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Switching operations on low voltage installations always bear risks. If NH switch-disconnector-fuses are operated incorrectly, the resulting arcs can (in the worst case) even endanger lives...
Eaton’s new, arc-resistant version of its FlashGard motor control centre technology is designed to prevent an arc flash event and protect personnel if an arc flash occurs...
Greenlee has added a new four-door compact field office and a new mini compact field office to its line of field office products currently comprising the 8060-DLX Field Office and the 7060-CFO Compact Field Office...
Read more: Greenlee Expands Compact Field Office Line with...
The new Standard LED Bell Shape Highbay is a direct retrofit solution for incumbent HID and fluorescent lamps that provides additional benefits of energy savings and significantly reduced maintenance costs...
Fluke Connect Work Orders, the latest enhancement to the Fluke Connect Assets, eliminates errors to ensure the right work is done at the right time...
Legrand, North America’s new room controllers offer building owners the option of improved monitoring and save contractors time and money...
Read more: Legrand Introduces Feature-Rich Wattstopper DLM...
Klein Tools has combined all of the major functions of side-cutting pliers into one tool — the Journeyman High-Leverage Side-Cutting Pliers with Wire Stripper/Crimper (Cat No. J2139NECRN)...
Read more: Klein Tools Adds More Functions to Side-Cutting...
Greenlee Textron has launched new micro cable cutters and micro bolt cutters ergonomically designed to reduce injuries from extended use of manual hand tools...
Ideal for hospitals, hotels, long term care facilities, public spaces, public washrooms, medical clinics, offices, technology clean rooms, laboratories, homes and more, Banvil 2000’s Touchless e-Motion lighting control prevents the accumulation of dirt and transfer of germs...
Fluke Corp.’s Fluke 902 FC True-rms HVAC Clamp Meter, a wireless Fluke Connect-enabled meter, improves the productivity of HVAC technicians in the field...
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Electrician Forum Brought to You by Schneider Electric
The Electrician Forum is a monthly column that provides valuable information to electricians and electrical contractors on current industry trends and concerns.
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In this issue: Master Electrician Steve Beeby Discusses the Challenges Facing Small Electrical Contractor Companies
Owning your own business is something many of us have dreamt of doing. Who wouldn’t want to be their own boss? It is a valid question that many entering the electrical trade consider. However, dreams tend to create an image that doesn’t always suit reality. Surviving in the residential electrical market involves a lot of out of the box thinking and as we have said and can’t stress enough, hard work. To gain insight into the various challenges faced by small electrical contractors EIN sat down with Steve Beeby, Master Electrician, and owner/operator of Beehive Electric, as small residential electrical contracting company based in Elmvale, Ontario.
Watch a portion of the interview conducted by Electrical Industry Canada with Steve Beeby of Beehive Electric
Codes and Regulations Brought to You by the CSA Group
2018 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I: Top 15 changes
Now in its 24th edition, the 2018 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I includes a number of significant updates and changes to better help electrical workers in the safe maintenance of electrical equipment and create safer electrical installations.
This edition features important revisions to many sections. For example, Section 26 now mandates the use of tamper-resistant receptacles in additional areas where children may be present. Section 62 now requires ground fault circuit interrupter protection for heating devices and controls in proximity to tubs, sinks, and shower stalls. Section 10 has been updated, reorganized, and significantly reduced in length.
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Lighting Control Networking 101
Networked lighting control systems are all the rage these days. Rightfully so, given their enormous capability to control luminaires, energy use — and potentially much more. But what are the major elements that define a networked lighting control system? Understanding this will help the specifier to decide which system to use on a project.
Wired vs. wireless
The biggest buzz word in the controls industry today is probably “wireless”. This means that the lighting control system wirelessly connects components in its network (via radios embedded into each component).
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Voice Control for Lighting
By Craig DiLouie
Virtual personal assistants provide many services to consumers, such as Internet lookup, playing music and video, and buying products. The most popular platforms are Apple’s Siri, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Microsoft Cortana. These assistants use speech recognition technology to execute user voice commands.
A new application is control of home systems such as lighting, shades, thermostats, A/V, security, and other smart devices. A typical solution includes a virtual assistant device (phone or speaker), Wi-Fi connection, downloadable smart device app, and a compatible lighting or home automation system. Voice assistant devices are agnostic in that they can control products from many manufacturers.
Sean Freeman: Master Electrician and Technician Delegate for the Red Cross Emergency Response Unit
Sean Freeman is a vibrant, enthusiastic and selfless individual who has taken his trade expertise beyond that of a simple career. Not only is he a Master Electrician but he has traveled around the world as an electrical technician delegate with the Red Cross Emergency Response Unit. His skills are a vital part of emergency response and disaster relief.
In 2013 Sean responded to Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. In 2014 Sean spent almost a month in Kenema, Sierra Leone working at the Ebola Treatment Centre. There he was responsible for ensuring electricity and clean water were available, and worked to strengthen the infrastructure of the facility.
