Self test monitoring now required in 2015 UL 943 GFCI Safety Standard… Hubbell AUTOGUARD® GFCI receptacles continually test and monitor for “people protection capability” automatically.
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.  IDEAL Wipes™ The Multi-Purpose TowelPre-moistened wipes with sealing, moisture retaining canister. Cleans dirt, grease, lube and grime.
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