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Fire-Resistant Cast-Resin Transformers Offer Multiple Safety Benefits

July 31, 2018 admin Building Management, cast resin transformer, dry-type transformers, electrical fire, electrical safety, IEC 60076-11, Power Distribution and Management, transformers, white paper

Credit to Author: Michel Sacotte| Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2018 13:00:29 +0000

In previous posts, I described the lifecycle-cost and environmental benefits the cast-resin transformers provides, compared to liquid-type transformers. In this post, I describe the fire-resistance cast-resin offerings provide, especially when indoor… Read more »

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Why Electrical Contractors Should Include a UPS in Every Job

July 31, 2018 admin Battery back up, Business Continuity, Critical Power, digital, Easy UPS 3S, Electrical Contractors, electrical safety, electrical system reliability, power and cooling, Power Distribution and Management, UPS

Credit to Author: Vincenzo Salmeri| Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2018 19:16:31 +0000

We are living in an increasingly digital world, with lots of electronic devices doing all kinds of important jobs for us. This fact presents a big opportunity and, indeed, a… Read more »

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The dangers of arc flash and how to protect against them

July 25, 2018 admin arc flash containment, arc flash events, Arc Flash Mitigation, arc flash protection, electrical safety, Electrical Safety Blog Series, OSHA, personal protective equipment

Credit to Author: Tarek Boumegoura| Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 13:00:48 +0000

According to the Occupational Health & Safety Association (OSHA), 5 to 10 arc flash events occur per day in the U.S., with most of these resulting in injuries and some being… Read more »

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How to Conduct a Successful Arc Flash Risk Assessment and Hazard Analysis

July 23, 2018 admin arc flash assessment, electrical safety, ESWP, IEEE 1584, NFPA 70E, Power System Engineering

Credit to Author: Eddie Jones| Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2018 10:48:15 +0000

Arc flash and arc blast hazards have been around since electrical power has existed, but they have only recently been addressed in national standards. The National Fire Protection Association’s Standard… Read more »

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The 5 critical faults that cause electrical fires

July 11, 2018 admin arc fault, circuit overload, electrical fires, electrical installation, electrical safety, Electrical Safety Blog Series, Power Distribution and Management

Credit to Author: Zakaria Belhaja| Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2018 13:00:39 +0000

Electricity is something we all depend to drive the operation and comfort of our businesses and our homes. And we expect our electrical installations to be safe, protecting people from… Read more »

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Countries pay huge costs in life and money for electrical fires

June 26, 2018 admin electrical fires, electrical installation, electrical safety, Electrical Safety Blog Series, Power Distribution and Management, residential electrical safety

Credit to Author: Zakaria Belhaja| Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2018 12:30:13 +0000

According to insurance report statistics collected by government ministries MEEDDM and ONSE, every year in France firefighters are called to approximately 200,000 household fires. Of these, one quarter are caused… Read more »

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IEC 61439: Rated current of Electrical Panel and Switchboard Protection Devices

May 23, 2018 admin electrical panels, electrical safety, electrical switchboard, IEC 61439, IEC 61439 Blog Series, LV switchgear in India, Power Distribution and Management, rated current

Credit to Author: Pascal Lepretre| Date: Wed, 23 May 2018 13:00:20 +0000

My first post went over the reasons behind the introduction of IEC 61439 and how following it can help specifiers get the outcome they want and avoid the undesirable ones…. Read more »

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Avoid the Wrong Type of Electrical Fireworks with IEC 61439

May 10, 2018 admin defective electrical circuit, electrical faults, electrical fire, electrical panels, electrical safety, IEC 61439, IEC 61439 Blog Series, Lowe Voltage Switchgear, LV switchgear in India, Power Management, switchboards

Credit to Author: Pascal Lepretre| Date: Thu, 10 May 2018 13:00:22 +0000

Companies and organization like to be noticed when they do something right. But, nobody wants to gain attention because something went wrong. An example was a government-backed show in India… Read more »

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