The Importance of Ground Fault Protection in Industry; Look Beyond Lumens per Watt for Even More LED Energy Savings; Electrical Installation Efficiency Products That Safely Save Time; The Buzz and more

March 23, 2023

The Importance of Ground Fault Protection in Industry

Steve Maurer, IME

In the food processing plant where I cut my electrical teeth, there were ceiling drops for sticker guns to label bagged product. Some of the workers complained about getting shocked off the stainless still bins that held the product. Adding inline GFCIs helped (although some still complained, even when no voltage was present).

Look Beyond Lumens per Watt for Even More LED Energy Savings

Chuck Ross

In just a little more than a decade, LED lighting systems have moved from a not-quite-yet-there technology to one that essentially owns the market, especially in commercial applications. With efficacy ratings that now surpass those of once-dominant fluorescent fixtures, LEDs also can operate for years before needing replacement, versus months for fluorescent tubes.

Electrical Installation Efficiency Products That Safely Save Time

Steve Maurer, IME

When I was doing electrical work in the processing plant, time was important. While I was the only one working on a project in many cases, often I worked side by side with contractors in other crafts.

In the Spotlight

This Issue's Smart eCat Features: Gardner Bender Full Line Product Catalog

Gardner Bender has grown with the additional brands of Sperry® Instruments, Calterm®, Bergen Industries® and King Innovation® to include over 3000 products and 11 distinct product lines that install, connect, fasten, test, and trouble-shoot electrical wire and circuits.

Open eCatalog Library

My granddad always said "When one door closes another one opens."

Lovely man, but a terrible cabinet maker.

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Introducing Our New CDS Series of Non-Metallic, Curved-Top Switches

Our new CDS Series is the industry’s first non-metallic, curved-top disconnect switch. This clean, innovative design features a curved profile to eliminate standing water and minimize contaminant buildup in food processing and other cleanroom operating environments.

Triple Coat Finish | The Emerson Advantage

To determine the most effective form of protection against corrosion, Emerson turned to a nationally recognized 3rd party testing laboratory to run a salt fog chamber test on their Appleton iron conduit bodies and two top competitors.

Greenlee® Experience Contest Back for Second Year by Popular Demand

Introducing the Lutron Athena Wireless Processor for Lighting Control that Expands Design Choice and Enhances Space Flexibility but Requires No Panel Space

Introducing the Mersen FUSE-ion Configurator and Selector Tool

Legrand Shading Systems Adds New Fabrics to Quick Ship Program

Enhanced integration in EcoStruxure™ solutions from Schneider Electric responds to rising energy costs and escalating urgency for sustainable, net-zero buildings

Aculux Enhances Industry-leading AX3 and AX4 Series of Architectural Downlights

New Test Kit from Klein Tools® Brings Together Two Best Selling Tools for Detecting AC Voltage and Wiring Conditions

Litetronics Introduces New Line of LED Area Lights, Flood Lights, and Wall Packs for the Broad Range of Outdoor Applications

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