Last month, we talked about the cause of early LED driver and electronic ballast failure. You want to talk about low-level transients on branch circuits and internally generated transients? I’ve got you covered. We identified the problem. But now, let’s talk about fixing it. Extend the life of your LEDs Looking for a cost-effective way...Read More

Are you getting the necessary return on your LED lighting investment? Probably not. Today, industrial plants are facing increasing rates of high-bay LED lighting failures. Some are seeing failures in a few months, and most don’t make it two years. The estimated life expectancy of 100,000 hours isn’t happening. But why? You probably remember that...Read More

The back-up emergency generator market is booming. Folks are starting to understand that outages happen and are getting more and more costly. So, a generator that can handle critical loads for an extended time can be a great business investment. Just get a generator and you’re all set, right? Not quite. Generators often support critical...Read More

One of the world’s largest metal fabrication events is in Chicago this November. Fabtech offers four days of speakers and breakout sessions. But I haven’t seen any sessions about proactive maintenance and reliability – and I’m concerned. In an age when we depend so heavily on CNCs, PLCs, computer and electronic controls, and drive systems,...Read More

Have you thought about water lately? Let me explain. I recently attended the Poultry Foundation’s Live Production Symposium. This conference in Rogers, Arkansas, had more than 500 attendees and some great speakers. If you’ve never been, you’re missing out. I had an “Ah-ha!” moment while looking over the vendor offerings. The antibiotic-free poultry environment is...Read More

Your back-up generator system is the only line of defense against power outages and catastrophic loss this summer. Is yours up to the task? At CBG, we know that farm automation is key to healthy birds and top yields. Computer-controlled environments are rich with sensors to continually monitor tunnel fans, airflow, humidity, temperature, feed, water,...Read More

The automatic transfer switch – or ATS – is the heart of your generator backup system. It’s a critical part of the system and provides continuity of service for life safety and mission-critical equipment. However, the ATS is sensitive electronic equipment. You need to take good care of it so that it can take good...Read More

Lightning is one of the most erratic and unpredictable parts of a thunderstorm. And even though it’s more prevalent in the spring and summer, lightning doesn’t have an off season. It’s always a possibility! At CBG, we talk a lot about protecting sensitive equipment. But nothing is more sensitive than people. Here’s how to keep...Read More

We’d be hard pressed to find an electrical topic more critical than grounding – and with good reason. A good grounding system is necessary for a clean power system. It’s needed for the proper operation of variable frequency drives, programmable logic controllers, surge protectors, and filtering devices. I want to share some of the easier...Read More

We talk frequently about protecting "sensitive electronics." So, I wanted to share just how delicate our electronic components are becoming - and what it means to your business.Read More