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OneStopBuy.com Now Selling Leviton CFL DimmersAuthor: Chris B Posted Date: 8/12/2010 9:58:16 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Independence, KS – Aug 07, 2010 – OneStopBuy.com, Inc. now carries Leviton’s new CFL-compatible dimmers. For anyone who has made the switch to Compact Fluorescent bulbs, there has still remained the issue of lackluster performance, even when the CFL itself is made to be dimmable. With Leviton’s innovative and versatile new product, the dimmer in auto mode will detect whether a lamp is an incandescent or dimmable CFL, determine low-end dimming capabilities and adjust the dimmer range accordingly.
Now, customers can enjoy the energy-saving benefits of dimmable compact fluorescent lamps with improved ambiance and lighting options. The Decora CFL Dimmer optimizes the performance of these bulbs and works with the widest range of dimmable CFLs –brands like EcoSmart, Feit, GE, Philips, and more.
As an authorized Leviton distributor, OneStopBuy offers Toll-Free and Live Chat access to qualified technical and customer support assistants who can answer any questions you have about Leviton CFL dimmers, as well as all other Leviton products. OneStopBuy also provides fast, economical shipping as well as expedited shipping options.
About OneStopBuy.com, Inc.
OneStopBuy.com is a fast growing online electrical distributor who provides all consumers with unrestricted access to the entire product offering of the manufacturers and suppliers they represent.
Currently OneStopBuy.com represents:
• Leviton Manufacturing – offering 10,000 wiring devices and telecommunications products
• Omni Cable – access to over 3,000 different types of wire and cable, many by the foot
• Cooper Bussmann - Complete access to the finest offering of Electrical and Electronic fuses
• HD-Products – offering the innovative flat screen TV installation solution "PowerBridge”
All of these various product lines are organized under OneStopBuy’s On-Line Catalog which is both intuitive and easy to use. OneStopBuy.com focuses on providing their customers simple selection of products, unparalleled technical support, and efficient handling of orders at competitive prices.
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OneStopBuy.com, offering quality products from multiple electrical manufacturers and giving you unmatched choices in features, design and performance. We bring you total access to over 17,000 products with the convenience of 24/7 On-Line shopping. Comments (0) | Leave Comments |  Permalink electrical, electronic, commercial, residential, Home, office, leviton, compact fluorescent, Energy, cfl, dimmers
Who's Saving Energy With Occupancy Sensors?Author: Chris B Posted Date: 6/22/2010 6:21:04 PM
All around the blogosphere lately, I've been encountering a fair amount of places where occupancy sensors have been put to use. Here are just a few of them:
You can save energy in exactly the same way! Leviton offers the widest range of occupancy sensors and expertise available to help put together an optimal code-compliant, innovative solution to meet your specific retrofit or new construction.
Check out OneStopBuy's selection here:
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New PowerBridge Models Available SoonAuthor: Chris B Posted Date: 6/8/2010 12:22:53 PM
Fairly soon, we'll begin to offer a new PowerBridge line called the UltraSlim Mount Solution. In addition to the Single and  Total Solution kits, the UltraSlim Solution is an innovative, specially engineered product that solves space issues by allowing for low-profile TV wall mounting. These new "thINWALL" and "FlatPlug" devices are an unbeatable power solution for setups like UltraSlim LCD's, LED's, and HDTV's.
Clint DeBoer, Editor-in-Chief of the popular online AV magazine Audioholics, has spoken very highly of PowerBridge, saying "I would highly recommend this product to both individuals and custom installers because of its versatility, ease of installation, and the quality of construction. It's simply a solid solution for a common installation situation."
Installation of all PowerBridge products is easy and safe, requring no direct wiring to any electrical circuit. PowerBridge plugs into already existing power. These new UltraSlim products, in addition, allow the thinnest-profile wall mount clearance possible. This makes PowerBridge a great answer if you're looking for extra concealment of power behind any TV size.
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Smart Measures in Efficiency Mean Big SavingsAuthor: Chris B Posted Date: 5/20/2010 5:28:52 PM
Leviton Manufacturing recently collaborated with the Long Island Power Authority's (LIPA) Commercial Efficiency Program to put together a number of "long-term sustainability initiatives." This was part of a continual effort to produce eco-friendly products and display a "commitment," says Leviton President and CEO Donald J. Hendler, "to serving our customers, while serving as a socially-responsible corporate citizen."
