The Combination Fire/Smoke Dampers combine two dampers in one. The two-position device is tested to 5,000 cycles, intended to prevent the spread of fire...More
This worklight brightens work areas with an evenly-distributed light. Its powerful magnet and handle hook make it easy to attach to vehicle hoods for...More
Jim Friesen, estimator and project manager for Prime Electric, has been a journeyman electrician for more than 25 years and sent this picture to my attention.This...More
This line of camouflaged tool bags is resistant to abrasions, punctures and tearing. The 14-inch, 18-inch and 24- inch bags are nylon-stitched and rivet-reinforced...More
The Eclipse Edge-Lit LED exit sign offers a thin silhouette and significantly reduces energy consumption and eliminates sign maintenance for five years....More
Lesson Eight, Iowa State Telecom Cabling Installation Course: Cable testing verifies you''ve completed an installation to meet all the contract''s conditions...More
California won't base code on International Building Code SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) has voted not to use...More
The UPS R3000 XR is said to be the smallest and most power efficient 3000VA rack-mount uninterruptible power system (UPS). Designed for customers who...More
Seventeenth-century French philosopher Rene Descartes spent most of his time searching for a single, certain truth. At the very least, Descartes wanted...More
Q My question pertains to an installation in Fairfax County, Va. that still follows the 1996 NEC. We have a project where the main electrical service...More
The Profile Series perimeter raceway system combines high capacity and cabling flexibility with a sleek look. Its curved contour reduces visual impact...More
The AquaPro line of sump pumps, utility and semi-trash pumps and sewage ejection pumps are constructed with cast iron pumps and impellers for long life....More
Q The National Electric Code mandates the use of GFCIs in high-risk areas of all new residences. Do you have any statistics regarding how many U.S. houses...More
The Pacesetter NEMA 4 Series AC variable frequency drives allow machinery builders to economically add the versatility of adjustable speed, dynamic braking...More
The Luma-Site Reel Lighting Products line now includes seven current lights and five new work and fluorescent reel lights. The products come in fluorescent...More
These fiber-optic pulling capstans now come with aluminum drum diameters of 32-inches and 40-inches, in addition to the standard 25-inch drum diameter....More
The UPS R3000 XR is said to be the smallest and most power efficient 3000VA rack-mount uninterruptible power system (UPS). Designed for customers who...More
Keeping track of communications cables installed in buildings today is a real problem, and it's creating new business opportunities in the datacom market.With...More
This line of audio controls and components provides precise integration of stand-alone audio components into home theater and multi-room entertainment...More
Each year, a four-man crew strings 75 miles of lights in the country's largest ceremonial lighting display.Some electricians may untangle a string of...More
This line of data/signal/voice installation kits provide contractors with a combination of the essential tools and Progressive Electronics testers necessary...More
The Ultra-Force safety solvent and degreaser is a nonflammable, nonchlorinated cleaner that instantly penetrates to remove dirt, oil, grease and wax....More
China FPA will translate and distribute three NFPA codes QUINCY, Mass. - In a move toward referencing the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)...More
The Pacesetter NEMA 4 Series AC variable frequency drives allow machinery builders to economically add the versatility of adjustable speed, dynamic braking...More
Today's market wants "faster" and "cheaper." In your effort to meet those goals, it's easy to forget some important principles.Your company has spent...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.
Designed for new or retrofit applications, these snap-together gangable plastic boxes eliminate the need to construct a multiple-gang steel box out of several individual ones. Starting with a two-gang box, users can build the box they need in seconds, according to the company. For three-gangs or more, separate the box parts, add the center sections needed to make a new, larger box, and then snap the pieces back together. The UL-listed product is preset for ½-in. wall finish thicknesses....More
