Atkore Conduit Solutions for Electrical Installations Not every electrical installation calls for the same type of conduit. Between interior runs, exposed outdoor conditions, and underground applications, the environment plays a big role in what materials actually make sense. Using the wrong type can lead to corrosion, added labor, or long-term reliability issues. That’s where choosing […]
Making Sure the Job Is Ready to Be Energized Getting everything installed is one part of the job. Making sure it’s actually ready to be energized is another. Before a system is turned on or handed off, it needs to be checked, confirmed, and verified. That’s where testing tools become part of the process, not […]
Where Electrical Problems Get Figured Out Most electrical jobs go smoothly until something doesn’t. A circuit isn’t reading the way it should, a device isn’t behaving correctly, or something just doesn’t add up. That’s the part of the job where testing tools stop being optional and start being the only way forward. Whether you’re diagnosing […]
Why IDEAL Electrical Testing Tools Work Together On most electrical jobs, the work isn’t finished when everything is installed. It’s finished when you know it’s working correctly and safe to energize. That’s where on-site electrical testing and measurement tools come in. Whether you’re troubleshooting a circuit, verifying voltage, or checking insulation integrity, having the right […]
Brian Gini always focused on price, but not cost. And then he started thinking about electrical distributors as partners, as opposed to vendors. “We were always trying to drive price down and forgot about the serviceability and efficiencies of getting the materials there when they were needed,” Gini, co-CEO at Collins Electric in Stockton, California, […]
Ability and availability are two crucial factors that determine productivity, costs and the bottom line for electrical contractors. Finding electricians to hire is hard, so keeping them safe once you’ve got them on the job is critical. To accomplish that feat, you need more than just basic safety training, you need the right gear and […]
Here’s one: An electrical supplies procurement planner says to the manager, “What do you like most, my new forecast, or my inventory projections?” The manager looks at all the spreadsheets and replies, “I like your sense of humor.” Unfortunately, the last two years have been one bad joke when it comes to the supply chain, […]
All Supply Chain Updates are authored by Kevin Reed OCTOBER 2022 MARKET WATCH Metals: Copper started September at $3.40 per pound, pretty much the same as it closed the month prior. There was a quick dip, once the Feds raised interest rates once more, but that proved to be short lived. CU has been […]
By: Kevin Reed, Director of Purchasing, Analytics & Strategic Growth Opportunities, Paramont EO The cost of metals continues to rise While the price of many raw metals has not increased all that much, yet, most manufacturers are still pushing up their costs on their pricing bases due to increased costs of freight and anticipated supply […]
With strict new sanctions on Russia, some important facts that will affect our industry directly are outlined below. Combined, Russia and Ukraine lead the global production of metals such as nickel, copper, and iron. Neither country will be able to keep capacity if they are mired in war. With metals making up a large part […]