This all happened, interestingly enough, during the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Earth Day. For their enormous efforts, Leviton executives were presented by LIPA with a $48,955 rebate check. And for good reason… Leviton's decision to use a notable amount of energy efficient systems is estimated to start saving around 141 kilowatts (kW) in energy demands and 646,433 kilowatt hours (kWh) in electric energy usage every year. The money savings are significant too, with amounts of around $116,000 annually. An added result is the reduction of damaging emissions.
A year after Leviton's relocation from New York to Long Island, I’m glad to be able to mention the positives that came out of it. The move brought in a good 450 jobs to the state and brought about a LIPA energy rate discount of around $400,000 heading into the next five years.
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Best New Product at NAILD: Leviton Wireless SensorAuthor: Chris B Posted Date: 5/6/2010 3:22:48 PM
This was actually a few weeks ago, but Leviton was the winner of the National Association of Independent Lighting Distributors' (NAILD) award for Best New Product. Here's a great video demonstrating how it works:
For more information, check out OneStopBuy's Wireless Sensing page here for specs, another video, and some .pdf literature:
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Take a Look at Our Clearance Inventory!Author: Chris B Posted Date: 4/19/2010 1:33:51 PM
As a section that some customers aren't familiar with, our Clearance Items should interest many of you. This part of our site features new, quality products that are in damaged packages, are out of production, or are simply overstocked items we are trying to clear from our inventory.
Every one of these items is in either new or good condition. The prices have been lowered considerably because we'd like to clear them from our warehouse.
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Now Offering Leviton HOME 5e & HOME 6 ProductsAuthor: Chris B Posted Date: 4/8/2010 9:57:49 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OneStopBuy.com Now Offering Leviton HOME 5e & HOME 6 Products
Independence, KS – April 8, 2010 -- OneStopBuy.com, Inc. announced today that they have begun offering Leviton’s new HOME 5e and HOME 6 connectors and patch cables. Along with other connection options like QuickPlates and the newer Cheetah Speed System, these devices provide high quality network connections designed specifically for residential applications. To provide maximum flexibility and quicker installation, HOME connectors are offered in both standard and tool-free (requiring no punch-down tool) versions.
HOME 5e and HOME 6 patch cables are also made to deliver high performance at affordable costs. In addition to standard grade cables, Leviton also makes Ultra High Flex patch cables which allow for tighter radius connections and a cleaner finished appearance when placed inside of Structured Media Centers. All HOME devices are available in a number of color options.
As an authorized Leviton distributor, OneStopBuy offers Toll-Free and Live Chat access to qualified technical and customer support assistants who can answer any questions you have about HOME products. OneStopBuy also provides fast, economical shipping as well as expedited shipping options.
OneStopBuy.com is a fast growing online electrical distributor who provides all consumers with unrestricted access to the entire product offering of the manufacturers and suppliers they represent.
Currently OneStopBuy.com represents:
- Leviton Manufacturing – offering 10,000 wiring devices and telecommunications products
- Omni Cable – access to over 3,000 different types of wire and cable, many by the foot
- Cooper Bussmann - Complete access to the finest offering of Electrical and Electronic fuses
- HD-Products – offering the innovative flat screen TV installation solution "PowerBridge”
All of these various product lines are organized under OneStopBuy’s On-Line Catalog which is both intuitive and easy to use. OneStopBuy.com focuses on providing their customers simple selection of products, unparalleled technical support, and efficient handling of orders at competitive prices.
Contact:
Chris Bacavis
chrisb@onestopbuy.com
401 N 2nd Street
Independence, KS 67301
Ph: 1-877-633-5212
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Who Uses Selective Coordination?Author: Chris B Posted Date: 3/15/2010 4:29:10 PM
What this all boils down to, a lot of you would ask, is this - who does this even affect? Here's a simple list with four specific people that need to follow selective coordination guidelines.
1. Designers: Those who are making the plans for any structure obviously need to account for the essentials in electrical systems - branch circuits, feeders, and sub-feeders. They need to be planning effective selective coordination for every single thing.
