How does UL assess water-damaged electrical equipment?

Source: http://www.iaei.org/magazine/1999/05/how-does-ul-assess-water-damaged-electrical-equipment/QuestionHow does UL assess water-damaged electrical equipment?       AnswerFlooding and other natural disasters prompt many questions about water-damaged electrical...

Reuse of Water Damaged Equipment

PERMIT AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT 2550 Ventura Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 565-1900 FAX (707) 565-1103INTRODUCTIONGas appliances and electrical equipment subjected to water damage can be extremely dangerous if reenergized without proper reconditioning....

After the Storm – Floodwater Safety

Provided by: Underwriters LaboratoriesHealth Issues and Short Term SafetyFloodwaters are likely to be contaminated with unknown chemicals, oils, sewage, fertilizers, bacteria, germs and silt.Any of these can cause illness or death. Therefore, it is essential that you...

ELECTRICAL EXPERTISE: When do you need it?

What is wrong with this picture? Not Sure? Something? Nothing? The following 4 examples are going to show you an actual electrical service entrance to a small commercial building. There are 4 easily identifiable installation issues that are clearly code violations. We...