Don't let your energy savings evaporate in a cloud of lamp replacement costs. Choosing the correct ballast for the application makes all the difference....More
Reliable, easy-to-install, electronic dimming ballasts and photo sensors can easily integrate with building automation systems and save you a lot of money....More
Battery selection is no easy task. Using the same battery in two different applications may give you excellent performance in one instance and a complete failure in another....More
On-site power generation got attention during last year's Y2K mania. But, the real driver for such capability is far more substantial than concerns over...More
The author of the article “Reduced-Voltage Starters: Choosing The Best Type For Your Application” (June 1998 issue) made an error with the following excerpt,...More
Performing short-circuit calculations requires an understanding of various system components and their interaction.In Part 1 of this article, which was...More
Part 1 showed us how to use unconventional transformer configurations to resolve equipment availability problems and unusual circumstances. Part 2 provides more examples, and a look at the tradeoffs involved. Let's begin with Case Five....More
Although pioneers like Count Alessandro Volta, Andre Ampere, George Ohm, Joseph Henry, and Michael Faraday discovered the basics of electricity centuries...More
When American Electric Power (AEP), Columbus, Ohio, designed its new energy delivery headquarters, power quality was at the top of its list of concerns....More
Possibly coming soon to an electrical distributor near you is the arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI). Although they may seem like just another new industry...More
The proper approach and knowledge of application issues is vital when upgrading lighting systems. Energy savings and improved employee productivity are the results of a good project....More
Although there is a variety of design and construction project delivery methods for owners to choose from, design/build continues to grow in popularity....More
Sometimes, budget constraints keep you from buying a new transformer for a specific application. You already have a boneyard of transformers; can you make do with what you have? In many cases, the answer is yes....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
