Intermatic, Inc.
Water Heater Timer Switches Can Help Throw Cold Water on Rising Electricity Bills
If I were to ask you which home appliance uses the most electricity, you
might turn first to the refrigerator (after the central air
conditioning unit, that is). Ten or so years ago, you might have been
right, but improved energy efficiency standards have bumped
refrigerators down a notch in a home’s electricity usage.
Leviton Manufacturing Company
Modular Wiring Devices Make Upgrades a Snap
It used to be that electrical receptacles and switches were lifetime
devices. They’d be installed when a house was constructed and remain in
place indefinitely, unless they failed or the house was remodeled. Then,
likely, the devices were replaced with an updated version of the same
product, which in turn stayed in place for decades.
Voltec Power & Lighting
New Construction Lighting Allows Contractors to String it Along
Location lighting is a critical component in ensuring construction
safety, but when a job is under construction, permanent, installed
fixtures often aren’t available. So, contractors turn to temporary
lighting options. While stand-mounted fixtures can help in individual
rooms, string lights are a go-to for larger areas.
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
Casting Some Shade on Home Automation
If you needed more evidence that the smart-device revolution is remaking
our homes, consider the growing market for residential automated window
shades and blinds. These products have certainly been around for years
in high-end, custom homes.
SolaHD
Transformers 101: Understanding the Basics
Electrical contractors have a range of options when it comes to
specifying transformers for industrial applications. Having choice is
important for these devices because manufacturing settings can vary
widely, in terms of both electrical demand and surrounding environmental
conditions. But what loads, exactly, are each of the transformer types
designed to serve?
Legrand North America
Helping Health Care Adapt with Cable Tray
If you’ve had need to visit a doctor in the last couple years, you might
have noticed their operations are becoming decidedly more digital.
While electronic record keeping has been increasing over the last decade
or so, the transition from paper is now accelerating.
