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Around the Circuit
Solar Association
Promotes Commercialization of Photovoltaic Market
The United States currently trails Europe and Japan in
solar industry manufacturing and deployment. To boost the domestic
solar
electricity market, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has
called upon Congress to enact sustained, annually declining tax credits
for solar deployment on homes and businesses. The SEIA presented a
report titled "Our Solar Power Future: The U.S. Photovoltaic Industry
Roadmap for 2030 and Beyond" during the Jan. 26 Capitol Hill briefing.
If SEIA's plan is implemented, it would lower retail solar electricity
prices in the next decade and generate 60,000 U.S. solar industry jobs
and $34 billion in new manufacturing investments. Download a PDF of the
report.
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Measure Low Resistance With High Accuracy
The 10A Micro-Ohmmeter Model 6250 measures low resistance with results
within 0.05%. Resistance measurements are automatically calculated,
taking into account the measurement value, ambient temperature, metal
type and metal temperature co-efficient. Metal temperature can be
manually entered by the operator or directly measured with an optional
RTD temperature probe. Uniquely designed to conduct tests on both
resistive and inductive material, with operator selection directly from
the front panel. Up to 1,500 measurements can be stored and printed
directly to a printer or from a PC. www.aemc.com
Manufacturer Announces
Recall of Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Technical Consumer Products, Inc., an Aurora,
Ohio-based
manufacturer, has recalled 158,000 three-way compact fluorescent light
bulbs that can pose a burn hazard to consumers through overheating and
sparking. The manufacturer has received 16 reports of overheating
bulbs,
but so far, no injuries have been reported. The recalled bulbs have the
following item numbers, which can be found on the bulb's base and the
back of the package -- 283-924, 575-717, and 69032. The U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission warns consumers to stop using the products
immediately and call 800-397-2647 for a free replacement or a gift
card.
View a PDF
of
the product recall announcement.
Chinese Researchers
to Build First
Wave Power Station
Chinese scientists are currently developing a stable
electrical flow generated by waves, and by the end of this year, the
team expects to build a complete wave power station. In the testing
stage, a generator
produced about 6kW, which can be used for powering lights, computers,
air conditioners, and sea water desalination systems. A chief scientist
estimated that a small wave power station with a total
generation capacity of 50kW could supply enough electricity for an
entire coastal village.
ABC Honors
Colorado Electrical Firm
A Littleton, Colo., electrical contractor will compete
for the title of Craft Professional of the Year. Associated Builders
and
Contractors (ABC) selected seven finalists in the fields of welding,
electrical, pipefitting, carpentry, plumping, HVAC, and concrete/metal
building. The candidates are evaluated on such
criteria as mastery of
job-related skills, jobsite and safety performance record, leadership,
and professionalism. Ray Drinkwater from Griener Electric will compete
against the other six finalists for the opportunity to win a new pickup
truck.
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Once You Try the Twister® PRO, You'll Never Turn Back
The Twister® is already the premiere wire connector in the industry,
but for IDEAL, staying ahead of the curve is what innovation is all
about. The new Twister® PRO features unique cushioned
SureGrip™
technology. It brings a soft grip that allows an unmatched level of
comfort and provides smooth, quick connections. Visit www.idealindustries.com
for a product sample today.
Project Watch
Maryland
Correctional Facility to
Build New Housing Unit
The Maryland Department of General Services invites
contractors to submit a proposal for a $18.4 million project at the
Maryland Correctional Training Center in Hagerstown, Md. The scope of
work includes design services for the construction of a 192-cell
housing
unit and the addition and renovation of support spaces. Each firm must
submit a Letter of Interest to the Office of the GPSSB, 301 W. Preston
St., Room M-6B, Baltimore, MD 21201 by 5 p.m. on Feb. 7. For more
information, view the bid notice.
Tulsa Board of
Commissioners Issues Call for Bids for Construction of Health
Center
The city of Tulsa, Okla., is building a new health
center and is looking for a contractor to provide electrical services.
The Tulsa Board of County Commissioners will be accepting bids for the
construction of the Morton Health Center until 4 p.m. on Feb. 14. Bids
must be sent to the County Clerk in Room 117, Tulsa County
Administration Building, 500 South Denver, Tulsa, OK 74103. For more
information, read the bid
notice.
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 Contractors Earn Free Merchandise From
B-Line
Introducing the Great GearSM program, a way to acquire free
gifts by collecting and redeeming B-Line Bucks found on B-Line's
fastener product boxes.
Simply remove your B-Line Bucks from the box label and use them to
select from a wide assortment of gear in B-Line's Great Gear catalog.
To obtain a catalog and order forms, see your local B-Line distributor,
or visit our Web site at www.b-line.com
Zone Exclusives
Eye on Safety
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA)
works
to improve worker safety and health through cooperative partnerships.
OSHA recently announced a partnership with the Atlanta Electrical
Contractors Association, Local 613 of the International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers, Atlanta Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training
Committee, and the Georgia Tech Research Institute. On Jan. 13, the
five
entities signed the agreement, which will provide a safer workplace for
electricians in north and central Georgia. "This partnership provides
an
opportunity for the partners to come together and build on the value of
safety and health for unionized electrical workers in the Atlanta
area,"
says Cindy Coe Laseter, OSHA's Atlanta regional administrator.
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Configurations include single-sided or dual-sided multi-tap
connectors as well as in-line or offset splicer-reducer connectors.
Dual rated for copper or aluminum conductor, the offering is UL Listed
and features removable plugs for entry port closure. Visit our Web
site
at www.ilsco.com for additional
product information.
Shows and Events
Spring 2005
Electronic House Expo
The residential market for installed home electronics
and related services is estimated at $16 billion. Electrical firms can
learn how to break into this market by attending the Electronic House
Expo from Feb. 22-26 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando,
Fla. Ten leaders in the custom electronics industry will share their
success stories and predict the future of the industry at the keynote
address. Exhibitors will also showcase the latest technological
advancements in structured wiring, security, home automation,
multi-room
audio, and home theater. For more information, visit the Electronic House Expo Web site.
PEARL Annual
Membership Meeting
Learn about the latest in insulation resistance testing
and participate in a golf tournament at the annual Professional
Electrical Apparatus Recyclers League (PEARL) meeting from Feb.
27-March
1 at MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Gary Alexander, the
president of the Surplus Equipment Consortium Network, will deliver the
keynote address titled, "Moving to the Next Level in Surplus
Equipment."
Check out the conference
program
for more information.
National Plant
Engineering and Facilities Management Show
Plant engineering professionals who plan, specify,
install, maintain, and operate industrial facilities and systems can
see
the latest products and meet new suppliers at the National
Manufacturing
Week from March 7-10 at the McCormick Place in Chicago. The show will
be
held in conjunction with Envirotech and Cleantech. To learn more about
the show, use the conference
search engine. You can also register for a free Exhibit
pass.
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