http://site.electrical-insulators-and-copper-ground-bars.com/blog1 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:02:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When shopping for copper or stainless steel sheeting, and flexibility is an issue, here’s a tip to help you understand and compare the thickness and flexibility of these metals. The thickness of metal sheeting is listed in decimals. Metal sheeting with the thickness of .010, compared to our American system ... http://site.electrical-insulators-and-copper-ground-bars.com/blog1/2009/11/20/a-tip-on-thickness-and-flexibility/ YAHOO! Merchant gives the Storm Copper Store a five-star - EXCELLENT customer review. In the world of business you don't get to the top by hoping something good will happen. It takes hard work, dedication and a lot of faithful employees that represent their company well. Storm Copper is ... http://site.electrical-insulators-and-copper-ground-bars.com/blog1/2009/11/20/5-stars-for-storm-copper/ By Dan Kitts Selecting the right type of copper for any application requires an understanding of some rather technical terms like: alloy, temper, hardness, gauge and finish. Don’t be put off by the number of terms. When taken one at a time they're not that difficult to understand. So please, stick ... http://site.electrical-insulators-and-copper-ground-bars.com/blog1/2009/11/20/copper-buying-guide/ By Frank Ross You don't have to be directly impacted by criminals stealing copper to experience the financial fallout. As a consumer who pays for electricity or buys a new home, you'll eventually be the recipient of trickle down affect of theft because all expenses of any business go into the ... http://site.electrical-insulators-and-copper-ground-bars.com/blog1/2009/11/20/you-can-reduce-the-rising-cost-of-copper-crime/ By Frank Ross “Properly grounded” is a term that gets tossed around a lot in electronics conversations, but assumptions on the part of both parties in these discussions can contribute to costly mistakes. For most, the need for a detailed explanation eventually becomes obvious. Ham radio enthusiasts often raise the question ... http://site.electrical-insulators-and-copper-ground-bars.com/blog1/2009/11/09/ham-radio-grounding/ [caption id="attachment_85" align="alignright" width="320" caption="Kits include one .25" thick grounding bar 6" wide of solid cold-drawn copper (110 Electrolytic Tough-Pitch). Standoff Insulators: A Mounting Brackets: B 3/8"-16 x 5/8" Stainless Hex Bolts: C Stainless Spring-Lock Washers: D"][/caption] While attending the recent National Association of Tower ... http://site.electrical-insulators-and-copper-ground-bars.com/blog1/2009/11/05/6-grounding-bars-a-well-received-innovation/ [caption id="attachment_121" align="alignright" width="382" caption="Storm's optional security stamping is a deterrent to theft."][/caption] While protecting cable is a bit more challenging, Storm Copper, a nationwide leader in the manufacture of copper electrical components offers a service that can provide a strong deterrent to theft of other copper components such as ground ... http://site.electrical-insulators-and-copper-ground-bars.com/blog1/2009/11/03/thwarting-thieves/ With the price of copper on the increase, and the ever present nature of thieves, a business in Altamonte Springs, Florida has experienced huge losses of copper cable. Since July, six thefts have been reported. To date, the firm's losses have been 8,000 feet of cable valued at over $9,000. ... http://site.electrical-insulators-and-copper-ground-bars.com/blog1/2009/10/30/camera-clues-cops-in-copper-caper/ In support of an earlier post, where I stated that men are more likely to be struck by lightning, especially golfers, I offer the following. On the 25th of October, a golfer who was enjoying his weekly round of golf with friends at the Tanah Merah Country Club near Singapore got ... http://site.electrical-insulators-and-copper-ground-bars.com/blog1/2009/10/29/dont-take-lightning-lightly/ By Frank Ross If you are here because you have questions about protecting your home or business from lightning strikes, and are wondering if it is a good investment, consider that damage to electrical components and appliances is only one aspect of the dangers of lightning. Fire caused by lightning is ... http://site.electrical-insulators-and-copper-ground-bars.com/blog1/2009/10/29/misconceptions-of-protection/