The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) uses the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries (SOII) to distill...Read More
When used properly, portable and standby generators are a great option to provide backup power during brownouts or blackouts. Learn how to use generators safely.Read More
Whether you need a replacement or just want an extra phone charger, sometimes it's tempting to purchase an off-priced option rather than the expensive charger provided by the manufacturer. However,...Read More
To avoid counterfeits only purchase from trusted sources and check electrical manufacturer website to find authorized retailers and dealers. Only purchase items that have been tested and marked. Only...Read More
Surges, or transients, are brief overvoltage spikes or disturbances of a power waveform that can damage, degrade, or destroy electronic equipment within any home, commercial building, or industrial...Read More
Critical Infrastructure depends on the reliability of electrical and electronic equipment. Ranging from medical services to IT and our nation's transportation system, it is imperative these systems...Read More
Surge protective devices protect against downtime, improve system and data reliability, and reduce electrical failures. Electrical surge damage can be experienced in a single event or as the results...Read More
Power outages can lead to more than just your lights going out. Forcing sensitive electronics to shutdown unexpectedly can result in data loss or damage to electrical systems. When power returns, a...Read More
Brownouts are an intentional or unintentional drop in voltage from utilities or other power sources that can cause damage to your home’s electronics. Brownouts can cause damage to insulation and cause...Read More
Home fires are more deadly and costly than ever. While the number of total fires and fire injuries are decreasing, property damage and fire deaths are on the rise. Each year arc-faults, caused by worn...Read More
