Why LOTO training is a legal and safety requirement for your company
LOTO training is not just a recommended practice; It is a legal and safety requirement for any business with electrical or mechanical systems. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires companies to provide LOTO training to ensure employees are properly protected when servicing or maintaining equipment. Without it, workers face serious risks, and employers […]
What’s wrong here? Note: One of these things is not like the other
While it may or may not be a violation of this installation, the fact that the middle fuse is a Class H fuse with only a 10,000 amp interruption rating while the other two are Type K fuses with a 50,000 amp interruption rating provides me with an opportunity to discuss the importance of knowing […]
Selectric’s Square & Smooth White ranges: designed for everyday excellence in every sector
As electrical projects demand faster lead times and higher standards, reliable, easy-to-install accessories are more important than ever. Here we find out why Selectric’s Square and Smooth White ranges are designed for everyday excellence in every sector. In today’s fast-moving electrical industry, product performance and installer reliability are more important than ever. Time is tight, […]
Toyota bZ and Subaru Solterra get access to Tesla’s Supercharger
The older Toyota bZ and bZ4X, as well as the Subaru Solterra, have access to the Tesla Supercharger network in North America. The 2026 Toyota bZ and 2026 Subaru Solterra come with a Tesla-style NACS port from the factory, so there’s no need for an adapter. However, 2023 to 2025 models need a CCS1 to […]
Connected Electrical sets the standard as a certified electrician in Chagrin Falls for residential and commercial services
Chagrin Falls, Ohio – Connected Electrical has emerged as one of Northeast Ohio’s most trusted names in residential and commercial electrical services. Headquartered in Chagrin Falls, this company with local roots has grown into one of the largest residential electrical contractors in the area, completing thousands of installations each year while maintaining an excellent 5-star […]
Why are your light bulbs burning out?
October 22, 2025 Find out what could be causing your light bulbs to burn out with CMI Lighting. If you’ve noticed that your light bulbs are burning more than they should, you’re not alone. Frequent lamp failures can be frustrating, expensive and inconvenient, especially in commercial spaces where lighting is constant Essential for safety and […]
Network cabling and security solutions for ABA centers
Bridge Cable has partnered with ABA Centers of America, a healthcare organization focused on supporting children with autism, to provide comprehensive technology infrastructure upgrades across ten facilities in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. These projects included network cabling, access control, security cameras, and more – ensuring safe and reliable environments for both children and staff. Project […]
Update on stalled federal infrastructure funding
Gao lifts the lid Whether the administration’s actions will slow or accelerate the Institute’s funding, the pace is already slow due to some measures in many agencies. In a report to Congress in April, the GAO said that as of the end of 2024, $275 billion of the $581 billion (82% of the total $712 […]
Bow Tie Solutions is expanding its range of residential electrical services to meet your circuit breaker retrofit needs
PEA RIDGE, AR – October 20, 2025 – Press Features – Bow Tie Solutions, a Pea Ridge-based electrical contractor, has expanded its residential electrical services to meet the growing demand for electrical system modernization and safety upgrades throughout Northwest Arkansas. The expansion focuses on comprehensive electrical evaluations, panel upgrades, and surge protection installations for homeowners […]
Here are 6 good reasons why rural drivers should embrace electric vehicles in 2026
America’s heartland is filled with rural communities that are miles away from its major cities, both geographically and culturally — but that doesn’t mean these sparsely populated areas can’t reap the benefits of electricity. In fact, electric vehicles provide more benefits to drivers in rural areas than they do to city dwellers! “An electric lifestyle […]