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 […]
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® […]
Why do solar projects need surge protection?
Solar panels, like all electronics, are subject to voltage surges that can damage components and increase downtime. Surge protectors can help keep systems running and profitable. Think of a home or office computer. In addition to the desktop or laptop computer, there might be an external monitor, speakers, and even a printer. That means there […]