There is a lot to learn about the various electrical components that are used throughout residential and commercial buildings. Many older homes and businesses use wiring and electrical systems that require the use of fuses. The one thing to remember when it comes to fuse systems is that you never want to use a fuse…
Read more January 27, 2015A large safety concern in both residential and commercial buildings is overloading or causing a short circuit within the electrical circuit. The component that is used to prevent this from occurring is an electrical circuit breaker. A circuit breaker is used to protect the circuits within your home or business. If a fault is detected…
Read more January 20, 2015Circuit breakers are an electrical device that is used to automatically break a path that has become overloaded. They are used to prevent major fires or electrical disasters to your home or business as a safety precaution. In order to decide what breaker is the perfect choice for your needs you will need to consider…
Read more December 18, 2014There is so much to learn about the vast array of electrical components that are used in our everyday lives. One of the systems that is critical in electrical circuits is the disconnect switch. A disconnect switch is used to interrupt the power running to an electrical circuit or group of circuits. Disconnects provide safety…
Read more December 18, 2014It is important to properly install electrical components of all varieties. This is especially crucial with the installation of transformers. Below you will find some important tips on properly installing a transformer. If you are installing a transformer outdoors it is important that you take precautions to keep the public safe as well as the…
Read more November 26, 2014All business owners are looking to cut costs while maintaining or improving service. This is the battle of all businesses big or small. The less you spend the more you profit and with profits come the ability to grow. One way that businesses attempt to cut costs is in purchasing electrical components for their operations. …
Read more November 26, 2014Electrical equipment is a broad phrase used in the industry. The phrase is used to define machines that gain power from electricity. An entire set is created from a power switch, many various electrical components and an enclosure. Small parts such as switchboards, distribution boards and circuit breakers all work together to run each piece…
Read more October 27, 2014When it comes to electrical equipment, many non-electricians have no idea what a product is or what it does. Electrical components can be a mystery. This unknown doesn’t even come into question until an issue within the power system occurs, and we non-electricians are left scrambling over what needs to be done. That is why…
Read more October 27, 2014When it comes to many pieces of electrical equipment, some questions surround what each component offers to the bigger picture. For instance, bus duct and bus plugs; how many people could pinpoint this exact component within the electrical equipment puzzle? This line of questioning often comes from personnel working within a commercial facility, office workspace,…
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