How to monitor and remotely control electric vaults

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Excerpt: VaultGard can connect up to 32 network protector relays through existing shielded twisted-pair cable, and it is rated for harsh environmental stresses typically found in underground vaults. The integrated graphics display provides expanded capabilities that tracks network protector metrics. An arc-r …

Aluminum tube fittings are 65% lighter than steel

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Excerpt: SAE aluminum tube fittings are approximately 65% lighter than equivalent steel and stainless steel fittings. The lifhter fittings help save fuel, freight and shipping costs. The cost of converting a system from steel or stainless steel is also minimal, since no component redesign is necessay. The fi …

Connector ready for high-voltage dc electronics

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Excerpt: The Saf-D-Grid connector system is ready for use in the direct connection of dc electronic devices to dc-micro grids. This connector, from Anderson Power Products, is said to work well in dc servers or any device connecting directly to renewable energy sources such as solar or wind power. The Sa …