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How to Ensure a Leak-proof Push-fit Connection
After decades of successful performance, enhanced by ongoing innovation and improvement from our engineers, we’re confident that the JG Speedfit push-fit design is built to last and always creates a leak-proof push-fit connection when installed correctly.We also know that plumbing environments can be challenging. Parts/fittings can get damaged on site, plumbers have to make blind connections and installers will occasionally make an educated guess. Each of these factors can adversely affect the i
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Dec 20th 2017
Smart Ways to Spend Your Year-End Budget Surplus
Unspent budget dollars are at risk for not only being lost come the new year but also not being made available in next year's budget. Here are some tips for using your remaining budget wisely.1) Restock on EssentialsStocking up on consumable items is a practical use of leftover budget. Now is the time to organize your storeroom and check stock on hand. It's also a great time to see if older parts are slated for discontinuation, what the replacement part will be and if any obsoleted parts will ev
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Dec 13th 2017
Redundant Systems Without Redundancy Modules
With the CP series, PULS offers a unique feature: Power supplies with an integrated decoupling function based on efficient MOSFET technology. This means there is no need for additional redundancy modules in 1+1 and n+1 redundant systems.Benefits at a glanceReduced system complexity and costsShorter installation timesSpace-savings of more than 45%Versions with hot-swap or spring-clamp terminalsVersions with conformal coated PCBs availableSpace-savingsPULS managed to integrate the decoupling featu
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Dec 12th 2017
WAGO Extends EPSITRON® Power Supply Offering
WAGO
expands it's EPSITRON®
product line with the addition of new 3-Phase ECO and 12 VDC ECO power
supplies. The 787-27xx series 3-Phase power supplies come in 20 A and 40 A
options and are equipped with levers and Push-In CAGE CLAMP®, DC O.K
contact and LED indication. The 787-17x1 series 12 VDC ECO power supplies offer
versatile mounting options including DIN-rail and chassis mount, as well as
EN60335-1 approval for residential and commercial applications. Both new
products offer cost-
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Dec 6th 2017
New ABB Jokab Programmable Safety Controller Features Hot-swap Capabilities
The ABB Jokab Safety™ Pluto™ programmable safety controller features an advanced design that enables hot swapping for replacement with just the removal of the old terminal caps and a push of a button.In addition to being able to hot swap an old Pluto unit for a new one with little more than the removal and replacement of terminal caps, the replacement Pluto can reload the program within seconds with the push of a button. These features are available in network, stand-alone, AS-i and analog versi
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Nov 28th 2017