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Systems/Integrated Building Systems/Low Voltage

 
Just the Facts
by
Scott T. Bingham
| June 2007
| under
  • Your Business

The truth about transient voltage surge suppressors A series of fatal fires recently have put transient voltage surge suppressors (TVSS) to the forefront of news again. It wasn’t necessarily the normal application of such devices that created hazards.

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Preventing Electrical Incidents
by
Joe O'Connor
| June 2007
| under
  • Safety

Several hazards hold the most potential for injuries No matter how comfortable an electrician feels working with electricity, danger must never be overlooked. OSHA estimates about 350 electrical-related deaths occur each year.

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Derating Service Conductors, Appliance Garage Receptacles and More
by
George W. Flach
| June 2007
| under
  • Systems

Article 90—Introduction; Article 312—Cabinets, Cutout Boxes and Meter Socket Enclosures; Article 314—Outlet, Device, Pull and Junction Boxes; Conduit Bodies; Fittings; and Handhole Enclosures; Article 330—Metal Clad Cable: Type MC; Article 695—Fire Pumps; Article 700—Emergency Systems

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Broadband Reaching: The Residential Standard
by
Marilyn Michelson
| June 2007
| under
  • Residential

Broadband services have come a long way. The services expanded from simply high-speed Internet access to more entertainment options and voice features over Internet protocol. Homeowners may want to subscribe to some of these services.

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Datacom Maintenance Work for New and Existing Installations
by
Marilyn Michelson
| June 2007
| under
  • Systems

Datacom maintenance work today is different from a few years ago. Since there are no moving parts and so many installations are configured at initial startup and not modified for some time, there isn’t anything to maintain.

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Impact of UL 864—Ninth Addition
by
Wayne D. Moore
| May 2007
| under
  • Systems

New UL standard outdates FACUs many consider current Most contractors know the Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL). They see the stamp, label or tag on just about everything electrical. UL operates as an independent, not-for-profit, product-safety testing and certification organization.

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A World of Opportunity
by
Thomas E. Glavinich
| May 2007
| under
  • Systems

What becoming an IBS contractor can mean for you

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Grounding Devices, Wiring and Grounding a Transformer and More
by
George W. Flach
| May 2007
| under
  • Systems

Article 200—Use and Identification of Grounded Conductors; Article 220—Branch-Circuit, Feeder and Service Calculations; Article 240—Overcurrent Protection; Article 310—Conductors for General Wiring; Article 314—Outlet, Device, Pull and Junction Boxes; Conduit Bodies; Fittings; and Handhole Enclosure

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Steel Conduit Holds Steady
by
Russ Munyan
| April 2007
| under
  • Systems

Benefits continue to follow product:

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Take the Plunge
by
Thomas E. Glavinich
| April 2007
| under
  • Systems

Become an IBS contractor:

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IT and the EC
by
Thomas E. Glavinich
| April 2007
| under
  • Systems

What can IT do for you?

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Fire Alarm System Upgrades
by
Thomas P. Hammerberg
| April 2007
| under
  • Systems

New technologies add layers of safety and security

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Don't Give up the Fight
by
Russ Munyan
| March 2007
| under
  • Systems

Consider the value of the best network possible: An inadequate computer network can lead to a long list of problems for an organization; for example, I have a friend who works in commissioned retail sales who recently left her employer to work for a competitor.

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Don't Give up the Fight
by
Russ Munyan
| March 2007
| under
  • Systems

Consider the value of the best network possible: An inadequate computer network can lead to a long list of problems for an organization; for example, I have a friend who works in commissioned retail sales who recently left her employer to work for a competitor.

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Going Green
by
Thomas E. Glavinich
| March 2007
| under
  • Systems

Good for the environment; good for business: Concern about the environment and the future of our planet has become the focal point of everyday conversation, political debate and media coverage in the United States toda; in the past, this debate has been focused on the industrial, manufacturing and t

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Understanding Impairments
by
Wayne D. Moore
| March 2007
| under
  • Systems

The contractor’s responsibilities: Electrical contractors repair many different kinds of electrical systems; for most of these systems, if the repair takes longer than expected or is delayed to acquire the necessary parts, the customer understands and is willing to wait for the completion of the rep

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Home Networking
March 2007
| under
  • Systems

Preparing for future cabling needs:

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Picking and Choosing
by
Jim Hayes
| February 2007
| under
  • Systems

Should my network use copper, fiber or wireless?

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Low-Voltage Contracting: What's in It for You?
by
Deborah L. O'Mara
| February 2007
| under
  • Miscellaneous

How can you argue against going into this phenomenon called low-voltage, a robust growing market consisting of security, communications and integrated products and services in the 120- to 250-volt range?

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Zero-Energy Buildings
by
Thomas E. Glavinich
| January 2007
| under
  • Systems

LEED ushering construction into future:

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