http://www.crownsupply.com/blog/rssBlog RSS for http://www.crownsupply.com125--Nisha@flytonic.net--4-15-2026-2-56-00-pmhttp://www.crownsupply.com/blog/125/the-high-cost-of-firesAccording to a report from the NFPA, In 2012, the fire with the highest loss in terms of direct property damage was a wildland fire...Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:56:00 -05002026-04-15T14:59:00-05:00124--Nisha@flytonic.net--4-15-2026-2-50-00-pmhttp://www.crownsupply.com/blog/124/the-secret-service-could-learn-from-alarm-and-security-professionalsAccording to an article in Security Sales & Integration magazine, the most recent fiasco at the White House, where a man claiming to be an...Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:50:00 -05002026-04-15T14:56:00-05:00123--Nisha@flytonic.net--4-15-2026-2-45-00-pmhttp://www.crownsupply.com/blog/123/system-sensor-lf-soundersLow Frequency Requirements: When, Where, and Why?Did you know that as of January 1, 2014, a low frequency audible fire alarm signal is required...Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:45:00 -05002026-04-15T14:50:00-05:00122--Nisha@flytonic.net--4-15-2026-2-40-00-pmhttp://www.crownsupply.com/blog/122/know-the-active-and-potential-shock-risksWhen it comes to low-voltage and AC and DC difference in shock risk, many workers may be confused. Low-voltage is not defined by...Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:40:00 -05002026-04-15T14:45:00-05:00121--Nisha@flytonic.net--4-15-2026-2-36-00-pmhttp://www.crownsupply.com/blog/121/wpi-researchers-receive-grant-to-examine-green-building-fire-safetyA team of fire protection engineering researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is investigating the fire safety risks associated with green construction. The WPI team...Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:36:00 -05002026-04-15T14:40:00-05:00120--Nisha@flytonic.net--4-15-2026-2-31-00-pmhttp://www.crownsupply.com/blog/120/the-10-worst-grounding-mistakes-you-will-ever-makeProper grounding and bonding prevent unwanted voltage on non-current-carrying metal objects, such as tool and appliance casings, raceways, and enclosures, as well as...Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:31:00 -05002026-04-15T14:35:00-05:00119--Nisha@flytonic.net--4-15-2026-2-26-00-pmhttp://www.crownsupply.com/blog/119/5-things-to-know-about-whole-house-surge-protectionLet’s talk whole house surge protection. What is it? What do you need to know? And why is it an important investment for the...Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:26:00 -05002026-04-15T14:30:00-05:00118--Nisha@flytonic.net--4-15-2026-2-22-00-pmhttp://www.crownsupply.com/blog/118/severe-weather-hire-a-licensed-electrician-to-install-a-generatorSevere weather can occur at any point throughout the year with certain seasons being particularly prone to more frequent and intense storms. Ensuring your...Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:22:00 -05002026-04-15T14:25:00-05:00117--Nisha@flytonic.net--4-15-2026-2-17-00-pmhttp://www.crownsupply.com/blog/117/osha-not-kidding-around-when-it-comes-to-ladder-safety-OSHA spells it out pretty clearly: “Working on and around stairways and ladders is hazardous. Stairways and ladders are major sources of injuries and fatalities...Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:17:00 -05002026-04-15T14:22:00-05:00116--Nisha@flytonic.net--4-15-2026-2-14-00-pmhttp://www.crownsupply.com/blog/116/the-purpose-of-lockout-tagoutIt’s true that accidents do happen, but there are also ways to keep them from happening. One way is...Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:14:00 -05002026-04-15T14:16:00-05:00115--Nisha@flytonic.net--4-15-2026-2-11-00-pmhttp://www.crownsupply.com/blog/115/a-bi-directional-amplifier-system-can-save-livesWhen a first responder enters a burning building, whether it’s an office building, warehouse, hospital, or any other structure, there is immediately an array...Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:11:00 -05002026-04-15T14:13:00-05:00114--Nisha@flytonic.net--4-15-2026-2-06-00-pmhttp://www.crownsupply.com/blog/114/the-role-inspectors-play-in-generator-safetyWith generator season upon us, it makes sense for electrical contractors to be aware of what generator inspectors will be looking for. Here is an...Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:06:00 -05002026-04-15T14:11:00-05:00113--Nisha@flytonic.net--4-15-2026-2-01-00-pmhttp://www.crownsupply.com/blog/113/mass-notification-systems-can-be-a-lifesaving-win-winAll you have to do is turn on the TV or go online to see that now more than ever there is a need in...Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:01:00 -05002026-04-15T14:06:00-05:00112--Nisha@flytonic.net--4-15-2026-1-36-00-pmhttp://www.crownsupply.com/blog/112/workplace-safety-know-when-to-say-whenAs an electrical contractor, you take great pride in your work and often feel there isn't a job you can't tackle. However, it...Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:36:00 -05002026-04-15T13:39:00-05:00111--Nisha@flytonic.net--4-15-2026-1-33-00-pmhttp://www.crownsupply.com/blog/111/the-top-10-most-commonly-cited-electrical-code-violations-6-10-this-post-The Top 10 ( 6 - 10 This Post ) Most Commonly Cited Electrical Code ViolationsThis article, which appeared in EC&M, will review 10 of the...Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:33:00 -05002026-04-15T13:36:00-05:00110--Nisha@flytonic.net--4-15-2026-1-28-00-pmhttp://www.crownsupply.com/blog/110/the-top-10-most-commonly-cited-electrical-code-violations-1-5-this-post-Violation #1. Conductor Box Fill IssuesAsk some installers how many conductors an electrical device box can contain, and you might get the answer “as many...Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:28:00 -05002026-04-15T13:33:00-05:00109--Nisha@flytonic.net--4-15-2026-1-25-00-pmhttp://www.crownsupply.com/blog/109/wiring-healthcare-spaces-a-case-studyWe came across an excellent article by Kyle Krueger, the Executive Director of Codes & Standards for the NECA that we wanted to share. For...Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:25:00 -05002026-04-15T13:27:00-05:00108--Nisha@flytonic.net--4-15-2026-1-19-00-pmhttp://www.crownsupply.com/blog/108/electrical-systems-in-schoolsThis article is good as a reminder to the non-electrical professional of the different systems required in schools and learning institutions. As we work...Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:19:00 -05002026-04-15T13:23:00-05:00