Large factories, refineries, and oil facilities are all industries that require special considerations for their electrical wiring. Heavy-duty applications and hazardous environments must use products built to resist corrosion. Chemicals, rain, snow, wind and other threats damage industrial wiring. As a result, good maintenance and repairs are imperative.

With a properly installed tray system, the next step includes teck cable. This armored cable with an exterior jacket, comes in nearly any combination of conductor sizes, voltages, and cores. Fiber optic, CAT6, and shielded twisted pair cables are available. These are usually color-coded based on their type. Teck cables can be pulled through cable tray, conduits, or buried underground. For buried cable, ensure that it is placed at the appropriate depth, protected by layers of sand, spaced properly, and that buried cable warning tape is conspicuous.

Some clients request protection for buried cables; therefore bricks, concrete slabs, or planks of wood are utilized. Where cables emerge from the ground, they should be protected by a PVC conduit sleeve. Teck cables must be secured to the rungs of the tray using approved Ty-wraps or cable clamps. This not only keeps cables neatly arranged, but reduces the chances of damage.

Once a teck cable has been fed to its destination, it is connected by use of a teck connector. These connectors serve two purposes. The threaded end puts tension on the cable by means of a rubber gasket, which holds the cable securely in place. In addition, a small metal star-ring inside the connector makes contact with the metal armor of the cable, bonding it to the connector. This is why, when preparing a cable for the connector, that 3-4 rings of cable armor are left exposed.

In locations with potentially hazardous or explosive gasses, explosion proof connectors must be used. They have a small internal chamber meant to hold an epoxy sealing compound. This seal contains an explosion in the event of a failure. In addition, it prevents gasses from traveling through the small gaps between wires to potentially non-hazardous locations where arcs and sparks cause harm.

Good working knowledge of industrial wiring applications is essential to ensure safe and reliable installation. Finally, with the use of heavy-duty materials, a facility can expect many years of problem-free service.

You never know when things are going to go haywire and sometimes you just don’t have an idea what to do next. A light that is flickering could be a bad bulb or it could be faulty wiring. An outlet that is working one day and then dead the next is perplexing as well. You may not even realize you have an electrical issue. So how do you know when you need an electrician in Glendale? The team at The Electric Connection has a few tips for you to follow when things are not quite right.

*A flickering light that is not remedied by replacing the bulb with a fresh one is a reason for a call to your electrician. There could be some faulty wiring or wiring that has frayed or been damaged by rodents. If it is not taken care of, it can result in an electrical fire.

*An outlet that works sporadically is also cause for alarm. It definitely indicates there is some trouble with the wiring. It is best to get it looked at right away.

*An outlet that has black streaks shooting up the wall or arcs blue when you plug something is a definite sign of trouble. Avoid using the outlet until you can have it checked out. Glendale electrical problems are serious. Fortunately, these early warning signs give you a heads up that your home has an electrical problem that could end up starting a fire.

*If you smell burning wires, get out of the house and quickly call an electrician. This is an emergency that should not be put off until tomorrow. If you have any other questions or concerns, give The Electric Connection a call today. You can schedule and electrical safety inspection to help set your mind at ease while identifying any potential problems.

We’ve added linkable linear LED light fixtures to our home, commercial, and industrial product lines. The 5-foot fixtures can be used for anything from parking garage, warehouse, and tunnel lighting to supermarket, workbench, or home garage lighting. These LED fixtures can be easily connected with compatible Super Bright LEDs accessories to create a powerful, energy-efficient light series.

Using no more than 50 watts of power, the 4- and 5-foot linear LED lights emit 5,500 or 6,500 lumens, respectively, of bright natural white illumination. They’re designed to replace 250- or 320-watt fluorescent tube light fixtures but will last five times longer. These LED fixtures illuminate instantly and don’t emit the yellow-green hue that is typical of fluorescent lights.

The weatherproof linkable lights have sturdy aluminum housings and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses. They’re dust tight as well as water and impact resistant. Twenty 5-foot fixtures can be connected in a series, and up to 25 4-foot fixtures can be linked. Mounting brackets are included for wall or ceiling installation, and a suspension kit is also available.