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