The 10 best power chips in 2024
APC is so confident in the 11-port SurgeArrest that it offers a $100,000 equipment protection policy. Beyond its use in a research laboratory to protect scientific instruments, we had difficulty coming up with a list of equipment that would go with this set. Multiple layers of protection protect against power surges coming through your coaxial […]
Electricians address the peak time
Electricity was recently shown in western Australia on July 25, 2024, in an article that explored the current shortage of skilled workers that affect the economy of Western Australia. This piece, titled “Why is it still very difficult to find Tradie”, included visions of the Kent Grinceri industry expert, whose perspective on issues added an […]
Leviton adds whole-home surge protection to the load center
Melville, New York, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Leviton today announced four new Type 1 protection circuit breakers to help existing and new Leviton Load Center customers provide effective surge protection for their entire home with a simple wiring solution. These new breakers are designed to meet Section 230.67 of the 2020 National Electrical Code® […]
EMC Design Review – EMC Testing
What is EMC Design Review? An EMC design review focuses on specific issues in EMC. It is not a comprehensive review as it does not take into account issues such as weight, power, reliability, etc. An EMC design review can cover mechanical issues, system level issues, or circuit board issues, depending on the product. It […]
Lightweight arc flash clothing – Enespro PPE
By: Adam Meza As Americans, we enjoy the open road. There’s something about feeling the vibration of the road under the tires and at our feet. There’s also the power and control of being able to stop, go or turn forward. One day on the road, at 55 mph or so, I began to wonder […]
Labels of electrical panels and how to mark them
It is very common for the labels on electrical boxes to be ambiguous, especially with older boxes. If this sounds like your home, it’s time to fix it. “There are a few reasons, but the first is safety,” says Dosia Boylen, owner of Handyman Connection of Golden. “In an emergency situation where you need to […]
Smart electrical panel review: basic upgrade for your solar energy
Again, SPAN provides detailed information about all of this, so I know the amount of juice that the Games and Xbox computer (14 kWh every week) has, and whether our washing machine and our new dryer is more efficient than the old writer who replaced it (no). And while you can run the circuits and […]
TEGAM & Design World Aerospace Ground Bond Testing Webinar
Geneva, Ohio, March 9, 2020 TEGAM is pleased to partner with Design World – the leading media source for news and coverage related to the mechanical and electrical engineering design industry – for an upcoming exciting webinar on Space-Ground Bond Testing. Adam Fleder, President of TEGAM, will speak with Miles Budemeyer, Senior Editor and Supervisor […]
Product Recall: Southwire is recalling electrical outlet boxes
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled nearly 3,000 sets of Garvin pop-up electrical outlet ground boxes. The reason behind all three reports was that these outlet boxes overheated, which could create a fire risk. Garvin pop-up electrical outlet floor box kits, with a stainless steel or brushed brass finish, contain two electrical outlets […]
Choosing the right backup generator for your home
Spring in Texas means powerful thunderstorms, and this year has been a rollercoaster. When I moved here a few years ago from Minnesota, an in-house electrician convinced me to buy a portable generator. I’m glad I did. Just last week, I ran my machine for two days after trees toppled power lines across the city. […]