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The PowerCast
by CCPS
Useful information about electrical systems, safety tips, maintenance best practices, new products, and more.
Episodes
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THE CURRENT- News 11-30-18
The link to today's article we cover: https://facilityexecutive.com/2018/11/california-cities-save-energy-efficient-lighting-upgrades/ If you have questions or feedback, please reach out to me at [email protected]
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Product Overview- EarthTronics Canopy LED Series Lighting
Episode 100!!! From Facility Executive Magazine- https://facilityexecutive.com/2018/11/california-cities-save-energy-efficient-lighting-upgrades/ Get ahold of CCPS at [email protected]
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Article 110 of the NFPA 70E PT 2
Continuing the deep dive into the NFPA 70E with part 2 of Article 110. If you would like some more information please email me at [email protected]
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Article 110 of the NFPA 70E PT 1
We are doing a deep dive into the NFPA 70E today on the POWERCast. If you would like to receive additional information, please send an email to [email protected]
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SAFETY MEETING- PHYSICAL FITNESS
Today's safety meeting tells you why being more physically fit can be an advantage when working Here is the link to today's meeting- https://www.electricalpowersafety.com/single-post/2018/11/26/SAFETY-MEETING--Physical-Fitness If you would like to get ahold of CCPS email me at [email protected]
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Article 105 of the NFPA 70E
ARTICLE 105 Application of Safety-Related Work Practices and Procedures If you would like some more information, please contact us at [email protected] or connect at linkedin.com/in/criticalpowerpro
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Electrical Control Panel Identification Requirements
According to the 2017 edition of the NEC- there are strict requirements for labeling electrical panels- we cover those today! If you would like to get more information, please feel free to reach out via email at [email protected] or connect with me at linkedin.com/in/criticalpowerpro
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SAFETY MEETING- Accident Investigations
Click on the link to download this week's safety meeting! https://www.electricalpowersafety.com/single-post/2018/11/19/SAFETY-MEETING--Accident-Investigations If you would like to get ahold of us for anything, please reach out to me at [email protected] or connect with me at...
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THE CURRENT- News 11-16-18
In the wake of the deadly "Camp Fire" can PG&E survive??? That 's the question. If you would like to contact me please reach out to me at [email protected], or send me a DM at linkedin.com/in/criticalpowerpro
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Product Review- Apple's AirPods!
Yes, I know- this doesn't have anything to do with electrical power, BUT this is a product that can help you do your job better! Trust me, I know! Here's my thoughts on the Apple AirPods! Email me at [email protected]
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Reworking and Retrofitting Electrical Equipment
Chapter 8.6 of the 2016 edition of the NFPA 70B is all about what steps you need to take, and what you need to know about retrofitting and reworking your electrical equipment. We keep it short and simple today! If you would like to get ahold of me, send an email to [email protected]
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Acceptance and Maintenance Tests- The NFPA 70B
Today we coverChapter 11.2 of the NFPA 70B which talks about acceptance and maintenance tests of electrical equipment! If you have any questions that you would like answered, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]
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THE CURRENT- News 11-9-18
Flying Cars need power too! Today's episode covers the announcement made this week at a conference in Dallas where Uber and ChargePoint announced a partnership to design and build charging stations for the flying cars of the future! The story is here:...
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How does your generator know when to turn on?
Transfer Switch Equipment- Chapter 6 of the NFPA 110 We cover the Transfer switch equipment today on the POWERCast! If you would like to get ahold of me for anything, please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] or find me at linkedin.com/in/criticalpowerpro
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SAFETY MEETING- Signs and Tags
Click on the link to find the latest safety meeting for you to download! https://www.electricalpowersafety.com/single-post/2018/11/05/SAFETY-MEETING--Signs-and-Tags If you have any questions or would like to get ahold of us for anything please send an email to [email protected]
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THE CURRENT- News 11-2-18
"New Solar Cell Generates Hydrogen Fuel and Electricity" That is the article we give you out of the R&D Magazine- here's the link to the story- https://www.rdmag.com/article/2018/10/new-solar-cell-generates-hydrogen-fuel-and-electricity Please contact me at [email protected] if you would like to...
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Top 10 LED Lighting Retrofit things to consider by Emerson
Emerson recently published a white paper in EC&M magazine titled "Retrofit Considerations When Switching to LED's" . Here is the link- http://informacem.lookbookhq.com/ecm_emerson/top-10-retrofit?partnerref=UM_ECM_EmersonSept18CEC_005 If you would like more information, please email me at...
