Circuit tracer provides flexibility in testing The DT-2000 datacom/coax circuit tracer is said to be the first professional datacom/coax tracer that provides...More
Lighting work means different things to different electrical contractors. It can be as basic as wiring a string of 24 fluorescent troffers for a small...More
As we explained in Lesson four, wireless computer networks are becoming a major part of the networking market. This is true not only for residences, but...More
Rolling blackouts, school closures, business shutdowns, 28 consecutive days of threatened blackouts not something you'd expect from the world's sixth...More
ANAHEIM, Calif. A project superintendent tackled a new adventure after working with Disneyland for a decade. Lynn Halliburton of Morrow-Meadows Corp.,...More
A lawnmower damaged a conduit at the base of a parking lot light near the entrance to a restaurant. I discovered that this circuit was still energized...More
These residential surge protection devices are installed at the circuit-breaker panel to protect electrical, electronics, telephone and cable lines from...More
To battle a critical shortage of professional electrical and technical workers, the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is taking aim at...More
The Internet Home Alliance, a non-profit association of high-tech and consumer companies formed to enhance consumers' understanding, appreciation and...More
Cable anchoring tool saves time and money The StrapGun is said to provide significant time and cost savings over traditional wire-anchoring methods. Said...More
PROJECT COLLABORATION AND JOB MANAGEMENT BidStreetUSA.com — www.bidstreetusa.com BidStreetUSA.com, an interactive real-time network, features personal...More
1983 — Personal computers hit the market. 1984 — Leviton takes the first EDI order. Early 1990s — CD-ROMs amaze the industry with their enormous storage...More
Some members of the surviving dot-com tribe WEB SITE MAJOR FOCUS OF SITE Amazon.com Sells electrical and lighting supplies to do-it-yourselfers and professional...More
In the emergency mode, upon loss of utility power, every available generator is started and independently synchronized to the bus. Looking at the electrical...More
Power failures, staged power blackouts (like those that Californians now experience) and unexpected disturbances of the utility grid are as painful today...More
This installation was discovered after the local serving utility, somewhere in southern California, found that the electricity usage and electric bills...More
Home media system replaces expensive cable with Cat. 5 The Decora Media System makes it possible to replace old-style audio/video distribution components...More
A new voice/data association wants to improve the lives of telecom contractors and other electrical companies with interests in this growing market. Looking...More
The Electronic House Expo offered information on the latest trends in home networking, including remote medical monitoring systems for the elderly and...More
ANAHEIM, Calif. Dot-coms flooded the show floor at Electric West 2000 in Las Vegas. A year later, the focus shifted to the California energy crisis with...More
The following violations of the 1999 National Electrical Code were noted at the equipment serving the underground feeder: The underground feeder is in...More
Give the specific 1999 NEC references related to any violations you find. Write Joe a Violation Notice rather than sending in a copy of the Code rule....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.
Arlington’s recessed combination power and low voltage boxes – TV BOX™ and Indoor IN BOX™ – offer secure, convenient & easy way to mount LCD or plasma TVs flush against a wall...More
