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Is your Manual Transfer Switch really UL Listed?

Erika Thorson
UL Listed Manual Transfer Switch
ESL’s UL 1008 Listed StormSwitch

If you purchase or specify manual or automatic transfer switches, the subject of UL 1008 is bound to come up at some point. The UL 1008 listing is not just a performance standard, it is a design and construction standard in the industry.  In order to receive a UL 1008 listing, a transfer switch requires rigorous testing by an independent certification agency.  The certification is aimed at ensuring durability, reliability and safety during operation, and while this is an important listing, it is not truly understood by many.

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Introducing the new StormSwitch™ Bebe!

Lesleyanne Daniels

StormSwitch BeBe
StormSwitch BeBe
In today’s business climate, smart business owners are regularly looking for ways to operate more efficiently, save money, and be more “green.” ESL Power Systems, Inc. is proud to introduce a new emergency backup power solution to our line of products: StormSwitch™ Bebe.

The StormSwitch Bebe is a compact manual transfer switch for quick portable generator connection. For those requiring a portable generator connection for grid-tied facilities, the StormSwitch Bebe provides an ideal solution and offers several benefits over the larger units. The StormSwitch Bebe is easier to install, weighs less and offers a 33% smaller footprint than ESL’s standard 400A StormSwitch.

This compact manual transfer switch can help you to quickly reestablish a power connection during an outage. Operators are provided with color-coded cam-style receptacles to ensure a quick, safe connection to a portable generator.
For more information visit: http://eslpwr.com/manual-transfer-switch-compact-bebe/ or reach out to our sales team! We’re here to help!

ESL Featured in Consulting Specifying Engineer Magazine

Lesleyanne Daniels

ESL Family of Companies was recently featured in Consulting Specifying Engineer magazine! If you missed it, click here to read the article and see some of our most popular backup power solutions in action.

Comparing permanent and portable backup generators

On a daily basis, members of the ESL team are asked a variety of questions from their customers. One of the most common topics is: “Should we invest in a manual or automatic transfer switch?”  We are asked this question so often that our team partnered with Business Energy contributor Dan Rafter to create an informative article, which was published in Consulting Specifying Engineer and Powerline magazines.

We were thrilled that these reputable publications agreed that our piece contained information that is valuable to local businesses as they plan for their emergency backup power needs. For more information on ESL’s emergency power product line, please visit us online, or reach out to our sales team for a brochure!

ESL Named Finalist in Entrepreneur Awards

Lesleyanne Daniels

Recently, ESL Power Systems Family of Companies was recognized as an outstanding Inland Empire business at the 2014 Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards. ESL was one of 3 finalists in the Manufacturing Entrepreneur category, after being selected from a pool of more than 130 local nominees. The black-tie event was held on November 13th, at the newly renovated Riverside Convention Center, and drew a crowd of 760 attendees, made up of nominees and their supporters.

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ESL Family of Companies Walks for JDRF

Lesleyanne Daniels
ESL celebrates their fundraising efforts for JDRF 2014.
ESL celebrates their fundraising efforts for JDRF 2014.

Once again, ESL Family of Companies joined forces with JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) in order to raise funds for much needed Type 1 Diabetes research. Sunday, November 9th, ESL’s employees, along with friends and families, met at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA, to celebrate their collective fundraising efforts from the previous five weeks. Read more →