Industrial plants are full of potential electrical hazards, so it’s important to understand and follow the proper safety policy provided by the company for everyone’s protection. It is common for workers to encounter a variety of safety hazards, including machinery and electrical wiring/cables, on a routine basis. Here are some helpful safety tips you can follow:…
Read more February 27, 2020We have recently opened our second location in Warren, MI. This new ITE location will also specialize in transformers and panel boards. Just a few steps away from our original warehouse, this 7,200 SF building has its own staff and offices, with our newest employee, Dennis Stenzel, managing it. Dennis will be in charge of…
Read more February 13, 2020It is important to understand what causes and how to fix voltage unbalance when dealing with a 3-phase electrical system. An example used in this article, for instance, shows a 480V nominal system that may measure phase-to-phase voltage: 463V, 482V, and 474V. The voltage unbalance will create a current unbalance or magnify any present current…
Read more January 31, 2020Having the correct fuse for your electrical needs is imperative for the safety of yourself and your equipment. A blown fuse can be frustrating and sometimes make you wonder if a fuse should even be part of a circuit, but they are essential in protecting users from shock and catching fire. Any device that is…
Read more January 13, 2020In the article, it explains several reasons why it is important for electrical loads in industrial settings to be measured and have power factor correction. Power factor is used to measure active, working power and it is ideal to have a 1.0 rating, which means all the power is going towards performing work. The farther…
Read more December 27, 2019During any type of job, there are always electrical hazards that are sometimes ignored or not thought to be dangerous until disaster strikes. Many unexpected accidents can be prevented with the proper care and knowledge of electrical safety. On item specifically, that is popular in many offices on chilly days, is the use of space…
Read more December 6, 2019Having to deal with unexpected downtime with failures due to a damaged electrical panel can create big headaches with a big price tag for repairs for companies to have to handle. If connections or components overheat, there are many risks including a fire hazard with electrical shorts. One of the biggest problems during an inspection…
Read more November 27, 2019Many 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 November 20, 2019As we wrap up the third quarter here at J&P (can’t believe it’s already the Holiday season!), we welcome winter with open arms AND the addition of a few more new employees. Charles, Noah, and Michael are going to be helping in the shop at the Warren location and Jacob is our newest addition to…
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