On April 30, 2010 Cooper Lighting LLC, of Peachtree City, Ga. recalled approximately 5,000 chain sets sold with Metalux light fixtures because an “S” hook on the chain connecting the fixture to the ceiling can straighten when subjected to high impact forces, resulting in the light fixture falling. This poses an injury hazard to consumers. [...]
I’ve been getting lots of questions lately about how to wire an electric water heater. I’m guessing this is because a lot of you are switching your water heater from gas to electric due to the extremely high natural gas prices. Some people have also asked how to wire an electric hot water heater. I’ve [...]
Bob asks: I want to install electric baseboard heat in a room. My question is can these units be seated directly on drywall? Answer: Yes you may. However, you need to ensure that you do not place the heater below a receptacle. You need 12 inches of clearance at a minimum. It is also best [...]
Huge containers that are known for chemical reactors are applied by a chemical manufacturer. The number of reactors in the plant controls the quantity so that they are able to evolve huge material batches. There exist small and large reactors which permit suppliers to produce the effective product preserving low prices. If you want to [...]
Douglas asks: Can I run more than one 1000 watt baseboard heater on one line, using baseboard thermostats? Answer: First you need to determine the rating of your unit-mounted thermostats. They need to be rated for the total load which you intend on controlling with the t-stat. For example if you plan to add another [...]
On March 16, 2010 Dimplex North America, of Ontario, Canada recalled approximately 700,000 remote control kits for electric fireplaces and stoves. The plug-in wall unit can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard. Dimplex has received about 5,000 reports of the plug-in wall units overheating including 19 reports of damage beyond the remote control and [...]
FEMA Corporation, a company located in Southwest Michigan, is a premier designer, retailer, and performance tester of electro-hydraulic products. They offer a wide variety of items like valves, proportional pilots, pressure controls, and mechanical actuators. These products can be applied in fan drives, transmission controls, fuel controls, industrial equipment controls, and many other applications. While [...]
The InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) offers a number of services within the field of electrical testing. Whether it’s accrediting third-party companies, hosting conferences or certifying electrical testing technicians, NETA services are vital to the electrical testing industry. By creating a set of national standards, NETA has contributed to the safety and efficiency of electrical [...]
