Building Automation and The Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing the way people run their homes. More and more devices are becoming available to consumers that allow them to automate their thermostats and regulate their power consumption, often-times controlling these systems from the phone in their pocket. Products like the Nest thermostat and the Sense home energy monitor […]

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Tech Talk: DC Power Supply and Class 2 Labels

Q. The Inspector says my DC power supply needs a Class 2 label. What’s he talking about? The Inspector is referring to the requirements of Class 2 circuits and wiring as defined in the National Electric Code (NEC). The definition of Class 2 circuits specifies the wiring system between the load side of a Class […]

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Ruskin Products Now Offered with an Extended Limited Warranty!

Ruskin announces the extension of its limited warranty program from one year to five years from the date of delivery. Effective Feb. 1, 2017, the new warranty terms apply to all Ruskin products and are intended to inspire confidence in the Ruskin “We are excited to offer this improved level of coverage to our customers,” said Mark […]

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The Power of One – Your Solution for Multiple Needs!

It’s summer; it’s time for grilling and outdoor parties! Imagine you are having your friends over to celebrate the big holiday. Your checklist includes a stop at the local meat market, the speciality hardware store to grab coal for your Big Green Egg, the grocery store to pick up beverages and the pool store to […]

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Easily Configure Valve Sizes Fast!

Taking time to size a valve correctly saves you time, money and yourself a headache! Picking the right size leads to performance Our goal is to find the valve with the best control for your specific application. The Cv, or coefficient of flow of the valve, plays a big part in the valve’s performance. A […]

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Big Bertha, Our Largest Panel to Date

Kele has completed its largest scale panel to date through our own custom panel shop. Those at Kele lovingly referred to “her” as “Big Bertha” during the build. Dorsett Technologies of North Carolina partnered with us for a project to automate water pump functionality for their customer. Their 96”x72” panel was custom for several reasons, and we were glad […]

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Relay Fundamentals

Open an HVAC control panel, and you’re likely to find at least one relay mounted inside. Sometimes you find lots of relays! Even though relay technology has been around since the 1800s, there is still a need for relays in control panels. What components make up a relay? How are relays typically shown in wiring […]

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