If you’re asking “can circuit breakers go bad?” – it’s most likely because yours stopped working, or at least it seems like they’ve stopped working. The short answer is – yes, they can actually go bad. Like many electrical items, circuit breakers could break down due to a few reasons. It’s a good idea to […]
Replacing and installing circuit breakers could get tricky, especially if you’re a beginner and not a hundred percent sure what you’re doing. First, always be safe and consult a professional electrician. If you have electrical skills to replace and install breakers, then realize that circuit breakers normally do not need to be replaced unlike fuses. […]
Electrical Panel Upgrade: Should You Replace the Entire Box? If you live in an older home or just need to upgrade your electrical panel, there are some things you may want to consider before you move forward with the project. Here are some things to think about. A panel upgrade generally requires replacement of the […]
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) set safety, reliability, and efficiency standards. These standards apply to enclosures, which vary in the way they’re constructed for their specific use and environmental conditions. There are many types of NEMA enclosures that we have listed here. It is a good idea to take note of the enclosures that […]
So you want to know what the most popular PLC brand is that other contractors/engineers are using. This is a valid question because who would not want the cream of the crop? The problem is, there are so many great Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) manufacturers that it’s a little tough to say which is the […]
Here is a protection type reference chart guide. Find protection type, breaker type, and their description. Check what you need for your job and/or project. Protection Type Chart Other Designations Found on Circuit Breakers Click here for info on how to test circuit breakers.
What Controls a Motor? In 1887 Nikola Tesla invented an alternating current (AC) Motor to harness the power of electricity. It is a great invention but not as useful unless operators could turn the motor on and off. Therefore the “knife switch” was created, which connected the power to the motor when the operator manually pulled […]
Fun fact, Square D did not change its name until 1917, fifteen years after the company was established. The name change was due to the brand’s trademark “D” on conduit boxes and switches. Since then, Square D has been a leader and an innovative company in the electricity and automation management industry. Square […]
Electrical buckets are more commonly known as motor control center (MCC) buckets. Essentially, they are metal enclosures that house the control portion of a motor control center. They play a very important role in the industrial power control and distribution systems. Buckets are mainly used in manufacturing facilities for their fast and easy […]
The simple answer is, of course, Siemens – they make their own well-known and durable breakers. Siemens has been around for over 150 years in engineering and world history in general. They have been making circuit breakers for a long time and are one of the top breaker manufacturers in the industry. Their simple design make […]