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Article 130 of the NFPA 70E Part 2
Energized Electrical Work Permits- When are they needed? That is what we cover today on the podcast. If you need to get in touch with me for anything at all, please feel free to contact me at [email protected]
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ARTICLE 130 of the NFPA 70E (Pt.1)
ARTICLE 130 Work Involving Electrical Hazards Today we talk about electrically safe work conditions, and when its OK to do energized work. If you would like more info- please reach out to me via email at [email protected]
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SAFETY MEETING- Dressing and Grooming
Click on the link to download today's safety meeting! https://www.electricalpowersafety.com/single-post/2018/10/29/Safety-Meeting--Dressing-and-Grooming Contact us at [email protected]
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THE CURRENT- News 10-26-18
Here is the article I cover today in this week's electrical power news! https://news.bloombergenvironment.com/environment-and-energy/floating-wind-farms-for-california-move-a-step-closer-to-reality-1 If you would like to contact us, please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] or...
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Product Overview- Verdigris Energy Meters
Smart Real-Time energy consumption tracking with AI? That is what Verdigris is! Here's the link to their website for more info! https://verdigris.co/ If you would like more info, please feel free to send me an email at [email protected] or connect with me at linkedin.com/in/criticalpowerpro or...
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Does your electrical system have capacity to add to it?
There is a really affordable way (that is often a requirement) to see if our electrical system has the capacity to add additional items to it. It's called a 30 day Load Study! We talk about that today on the POWERCast! If you would like to reach out to CCPS for anything, please send me an email…
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Should I schedule my shutdown every 3 or 5 years?
This is a question that gets asked a lot in our industry. Everyone thinks they know the right answer, however there are many things to take into consideration. What does the NFPA 70B say about this? I cover it today as we look at Chapter 8.2. If you have any questions for us or would like to get…
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SAFETY MEETING- What’s your life worth?
Here is this week's safety meeting! Download and use for your team meetings by clicking the link https://www.electricalpowersafety.com/single-post/2018/10/22/SAFETY-MEETING--What-s-your-life-worth If you would like to reach out to us for anything please feel free to send an email to...
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THE CURRENT- News 10-19-18
Do you have PG&E as your electricity provider? If so you need to listen to this episode as we discuss the new program that PG&E has in place to shut power down to your facility if needed. Here is the link to PG&E's program info-...
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Product Overview- Gillette Generators
Here is a 50 year old generator manufacturer you may not know about! https://gillettegenerators.com/generators/standby/industrial-diesel/spjd-1000/ If you would like to contact us for anything please reach out to me at [email protected] or find me at linkedin.com/in/criticalpowerpro or send me…
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Load Flow Studies- Chapter 9.4 of the NFPA 70B
Thinking about making changes in your building that may affect the electrical system? You may want to consider a "load flow study" first! If you would like to get more information, please send me an email to [email protected] or connect at linkedin.com/in/criticalpowerpro or send me an audio...
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SAFETY MEETING- Caught in the act!
Here is the link to the safety meeting for this week- https://www.electricalpowersafety.com/single-post/2018/10/15/SAFETY-MEETING--Caught-in-the-act If you have any questions please contact me at [email protected], or connect at linkedin.com/in/criticalpowerpro or send me an audio message on the...
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THE CURRENT- News 10-12-18
Hurricane Michael's devastation to the power grid, and a conference coming to Silicon Valley talking about energy storage and battery technology- These are the stories we are covering today on the show. If you have any questions or feedback please feel free to reach out to me at…
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Product Spotlight- The Leviton Load Center
The Leviton Load Center- learn more here- http://www.leviton.com/standalone/LoadCenter/assets/doc/Load-Center_Brochure.pdf Get ahold of me at [email protected] or connect to me at linkedin.com/in/criticalpowerpro or send me an audio message on the Anchor app!
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What is an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS System)?
UPS Systems Overview- Chapter 28 of the NFPA 70B 28.1 Introduction. The basic function of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems is to preserve power to electrical or electronic equipment. Most UPS systems are intended to provide regulated power to prevent power supply fluctuations or...
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SAFETY MEETING- Mental Fitness
Download the safety meeting topic here to go over and print out for your team!- https://www.electricalpowersafety.com/single-post/2018/10/08/SAFETY-MEETING--Mental-Fitness Feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] or find me at linkedin.com/in/criticalpowerpro
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THE CURRENT- News for 10-5-18
Here is the latest California Electrical Power news! https://qz.com/1409065/californias-2018-legislative-blitzkrieg-delivered-its-most-ambitious-climate-policies-ever/ Please reach out to me via email at [email protected], connect to me at linkedin.com/in/criticalpowerpro or send me an audio...
