The winter season is upon the north. Many of us are starting to get buried under piles of snow and are soon to be locked inside hoping for a break in the freezing temperatures. It is the perfect time to make sure that all electrical systems have been inspected for potential electrical component problems. Proper maintenance and…
Read more November 12, 2015Many hydropower plants have been in service for 60 or more years with circuit breakers that are well beyond their expected service life. Some of these circuit breaker designs require more maintenance over time and genuine replacement parts are often not available, potentially resulting in improper circuit breaker function, downtime and increased maintenance expenses. Additionally,…
Read more October 30, 2015It is necessary, in any manufacturing environment to maintain and repair the equipment that is used in the operation of the business. Preventative maintenance is done to keep machines working properly and to avoid safety issues. Equipment that is not taken care of properly and then in turn becomes damaged can lead to unnecessary downtime,…
Read more October 30, 2015Electrical components are somewhat of a mystery for most of us. In most of our everyday lives and jobs we don’t deal with the need to know a lot about various electrical components. That is until they stop functioning and we are hindered in what we can and cannot do. No one thinks about the electricity…
Read more September 24, 2015Many people know that their homes have a circuit breaker but aren’t familiar with what they do or why they are important. All of the electrical power that is supplied to your home is controlled by your homes circuit breaker. They are used to control the flow of electricity throughout your home. This one unit…
Read more September 24, 2015Would you know what to do or where to begin if you found that your home was in danger of flooding? Many homeowners don’t think about flooding or believe that the probability that a flood will affect them is slim. The truth of the matter is that floods have become one of the most common…
Read more August 26, 2015In accordance to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all electrical wiring and equipment must be in accordance with NFPA 70. Electricity is hazardous and all employees working with transformers are subject to protection. This is unless it is an existing installation which can be allowed to continue in service based on authorization of the…
Read more August 26, 2015One mystery that stumps many of us is the usage of fuses in electrical components residentially and commercially. Most of the confusion surrounds the voltage, Watts, ratings and labels. Below we will look at fuses in greater detail to offer guidelines on working out the correct fuse for every situation. What is a Fuse? Fuses are…
Read more July 29, 2015Consumers, manufactures and business organizations all look for ways in which they can save both time and money without taking away from the derived value. One way these groups accomplish this is by putting in place a variety of preventative maintenance programs. There are several methods used to put these programs in place. A prime…
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