When supplying a branch circuit with more than one live conductor, each live conductor must be protected by a breaker pole. To ensure that all live conductors are interrupted when any pole trips, a "common trip" breaker must be used. These ...
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Low voltage (less than 1000 VAC) types are common in domestic, commercial and industrial application, and include: MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker)—rated current not more than 100 A. Trip characteristics normally not adjustable. ...
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When shopping for a car, you've no doubt compared crash-test ratings. Whether from the government or insurance industry, crash-test scores provide valuable insight into the occupant protection a car provides. But these ratings don't tell ...
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LT switcher is a safety panel consisting of a number of disconnect-switches that turns on and off the motors, transformers or other electrical appliances. It can be regarded as a power source in the building and production houses, which ...
The circuit breaker is an absolutely essential device in the modern world, and one of the most important safety mechanisms in your home. Whenever electrical wiring in a building has too much current flowing through it, these simple machines ...
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Weatherizing a home to reduce energy usage and maximize savings is something homeowners think about in cold weather. The fact is, energy efficiency is just as important during summer months, and simple improvements can make a big difference ...
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May 16, 2013 - UL is notifying consumers and retailers that the compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) identified below bears a counterfeit UL Mark for Canada and the United States. It has not been evaluated by UL to the appropriate standards for ...
Few flooring materials have stormed the industry ramparts like luxury vinyl tile. At home in commercial as well as residential settings, LVT is expanding options for designers and specifiers alike. For a firmer grasp on this fast-growing ...
The decision to update floors in a home is a decision that many consumers make each year. Whether their current floors are outdated or the homeowners are just ready for a change, each year millions of people hit the home improvement and ...
When consumers are looking to update the floors in their homes, more and more buyers are turning to engineered hard woods. Both durable and eco-friendly, engineered hardwoods are becoming a popular choice flooring choice for home owners. ...
The old saying “money is no object” is not used as freely as is used to be these days. The economy is down and for most people, money is tight. While money may not be flowing in right now, some consumers see this downward ...
“Creeak! Creeeeeaak!” Anyone who has installed hardwood flooring has heard this annoying squeaking sound that often develops in hardwood floors. When you’re tiptoeing to the kitchen for a midnight snack, that creaking ...
An action plan to reduce workplace injury and illness in the NSW road freight transport industry has been launched by WorkCover NSW. The industry is one of the states’ 10 highest risk industries with 5,512 injuries and illness and ...
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Placing other types of rugs by home entrances, sinks, or in other areas where the flooring is likely to get wet is your best bet of reducing the chance for falls. Additionally, the softness of shag area rugs offer great cushioning for the ...
Qantas and Emirates have welcomed the New Zealand Minister for Transport’s decision to approve their partnership for five years. The partnership will provide New Zealand customers with stronger links to Australia, Europe, the Middle ...