Monitoring power quality becomes increasingly imperative as the modern power grid changes with the addition of green energy sources and as coal-fired generating plants continue to be taken out of service. “As loads increase...

Remotely monitoring or controlling tools isn’t new, but with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies and special apps, they have become easier to implement. Tool manufacturers are finding more ways to use them to make their products...

Fire and safety issues, wasted energy, unexpected breakdowns, unnecessary wear on equipment, early replacement—these are some of the serious and costly problems that can result from improperly operating electric motors. To...

The digital multimeter (DMM) is a basic tool among the wide variety of testers available today. Following, six multimeter manufacturers discuss the latest trends in this essential product category. “The multimeter continues...

A building’s electrical system must be properly grounded to ensure it functions properly, to prevent damage to the system’s components, and, of course, to protect people from potentially deadly electrical shocks.
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