Many aspects of the electrical industry are all transitioning to a more digitized world which is now including the digital circuit breakers. Traditional mechanical circuit breakers have been around since the late 19th century when Thomas Edison first came up with the idea. Many homeowners are familiar with their circuit breakers when a fuse is…
Read more October 4, 2019Transformer explosions are relatively rare, in fact, only less than one percent will explode. Although this percentage is very small when they do explode it can be very deadly and cause a large interruption with toxic fires or even oil spills. Canadian power supplier has collaborated with comapny ABB on a recent project to design…
Read more September 20, 2019Electrical plants can house a plethora of dangerous components and parts, and when one is torn down, for whatever reason, often what is left behind can be troubling for more than one party. Asset recovery is a very important step in this process and is something one should consider when dealing with large-scale tear-down projects….
Read more September 12, 20192019 has seen a somewhat steady growth in the shipments of electrical components, but June was a particularly great month for growth. According to the Illinois Business Daily (https://ilbusinessdaily.com/stories/513165468-shipments-of-electrical-equipment-appliances-and-components-climb-1-percent-in-june), shipments of electrical components crossed the 1% growth mark, with a total dollar amount adding up to $11.8 billion in the month of June. The publication…
Read more August 16, 2019Electricity is a dangerous concept and can be deadly if not handled properly. This may seem obvious but plenty of circuit boards these days are equipped with hundreds of amps, which can cause issues if not leveled properly by a current limiter. This is especially important due to the volatile nature of electricity and how…
Read more July 30, 2019When a project is cancelled, warehouses are liquidated, or there are manufacturing overruns an electrical surplus inventory is generated. Local surplus dealers were once the only sellers of electrical surplus inventory. Today however, surplus equipment can be purchased through e-commerce platforms. It is important you should proceed with caution when you come across surplus electrical…
Read more July 12, 2019When working with any type of electrical component, safety is a key element. There are regulations in place by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, NERC, that require components within transformer stations that are tested every six years. In this installment from Utility Products, “Relay Test Switches” you can get an overview on safely testing…
Read more June 28, 2019Bust duct, also known as busways, is created from a sheet of metal with the busbar made of copper or aluminum. Bus duct conducts electrical currents, which is their main purpose when used in manufacturing. Many companies manufacture bus duct; one of the most popular suppliers is Square D. Not only does Square D manufacture…
Read more June 18, 2019Technology continues to change the world that we all live in and that doesn’t stop when talking about the electrical world as well. The world’s first and only digital circuit breaker certified for commercial use has been introduced by the company Atom Power. This new breakthrough will not only make power easier to manage but…
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