Various lighting choices have their strengths and weaknesses. But, in Minnesota, the temperature is an essential factor in which type of light you choose. During the summer, temperatures in Minnesota average in the mid-80s F (30 °C) with temperatures as hot as 114 °F (46 °C) possible. Temperatures of -30°F (-34.4°C) are typical during the...Read More

As a business owner, you know that a power outage can cost you a lot. One estimate is that power outages cost businesses over $27 billion annually.[1] When the power goes out, production lines grind to a halt. Financial corporations can’t carry out essential transactions. Power failures can cause an irrecoverable loss of thousands of...Read More

The only time anyone really thinks about parking lot lighting is when there isn’t enough light.  The role these lights play in keeping your employees and customers safe is crucial, but it can have an impact on the productivity or sales at your business. Why Parking Lot Lights All business parking lots should be well-lit...Read More

Backup generators are programmed generators that serve as a standby power source in the event of a normal power outage. These generators are made available in banks, hospitals, and very tall buildings to power functions like elevators, emergency lighting, life support systems. They are also available in residential buildings and are used to power refrigerators,...Read More

The importance of lighting in a commercial or industrial building cannot be overstated – it has the ability to transform a building to a fully functional one. It helps bring out the best in the design of an office, retail premises, warehouses, factories and many more. There are some similarities in the design of LED...Read More

Thermal Imaging is images produced by equipment using Infrared Imaging Science. Thermographic cameras usually detect radiations in the infrared range and produce the images, called Thermograms. Thermography makes it possible to visualize one’s environment with or without visible illumination. This imaging science is applicable in the military and useful for surveillance systems. The thermal imaging...Read More

Power failure is an occupational hazard that is impossible do away with – having a quality standby power system is the best way to guarantee the smooth running of your commercial and industrial operations. In order to avoid critical system failure due to power outage, you should have a standby power system. The installation of...Read More

Fire Alarm Installation The recent London Tower disaster has ensured that the topic of fire prevention and emergencies is in the limelight. As a commercial and industrial electrician, I know the importance of having a well-designed electrical system supporting an airtight up-to-date and effective fire alarm system. A typical fire alarm system comprises of several...Read More

A variable-frequency drive (VFD) or variable speed drive (VSD), AC drive, microdrive, or inverter drive is a type of adjustable-speed drive used in electro-mechanical drive systems to control AC motor speed and torque by varying motor input frequency and voltage. VFDs are used in applications ranging from small appliances to large compressors. About 25% of...Read More