Data transfer unit helps clients gather information The DTU-3xe allows fast, reliable, on-site data retrieval from the manufacturer's recorders. The data...More
Q What is the intent of the NEC Section 225-32 Exception 1 when it says that a disconnect can be located elsewhere where safe switching procedures are...More
John Escoto, electrical supervisor from the Coachella Valley, Calif., Water District, snapped this photo of a violation he found in a newly-installed...More
Nicholas Kleyn, an electrical contractor in Grand Rapids, Mich., discovered this situation while estimating repairs needed in a church that was built...More
OnQ Technologies Inc., Harrisburg, Pa., and Vicinium Systems Inc., Pleasanton, Calif., have partnered to allow builders and developers to provide a complete,...More
A five-person panel with dozens of years of field experience selected 20 products as finalists from more than 70 entrants in the 2001 CEE News Product...More
SMARTELECTRICAL OFFERS WESCO PRODUCTS ONLINE SEATTLE SmartElectrical, a SmartContractor community and provider of Web-based services for electrical contractors,...More
ORLANDO.Forty-eight percent of all new homes will be pre-wired with structured wiring solutions by 2004, according to a study by Parks Associates, a Dallas-based...More
QWe have a data-processing client that requested stand-by power. For our design we provided a 400 kW/500 kVA generator right outside the building. The...More
Ballast replaces the need for 10 different ballasts to reduce costs The Uni-ballast operates any combination of lamps (T5, T8, T10 and T12). Dimmable...More
With everyone talking about datacom cabling, structured wiring, data centers, fuel cells, power-quality problems, deregulation and re-regulation these...More
Summarizing your estimate to determine the break-even and bid price can be an over-whelming task. One simple mistake could put you out of business. That's...More
Wireless computer networks are becoming a hot item not only for residences, but for commercial installations as well. When installing a wireless system...More
Anyone installing power distribution systems now or planning to do so in the future should know the related NEC rules. Last month, we looked at the definitions...More
ANAHEIM, Calif. Contractors from California and other Western states strolled the aisles at Electric West 2001 Feb. 27 to March 1 to search for time and...More
CEE News Product of the Year finalists A panel of judges selected 20 finalists for CEE News' Product of the Year. Now it's your turn to help us vote for...More
The electrical industry has seen many dot-coms come and go over the past year, but it hasn't seen a company marketing e-business services that has quite...More
The equipment grounding conductor here that runs into this switch was barely making a connection to the screw with only a few strands of the Article 400...More
The Craftsman Air Mini-Saw is a compact, lightweight (1.8 pounds) reciprocating saw that maneuvers into limited clearance areas that conventional reciprocating...More
One of CEE News' main responsibilities as a monthly magazine for electrical contractors and voice/data installers is to provide its readers with information...More
CEE News Product of the Year finalists A panel of judges selected 20 finalists for CEE News' Product of the Year. Now it's your turn to help us vote for...More
A five-person panel with dozens of years of field experience selected 20 products as finalists from over 70 entrants in the 2001 CEE News Product of the...More
A panel of judges have selected the top 20 finalists for CEE News' annual Product of the Year competition. These finalists were showcased at the Electric...More
Multimeter is designed for demanding users The 170 Series digital multimeters are designed specifically for front-line industrial, electrical and electronic...More
LEDs have unique and compelling characteristics that make them ideal for industrial lighting applications. But there are a variety of misconceptions about LEDs, how well they work, how long they last, and more. Digital Lumens developed this whitepaper to dish up the facts around LEDs and address some common misunderstandings....More
An arc flash is associated with the explosive release of energy caused by an electrical arc, due to either a phase-to-ground or a phase-to-phase fault. This kind of fault can result from many factors – a dropped tool, accidental contact with electrical systems, buildup of conductive dust, corrosion or improper work conditions.....More
Abstract: In this webinar, Mike will not only explain the current NEC requirements for GFCIs and AFCIs, but he'll explain how they operate, what causes their premature failure, and when they won't provide the safety protection you might have thought they would.
Abstract: This webinar will teach attendees the difference between risk and hazard, and how the choice of system grounding has a direct impact on reliability and safety.
See side-by-side comparisons of different flame resistant fabrics exposed to flash fires, illustrating the extent, severity and location of burns....More
