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Active 2013 Hurricane Season Predicted
Long range forecasters are predicting an active hurricane season. The season begins on June 1 and ends on November 30. These dates mark the time when tropical cyclones most likely to form, but hurricanes can and do form at other … Continue reading
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Tagged 2013 Hurricane Season Forecast, Active 2013 Hurricane Season Predicted, forecasters are predicting an active hurricane season, Hurricane Preparation, hurricane to cause widespread damage to the electrical grid, June 1 and ends on November 30, major hurricanes, named storms, Surviving the Storm, TSR forecast
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Winter Storm Saturn Tracking East
March came in like a lion instead of a lamb this week, with Winter Storm Saturn making an impact from the Northern Plains down through the Mississippi Valley, Great Lakes and now headed for Ohio and the Mid Atlantic states. … Continue reading
Severe Weather Awareness Week -Tuesday: Lightning
by wxbrad Lightning occurs with all thunderstorms and is what defines a thunderstorm. North Carolina faces dangers from lightning throughout the entire spring and summer. Over the course of one year, the earth will be struck by lightning nearly 20 … Continue reading
Portable Generator Placement for Safety
Hurricane Sandy developed into a Superstorm that traversed the Appalachian Mountains and pushed it’s way into Michigan, Wisconsin and Canada. Although no longer a hurricane, it still had fierce winds that gusted to 50 MPH which produced waves on Lake … Continue reading
Generac Commercial-Grade Pressure Washers
Commercial pressure washers are built tough to stand up to daily use for commercial cleaning jobs. These units are perfect for applications that include paint stripping, surface preparation, built up grime, and deep cleaning of concrete and other surfaces. Generac’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Generac Commercial-Grade Pressure Washers, Nozzles
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What is the National Electrical Code?
The National Electrical Code (NEC) specifies standard methods of electrical installations to protect the safety of people and property. The code is updated and published every three years by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The code itself is not … Continue reading
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Tagged Authority Having Jurisdiction, grounding electrical generators, installation of standby generator, local building codes, Local ordinances, National Electrical Code, standardized way of wiring
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Manual Transfer Switch Installation: Part 1
Installing a manual transfer switch requires planning, a step you should not skip. After you obtain a building permit and know your plan is approved, you can move forward with your installation. The plan you presented to the building department … Continue reading
Planning a Manual Transfer Switch Installation
The modification of your home’s electrical system requires a building permit and an inspection. Before planning your transfer switch installation, consult with your local building and code enforcement department to determine local installation requirements and building codes. Most will require … Continue reading
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Tagged Choosing Critical Circuits, Equipment Locations, Gen-Tran, manage your emergency power more efficiently, Manual Transfer Installation Overview, manual transfer switch kits, Planning a Manual Transfer Switch Installation, portable generator, which circuits will receive power, Your main goal is to provide power to essential circuits
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Hurricane Preparation: Tropical Storm Ernesto Takes Aim on the Gulf
Are you prepared for a hurricane? Tropical storm Ernesto has moved into the Caribbean Sea and will move quickly toward the Gulf of Mexico. By Sunday, movement will slow as the storm turns more to the northwest on its way … Continue reading