July 22, 2020
Wiha Tools has teamed up with Veto Pro Pac to offer a limited-edition tool and tool storage set. they've combined the heavy-duty Veto Tech Pac Backpack Tool Bag with 50 premium quality Wiha Tools to include 7 Insulated SoftFinish® Screwdrivers, 3 Insulated Cushion Grip Pliers/Cutters, 6 Color-Coded Magnetic Nutsetters, 22 Color-Coded Hex L-Keys, 7 Terminator Impact Bits, 3 Classic Grip Pliers/Cutters, a 7" Classic Grip Wire Strippers, and a Slotted 8mm SoftFinish® Extra Heavy-Duty Screwdriver.
Designed for safe and comfortable transport of your tools, the Tech Pac Backpack Tool Bag is the perfect carry solution whether the worksite is easy to access or requires climbing extension ladders, cage ladders, or walking long distances to service equipment. Featuring Veto Pro Pac’s Patented Center Panel design for keeping the bag rigid and upright and an ultra-stable waterproof base that keeps tools dry.
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ABB Robotics Working to Automate Construction Industry to Address Labour Shortages
ABB Robotics is driving automation in the construction industry with new robotic automation solutions to address key challenges, including the need for more affordable and environmentally friendly housing and to reduce the environmental impact of construction, amidst a labor and skills shortage.
Robotic automation offers huge potential to enhance productivity, efficiency and manufacturing flexibility throughout the construction industry, including automating the fabrication of modular homes and building components off-site, robotic welding and material handling on building sites and robot 3D printing of houses and customized structures.
Canadian Electrical Contractor Discussion Group: Can You Count the Deficiencies?
Have you ever been called to fix the work of a 'handyman'?
"Was supposedly done by a"certified ' electrician....told the homeowner that he got a $266 permit....no record at TSBC. Can you count the deficiencies?"
"There is a second panel change in the triplex also.......even more deficiencies. Think the guy was a glorified handyman. Ones not obvious: 240 BB heat hooked up 120....drier on 2p20....range on 2p50....water heater fed with 2c14 Bx on 2p15."
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Canada Invests Over $960-Million in Renewable Energy and Grid Modernization Projects
Harnessing Canada’s immense clean energy resources requires transformational investments to modernize our electricity grid. The Government of Canada is investing in renewable energy and upgrading the electricity grid to make clean, affordable electricity options more accessible in communities across Canada.
The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today launched a $964-million program to support smart renewable energy and grid modernization projects that will lower emissions by investing in clean energy technologies, like wind, solar, storage, hydro, geothermal and tidal.
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Trilliant Partners with the City of Cowansville to Pioneer Smart City Infrastructure
The City of Cowansville in south-central Quebec is the largest city in the Brome-Missisquoi region, with more than 15,000 residents. Despite being a smaller-sized city, it is known as an economic and industrial hub.
It also has a strong focus on innovation and efficiency — as demonstrated by decisions such as the one it made in 2017 to use beet juice to help combat icy winter roads, allowing the City to reduce the amount of salt it was using, thereby saving money and decreasing the impact on the environment.
Don’t Wait for a Prescription from Afar
By Keith Sones
The writing was on the wall. The closures would happen. But a lot of people were upset, and I was one of them.
In the early 2000s, my family and I were living in a mainly rural (at least by city dweller standards) valley in south central British Columbia. The West Kootenay region is known for its diverse outdoor recreation activities and as a great place to raise a family. It has a proud industrial history, evidenced through the longstanding pulp mill, a massive lead zinc smelter a few miles away and several hydroelectric dams, all of it within spitting distance of the mighty Columbia River.
Designing & Deploying Budget Friendly, Code Compliant Lighting Controls
By Blake Marchand
Dave Hiemstra (CLCP, CTR) is the Controls Group Manager with Optics Lighting, he presented on Designing & Deploying Budget Friendly, Code Compliant Lighting Controls as part of the Alberta Electrical Alliance Electrical Learning Expo.
“We have moved into a world of budget cuts – more than ever before we’re seeing value engineering on projects, we’re seeing budgets latched, everyone’s doing the bare minimum, at this point, on what needs to be done,” he explained at the top of his presentation, which ultimately puts the focus on being budget friendly when designing lighting control.
Lumenpulse Expands Lumenquad Offering with Smaller Versions
Lumenpulse has announced the release of two additional smaller sizes of the Lumenquad, a rectilinear projector for both outdoor and indoor environments. Developed for architectural applications such as lighting landscapes, highlighting details, pathways and monuments, the Lumenquad Small and Medium are compact, low-wattage, high-performance projectors, complementing the two existing products in the family.
The Lumenquad Small and Medium are the latest additions to a family of sleek, elegant, high-performance projectors that has already been validated with honours, including recognition in the PIA Awards in 2019, together with a Lux Awards for Exterior Luminaire of the Year in 2019.
Wiha Insulated 9.5 Inch Lineman’s Pliers with Crimpers
Wiha Insulated SoftFinish® Cushion Grip Pliers and Cutters are the standard for premium quality featuring ergonomic cushion grip handles for comfort and control, dual durometer construction for long-lasting durability, and handles directly molded to the tool steel for a permanent bond.
The grips feature a slip guard handle design for added protection at the front-end and raised rear-finger steps for easy opening at the back-end. Wiha Insulated SoftFinish® Cushion Grip Pliers and Cutters consist of premium quality tool steel for strength and durability and induction hardened cutting edges and jaws for superior sharpness and longevity.
eLumigen Poultry Lamps - 2000K, 3000K & 5000K
Ideal for rough service applications, the A19 & PAR Series are engineered for high efficiency, vibration resistance, shatter-resistance, elevated heat environments, and wet locations. These dimmable LED Lamps help reduce energy costs, labor costs, and the headaches of frequent lamp changes in tough applications.
eLumigen employs a unique 21-point validation process that goes above and beyond industry standards. Our lamps have been tested to survive levels of vibration exceeding 20G forces. Our unique temperature foldback design improves both safety and thermal management of our lamps.
Peers & Profiles
IBEW Members Shine at IDEAL National Championships
Like most major events over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic put serious restrictions on the Ideal National Championships, which annually pits the top electricians from the United States, Canada, Australia, China, and Mexico against each other in skill competitions. Organizers dramatically scaled back this year’s event to comply with health guidelines. But that didn’t stop IBEW members from continuing to dominate.
Elgin, Ill., Local 117 journeyman wireman Greg Anliker, who is sometimes referred to as the Michael Jordan of the competition after winning the individual pro title in three of the previous four years, partnered with San Francisco Local 6 apprentice Noreen Buckley to win the three-team competition...
Austin Brennan, President — House of Electrical Supplies
From small construction to sophisticated industrial projects, House of Electrical Supplies has been servicing clients in the industrial, OEM, entertainment, and construction markets across the Greater Toronto Area for just over 40 years. The company has earned a reputation for providing a high-quality customer experience.
As per President Austin Brennan, their experienced and knowledgeable team can be depended upon in any situation to deliver quick and efficient service. On top of their product solutions — ranging from electrical, automation, safety, lighting and portable power distribution —
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