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2023 National Electric Code Changes for Surge Protection

March 27, 2023 admin electrical safety, nec 2023, SPD, spd damage, surge protection, surge protective devices, surge protector, surge protector life

Credit to Author: Keith Willey| Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 15:24:45 +0000

The National Electrical Code (NEC®) is published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®). The NEC is a set of standards meant to ensure the safe installation of electrical equipment in the U.S. The NEC was first published in 1897 and is revised every three…

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Safety matters – home and away

January 30, 2023 admin Access to Energy, Data Privacy, electrical hazards, electrical safety, Energy Efficiency, energy management, home protection solutions, homes, Safety, Sustainability

Credit to Author: Denis Marant| Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:29:04 +0000

In today’s world, power is everywhere, and electrical equipment can be found wherever we work, live, or play. While this means we have access to electricity almost anytime, anywhere, it also implicitly means the increasing use of our everyday equipment and appliances may potentially lead to…

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Reducing arc flash risk: Benefits that go beyond the obvious

November 18, 2022 admin arc flash, Arc Flash Mitigation, arkblok, Contractors, electrical safety, MCC, NFPA, Safety

Credit to Author: Shree Sathe| Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:00:06 +0000

In our previous blog on arc flash mitigation, we discussed the mechanics of an arc flash and why it is important to reduce the risk of these dangerous, destructive incidents…. Read more »

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Arc mitigation: Reduce threats with a cost-effective arc flash solution

November 17, 2022 admin arc flash, Arc Flash Mitigation, arkblok, electrical safety, NFPA, Safety

Credit to Author: Shree Sathe| Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:31:47 +0000

Arc flash mitigation is easier said than done. Until recently, conducting an arc-flash hazard analysis has been difficult. Though significant testing and empirical formulas have been developed, the available algorithms… Read more »

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Arc flash and shock prevention: A line-side safety revolution for electrical contractors

November 16, 2022 admin arc flash, Arc Flash Mitigation, arkblok, continous thermal monitoring, electrical safety, NFPA

Credit to Author: Rod West| Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:13:40 +0000

In a recent blog on mitigating arc flash events, we discussed the importance of integrating safety into electrical design. As an electrical contractor, you and your employees are on the… Read more »

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Series vs. Parallel Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) – Which is right for you?

November 16, 2022 admin electrical safety, SPD, spd damage, surge protection, surge protective devices, surge protector, surge protector life

Credit to Author: Keith Willey| Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:00:59 +0000

When designing and installing power distribution systems, engineers and contractors select surge protective devices (SPDs) to protect electrical equipment and systems from transient overvoltages. To do so, specifiers must understand… Read more »

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How to reduce downtime and protect revenue streams from arc flash events

November 16, 2022 admin arc flash, Arc Flash Mitigation, arc resistant, arkblok, downtime, electrical safety, PPE

Credit to Author: Rod West| Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:50:21 +0000

Power outages are crippling for any kind of business; computers shut down, machines idle, and workers are unable to do their jobs. Even if the interruption only lasts a few… Read more »

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Why use cable trunking to avoid electrical shocks?

November 12, 2022 admin cable management systems, dexson, electrical safety, home organization, home safety

Credit to Author: Lorne Hedges| Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 20:15:45 +0000

Cable raceway systems organize, protect, and hide home wiring and electronic cables With so many electronic devices now used in homes, a jumbled mess of cords and wires has become… Read more »

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