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2013 Hurricane Outlook. Plan Ahead. Install Standby Power Connection.

Erika Thorson

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Hurricane Andrea has kicked off the 2013 Hurricane Season, and according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration this year should be a doozie. With warmer than average temperatures, wind patterns routing our way from Africa, and no sign of El Niño showing up to reduce hurricane activity, it has been predicted that the Atlantic is likely to experience a greater number of storms and stronger hurricanes. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center anticipates 13-20 named storms and 3-6 hurricanes. This forecast is above the seasonal average.

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6-Ways to Select a Manual Transfer Switch

Erika Thorson

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One does not have to go back very far to discover the riveting devastation numerous natural disasters have left in their wake. From Katrina washing over the gulf coast to severe snow storms freezing power lines across the Midwest to the most recent visit from Sandy which left over 8 million people without power, the increasing severity and frequency of inclement weather is matched by our growing reliance on the power grid infrastructure.

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3 Benefits of Well Written Specifications

David Hellmers

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Whether you are an engineer, end-user, manufacturer, contractor, or distributor, the process of composing or evaluating bid documents can be quite complex and time-consuming. Keep in mind that the end goal is to deliver a high quality product at a fair price that meets or exceeds customer expectations. However, without clear guidelines, many items might be left open to interpretation. At the end of the day, one bidder is quoting a blue minivan and another a red sports car when the customer was really wanting a white pick-up truck. Meanwhile everyone involved is pulling their hair out trying to determine what to offer or attempting to evaluate dissimilar bids. Sounds all too familiar, right?

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