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Apr 12, 20213 minIndustrial UPS vs. Standard UPSPoor power quality can wreak havoc on business systems uptime impacting both safety and driving up operational costs. From a safety...
Apr 5, 20212 minCommercial Vehicle Electrification Growth Indicates Charging Infrastructure NeedsA report from Wood Mackenzie, Annapolis, Md., predicts that the worldwide market for commercial electric vehicle charging equipment (EV...
Mar 9, 20212 minPrevent An Electrical FireAccording to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 5,300 fires were caused by some type of electrical malfunction. This...
Jan 27, 20212 minWhy 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...
Jan 7, 20216 minLighting for Darker SkiesThe source of light pollution and its solutions have changed as outdoor lighting technology advances. While the effort to preserve the...
Dec 17, 20204 min7 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...
Nov 30, 20205 min6 Reasons Why Smart Tech is a Smart Move for Smart ElectriciansWe have smart devices, smart homes, smart offices, smart cities, and soon, even a smarter Wi-Fi network. With such a heavy focus on...
Oct 12, 20203 minNFPA Launches New Video Series on Electrical SafetyThe National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors announced the rollout of the first two video...
Sep 25, 20201 minSingle-Phase vs. Three-Phase Power ExplainedSingle 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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