Electrical panel suspected in massive California fire
A wildfire that broke out in California last July may prove to be the second in the state in seven years that can be traced to a faulty electrical panel. The fire, dubbed the Nixon Fire, began on July 29 and burned more than 5,000 acres of rugged terrain in a sparsely populated area of […]
Electrical panel suspected in massive California fire
A wildfire that broke out in California last July may prove to be the second in the state in seven years that can be traced to a faulty electrical panel. The fire, dubbed the Nixon Fire, began on July 29 and burned more than 5,000 acres of rugged terrain in a sparsely populated area of […]
Tesla Semi catches fire, Uber beefs up C-suite presence, Rivian expands
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we take a break from watching the DNC coronation to talk about the Chinese EV trade wars, Tesla Semi trucks burning up in California, and Rivian making normal better than it already is. We’ll also talk about Uber’s big executive coup, the first-ever floating offshore wind research lease signed […]
New Canaan Fire Department Stresses ‘Surge Safety’ in New Video
NEW CANAAN, Conn. — The New Canaan Fire Department is reminding residents to properly use extension cords and surge protectors in a new fire safety video. According to the city’s website, New Canaan Fire Chief Albie Bassett has partnered with the Connecticut Association of Fire Chiefs to produce new public service videos on “preventing fires […]
Schneider Electric recalls Surgeloc™ surge protectors due to fire risk
Recall the Surgeloc surge protection device from Schneider Electric Example of a label on a Schneider Electric Surgeloc surge protector with catalog number location and date code product name: Surgeloc overcurrent protection devices Danger: The Surgeloc surge protector can experience an arc event, which could result in a fire hazard. Call date: October 28, 2020 […]
Schneider Electric™ recalls 1.4 million electrical panels due to thermal burns and fire hazards
Indoor load center boxes were called External load center boxes were recalled Recalled Internal Load Center (Catalog No. QOC16UF) Recalled Internal Load Center (Catalog No. QOC16UF) Recalled indoor load center (catalog number QOC20U100F) Recalled External Load Center (Catalog No. QO130M200PRB) Recalled Internal Load Center (Catalog No. QO112M100PC) Recalled Internal Load Center (Catalog No. QO11220M100C) product […]
Fire safety plan experts launch innovative fire simulation technology
Rochdale-based QDOS, fire safety experts and the UK’s leading commercial supplier of bespoke fire safety plans, has announced the launch of a pioneering new product, dynamicZM. Designed to transform fire safety management, DynamicZM is a premium alternative to traditional LED fire zone simulators. Operating as a third party, Dynamic Zone mimic® is compatible with a […]
Fire performance tests for submarine cables
Fires, smoke emissions and toxic fumes can pose a real threat to life and equipment in small, enclosed environments such as commercial or cruise ships. TOXFREE® Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) submarine cables are manufactured and tested to the most demanding fire requirements. The standards applied to offshore installations are based on EN […]