We've Come a Long Way Since 'Pickle Barrel' Circuit Breakers; Effective Cable Identification Improves Installation and Troubleshooting; Taking the Hazard Out of Networked Lighting in Industrial Settings; The Buzz and more

March 03, 2022

We've Come a Long Way Since 'Pickle Barrel' Circuit Breakers

Steve Maurer, IME

I'm fond of studying the history of all things electrical. I recently read a paper published by the IEEE Power & Energy Society ™ about the evolution of circuit breakers, starting back in 1898.

Taking the Hazard Out of Networked Lighting in Industrial Settings

Chuck Ross

Connected lighting is becoming the norm, now, in many industrial applications, including those involving hazardous locations. As facilities upgrade from incandescent, fluorescent and HID systems to LED designs – or even from first-generation LED to more advanced offerings – it can make a lot of sense to choose networked fixtures.

Effective Cable Identification Improves Installation and Troubleshooting

Steve Maurer, IME

Whether in a panel shop or on the job, conductor and cable identification is critical for efficient and effective workflow. There are many ways electricians and builders mark cables. Some are not the best solutions, but they work.

In the Spotlight

This Issue's Smart eCat Features: Gardner Bender

Experience Innovation

Since 1959, Gardner Bender brand electrical tools, voltage testers, wire management products and professional equipment have been a mainstay with electrical contractors. Creative advancements supported by end-user feedback, industry-leading breakthroughs and solutions-based approaches to product design make Gardner Bender the right choice.

Open eCatalog Library

Shout out to all the parents planning to take their toddler to a restaurant tonight hoping this time will be different.
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