Hubbell Power Systems / Anderson
It's Not Always the Voltage That Kills You
Long, long ago … in a galaxy far, far away …
Well, it was really
about 40 years ago and around 700 miles from where I'm sitting right
now. Anyway, I was employed by a water softener company in northern
Indiana. I roamed the highways and byways of the Indiana and
northeastern Illinois countryside, installing and repairing softeners in
farmhouses, spec homes, and rural domiciles.
WattStopper
How Today’s Dimmers Are Getting Smart
When dimming technology first came to the mass market in the early
1960s, ambience-setting was a major motivator. With a simple turn of a
dial, a brightly lit restaurant or home dining room could take on the
appearance of a candlelit retreat. Then in the 1970s and 1980s, energy
savings became a big sales driver, as lower light levels helped to drive
down rising utility costs.
Hubbell Power Systems / Anderson
OF Fuses, Utility Poles … and Squirrels
Across the street from my front porch sits a utility pole. The fuse for
the transformer that feeds our part of the neighbor hood sits high atop
it.
And at least once a month … our power would go out.
Mersen
Utility Solar Market Benefiting from Higher Voltage Arrays
There’s no question the U.S. solar industry is growing by leaps and
bounds. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the
nation’s solar capacity was 2 gigawatts (GW) in 2012 – by the end of
2019, capacity topped 71 GW. Utility-scale solar arrays are a major
market driver, with a record number of projects now under contract and
waiting to be built.
Littelfuse, Inc.
Surge Protective Devices: Know What You’re Specifying
Surge protective devices (SPDs) are critical components of any
commercial or industrial electrical system. SPDs guard equipment from
the over-voltages that can result from lighting strikes or equipment
operation. Without this protection, these short-term events can cause
long-term – and expensive – damage. Choosing the right SPD requires
knowing where the device will be applied, along with the appropriate
size to meet application needs.
Littelfuse, Inc.
Don’t Forget Surge Protection in Your Next Plant Upgrade
The need for surge protection isn’t a new issue for industrial facility managers. Transient high voltages have likely been damaging plant equipment since electricity was first introduced. But today’s digital equipment can be more sensitive to surge events than earlier analog versions. This is why it’s important to consider whether existing protection is adequate when upgrading connected motors and controls.
