PEOPLE RELY ON HOSPITALS to provide the expertise and equipment needed to keep them healthy. However, if the electrical equipment fails at any point, doctors cannot provide this care and patients are put at risk. Here, Juan Chavez, vice president of transient surge protection specialist Energy Control Systems, explains how the UPS and transient detectionRead More ›
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Educate Your Customers with Lighting Control Solutions for Any Building Environment
CONTRACTORS CAN STAND OUT from the competition and offer tremendous value to their customers with localized expertise on how to increase energy efficiency with lighting control strategies and how to comply with local energy and building codes. Lighting controls can be used to meet the unique lighting needs of any space in new and retrofitRead More ›
More than a Box Three Key Considerations When Designing an Electrical Enclosure
THERE’S A LOT TO BE LEARNED from the famous fable, The Three Little Pigs. While the tale teaches us to stay wary of menacing wolves, it also reminds us of the importance of a sturdy home. Electrical equipment requires robust protection and a durable enclosure is vital to its safety. Here, Andrew Keith, product developmentRead More ›
The Future of Commercial Spaces:
Introduction In an industry that constantly changes as new technologies emerge, it’s crucial that electrical contractors and manufacturers stay up to date with the latest trends in power and connectivity. Accessible power is a necessity in all spaces, and these days, most commercial spaces are becoming increasingly versatile in their design. This demands an evenRead More ›
Eliminating Shared Neutrals to Increase Efficiency and Safety
The demands we put on electricity have grown over the past decade. Critical business functions are becoming more reliant on continuously supplied electrical power and technological advances have only heightened this. To address technician safety and industry demand, there have been modifications and changes made to the National Electrical Code (NEC) regulations. As a result,Read More ›
Seeing the Light with Connected Emergency Luminaires
Connected emergency luminaires are finding a new role in smart building automation and providing an ideal platform for a building’s wireless infrastructure. Alvaro Garcia, senior Director of Product Management at Fulham Co., Inc., discusses how modern safety lighting solutions are not only making buildings safer, but also simplifying emergency systems installation, maintenance, and management. TheRead More ›
Understanding of PoE Crucial for Electricians Installing or Servicing Intelligent Lighting
IDEAL Networks is urging electricians to master new skills and equipment now to cope with the growing use of PoE (Power over Ethernet) in intelligent lighting applications. In particular, PoE testers can help electricians to conduct quick, accurate PoE validation, eliminating guesswork and getting the job done faster. “In just a few short years theRead More ›