Electricial & Controls

Perform voltmeter and phasing operations for virtually all overhead & underground application and underground cable fault testing with Cable Fault Tester

Magnalight ‘s manhole mounted explosion proof light fixture approved for use in enclosed spaces and produces10,000 lumens of light in a wide flood pattern

From the viewpoint of a trade contractor, it was a huge job. There were complications brought on by the height of the building, combined with restricted access.

The Technology of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs): Since their introduction in the early 1960s, LEDs have evolved from simple indicator lights and alphanumeric displays to an exciting new source. OSRAM Opto Semiconductors is at the forefront, offering an expanding range of innovative products. LEDs differ radically from traditional light sources in that there are no [...]

A fast growing segment of the green construction market is building retrofits, or energy efficient renovations. Here we present five green retrofits electricians should pitch to drive business: energy management systems and monitoring devices, relamping,  solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and wind turbines, daylight harvesting, and HVAC retrofits. Last week, we reported on the “coming renaissance of electrical [...]

Electricians will need to “green” their skill-set and re-brand themselves. In the next ten to twenty years, “electrical contractor” will no longer be a suitable job title for electricians. They will transition into “energy contractors” to support the fast-growing green construction market. We see this as a coming renaissance in electrical contracting. There has been [...]

Designed for Electricians – Delivers Fifty Percent More Torque than Standard Models. Heavy-duty Professional Grade Tool Holds 16 Screwdriver Bits, 3 Nutdrivers, Wire Loops, and the Patented Wire-Nut® Wire Connector Wrench – SYCAMORE, IL, September 24, 2010 – IDEAL today introduced the amazingly versatile 21-in-1 Twist-a-Nut™ multi-bit, dual-ratchetingscrewdriver featuring more unique fastening applications than any [...]

Lower elongation reduces pulling time, improves safety for workers. Dottie’s new 3 in One – Premise MULETAPE® has a number of important features and benefits. The pre-lubricated tape will reduce friction levels and eliminate duct cutting: a common issue with conventional polyester ropes rubbing against conduit walls. Lower elongation reduces pulling time, improves safety for [...]

Safeguard sensitive electronics. Melville, New York, — Leviton has expanded its Lev-lok® modular receptacles line with the addition of 15 amp and 20 amp heavy-duty and extra heavy-duty isolated ground (IG) devices. The receptacles, available in traditional duplex and Decora® standard versions and industry exclusive tamper-resistant models, are designed to reduce electromagnetic interference in a [...]

Improved Channellock® 9.5″ 369 High-Leverage MEADVILLE, Pa. – Channellock introduces the improved 9.5″ 369 high-leverage linemen’s plier, the latest in high-performance design from the company known worldwide for manufacturing quality pliers. Channellock re-created its original linemen’s plier and positioned the rivet closer to the head, providing more power to the laser heat-treated edges to cut [...]