About 80% of dwellings were built before the year 1990. While they may have complied with the safety standards at the time of construction, those standards might not be relevant in today’s day and age. Significant changes were made in electrical standards since 1990 and the protection technologies of today were not available or required [...]
Temperature control and heat reduction are extremely critical, but unfortunately, they are also the most overlooked aspects in terms of enclosure design. You must incorporate thermal control in the initial designs of electrical enclosures to save yourself the trouble due to temperature related issues in the future. Consider all the external factors that may limit [...]
A single bolt of lightning packs thousands of amperes of current and up to one billion volts of energy. We hear numerous incidents of lost lives and damage to humans, animals or property caused by lightning attacks. The boost in electrical voltage caused by a lightning, also called a surge, can damage your home and [...]
Electrical issues can come in one of so many forms. If a machine fails to start up when it is powered on, then the problem is most likely to be an electrical fault. It could be a mechanical issue but then this article is going to address a very common fault in electrical circuits. An [...]
Handing over the responsibility of planning the layout of your home to the builder can be a huge relief. However, by doing so, you are leaving the builder with a hazy idea about your requirements. And this matters a lot especially in the case of electrical and lighting layouts. The electrical and lighting plans of [...]
Lighting is a critical aspect in a number of industries such as manufacturing, mining, marine, packaging, and even sports. Electrical fixtures for such industries are designed for heavy-duty performance and can last even in the most adverse conditions such as extreme temperatures and climate. Apart from ensuring proper lightening and enhancing the output, electrical lighting [...]
Table of Content What is a GFCI Outlet? How does a GFCI Outlet work? Where is a GFCI Outlet Needed? Why Does the GFCI Outlet Trip and What to do When it Trips Benefits of Installing GFCI Outlet How to install the GFCI Outlet Self-Testing Your Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter What is a GFCI Outlet? [...]
Explosion proof enclosures are boxes or cabinets that contain electrical components such as plugs, knobs, sockets, switches, controls, etc. They help in preventing the internal explosions from spreading out in the ambient environment which otherwise puts life and property at risk. Numerous industrial facilities work in hazardous conditions, where some damages can lead to explosions [...]
If you work in hazardous locations and conditions, you would understand the need to promote safety and ensure that the risk of explosions is reduced. It is crucial that you eliminate one or more component of the ignition triangle to minimize the chances of an explosion. The 3 protection methods listed below are widely used [...]
Cables and conduits are integral parts of an electrical system. Electrical cables are used for transmitting power, while the electrical conduits help in promoting safety by keeping a bunch of cables safe together. Let us learn more about them. Cables Different types of cables are used for different purposes. They are present in almost every [...]
