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- Jan 3, 2022
- 2 min
Influencing Factors of LED Fixtures and their Lifespan
Most people are familiar with some of the benefits of LED light bulbs. One reason many people are turning to this kind of bulb is their...
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- Sep 22, 2021
- 2 min
Safety Tips for Electric Fireplace Heaters
Electric fireplaces are a much less expensive alternative to adding a wood-burning fireplace to your home. Electric models provide a...
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- Aug 25, 2021
- 5 min
6 Reasons Why Smart Tech Is a Smart Move for Electricians
We have smart devices, smart homes, smart offices, smart cities, and soon, even a smarter Wi-Fi network. With such a heavy focus on...
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- Aug 4, 2021
- 3 min
Improving acoustic comfort with revolutionary luminaires
The trend toward lower or no partitions in open offices, intended as a way to foster collaboration, has a price: more exposure to noise....
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- Aug 4, 2021
- 4 min
OSHA's Top 10 Violations of 2020
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Deputy Director, Directorate of Enforcement Programs Patrick Kapust...
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- Aug 4, 2021
- 5 min
How to Choose the Right Electrical Gloves for the Task at Hand
There are several regulatory standards mandating the use of rubber insulating equipment to protect workers from arc flash and electrical...
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- Jun 21, 2021
- 2 min
Avoid the following when switching to LED Lights
These days, just about everyone is on board with the idea that LED lights are more efficient, last longer, and open up a whole new world...
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- May 10, 2021
- 3 min
Lung Protection for Electricians
As an electrician, not only do they face the dangers of working with electricity, they also deal with the hazards of being in a...
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- May 5, 2021
- 1 min
RDGE Is Hosting An Open House!
Tell all your friends and share online and offline! This is your chance to learn more about our Apprenticeship Program run through our...
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- Apr 26, 2021
- 3 min
Safety First! Let's Talk Ladders
Ladders are the best way to get up to where you need to be, but they are also the cause of thousands of falls and hundreds of deaths a...
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- Apr 12, 2021
- 3 min
Industrial UPS vs. Standard UPS
Poor power quality can wreak havoc on business systems uptime impacting both safety and driving up operational costs. From a safety...
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- Apr 5, 2021
- 2 min
Commercial Vehicle Electrification Growth Indicates Charging Infrastructure Needs
A report from Wood Mackenzie, Annapolis, Md., predicts that the worldwide market for commercial electric vehicle charging equipment (EV...
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- Mar 9, 2021
- 2 min
Prevent An Electrical Fire
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 5,300 fires were caused by some type of electrical malfunction. This...
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- Jan 27, 2021
- 2 min
Why Is My Dimmer Switch Warm to the Touch?
While it’s normal for a dimmer switch to be warm to the touch when in operation, at no point should it feel really hot, like it’s...
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- Jan 7, 2021
- 6 min
Lighting for Darker Skies
The source of light pollution and its solutions have changed as outdoor lighting technology advances. While the effort to preserve the...
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- Dec 17, 2020
- 4 min
7 Tips to Keep Your Electric Bill Off the Naughty List!
7 Tips To Keep Your Electric Bill Off The Naughty List The holidays are coming and, for most people, that means your electricity usage...
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- Nov 30, 2020
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6 Reasons Why Smart Tech is a Smart Move for Smart Electricians
We have smart devices, smart homes, smart offices, smart cities, and soon, even a smarter Wi-Fi network. With such a heavy focus on...
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- Oct 12, 2020
- 3 min
NFPA Launches New Video Series on Electrical Safety
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors announced the rollout of the first two video...
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- Sep 25, 2020
- 1 min
Single-Phase vs. Three-Phase Power Explained
Single phase power is used in most homes and small businesses because it is relatively simple and inexpensive to install. Commercial and...
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