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Product Review- Westex by Milliken (FR Protection)
Today we cove the brand Westex that has a new white paper out talking about Daily Wear. Find out more about Westex here: https://www.westex.com/about-westex/choose-westex If you would like to get in touch with us, please email me at [email protected], or connect to me on...
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Article 350 of the NFPA 70E (PT 2)
We continue to look at Article 350 of the NFPA 70E- Safety- Related Work Requirements: Research and Development Laboratories.
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Safety-Related Work Requirements: Research and Development Laboratories
Article 350 of the NFPA 70E is our topic for today's show. From the 2016 edition- 350.1 Scope. The requirements of this article shall apply to the electrical installations in those areas, with custom or special electrical equipment, designated by the facility management for research and…
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SAFETY MEETING- Safety Checklists
Click the link to download this week's safety meeting!- https://www.electricalpowersafety.com/single-post/2018/10/01/SAFETY-MEETING--Safety-Checklists If you would like to get ahold of us for anything at all, please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] or connect to me at...
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THE CURRENT- News 9-28-18
Here are the 2 stories I covered today! https://lansingpost.com/2018/09/27/gas-turbine-electrical-power-generation-market-analyze-opportunities-market-for-stakeholders-by-identifying-the-high-growth-segments/ https://electrek.co/2018/09/27/solar-powered-electric-bicycle-journey/ If you have...
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Product- 30kW Stabiliti Multiport Power Conversion System
Introducing the Stabiliti 30C3 by Ideal Power- http://www.idealpower.com/products/ CCPS is not a manufacturer's rep of any product and does not endorse 1 product over another. We are an independent firm focused on giving you the information you need to manage your facilities. If you have any...
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Engine Locations and Environments
Learn the general requirements regarding the rooms and environments that stationary combustion engines and gas turbines should be in. If you would like more information, please reach out to me at [email protected]
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What the heck is the NFPA 37???
The NFPA 37 is the standard for installation and use of stationary combustion engines and gas turbines! Today we cover an introduction to the standard. If you have any questions or feedback for us, please send me an email at [email protected] or find me on linkedin.com/in/criticalpowerpro
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SAFETY MEETING- HEARING PROTECTION
Download the safety meeting here: https://www.electricalpowersafety.com/single-post/2018/09/24/SAFETY-MEETING---Hearing-Protection If you have anything you would like to talk to us about, please send me an email at [email protected], or connect with me at linkedin.com/in/criticalpowerpro
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THE CURRENT- News 9-21-18
Every Friday on the POWRCast we give you the news as it relates to electrical power! Today's stories: Renewable energy continues to grow across the US and so do the jobs! and Electrical Stimulation can help your GUT health!? If you have any questions for me send me an email at [email protected]…
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NFPA 110 Code Introduction and Overview
When did the NFPA 110 start and why? Find out on today's POWERCast! From the Code Introduction and OVerview “The overall intent of NFPA 110 is to ensure a reliable source of electrical power. To achieve this, the requirements are divided into eight chapters to guide the user through specific...
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NFPA 70E Article 250- Personal Safety and Protective Equipment
Article 250.1 Maintenance Requirements for Personal Safety and Protective Equipment. Personal safety and protective equipment such as the following shall be maintained in a safe working condition: (1) Grounding equipment (2) Hot sticks (3) Rubber gloves, sleeves, and leather protectors (4) Test...
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SAFETY MEETING- ELECTRICAL WORK II
Download the safety meeting for your team here!- https://www.electricalpowersafety.com/single-post/2018/09/17/SAFETY-MEETING--ELECTRICAL-WORK-II Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or feedback, or if you have a specific topic that you want covered- [email protected], or...
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THE CURRENT- News 9-19-18
Two stories I am covering this week! A battery powered Ferry in San Francisco? https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/california/articles/2018-09-14/high-tech-ferry-backdrop-for-16-california-clean-energy-laws And California sets goal of 100 Percent Clean Electric Power By 2045...
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Product Spotlight- EVBox Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
There are so many charging stations available in today's marketplace and they all have different features and benefits. Today we feature the EVBox "Business Line" Charging stations. Find out more information here: https://www.evbox.us/ If you have any questions or need more information, please…
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Does it make sense to install a "backup" power system?
Today's podcast covers a topic I wrote about last year. You can read the article here: http://education.keepitpowered.com/2017/10/27/the-economics-of-installing-a-backup-power-system-at-your-business/ IF you have any questions or feedback, please send me an email at [email protected] or find me…
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