Category: Cover Story

TRADITIONAL ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS operate autonomously and lack comprehensive feedback as to the status of the energy resources available. When there is a fault it’s noticed by the lack of power and then the fault needs to be determined usually by an operator inspecting the various circuit breakers that could be affected. Advances in modernRead More ›

WE STARTED THE BUSINESS IN 1966 based on more than just making a fair profit. SP Products Inc’s philosophy and dedication to making valid contributions to the industry began with “Econo-Whips” introduced for streamlining and minimizing installation errors in the field. SP Products is dedicated to developing new labor-saving products & devices working with experiencedRead More ›

iTOOLco is a unique research and development company that has led the electrical tool industry with their groundbreaking designs since 2001. iTOOLco’s inventors & Co-Founders David & Michael Jordan have developed and patented countless innovative products, pushing the envelope of what can be done to improve the lives of electricians and distribution partners alike. AwardedRead More ›

HAND TOOLS PLAY AN ESSENTIAL ROLE in a professional electrician’s safety, and productivity, helping them accomplish many of their foundational tasks around the jobsite. For an electrician, the right tools can mean the difference between a safety risk and a job well done as they constantly operate in potentially hazardous environments, making the need forRead More ›

IN HONOR OF THE “ELECTRICAL SAFETY MONTH”, OTEX AR, Rochester, NY is introducing their new product line. It is the next step in lightweight clothing and hood technology. OTEX AR is introducing the new lightweight PYRAD® by GORE-TEX LABS single layer 40 cal/cm2 fabric into their existing product line. The new jackets and bib overallsRead More ›

Executive Summary Rapid advancements in lighting technology bring forth an era of higher efficiency and smart control systems that are revolutionizing the way facilities manage their lighting needs. Through the success story of the Friendship Celebration Lutheran Church in Meridian, Idaho, this whitepaper illustrates the exceptional benefits of transitioning to LiteLogic LED solutions – highlightingRead More ›

THE 100-METER DISTANCE LIMITATION FOR COPPER CABLING CHANNELS HAS LONG BEEN THE INDUSTRY STANDARD FOR NETWORK DESIGNERS, INSTALLERS, AND MANAGERS TO GET THE MOST RELIABLE AND CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE OUT OF THEIR NETWORKS. However, as smart building device deployments and PoE applications push network devices farther away from telecommunications rooms, the 100-meter limit is stretching enterpriseRead More ›

HEATING CABLES, REFERRED TO AS HEAT TRACE CABLES, PIPE TRACING, OR HEAT TAPE, ARE COMMONLY MANUFACTURED IN TWO BASIC FORMATS – constant wattage cables, which generate a specific amount of heat, based on the resistance of the wire to the power supplied, and self-regulating heat cables, which generate a varied amount of heat when energized,Read More ›

WHAT IS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH? An Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) is a means of transferring power between a primary electrical power source and an alternative source, such as a generator, in the case of power failure. Automatic Transfer Switches are critical for the smooth, consistent operation of facilities like hospitals and factories that requireRead More ›

IN FUNDAMENTAL DESIGN, TRANSFORMERS ARE RATHER SIMPLE DEVICES. Two coils of wire are wound together on an iron core. These are referred to as “windings”. One is connected to a power source and designated the “primary”. The other provides power to a load and is called the “secondary”. Energy transfer occurs via magnetic induction andRead More ›