Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition – A Road Map: Section 24 — Health Care Areas
|

Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition – A Road Map: Section 24 — Health Care Areas

December 6, 2024 By William (Bill) Burr[i] The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to quickly find the information you need. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document. This is not intended to replace the notes in Appendix B, or…

RENO Lighting Launches the First New Long Detection Range (50ft) PIR Sensor
|

RENO Lighting Launches the First New Long Detection Range (50ft) PIR Sensor

November 22, 2024 RENO Lighting is proud to announce the launch of its new PIR (Passive Infrared) Sensor (R74004), designed to enhance lighting control on LED fixtures such as high bays and vapor tight fixtures with an impressive 50-foot detection range that is designed for installation heights of up to 50ft. This fixture-mounted sensor is the…

ESA
|

2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Code (29th Edition) Comes into Effect May 1, 2025

The Electrical Safety Authority would like to advise that, following robust consultation, the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement has approved the regulatory amendment to adopt the 2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), which comes into effect on May 1, 2025.

Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition – A Road Map: Section 22
|

Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition – A Road Map: Section 22

Rule 22-000 outlinesthe Scope of Section 22 and that it amends or supplements the general requirements of the code.  It provides specific rules for locations classified as Category 1 (moisture) or Category 2 (corrosive) environments that are significant enough to interfere with normal operation of electrical equipment.

Sonepar’s North American Expansion Brings Over $2Bn in Additional Revenue
|

Sonepar’s North American Expansion Brings Over $2Bn in Additional Revenue

November 13, 2024 2024 has been a transformative year for Sonepar in North America as it continues to focus on strategic growth.  Since 2021, Sonepar has closed 21 acquisitions in North America.  The acquisition growth alone in 2024 consists of seven companies representing over $2B in additional revenue, approximately 1,700 new associates, and 89 new…

Maximizing Excel: Practical Use Cases for Preconstruction
|

Maximizing Excel: Practical Use Cases for Preconstruction

November 8, 2024 By Melvin Newman Excel is a powerful and flexible tool that can enhance efficiency in electrical construction estimating.  Spreadsheets, like those in Excel, consist of a grid of “cells” where each cell can hold various types of data. Originating from mainframe computers in the 1960s and later developed for Apple computers in…

Hammond Power Solutions Launches New Smart Transformers for Predictive Energy Management
|

Hammond Power Solutions Launches New Smart Transformers for Predictive Energy Management

Hammond Power Solutions proudly announces the launch of HPS Smart Transformers, now available for medium and low voltage transformers. This advanced solution integrates IIoT-enabled power monitors to provide critical data insights, empowering users to proactively analyze and address potential issues before they lead to costly downtime.

Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition– A Road: Section 20
|

Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition– A Road: Section 20

October 7, 2024 Section 20 – Flammable liquid and gasoline dispensing, service stations, garages, bulk storage plants, finishing processes, and aircraft hangars. The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to quickly find the information you need. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical…

ABB Launches ReliaHome™ Load Centers Signaling Rebrand & Resurgence of Residential Energy Distribution Portfolio 
|

ABB Launches ReliaHome™ Load Centers Signaling Rebrand & Resurgence of Residential Energy Distribution Portfolio 

October 4, 2024 Continuing its investment in redesigning, enhancing, and expanding its residential portfolio to bring smart, sustainable technologies to homes, ABB launches ReliaHome Load Centers¹. The announcement signals ABB re-launching and re-branding its residential energy distribution offering under the ABB ReliaHome brand, following its acquisition of GE’s Industrial Solutions business in 2018.  ABB’s universally…

ABB Opens Expanded Electrical Products Manufacturing Facility in Pointe-Claire Canada
|

ABB Opens Expanded Electrical Products Manufacturing Facility in Pointe-Claire Canada

September 24, 2024 ABB’s Installation Products Division in Canada recently opened its newly expanded electrification products manufacturing facility in Pointe-Claire, Quebec. In addition to nearly doubling the size of the facility, ABB’s US$12 million investment creates 40 full-time jobs and doubles production capacity to help meet growing demand for electrical solutions used across North America….

Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition– A Road Map: Section 18 Hazardous Locations
|

Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition– A Road Map: Section 18 Hazardous Locations

September 9, 2024 By William (Bill) Burr[ii] The CE Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to quickly find the information you need. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document. This is not intended to replace the notes in Appendix B,…