November 10, 2011 – 12:01 pm
Suitable for use in areas prone to high moisture levels, the K50L Sealed Audible EZ-LIGHT is an easy-to-install indicator luminaire with an audible alarm. Featuring a fully sealed body that is IP67- or IP69K-rated, depending on the model, the luminaire includes a 12VDC to 30VDC operating range. In addition, the product is immune to EMI [...]
November 10, 2011 – 11:57 am
The company controller noticed an odd pattern and brought it to your attention, saying, “I’m looking at year-to-date expense data, and it we’ve replaced far too much office equipment. That includes break room appliances like microwave ovens and even a refrigerator. But from last year going back five years, there wasn’t a single replacement. Overhead [...]
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November 10, 2011 – 11:57 am
Commonly misunderstood/misapplied terms, part 10. Special permission. This does not mean the corporate office says it’s OK so you can do it. This kind of permission comes from the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ, see Art. 80 for definitions and details), and must be written. Before you implement any special permission design or construction technique, also [...]
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November 10, 2011 – 11:56 am
In some companies, safety training programs are merely “check-off–the-box” exercises for compliance purposes. Companies with these low-information programs predictably have major “accidents.” In other companies, the management is dedicated to promoting a safety culture. This is the kind of company you want to work for or help change your company into if it’s not there [...]
Posted in Electrical Safety Tips, Electrical Violations
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November 10, 2011 – 11:54 am
Construction and engineering company Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) recently announced it has been awarded the Associated General Contractors of California (AGC) Safety Awards of Excellence in the category reserved for specialty contractors working more than 1 million hours in 2010. The awards were unveiled at a special ceremony in Palm Springs, Calif., on October 28.”While [...]
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November 10, 2011 – 11:53 am
This line of UL-listed clamps is used to connect armored cable to water pipe for grounding. The 360° swivel head facilitates alignment with the cable and the pipe, and a pressure bar grips the armored cable insulation to decrease chances of the grounding conductor being pulled out. Available in three sizes to fit a variety [...]
Posted in Electrical Upgrades Panels/Circuit Breaker box
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November 3, 2011 – 10:56 am
The LPACK52 is a 52W LED wallpack that replaces up to 250W metal-halides used to illuminate building perimeters. Available in three cutoff options (full cutoff, cutoff, and standard), the product provides 3,400 lm and offers a 50,000-hr lifespan, according to the company. In addition, the wallpack is Dark Sky-certified, UL-listed for wet locations, features a [...]
Posted in Lighing design, Lighting Design/ Accent Lighting
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November 3, 2011 – 10:55 am
Commonly misunderstood/misapplied terms, part 9. Service point. This isn’t the service entrance but upstream of it. This is the point where utility wiring connects to premises wiring. Service drop. The word “drop” is a good clue this pertains to overhead conductors. These conductors are between the utility supply and the service point. This term doesn’t [...]
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November 3, 2011 – 10:54 am
Today’s electrical test equipment is vastly superior to what electricians used when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. The analog VOMs (volt ohmmeters) have been replaced by a wide range of instruments that measure far more. Today’s industrial-grade meters also have safety features not imagined back then (see the manufacturers’ literature for more info). However, [...]
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November 3, 2011 – 10:53 am
This line of ETL-listed LED luminaires consists of four models. The LEDWSE200-2-4LR is a 4-ft/2-tube ceiling or flush wall-mounted T8 LED luminaire with a wraparound lens. The LEDWSEh200-3-4LR holds 3 tubes, while the LEDGHL310-2-4LR is a 4-ft/2-tube recessed-ceiling or T-Bar T8 LED luminaire. The LEDGHL320-4-4LR model accommodates 4 lamps. All four versions feature high-impact, clear [...]
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