Arlington’s Countertop Box Kits offer multiple options for installing a Listed receptacle in a countertop up to 1-1/2 inches thick. These round plastic boxes come with brass or nickel-plated trapdoor covers. They install by simply tightening two screws that hold the spring steel clip secure against the underside of the countertop.
The United Stated Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has rejected Bridgeport’s attempt to challenge one of Arlington’s patents on duplex connectors. Bridgeport filed an 80-page petition for Post-Grant Review seeking to challenge the validity of Arlington’s patent on nine separate grounds. Bridgeport also submitted declarations from its VP of Manufacturing and Engineering as well as an expert consultant.
CTV News in Winnipeg reports that a downed hydro pole in the Winnipeg neighbourhood of Point Douglas was not blown over by the wind.
The Kelly Lake capacitors project involves building up to four new capacitor stations…
Phoenix Contact, BC’s Industry Training Authority, and Rittal Systems Ltd. are among the year’s “Best Workplaces in Canada,” an annual ranking compiled by the Great Place to Work Institute.
WiRE Women of Distinction Awards recognize and celebrate professional women working in the energy sector who go above and beyond business as usual…
To ensure master electricians have information about the latest code adopted in Alberta, they will be required to complete code update training for the 24th edition of the Canadian Electrical Code.
July 31 is the new deadline for scholarships from the Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC). This year, six $1500 scholarships are available to female students enrolling in trades programs, including powerline technician and construction/industrial electrician. The scholarships are for programs beginning in September 2018.
The Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training has appointed six new board members to the Industry Training Authority (ITA), two of which come from the province’s electrical industry.
This premier national awards program celebrates and recognizes the achievements of the most inspiring women entrepreneurs.
May 3 marked the launch date of Efficiency Canada, a brand new organization built on two decades of work by the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA), which had a long track record in advancing energy efficient solutions.
Heavy cables installed in long vertical raceways impose excessive strain on electrical terminations, and can often lead to disconnections with the potential for equipment damage, injuries and power outages. For that reason, the Canadian Electric Code (CEC) calls out specific installation methods for long vertical runs in Rule 12-120 that requires cable supports at the top of a raceway and often with intermediate supports installed at specified intervals.
Now in its 11th year, Canada’s Greenest Employers recognizes employers that lead the country in creating a culture of environmental awareness.
The switch’s cable and screw terminal joint may relax creating a potential risk of heating and possible failure of the connection.
Nyx Hemera Technologies’ Local Product Controller (LPC 480) has been certified to apply the UL mark, as per UL 916 – Standard for Energy Management Equipment.
The project will connect 17 remote First Nations communities in Northwestern Ontario to the main electricity grid through the construction of 1,800 kilometres of transmission lines. The communities currently rely on diesel-powered electricity generators.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
