Price is usually one of the main deciding factors that people look for when buying anything. However, we all know that not all vendors are created equally – so to speak. Opting for a vendor because of their cheaper price points may become expensive in the long run. There are better ways to choose a […]
As an electrical contractor, do you ever wonder what the most important things you should look for when buying your surplus electrical equipment? After all, you’ll be stuck with these equipment for your jobs/projects. This article will answer that important question. First, let’s back up and define what we mean by “surplus electrical equipment”. The […]
Short circuit and overload conditions are a bit different but they both pose similar dangers. Read on to see their slight differences. Short Circuit We know that current flows in a path from point A to B – this is considered one phase. A short circuit occurs when current flow deviates from that path in […]
General Electric Spectra Series Plugs General Electric (GE) Spectra Series bus plugs replaces the older generation Armor Clad plugs, which had no current protection bust are still also popular nonetheless. Nowadays, these newer vintage Spectra bus plugs are widely used and come in different configurations. They are available as fusible or circuit breaker type plugs […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]