Power Play
Nov 1, 2007, By Rajan Battish, P.E., RTKL Associates, Inc.
Power is an essential component of any mission-critical facility, and data centers are no exception. Not only does the computer equipment need to be continuously...
Adding Value on the Home Front
Nov 1, 2007, By Carlos Villalobos, Watt Stopper/Legrand
Many of today's homeowners are enthusiastic about energy-saving products, especially those that boast a quick payback. Vacancy and occupancy sensors are...
NGR Monitor and Ground Fault Relay Combo
Nov 1, 2007, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor
Protecting personnel and equipment from damage is a top priority for most companies, especially those whose work involves industrial power systems. The...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Nov 1, 2007, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without...
Product News
Nov 1, 2007,
Ballast The Ballastar T5 is designed for F14T5 lamps and provides maximum light output for 2 2 fixture applications. The ballast can switch from full...
Avoiding Hazards Posed by Prefabrication
Nov 1, 2007,
In response to an increase in prefabrication work performed by electrical contractors, OSHA recently added a new module to the agency's Ergonomics Solutions...
DOE Sets New Efficiency Standards for Utility Transformers
Nov 1, 2007,
Last month, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a final rule establishing new energy-efficiency standards for distribution transformers. The...
Free Structured Wiring CD Available
Nov 1, 2007,
If you missed actor John Ratzenberger (most known for his role as Cliff Claven in Cheers) on Dancing with the Stars last season, you can catch him narrating...
Introduction To PLCs
Nov 1, 2007, By Steve Vidal, P.E., Joseph J. Vidal & Sons, Inc.
The programmable logic controller (PLC) is a microprocessor-based system that accepts input data from switches and sensors, processes that data by making...
Arc Fault Detection: Your Questions Answered
Nov 1, 2007, By Gerard Winstanley, National Electrical Manufacturers Association
The National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) have become more stringent with each passing Code cycle, stirring...
Focus on Power Sources
Nov 1, 2007,
Power supplies TRIO general-purpose power supplies feature a rugged, zinc-plated steel housing that measures between 32 mm and 115 mm wide. The power...
BICSI Fall Conference Field Report
Nov 1, 2007, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Drawing more than 3,000 information transport system (ITS) professionals, the BICSI Fall 2007 meeting, held at the MGM Grand Conference Center September...
Short Circuits
Nov 1, 2007,
Live Feeder Takes on New Meaning Feeling that this particular location of his chain of stores was not as bright as the others, the owner of a local pet...
Fighting the Talent War and Winning
Nov 1, 2007,
We've all heard the sobering statistics about the looming labor shortage predicted for the construction industry as baby boomers leave the ranks of executive...
The Case of the 120V Electrocution Mystery
Oct 1, 2007, By Michael S. Morse, Ph.D., University of San Diego
Although often dismissed by industry veterans and novices alike as trivial, working in proximity to live 120V circuits leads to the untimely and unexpected...
The ABCs of Fire Pump Installations
Oct 1, 2007, By Ken Granle, HDR/Jordan Architects
When it comes to fire pumps, there's more to designing and installing these units than meets the eye. As projects become larger and more complex, such...
Experience + Knowledge Doesn't Always Equal Safety
Oct 1, 2007,
A journeyman electrician with more than 25 years of experience found out the hard way that decades spent on the job doesn't necessarily make you immune...
Exterior Egress Lighting Requirements
Oct 1, 2007, By Keith Lane, P.E., Lane Coburn & Associates, LLC
When it comes to egress lighting requirements, there is conflicting verbiage between the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), the Uniform Building Code (UBC),...
Lone Star State Chosen for World's Largest Wind Farm
Oct 1, 2007,
Everything really is bigger in Texas including the new wind farm proposed by Shell WindEnergy, Houston, and Luminant, a subsidiary of Dallas-based TXU...
Winning the Sales War
Oct 1, 2007, By Brad Dawson, LTV Dynamics
Be honest. How many bids are sitting on your desk at this very moment? Are you confident you'll win at least 80% of them? Besides a competitive price,...
SHOCKING STAT OF THE MONTH
Oct 1, 2007,
28% Percentage above the national average that construction workers earn in the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island area. The lowest pay for workers...
Southwest to See Steady Industrial Construction in Short Term
Oct 1, 2007,
Industrial Info Resources (IRR), Sugar Land, Texas, is tracking an estimated $45.7 billion in total capital and maintenance planned to begin construction...
Hotel Outlook Has Five-Star Potential
Oct 1, 2007, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor
A booming travel/tourism industry, the moderating cost of building materials, and a disproportionate supply versus demand equation are some of the factors...
Contractors Cast Wider Net for Estimating Help
Oct 1, 2007, By Tom Zind, Freelance Writer
In the construction world of logistics nightmares, impossible deadlines, and complex projects, the word has a benign ring to it. But as every good electrical...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Oct 1, 2007, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without...
