The analysis weighs upgrade options to achieve gigabit symmetric services
The era of DOCSIS®️ 4.0 networking has arrived, and the technology provides a cost-effective and competitive upgrade option for cable operators on their path to multi-gigabit symmetric services. Given this, CableLabs has conducted a comprehensive analysis of the financial implications associated with the deployment and operation of various access network technologies. More specifically, our analysis […]
Electricians’ wages increase in 2023 (2024 data)
In April of 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that wages for electricians had increased nationwide. Additionally, demand for electricians is expected to increase faster than average as well. This is great news for the industry and anyone interested in becoming an electrician. Updated numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that in […]
Electrical personal protective equipment: protection against arc flash hazards
Investing in high-quality electrical PPE, comprehensive training, and compliance with safety standards is essential to promoting a culture of safety and preventing accidents in electrical work environments. Among the various hazards electrical workers face, arc flash incidents rank high on the list of potential hazards. An arc flash is a sudden release of electrical energy […]
The new Arc Flash Awareness Day on June 7, 2024 aims to improve safety
This summer, protective apparel specialist ProGARM is leading the first-ever Arc Flash Awareness Day (AFAD) on June 7, 2024. We live and breathe arc flash, but we know from feedback and industry insights that not everyone feels confident in their knowledge of arc flash hazards and how to keep people safe. So we’re bringing together […]
John Walter, founder of Walter’s Wholesale, dies –
John Walter, founder of Walter’s Wholesale Electric in Southern California, has died peacefully at the age of 97. John founded the company in 1952 with his father, Les Walter. Under John’s guidance, the company has grown into a major national supplier. John grew with small contractors, then added the additional work of energy management, infrastructure […]
Save space and solve application challenges with hybrid and proprietary cables
As industrial, medical and automated machines become smarter and more interconnected, they increasingly require a wider range of cables. These cables, including power, data, control, Ethernet, hydraulics and pneumatics, can make for a complex design — where space is often at a premium. They must also be able to withstand harsh conditions. Combining many individual […]
Electrical students prepare for their future careers – Business Journal Daily
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – After seeing his brother work as an aircraft maintenance technician, Sam Adams was inspired to follow in his footsteps. Adams, a Howland University student, is in the electrician program at Trumbull Career and Technical Center and works at Gitner Electrical Services in Warren when he’s not in class. TCTC’s Week-A-Winter program allows […]
How to extend data and power over long distances
NEC Class 4 fault managed power provides an economical solution for many industrial applications By Tom Valentine, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Remee Wire & Cable May 2024, Journal of Power Systems Design Review of the department’s chapters Class 1, 2, and 3 circuits are classified as remote control, signaling, and power limited circuits […]
Meredith Balmforth: An electrical career suits me
By staff of the Independent Electoral Commission Meredith Balmforth took some fairly radical turns before becoming an electrician. But once on this road, she was going full speed ahead and watching out for the world. Today, she is a licensed electrician, an IEC trainer in Utah, works with IEC National on test banks and curriculum […]
Top 3 Surge Protectors of 2024
Any power strip will add additional outlets to the room, but you should really use a surge protector, which won’t allow harmful power surges to burn out your electronic devices or start a house fire. We’re confident that the Tripp Lite Protect It 12-Outlet Surge Protector TLP1208SAT offers the best combination of protection and outlet […]