Advantages of Siemens Breakers

Siemens are one of the most renowned electrical companies in the world, and their circuit breakers are some of the best-known in the industry. They are recognized for their simplicity of design, making it easy to operate them, and for them to be reused in new installations, giving them high resale value. They are also known for their durability, in part because of their straightforward design.

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What Everybody Ought to Know About Square D Breakers

Circuit breakers are an important part of modern life. Without circuit breakers, electricity as we know it would not exist. We would be unable to power our homes and businesses with an unending and variable flow of electricity. Circuit breakers regulate this flow of electricity and put a stop to any current that threatens the safety or function of the breaker.

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Powering the Big Game

If you are a fan of football on the national level, you probably dedicate a few hours a week to watching the games so that you can keep up with your favorite teams and cheer them on to victory. Once the season begins, you are glued to your chair as you watch to see the …

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The Benefits of I-Line Busway

A busway is a distribution for electric power that consists of bus bars that are contained within a protective enclosure. Bus bars are a form of housing and insulating material that allows for the prevention of accidents caused by electricity. The bus bars, made of either aluminum or copper, act as the connection point for …

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Switchgear vs. Switchboard

An electrical contractor needs to be familiar with a lot of things in their industry. They have to know all of the tools they are using, what they are used for, and the slang that is used. This helps them clearly communicate concepts to their customers while being familiar with the lingo used by the …

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How to Install a GFCI Breaker

You have probably heard of a circuit breaker before, but you might be wondering what a GFCI (ground fault current interrupter) circuit breaker is. A GFCI is a device that protects against electric shock. Let’s say that you have accidentally come into contact with a live current and you start to experience the shock. The GFCI will detect this and shut down the power within a fraction of a second before any serious injury takes place.

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How to Wire a Breaker Box

Although it can be advantageous to know how to wire a breaker box, and the process is fairly easy to learn, you should be aware of how dangerous this process can be. Accidents involving “contact with wiring, transformers, or other electrical components” are a leading cause of fatalities and injuries in the workplace. No matter the amount …

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How Preventive Maintenance on Your Industrial Circuit Breaker Equals Big Savings

Circuit breakers are one of the most useful pieces of electrical equipment that any industrial building can have. They are responsible for protecting existing electrical circuits from any damage that might arise due to short circuiting or current overload. If not for them, electricity would go largely uncontrolled and electrical accidents would occur far more …

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