ElectricSmarts Newsletter
January 07, 2021
Water and Electricity Do Mix … Really Good
Steve Maurer, IME
You can call me a crazy old coot. That's okay… my kids do. But when I say that water and electricity mix, I mean it. Often with either explosive or shocking results.

Oil and water? Yes, they like to keep separated. But H2O and moving electrons love to party. And they're always looking for a chance to hook up and dance.
Have a Tricky Fixture Installation? There’s a Box for That.
Chuck Ross
There’s a lot of electrical work that goes on in our ceilings. Light fixtures, fans, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors – all of these devices often find a home above our heads. The trick for electrical contractors can lie in how to mount these products, given the broad array of ceiling conditions they can encounter.
Outdoor Electrical Covers – Inside and Out
Steve Maurer, IME
When it comes to electrical covers, you have decisions to make. Really, some of them are made for you. Of course, when choosing indoor covers, it's mostly color, number of devices installed, types of devices installed, and device configuration.
In the Spotlight
This Issue's Smart eCat Features: Voltec Power & Lighting Product Catalog
Voltec Power & Lighting has over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing & distribution of premium power and lighting products, servicing the needs of the Electrical, STAFDA and Industrial Distributors.
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Watch – Keep Me Current Videos
EPCO RetroFit Conversion Kits
Engineered Products Company’s (EPCO) retrofit conversion kits area a simple upgrade to energy efficient T5, T8 or LED illumination systems. These Kits, in combination with proper drivers or ballasts and lamps, are the most energy efficient illumination systems today.
Electri-Flex Launches New Specialty Conduit by Market Video
This video features Electri-Flex Liquatite® flexible electrical conduit that is ideally suited for the following markets: Food Processing & Pharmaceuticals, Rail & Transit, Wastewater Utilities, Mining, Oil & Gas Refineries, Data Centers, and Ship Building & Aerospace.
Intermatic Extra-Duty Die-Cast Weatherproof Covers
What do a 5,000 lb. truck, a flamethrower and the blast of a shotgun have in common? None have the power to take down an Extra-Duty Die-Cast Weatherproof Cover from Intermatic. Watch as we put our weatherproof covers through an extreme gauntlet of durability tests to show that they can stand toe-to-toe with any competitor on the market – and then some.
Klein Tools® Expands Line of Personal Protective Equipment with Reusable Face Masks
Appleton PowerTite Plugs, Receptacles and Connectors Deliver Reliable, Safe Power to Equipment in Wet Locations
New Vaccination Quick Reference Guide from Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems Highlights Solutions to Support Cold Storage & Transportation
Stahlin Enclosures Provides Aesthetic And Product Performance Solutions For Water/Wastewater OEM
Meyda Lighting Introduces Pine Branch Valley View Chandelier
Emerson De-Icing System Prevents Costly Damage to Roofs Caused by Snow and Ice Accumulation
 
 
 
 
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