10 ways to stay ahead of your electrical competition

How to size overcurrent protection devices to NEC code

Interrupt currents are highest at the transformer and lowest at the branch circuit. Use these handy illustrations to teach your staff how to counsel customers about sizing the correct OCPD for their installation...Read More

After plunging to 36 million sq ft in 2009, the square footage of starts increased to 53 million sq ft in 2011. The dollar value of manufacturing starts also increased 81% in 2011 due to several large projects, including a $1.5 billion Intel semiconductor plant in Arizona, a $900 million semiconductor facility in Oregon, and a $580 million specialty metals rolling mill in Pennsylvania...Read More

Q4 strong for electrical wholesaling market
Based on the conditions cited in the most recent quarterly Electrical Wholesaling market survey, end-user demand rose a modest 3% sequentially in 4Q12 with growth cited across all markets, with particular strength in industrial MRO and institutional construction...Read More

PEARL has created a "how-to" TIPS series for electrical testing of various electrical apparatus and equipment. This installment offers electrical testing tips for PEARL Reconditioning Standard Section 1600, which covers low-voltage magnetic starters - open...Read more

Southland Electrical Supply was recently recognized by the North Carolina Department of Labor for achieving the Safety and Health Achievement and Recognition Programs (SHARP) designation, making them the first and only business in Burlington, NC, with this status. The SHARP Program is established and awarded by the Occupational Safety and Health Division of the North Carolina Department of Labor...Read More

PEARL seeks subject matter experts (SMEs) for technical certification program test questions review
Perhaps you have read about PEARL's new program under development that will soon make electrical power equipment reconditioning certification available to all qualified technicians.  PEARL, along with dozens of electrical power equipment professionals, have been working to prepare (analyze, plan, write, edit, refine, review, and approve) the exams for this important program.

Now PEARL needs your help for a crucial step on this path: reviewing the practice analysis for the level I certification exam. We are asking dozens of industry subject matter experts (SMEs) to help us in this important step of the development process. PEARL needs the assistance of industry SMEs with diverse backgrounds (large companies, small companies, surplus equipment dealers, independent testing or service firms, manufacturers, etc.) with experience levels in excess of 10 years in these industries.  
 

The practice analysis has been developed by a committee of industry SMEs supported by PEARL. The practice analysis for electrical power equipment reconditioning technicians is intended for use as an outline for the development of an assessment to be used for the certification of individual practitioners by PEARL. We invite you to add your experience and your voice to this important project.