January 2013: Construction Outlook

 

Featured Articles

'Made in America' Making a Comeback

By Chuck RossUnder (Your Business)

With doom and gloom being the predominant message regarding U.S.

On The Agenda 2013: OSHA Outlook

By Joe O'ConnorUnder (Safety)

While Congress is preoccupied with sorting out financial issues, President Obama’s re-election is no

You're Outta Here: Removing Abandoned Cable

By Julie KnudsonUnder (Systems)

The National Electrical Code requires that cabling must be removed if it isn’t properly tagged for f

2013 Construction Outlook

By Jeff GavinUnder (Your Business)

In 2012, you could have felt hopeful about the economy on any given day.

Showstoppers 2012

By Jeff GriffinUnder (Your Business)

In October, 20 exhibitors at the 2012 NECA Show in Las Vegas received Showstopper awards.

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Using Two Cables For A 
Three-Way Switch, Mixing 
Plastic And Metal, And More

(Codes & Standards)
By
Charlie Trout
January 2013
If you have a problem related to the National Electrical Code (NEC), are experiencing difficulty in understanding a Code requirement, or are wondering why or if such a require READ MORE
2013 Construction Outlook
(Your Business)
By
Jeff Gavin
January 2013
In 2012, you could have felt hopeful about the economy on any given day. Some days, you also could have felt the opposite. It was the year of the rocky recovery. READ MORE
Scientists Tackling Cost, Charge-Life of EVs
(Green Building)
By
Rick Laezman
January 2013
Just as every new technology thrives on its own promise, drawbacks and flaws in the initial design also hold back progress. READ MORE
Is It Dead Yet?

(Safety)
By
Jim Phillips

January 2013
“Kill the Circuit.” This phrase is a colorful way of saying de-energize the circuit. READ MORE
Sizing Conductors, Part XX

(Codes & Standards)
By
Charles R. Miller
January 2013
Table 310.15(B)(16) (formerly Table 310.16) in the National Electrical Code (NEC) provides allowable ampacities for insulated conductors rated up to and including 2,000 volts READ MORE

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Products Featured In This Issue

Multimeter
AEMC Model 5231 and 5233 TRMS digital multimeters have a nonelectrical contact testing (NCV) function for detecting live electrical circuits. READ MORE
Work Bench
Knaack Storagemaster's rolling work benches are offered in eight models in a range of sizes and load capacities. Models 45, 47, 49 and 63 (mechanic’s tool chest) have 6-in. READ MORE
Enclosure
Rittal Corp.’s TS8 turn-key enclosure is a 16-fold frame with popular options and accessories preinstalled. READ MORE
Dimming Module
Thomas Research Products’ step-dimming module offers easy bilevel dimming control for LED luminaires. READ MORE
Winch
Bloom Manufacturing Inc.’s modular LS80K Lift-Safe planetary winch has a powerful 65,000 lb. lifting capacity. READ MORE
Media Converter
ComNet’s CNMCSFP variable rate electrical-to-optical media converter is a single-channel universal media converter that allows the user to select 10/100 Mbps transmission by c READ MORE
Time Clock
Ingersoll Rand Schlage HandPunch GT-400 biometric time clock is a programmable, ATM-style kiosk with soft keys and a large display field that allows information such as lists READ MORE
Connector Caps
Caplugs’ AS138 Series protective caps for circular electrical connectors are available in 26 sizes, with 27 more coming soon. READ MORE
Inverter
Siemens Industry Inc.’s Sinvert PVM UL inverter converts solar energy into grid-compliant AC voltage for infeed into conventional power supply networks. READ MORE
Lamp
Halco Lighting Technologies’ 15W ProLED BR30 dimmable lamp features a high-powered LED in 3,000K color temperature with a flood beam spread and produces 750 lumens with 82 CRI READ MORE
Wrench
BURNDY’s HIW716MAG low-pressure hydraulic impact wrench MAG Series (machined aluminum, gerotor) is designed for linemen and contractors needing power, reliability and enhanced READ MORE
PDU
HP’s 12-outlet HP intelligent power distribution unit automatically tracks and monitors rack-installed devices, including blade and nonblade servers, storage, and third-party READ MORE
Receptacle
Cooper Wiring Devices’ Patrol combination LED nightlight-GFCI receptacle has a lockout feature that effectively renders the receptacle inoperable if improperly wired or trippe READ MORE
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