2. Plan Review/Inspectors: Those who review the original design plan have a critical job. Inspectors need to look at power systems, determine whether they are compliant or not, and correct any problems according to this.
3. Engineers: These are the ones who will have to stamp any documents detailing the design, providing that they are designs that actually achieve proper selective coordination.
4. Contrators: Their role here would be installing the electrical system as it was designed. Optimally, again, the system was designed originally with good selective coordination in mind.
All of these types of people are affected by the NEC in that they play a huge role in compliance issues. The 2008 NEC has a purpose, like I mentioned in the beginning, to improve safety conditions and avoid panic-inducing blackouts. Comments (0) | Leave Comments | Permalink selective coordination, nec 2008, designers, inspectors, engineers, contractors, electrical systems, safety, blackouts, power
Effective Selective Coordination Set-ups - Pt. 2Author: Chris B Posted Date: 3/12/2010 7:49:38 AM
As I mentioned in my last entry about SC, there are a couple of methods that are most common for figuring out proper selective coordination. With any of these, the results should be interpreted correctly by a qualified individual.
1. Short-circuit current calculation study: This method is appropriate if circuit breakers are being used. It involves plotting time-current characteristic curves and then interpreting that data properly. An engineer can look at this information and determine whether or not selective coordination has been achieved.
2. Adhering to selectivity ratios: You'll go this route if fuses are being used. Just use fuse types and ampere ratings that adhere to the particular manufacturer's selectivity ratios. This is the easier method of the two.
Cooper Bussmann, however, makes it even easier to design and install systems with proper selective coordination. They publish Fuse Selectivity Ratio Tables for people to refer to. All that's required is that you make sure all fuse types and ampere rating ratios for the mains, feeders and branch circuits meet or exceed these listed selectivity ratios. You then can leave fuses where they are or adjust things accordingly. There's nothing else to analyze, and no other settings to tweak with!
If you'd like to get an even better grasp on Bussmann's method for meeting SC, you can read more detailed information here:
Comments (0) | Leave Comments | Permalink cooper bussmann, fuses, circuit breakers, selective corrdination, calculation, selectivity ratios, electrical distribution, quality, power, blackouts, faults, nec 2008
Effective Selective Coordination Set-ups - Pt. 1Author: Chris B Posted Date: 3/11/2010 10:19:06 AM
It doesn't matter much what kind of building you're talking about; an office building, plant, high-rise apartment complex, hospital, or a theater. You need a quality electrical distribution system in all of these. There's nothing more effective than a power failure in stirring up anxiety, wreaking havoc, and causing overall panic because of its unexpectedness. It's exactly why the NEC has called for Selective Coordination for such a long time.
Without properly isolated faulted circuit from all of the other components in an electrical system, you're setting yourself up for many guaranteed power blackouts. Here's a pretty clear illustration of what effective selective coordination is able to do:
The system on the right is obviously 100% more desirable. You have only one circuit (the one with the fault) being affected. The rest of the power system isn't even touched - nothing, nada, zip. There's absolutely no interruption in the rest of the system. And that, in turn, means no unneeded risk of a blackout.
Next time, I'm going to cover some of the popular methods used in determining selective coordination quality in an existing system. Stick around for that because I'll be giving some thoughts on what's really the best way. Comments (0) | Leave Comments | Permalink buldings, selective corrdination, electrical distribution, quality, power, blackouts, faults, nec 2008
Fuses and NEC 2008 ChangesAuthor: Chris B Posted Date: 3/9/2010 5:09:56 PM
Recent catastrophic events like hurricane Katrina and 9/11 have made a lot of people take notice, especially those behind the National Electric Code. As part of a huge shift in focus toward life safety (like new AFCI/GFCI and tamper-resistant receptacle requirements), there have been a number of changes in regard to power devices. The events I mention above were monumental in drawing attention to the need for system load reliability. Whenever part of a building is damaged or failing, a key objective is clearly maintaining power to the "vitals" as long as possible.
This is where "selective coordination" comes into play. Selective coordination is the act of isolating a faulted circuit from the rest of an electrical system, which is the best way to eliminate unnecessary power outages. You do this by using overcurrent protective devices that have ratings and settings just like a particular overcurrent condition.
