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Although you are always better off in the hands of a licensed and professionally trained electrician, there are a handful of DIY electricians out there who have the aptitude and the safety awareness to tackle common electricity-related problems by themselves. They know about the precautions that need to be taken and how their installed products should …
Have you ever wondered how electricity is distributed? Where does it come from, and how does it get to your building? How does it get managed en route to your location? It’s not something that we stop to think about too often but there are many moving parts in the process of distributing electricity. All …
The circuit breaker is arguably one of the most useful innovations in the field of electrical wiring. Its primary function is to protect an electrical circuit from being damaged in the event of a short circuit or an overload of current. It is unique in the sense that you can reset the circuit breaker to have it working again. Prior to this, using a fuse was the norm. The problem with the fuse was that it would have to be replaced every time a short circuit happened.
Replace Your Industrial Circuit Breaker Industrial circuit breakers have changed tremendously over time. They are built with better materials, handle electrical currents far more efficiently, and are designed to last longer than their predecessors. Provided that you purchase one from a reputable source, you will be hard pressed to find a circuit breaker designed in modern …
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As an electrician or someone who is knowledgeable about electrical products, you are used to monitoring, replacing, and handling many kinds of products. In this article, we are going to talk about something that does not get a lot of attention: industrial electrical boxes. You might be asking yourself: What are electrical boxes? To put …
There are many kinds of industrial electrical circuit breakers out there. Some come in different voltages, hence serving different purposes and being better suited for different companies. Others are divided based on the mechanism that is used to quench the arc. Efforts in the engineering and technology sectors have afforded us with a wide range …
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Circuit breakers are some of the most important safety devices that you can have in your building. They allow for electricity to be safely managed and prevent any accidents from occurring. It is difficult to imagine how we would be able to live in the 21st century without these simple devices. With that being said, it …
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Many of the industrial circuit breakers that are available in the market are designed with the intention of lasting decades. Most buildings have circuit breakers that are several years old and which are in dire need of replacement. People will learn this the hard way during a routine inspection or an accident that could have …
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Have you ever wondered how it is that electrical power can be distributed over such a large area within an industrial setting? In the old days, this was achieved by copper-based electrical wires that went from the utility company to your location. However, it only takes a certain amount of imagination to realize how unsafe …
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When it comes to industrial circuit breakers, they come in all shapes and sizes. No one circuit breaker will possibly fit all buildings and electrical needs – that’s why there are so many of them! There are many classifications and classes of circuit breakers out there, but one of the most important distinctions is between low …
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Insulated Case Breakers – also known as insulated case circuit breakers (ICCBs) – are circuit breakers that are designed to protect electrical systems by opening and closing the circuit automatically and manually. This prevents events like overloads, short-circuiting, and ground faults from doing any damage to the system as a whole. According to the IEEE 1015 practice, …
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Transformers are very useful devices that allow electricity to be used efficiently by things that can only handle low voltage electricity. Trying to power a small appliance directly from an electric pylon would lead to an unwanted explosion! They take the high voltage electricity from power stations, and transform it into low voltage electricity that …
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You’re running a special event, and you don’t have the electric appliances that you need to run it successfully. Rather than invest thousands of dollars in appliances and equipment that you may never use again, why not rent them for a day or two? You will save a lot of money in doing so, and …
When it comes to accidents and injuries that are caused by electricity, circuit breakers are the best way to prevent them from happening. A circuit breaker will interrupt the flow of electricity when the building undergoes an electric overload. This limits the amount of electricity that is allowed to flow through the wiring system. The building’s …
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Counterfeit electrical supplies have been around for years, but the problem came into focus in the last decade when a 7-year old boy was fatally electrocuted while unplugging his Game Boy charger in 2007 while on a family trip in Thailand. The charger was counterfeit, and was the cause of this young boy’s loss of …
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One big question that electrical contractors face when they start their business is whether or not they should specialize. It can be a tough decision, considering how fast the industry changes and how trends come and go so quickly. As tempting as it is to market yourself as a jack of all trades, this approach simply …
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To many electrical contractors, copper conductors are seen as superior to aluminum conductors. However, aluminum has been receiving more attention lately as copper prices continue to rise. Is one truly better than the other? The debate is still hotly contested among many in the electrical industry. The truth is that both copper and aluminum conductors have their distinct …
An insulated case circuit breaker has all the characteristics of a molded case circuit breaker, with the addition of a two-step stored energy mechanism. Unlike the iron-framed breakers, they are constructed of molded plastic. Insulated, also called molded or plastic breakers, generally are used in low amp applications up to 1,000 Amps. They operate either …
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When designing and installing electrical systems, electrical contractors must decide whether the system needs grounding or if it is better left ungrounded. While most electrical systems require proper grounding, there are certain instances where the National Electric Code (NEC) has determined that the benefits of grounding do not outweigh the risks that can come with it. In …
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Are You Making These Mistakes? The bidding market for electrical contractors has always been competitive. Simple mistakes can make contractors lose out on potential projects. In order to stay in control of your bid and win more jobs, it is important that you watch out for the common bidding mistakes many contractors make. Here are some completely …
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