The best tools and supplies of power outages
Photo: Michael Morto The highest choice Among the four water containers that we tested, was the Wolverine Tuff Bottle 20l container, as the name, the most difficult. It was also the easiest to fill and maneuver. With water, the cyst weighs about 40 lbs, which is the maximum amount that we can easily carry with […]
The US Department of Labor found that the worker was electrocuted due to expired tools and failed training
A local electrical contractor could have prevented a 44-year-old foreman from being electrocuted during storm recovery efforts at Coaling by taking critical safety measures to protect his workers, a recent U.S. Department of Labor investigation found. Investigators with the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) learned that the foreman was part of a three-person […]
Charged electric vehicles | Designing safer battery management systems using HIL simulation tools: white paper
Sponsored by Chroma. Improving the efficiency and safety of electric vehicles depends on an effective battery management system (BMS). For BMS in cars, it is important to note that the battery pack is not directly connected to the engine. Instead, it interacts through relays and fuses. Any interruption or abnormal connection between these components can […]
New tools and techniques to prepare your electrical panel for…
This is the second article in a two-part series on home electrification. Read the first article. Barry Cinnamon, a longtime Silicon Valley solar entrepreneur CEO Rafael Rafael, founder of Cinnamon Energy Systems, is a big proponent of all-electric homes. He’s investing in converting his home’s heating and cooking—and the car he drives—to electricity provided by […]