According to the National Fire Protection Association, more than 45000 homes report fire due to electrical fault in the U.S.A. It is important to safeguard your home from such fires, which are often preventable by being cautious and doing regular electrical checks – including professional where needed. It is crucial to replace old electrical wiring [...]
The use of electricity understandably increases during winter when sunlight is limited, the days are shorter and the temperatures down to freezing. The need for warmth and the desire to stay indoors translates to an increase in the use of electricity, which in turn increases the risks that are associated with electricity. There are several [...]
There are many electrical hazards in industrial plants including arc blasts, shock and arc flash. These can result in serious injuries. Accidents involving electricity may sometimes be fatal. Industrial plant environments create potential for these events to occur not only to plant owners, but also to maintenance staff. Electricians often assume that these hazards do [...]
High temperatures cause conductors to expand and hence increase in length. The converse is true for low temperature conditions. The change in length varies from one conductor to another depending on its thermal expansivity. The length of copper conductors, for instance, changes by 5 feet per 1000 feet of length when the conductor temperature changes [...]
There are several different types of medium voltage earthing systems. These systems can be differentiated by using the neutral point connection method. They are different in the way that they operate and each of them has its own pros and cons. These earthing systems in medium voltage include the likes of: Unearthed neutral Directly earth [...]
Electrical motors are wonderful devices that are used in a myriad of ways, making things easier in our daily lives as well as a wide range of industrial applications. When these gadgets fail, work often grinds to a halt till they’re back up and running, and the reasons for electrical motor failure can range from [...]
In any workplace, change is a common occurrence. Things like new equipment, movement of said equipment and any change in wiring is not visible to staff unless it’s properly documented. If it is properly labeled, a cable managing system can help in solving and detecting exactly where any problems occur. Benefits of Clear Labeling of [...]
Electrical liquidators are a one-stop-shop for all possible electrical needs since they act as an intermediary that connects buyers and sellers for purchase and sales of Electrical Supply. These companies venture into the buying and selling of electrical components, and that too in surplus, at highly competitive prices. This is what makes them so helpful [...]
Electrical circuits have a separate ground, or 'earth', circuit that provides an alternate low-impedance path for electricity to safely reach the ground, in case of accidental physical contact. Ground testing is used to measure the performance of this circuit and check if it meets requirements. The Importance of Ground Testing Ground testing is of two [...]
Electrical motors are devices that convert electrical energy into mechanical force. They operate on the principles of electromagnetism, using the interaction between winding currents and magnetic fields to generate force. Some motors, like those used in the transportation industry can reverse the effect and generate electricity too, converting force into electricity. Many industrial plants attribute [...]
