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Heat-Line (http://www.heatline.com), a Canadian company that develops and manufactures state of the art freeze protection systems utilizing conductive polymer self-regulating technology, has developed a new product, Milliamp (MA-10), a universal electrical safety device for underwater pumps that eliminates potential electrical hazards common to submerged pump systems. Carnarvon, Ontario (PRWEB) June 11, 2013 Lorne Heise, CEO of Heat-Line (http://www.heatline.com), a Canadian company that...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- If you own a boat or dock, take steps now to help prevent a tragedy. In observance of National Safe Boating Week May 18-24, Safe Electricity advises, "Prevent deadly shocks. Check your boats and docks." July 2012 saw some horrific fatal accidents. A 26-year-old woman was swimming in the Lake of the Ozarks and was electrocuted when she touched an energized dock ladder. Also at Lake of the Ozarks, a 13-year-old girl and her 8-year-old...
KEMP, Texas, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The MGL25-8C-480-120V-GFI Temporary Power Distribution Panel from Larson Electronics allows operators to tap into and convert high voltage three phase 480V primary current to standard single phase 240V AC and 120V AC for operating lights and equipment. Featuring a 25 KVA rated transformer, NEMA 4/12 rated load center housing, and fused primary and integral GFI breaker protection, this portable substation allows operators to safely utilize 3...
KEMP, Texas, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The MGL25-8C-480-120V-GFI Temporary Power Substation from Larson Electronics allows operators to tap into and convert high voltage three phase 480V primary current to standard single phase 240V AC and 120V AC for operating lights and equipment. This unit features a 25 KVA rated transformer, Nema 4/12 rated load center housing, and fused primary and integral GFI breaker protection. The MGL25-8C-480-120V-GFI portable substation allows operators...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- July has brought tragic reminders of electrical hazards that can happen around boats and boat docks. Just this past weekend, 26-year-old Jennifer Lankford was swimming with family in the Lake of the Ozarks. She was electrocuted when she touched a dock that is believed to have had faulty wiring. Also at Lake of the Ozarks, a 13-year-old girl and her 8-year-old brother received fatal electrical shocks while swimming near a dock. In...
MELVILLE, N.Y., May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton Manufacturing Company, North America's leading producer of electrical and electronic wiring devices and the leading manufacturer of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs), is pleased to announce that on April 27, 2012, the International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a general exclusion order, "prohibiting the unlicensed importation of infringing ground fault circuit interrupters and products containing same." In addition, the...
KEMP, Texas, April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Magnalight MGL25-8C-480-120V-GFI temporary power distribution system converts three phase 480 VAC electrical current to single phase 120V AC and 240V AC for operations where standard grid power is unavailable or impractical. Integral GFI breaker and fused protection, multiple 120 VAC and 240 outlets, and a 25KVA rating provides operators with versatile and safe connection options and the ability to power a wide variety of equipment and...
AKRON, Ohio, April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) encourages customers to review electrical safety practices since warmer temperatures mean spring cleaning indoors as well as yard work and outdoor fun. Outdoors Spring can bring stormy weather. Never go near a downed wire and warn others to stay away. Report downed wires to your local police or fire department, or call our outage reporting number at 888-LIGHTSS (888-544-4877). Don't use a ladder anywhere...
KEMP, Texas, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Magnalight.com announced today the release of the MGS-30KVA-6X120-2X240 a heavy duty power distribution substation which provides operators with the ability to operate equipment requiring linear and non-linear current from the same power distribution system. This 30 KVA portable transformer converts three phase 480 VAC electrical power to single phase 120 VAC and 240 VAC (208Y), and distributes power through seven 120 volt receptacles and...
MELVILLE, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton, a leading global manufacturer of electrical devices, today announced the expansion of its line of SmartlockPro® Slim Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptacles with the addition of the SmartlockPro Self-Test GFCI. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/51410-leviton-expands-smartlockpro-slim-gfci-line (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111206/MM47613)...
