How nVent ERIFLEX’s Safe, Reliable, Space-Saving and Time-Saving Products Can Benefit Specifying Engineers and Contractors
nVent ERIFLEX provides low-voltage connection and distribution products for several applications, including, but not limited to energy storage systems, fast DC chargers, battery packs, inverters, transformers, combiner boxes,...
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The Difference Between Lightning Protection and Surge Protection
Lightning is known to be the most significant source of surges—bolts have been recorded to have a million to a billion volts and between 10,000 to 200,000 amps….
How Machine Learning Is Being Applied to Smart Power Outlets [Plus More From the Electrical Engineering Industry]
Electrical engineering and components of the industry’s technology are getting smarter everyday, but implementation and installation of that technology is still up to those in the field. In…
The Pros and Cons of 4 Common Ground Rod Materials
When it comes to selecting a ground rod, engineers must avoid a one-size-fits-all approach. Different factors—material, soil resistivity, location, facility type, size, among others—play into the overall efficiency…
What Is the Difference Between Copper-Clad and Copper-Bonded Steel?
When discussing the components in an electrical grounding system, we often hear the terms “copper-clad steel” and “copper-bonded steel” used interchangeably.Though it may seem inconsequential, each term represents…
How nVent ERICO Parts Protect Architect Frank Gehry’s Unique 320,000 Brick Building From Lightning Strikes
Editor’s note: This post was originally published in 2017 and has been updated to be more comprehensive. Famed architect Frank Gehry is known worldwide for his unique, contemporary style across a…
The Grounding Mistakes You Need to Avoid to Meet Code [Plus More From the Industry]
The concept of grounding is well known, but details in the code are allowing installers to make preventable mistakes. After a review of those grounding mistakes, we’ll overview…
The Need for Coordinated Surge Protection to Protect Against Electrical Transient Events
Grounding, bonding and lightning protection systems protect against electrical events that have potential for significant damage or downtime. These events are hopefully few and far between in the…
How Grounding and Bonding Upgrades Prevented Disasters for a Florida Radio Group [Plus More Industry News]
In this iteration of curated industry news, we highlight the work of a contractor in Florida who cost effectively solved a Florida Radio Group’s failing grounding and bonding…
What’s What: Grounding, Bonding and Earthing
Grounding and bonding are an integral part of any modern electrical protection system design. An effective, low-impedance ground system is the foundation of an electrical system, regardless of…
Finally, an Explanation of Earthing vs. Grounding [Plus More Industry News]
The nVent ERICO team is committed to keeping up with the latest developments involving facility electrical protection. To provide you with the most relevant and interesting industry news…