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Staying Safe from High Voltage with Remote Current Sensor & Relay Combos

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Here’s a scenario that may be familiar: the current of a high voltage load needs to be monitored with a current sensor, and the current sensor needs an integrated relay with 10A rated contacts. It seems easy, however when working with high voltage, some special equipment (and maybe even a licensed professional) is required. Fair enough, a professional is called to the scene to install the current sensor and relay combination. Everything is going well until it is discovered that the trip point on the current sensor is too high, and something needs to be adjusted! There’s no option but to get the licensed professional back out to the scene to make the small adjustment. This installation is taking a lot of time, and time means money. Read more

Building Automation and The Internet of Things

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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 provide homeowners convenient tools that also help save utility costs. Read more

Tech Talk: 3-Phase Motor with One Lost Phase

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Q: What happens to a 3-phase motor when one of the phases is lost?

The most extreme case of phase unbalance is the total loss of one of the three phases and is known as phase loss or single phasing. Phase loss can be caused by a broken power line, a lightning strike, an open supply transformer winding, a mechanical failure in switching equipment, or when a single fuse blows. A 3-phase motor started in a phase loss condition may stall under load. The current flowing in the windings of a stalled motor will increase to the motor locked rotor current which is around 600% greater than the motor’s normal full load current. Motor winding insulation subjected to locked rotor current may fail in as little as 15 to 90 seconds. Read more

What You Need to Know About the Solar Eclipse

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Are you excited about the solar eclipse? Us too! Today, August 21, 2017, the moon will completely cover the sun and the sun’s atmosphere, thus creating a “blackout.” The celestial event will be the first in decades since the last total eclipse took place in the United States, and the first in over a century to have a path of totality span most of the country. Kele cares about your well-being.  Please remember to protect your vision while viewing the eclipse by wearing ISO-compliant solar glasses. Your vision may be impaired during the eclipse, so take extra caution! You don’t want to go blind! Read more

Tech Talk: DC Power Supply and Class 2 Labels

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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 2 power source and the connected equipment. The definition includes current and voltage limitations [NEC Table 11(A) and Table 11(B)] to limit the possibility of fire initiation and electric shock. Class 2 circuits offer reduced requirements for wire size, wire insulation, over-current protection, wiring methods and installation materials and can be advantageous in reducing cost and improving flexibility of an installation. Also, many local municipalities now require that the NEC Class 2 standard be maintained in public buildings, schools and hospitals. Read more

BAPI Sensors aid NASA in search for ET

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BAPI’s sensors may not have made it into space as yet, but they are now helping the US Government in its study of the solar system and cosmos and even in its search for ET.

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of NASA, recently chose BAPI’s immersion sensors for integration into its Deep Space Network systems. Specifically, the sensors will be used in the guidance platform mechanism for the giant antennas in the California desert.What exactly is the Deep Space Network?

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Ruskin Products Now Offered with an Extended Limited Warranty!

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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 Saunders, director of sales and marketing at Ruskin. “The move from one to five years demonstrates our commitment to quality and should reinforce and bolster the confidence our customers already have in the performance of our products. Additionally, engineers will find it easier to specify Ruskin products, especially when they are able to offer their customers this extended coverage.”
For additional information about the Ruskin sales policy and warranty program, please visit this link: Read Press Release.

Kele upholds warranty policies of its manufacturers.

The Power of One – Your Solution for Multiple Needs!

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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 grab new floats.

We see this scenario in Business to Business situations – whether your sourcing from multiple suppliers, the current supplier is out of stock, doesn’t have the right brands, or just doesn’t carry the part you need – you may find yourself shopping with multiple suppliers. Working with Kele saves you multiple stops and gives you back your time! Our in-stock inventory includes 1.8 million parts that can ship same day and straight to your job site! We offer all the major brands and hard to find parts. There is no need to place several different purchase orders with multiple suppliers, which customers tell us can result in $25-$100 in additional costs per order. If you can eliminate even one additional purchase order, then you have saved your company at least $25 and freed up your time!

You are our number one priority. If you want it, then we want to stock it. The next time you have a list of material to purchase, come to us first! Shop at kele.com today!

Build the Perfect Panel

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bennie and joe panel inspection
Did you know that Kele has a team of professionals dedicated to ensuring that your panels are built with 0 mistakes?

We have discovered that as many as 95% of the submitted panel layouts need adjusting in order to meet the customer’s stated needs?

Over our 30+ year history, our panel experts have found two general areas with regard to panel layouts that make up as much as 95% of the changes required to ensure correct panel operation. This is why Kele has a dedicated team that provides value-added services on the front end, such as “No Charge” panel review of your submitted diagrams, in order to ensure your panel operates the way you expect it to – flawlessly.

So, what are the two most common areas that we have identified that can cause failure in the field? Read more

From Loyal Customer to Proud Leader

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Meet Richard Campbell, Kele’s CEO & President

Richard Campbell joins Kele, Inc. as President & CEO after years of being a customer. As a customer, Kele made Richard’s job easier with 1.8 million parts in-stock, same-day shipping and technical support. When he got the call to join the Kele team, he was excited about the opportunity.

Richard has walked in your shoes. He worked with commercial and industrial products at Ingersoll Rand for over 30 years, 27 of which were spent with the Trane brand focused on HVAC systems and building automation.

“I was blown away by the Kele teams’ passion for the customer,” said Richard.

“Kele makes it easy, allowing you to save time and focus on the things that are important to your customers. No matter how you want to buy, Kele is there for you,” said Richard.

Coming soon are additional value-added solutions to simplify your job.