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 There's a lot of stories in the news today about Airbnb, a website where you can make your house available for people to stay in for a few days. People used to buy expensive security systems to keep you out of their homes and now they're suddenly, like, “Let's invite a stranger to come in here and touch everything.” -James Corden We've given away over $418,000 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.)   Thank You Arlington By Bill Floyd 
Interesting how most industry folks will tell you we need to LISTEN to
each other. We need to hear what customers want. "We need to satisfy the
needs of our Reps and Distributors". That's what they say. "We need to
learn from each other, to get a fresh perspective". Well that's exactly
what Arlington Industries did this month when they asked ElectricSmarts
(me) to speak at their annual sales meeting. The point was for them to
learn more about business on the internet - Marketing, e Biz, IDW
Relationships, Contractor Bidding and more. And, for me to learn more
about them.
  New Contest - Win a $500 Amazon Card 
We continue to have fun and give out lots of money with our contest below. But it occurred to me how many of you we meet along the way say nice things about our ElectricSmarts offering.
Oh yeah, don't forget to look below at our B-Smart Contest. It gives you the opportunity to win and learn every month.
 Gordon Electric Distributor Partner App 
Download the Gordon Electric Distributor Partner App from iTunes!Gordon is a full-line wholesale electrical distributor and certified woman-owned business serving Illinois and Northwest Indiana. We have a knowledgeable, service-oriented sales staff to support you with the products you need when you need them. Use this app to explore manufacturer catalogs, view videos, search products and more. Many other partner Apps are in testing and will be available soon. Contact us to see how to get your catalogs, search for products, read spec sheets, and watch product videos.
 This Month's Smart eCat Features: Kraloy 
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 the JBox 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's Cable Tray Super-Duty Splice Plate Reduces Number of Required Structural Supports? Correct Answer: Thomas & Betts Congratulations to OUR WINNER:
This Issue's Question: Who's Advantys™ STB is "a highly modular distributed I/O platform, wiring solution and power management system packaged in one compact device that delivers the most effective and targeted control available." Auto-Monitoring GFCI Receptacles Now the Law of the Land Chuck Ross 
Since the 1970s, ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) have boosted
the safety of electrical receptacles by shutting off current to the
outlet upon detection of a ground fault on the line. Once installed,
these wiring devices were intended to be manually tested at least
monthly by users, according to UL 943, the Underwriters Laboratories
standard that guided their design. However, recognizing that consumers
rarely, if ever, pushed the test and reset buttons to ensure successful
operation was maintained, an updated version of that UL standard now
requires monitoring to happen automatically, within the device.
Legrand Offers Three New Dimmer Packages James R. Dukart 
Legrand Electrical Wiring Systems has rolled out three new sets of
dimmer switches in the past year, all aimed at both residential and
commercial applications.First, in April, Legrand rolled out its new Pass & Seymour LS Series of CFL/LED/Incandescent dimmers and Wide Slide CFL/LED/Incandescent dimmers. The new LS Series dimmers offers CFL/LED Single Pole and 3-Way configurations, with wattage ratings of 450W for CFL/LED and 700W for incandescent. Wiring Devices Can Still Face Extraordinary Challenges in “Ordinary” Locations Chuck Ross 
From an electrical contractor’s viewpoint, so-called “ordinary”
locations can be anything but run-of-the-mill. They may not face the
risks of hazardous locations, but installations in “ordinary” locations
can still require heavy-duty plugs, receptacles and other wiring
devices, especially in high-amperage applications. The phrase “ordinary location” can be misleading at first glance. The National Electrical Code (NEC) and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) use this term simply to differentiate “hazardous locations” – those areas in which fire or explosion risks exist, due to flammable gases, combustible dust or ignitable fibers or flyings – from other areas in a plant or facility.  Molex Incorporated  Woodhead® Super-Safeway™ GFCIWoodhead® GFCI products are designed for protection, reliability and safety wherever portable power or power cords are used.
Klein Tools, Inc.  Klein Tools Holemaking OverviewBi-metal hole saws optimized for cutting steel, double-fluted step drill bits for faster drilling, wood boring bits with low-torque design to reduce wrist fatigue, and more.
Generac Corp  Synergy Standby GeneratorThe Generac Synergy matches generator output to actual power needs. The end result is a much quieter, more fuel-efficient generator with exceptionally clean power output.
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