February 2013: Current Technology

 

Featured Articles

Solid Contender: HID Lighting

By Susan BloomUnder (Lighting)

A mature technology that has successfully supported a broad range of indoor and outdoor lighting app

Going Back To School

By Jeff GavinUnder (Green Building)

A transformation is in the air as better built, greener schools become a focus of states and local c

Budget Planning: Materials

By Thomas E. GlavinichUnder (Your Business)

The electrical contractor (EC) is usually one of the first contractors to mobilize on a construction

Post-Occupancy Evaluations


By Craig DiLouieUnder (Lighting)

In the lighting field, one often hears the gospel of lighting quality.

Current Technology

By Chuck RossUnder (Your Business)

In the late 1800s, Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse faced off in what has been called the “War

Conserving Trees and Energy: Hanlon Electric Co.

The center for Sustainable Landscapes at pittsburgh’s Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens stri

When No One Is Watching


By Diane Kelly
Under (Safety)

Safety professionals often discuss the concept of a safety culture but, surprisingly, have been hard

Industry on Edge About U.S. Financial Situation

By Susan BloomUnder (Your Business)

While many of us rang in the new year with a champagne toast, Washington lawmakers were busy at work

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Every Little Bit Helps

(Systems)
By
Richard P. Bingham
February 2013
The meteorological events in the northeastern United States in October 2012 provided some interesting discussions on electric power. READ MORE
Hybrid Power

(Green Building)
By
Chuck Ross
February 2013
Conversations about renewable energy often come down to a comparison—solar versus wind, for example, or hydroelectric versus geothermal—as though one technology, alone, could READ MORE
Powerful Winds (and Wins!) 
Over The Cliff

(Your Business)
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By Dennis F. Quebe
February 2013
Although the “fiscal cliff” was averted late on Jan. 1, 2013, we haven’t heard the last of it. READ MORE
Solid Contender: HID Lighting
(Lighting)
By
Susan Bloom
February 2013
A mature technology that has successfully supported a broad range of indoor and outdoor lighting applications for well over the last half-century, high-intensity discharge (HI READ MORE
Current Technology
(Your Business)
By
Chuck Ross
February 2013
In the late 1800s, Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse faced off in what has been called the “War of the Currents,” with Edison trumpeting direct current (DC) for its effici READ MORE

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Products Featured In This Issue

Electric Vehicle Charger
Legrand’s ETL-certified 20A/240V Level 2 pedestal-mounted EV charging station is available in both single and dual configurations, intended for installation at light commercia READ MORE
Box
Buyers Product Co.’s contractor-style aluminum topside toolbox has two bottom drawers with adjustable dividers, 100-lb. rated drawer slides, a 0.063-in. READ MORE
Power Converter
Progressive Dynamics Inc.’s PD9245C-45A RV converter/charger is designed to provide reliable filtered DC power to all recreational vehicle 12V lighting and appliance circuits. READ MORE
Vehicle-sensing Switch
Tapeswitch’s heavy duty RBMA road switch vehicle-detection sensor operates as a normally open, momentary switch, making contact when pressed by a vehicle wheel. READ MORE
Hybrid Propulsion System
Odyne’s Advanced Hybrid Propulsion system for medium and heavy duty work trucks is powered by a Johnson Controls lithium-ion battery pack that delivers power to the truck atta READ MORE
Fleet Software
Telogis Fleet management software enables users to tracking vehicles, high-value assets, or personnel. READ MORE
Truck
Nissan’s 2013 Titan Pro-4X Crew cab truck has a 5.6-liter V8 engine with 317 hp, 385 lb.-ft. of torque and up to 9,500 lbs. of towing. READ MORE
Fleet Management
GPS Insight’s tracking, navigation and messaging web-based software has a range of customizable reports, alerts, maps and other features. READ MORE
Rack
Highway Products’ Honeycomb Headache rack for pickup trucks features a honeycomb grill design for 
better visibility and keeps cabs cooler. READ MORE
Tie-down System
Ladderracks’ work winch tie-down system is constructed of aluminum alloy and stainless steel with a PVC bearing. Lift the pawl and pull out as much strap as you need. READ MORE
Reference Guide
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Tool & Equipment Rental Schedule has been updated with analysis of all pieces from the 2010 edition plus 50 new piec READ MORE
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