For your own reference, here's a quick list of applications where selective coordination is required per the NEC:
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Healthcare facilities, which have essential electrical systems like critical branches and life safety branches. (Article 517.26)
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Certain types of elevators (Article 620.62)
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Emergency systems in places where people frequently assemble, such as hotels, theaters, sports arenas, health care facilities, etc. (Article 700.27)
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Legally required standby systems, like those that serve loads in heating and refrigeration, smoke systems, communication systems, ventilation systems, sewage disposal, and other processes where any interruption would be hazardous. (Article 701.18)
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Critical Operations Power Systems with loads for communication and data centers. (Article 708.54)
I'll pick up next time with more detail on what selective coordination is, and what compliance means in light of NEC. Comments (1) | Leave Comments | Permalink bussmann, fuses, selective coordination, applications, nec 2008, national electric code, power, safety
Leviton at NFMT Trade Show in BaltimoreAuthor: Chris B Posted Date: 3/9/2010 3:28:20 PM
Leviton is going to be at Booth #233 for this year's NFMT. Check it out if you're in Baltimore near the Convention Center; the event starts next Tuesday and lasts until March 18th.
You can simply register at www.nfmt.com. All 4 show are free to attendees! Comments (0) | Leave Comments | Permalink leviton, NFMT, booth, trade show, convention, free, registration
Upcoming Series on "Selective Coordination"Author: Chris B Posted Date: 3/8/2010 5:25:58 PM
What is selective coordination? What do these mean anyway for electrical devices? Does this affect you in any tangible way?
To answer these questions - and certainly a slew of others - I'm starting a series of posts on the latest National Electric Code (NEC) requirements in relation to fuses.
You can look forward to a number of posts over the next few weeks covering all this. Comments (0) | Leave Comments | Permalink bussmann, fuses, selective coordination, support, nec, 2008, electrical
R.E.B. Boxes for Electronic WiringAuthor: Chris B Posted Date: 2/23/2010 1:32:14 PM
The Leviton Recessed Entertainment Box (R.E.B.) is designed to help the installer manage home theater electronics from a single location. The R.E.B. centralizes devices connection points for all AC power, audio, video, home theater, data, and phone connections. The R.E.B. enables you to take advantage of the latest technologies such as satellite TV, internet access, home networking, whole-house audio/video, and more. For smaller applications, Leviton also offers Two-Gang Recessed Duplex Receptacles with openings for 6 installer-selected QuickPort® connectors, or, alternatively, the One-Gang Recessed Duplex Receptacle.
By being flush-mounted on the wall, the R.E.B. installs practically invisibly behind wall units and entertainment centers, wall-mounted flat screen TVs, and computer workstations. It also has a low profile frame, which is able to provide a neat and clean installation. A snap-in junction box cover provides the installer with a means of running electrical piping for component-to-component applications. Perfect for both new construction and retrofit applications, the R.E.B. is a cost-effective modular distibution point that is ideal for houses, apartments, coops and condominiums. Its versatility allows for use in a myriad of remodeling applications.
Utilizing "old work" junction boxes and low voltage mounting brackets, the installer can configure the three device openings with any combination of line and low voltage products to support any application. An optional high profile cover is also available that channels all wires through the bottom of the R.E.B. for a neat, finished installation.
The R.E.B. is offered in paintable white ABS molded plastic, which provides structural integrity that meets or exceeds the quality of similar metal enclosures.
Select from Leviton's R.E.B. Product Offering - Direct link to select and purchase Leviton Recessed Entertainment Boxes and accessories from OneStopBuy.com.Comments (0) | Leave Comments | Permalink voice, data, REB, recessed, duplex, receptacles, connectors, entertainment, audio, video, home theater
Leviton PR180Author: David Posted Date: 2/4/2010 12:49:05 PM
I purchased two of these for my two path rooms. the problem i an having was: The ligth turn on when the bath room is occupied but it turn of eventhough it is still occupied. So what the the optimum setting 1. if i want to have it turn on as i come in to the bath room and stay on for as long as i still in there. 2. the ligth should turn off when i leave the room.Comments (0) | Leave Comments | Permalink
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