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

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?

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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Common Causes of SPD Degradation

Credit to Author: Keith Willey| Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:00:29 +0000

When surge protective devices (SPDs) are properly specified and installed, they provide effective protection against transient overvoltages. In normal operation, SPDs shunt transient overvoltages to ground, allowing only current with… Read more »

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Square D X Series light switches and receptacles are making an impact across industries

Credit to Author: Mathieu Buscaylet| Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2022 21:44:02 +0000

Most people use light switches, dimmers, and receptacles in their home every day without thinking about them. They don’t consider aesthetics, ease of use or alternative options because, after all,… Read more »

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[Podcast Series] Internet of Things (IoT) powering Smart and Sustainable Homes of the Future

Credit to Author: Johanne Guigue| Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2022 17:50:50 +0000

We are back for the second season of “Climate Change with Net-Zero Homes” podcast with a new highly reputed list of global CEOs, key opinion leaders, industrial analysts, innovators, energy… Read more »

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The Smarter Digital Twin: Using Electrical System Simulation to Improve Safety, Reliability, and Sustainability

Credit to Author: Khaled Fakhuri| Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 05:58:49 +0000

If you’ve been following my blog series, you may have noticed a common thread: data drives effective decision-making. Whether you are acting on sustainability, energy efficiency, electrical resilience, safety, or… Read more »

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How Surge Protectors Works?

Credit to Author: Keith Willey| Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:00:54 +0000

Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) are designed to limit damage from electrical surges. Surges happen extremely fast and may pass through electrical breakers before the breaker can trip. This is because… Read more »

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Why do EV charging stations need to be ready for IEC 61851-1 Edition 3?

Credit to Author: Stéphane Maravel| Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:38:40 +0000

The new edition of the international standard for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment (EVCE), IEC 61851-1, has finally arrived in Europe. Starting from February 3rd, 2022, all the EV chargers sold… Read more »

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