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AC Motors Explained
We got a request for an explanation of how AC Motors work. I admit, even for an electrical engineer this can be a complex question. This...
Mar 26, 20181 min read
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CAT5/6: Good Cable Bad Cable
Counterfeit electrical equipment is all the rage now a days. Here is a quick video on what to look for with CAT5/6 cables to assure you...
Mar 26, 20181 min read
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What Does Asbestos Look Like?
Check out this slide show we found with images of Asbestos containing material. Asbestos can take many forms. Please contact DES or...
Mar 26, 20181 min read
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Zinsco Breakers
Most everyone has heard of the dangers with Federal Pacific Breakers (FPE). Not everyone has heard of the dangers of Zinsco breakers....
Mar 26, 20181 min read
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What is a Shunt
Excellent video from Galco on the explanation on Electrical Shunts. Feel free to contact us for any of your electrical questions!
Mar 21, 20181 min read
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Eddy Current Drive
We wanted to share this short video of how Eddy Current Drives work. This technology has been largely replaced by VFDs, though sometimes...
Mar 21, 20181 min read
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Reading a Motor Nameplate
Check out this short video from Galco for how to read a motor nameplate. Nameplates are an important piece of information that can...
Mar 21, 20181 min read
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LED Lights Flickering
We have had a lot of questions from the electricians and contractors we support regarding LED bulbs flickering after installation. We...
Mar 21, 20181 min read
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NEMA Ratings Explained
We have been getting a lot of questions regarding NEMA ratings lately. We found this excellent video from Galco that gives a brief...
Mar 15, 20181 min read
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Lighting and Safety
Whether it is an elderly grandmother walking to her car in the grocery store parking lot or a worker on an assembly line, lighting is an...
Mar 8, 20181 min read
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Phase Imbalance on Motors
Phase imbalance can significantly reduce the life of electrical equipment. Check out this short video by Galco regarding phase imbalance...
Mar 8, 20181 min read
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Cable and Pipe Tracing
Take a look at this excellent short video we found on cable tracing. As a reminder SC provides free underground utility identification...
Mar 8, 20181 min read
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Lightning Strike Map
The Carolinas are prone to lightning strikes. For live strike events see the link below: https://www.lightningmaps.org/blitzortung/americ...
Feb 26, 20181 min read
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Arc Flash PPE
An excellent short info-graphic on Arc Flash PPE, with links to handy quick reference guides. As a remind DES provides Arc Flash...
Feb 26, 20181 min read
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Beware of Counterfeits
If a deal seems too good to be true it likely is. There is a large amount of counterfeit electrical equipment, ranging from breakers to...
Feb 22, 20181 min read
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Federal Pacific Breakers
Excellent video showing a teardown of a FPE breaker. These breakers have a high failure rate and are notoriously dangerous. See if you...
Feb 22, 20181 min read
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Grounding and Ground Currents
Mike Holt gives an excellent presentation on grounding, and why it may not always be for your protection.
Feb 22, 20181 min read
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