INSIGHTS & UPDATES
Electrical Industry Insights, Code Updates and Sourcing Guides
Practical guidance for contractors, facility teams and government buyers — 2026 NEC changes, product selection, and how to source electrical equipment without slowing a project down.
Car Flex Connector Guide Types Selection and Install
Car flex connector guide covering types, compatibility, selection and installation tips to choose the right flexible connector for your vehicle system.
Cable Ferrule Crimp Guide for Clean Terminations
Master cable ferrule crimp technique with this hands-on guide. Covers tool selection, crimp steps, inspection tips, and the mistakes that fail pull tests.
Guide to Types of Fuses
There is no official list of fuse types. Fuses are classified by physical form, by application, and by speed at once, which is why sources disagree on the number. A practical guide to the main families, what actually drives selection, and the ratings that matter.
Minnesota Has Adopted the 2026 NEC: What Changed and What It Costs You
Minnesota moved to the 2026 National Electrical Code on 17 August 2026. Permits pulled before that date follow the 2023 NEC; permits after it follow the 2026 edition. Minnesota licensing exams switch to the 2026 NEC on 8 September 2026.
Industrial Fuse Selection Guide: Classes, Ratings and How to Specify the Right Fuse
Choosing an industrial fuse comes down to four things, in this order: voltage rating, ampere rating, interrupting rating, and fuse class. Get the first three wrong and the fuse is unsafe. Get the class wrong and it will physically fit, pass inspection, and quietly...
Electrical Equipment Lead Times and Prices in 2026: The Current Numbers
Copper traded at $6.85 per pound on 22 September 2026, up 49% year over year. US producer prices for copper wire and cable rose 27.2% in the year to August 2026 — nine points higher than the figure we published three weeks ago. Switchgear producer prices rose 13.8%,...
EV Charging Under the 2026 NEC: Listed Receptacles, Emergency Shutoff and New Markings
CODE UPDATE · ARTICLE 625 EV Charging Under the 2026 NEC: Listed Receptacles, Emergency Shutoff and New Markings Article 625 took one of the heavier revisions in this code cycle. Four changes matter more than the rest — and one of them turns an ordinary...
The 2026 NEC Expands Arc Flash Labeling to Nearly All Commercial Equipment
CODE UPDATE · NEC 110.16 The 2026 NEC Expands Arc Flash Labeling to Nearly All Commercial Equipment The 1,000-ampere threshold is gone, and the label now has to carry an assessment date — which quietly turns a labelling requirement into a...
Sprecher + Schuh Motor Control: Contactors, Overload Relays and Starters
ATEK Distribution supplies the Sprecher + Schuh motor control line — CA7, CA8 and CA9 contactors, CT7N and CEP7-1 overload relays, KT9 motor protection circuit breakers, CET7 electronic starters and PCS softstarters — to contractors, panel builders, industrial...
How to Choose Outdoor Electrical Enclosures: NEMA Ratings, Materials and Sizing
Choosing outdoor electrical enclosures comes down to five decisions: the NEMA Type rating, whether that rating is listed or self-declared, the material, the thermal plan, and the size. NEMA 3R is the baseline for general outdoor exposure. NEMA 4 adds a hose-tight...
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