NEMAcast

Hubbell Power Systems joined NEMA to explain surge arrester basic lightning impulse insulation level, or BIL, and clear up a common misconception about arrester vs system BIL.

Surge Arresters | www.nemaarresters.org

NEMA published a Standard for guy strain insulators.  The new Standard goes beyond NESC requirements to ensure interchangeability among brands and product integrity over time.High Voltage Insulator | High Voltage Insulator Toolkit

Jonathan Woodworth of ArresterWorks joins NEMA to discuss the new Line Surge Arrester Benefit Calculator that utilities can use to identify cost-savings that could be obtained by installing surge arresters on overhead lines.Surge Arresters | www.nemaarresters.org

Learn about options for used SF6 and what is entailed in re-conditioning, recycling and destruction.For more information visit the SF6 & Alternatives Coalition website.

Learn about the new technical guidance documents that the NEMA Low Voltage Surge Protective Devices Section that provide information and easy-to-use checklists for evaluating the devices as well as present test results of devices in a real-world surge environment that shows all electrical products, sensors, and systems containing

This podcast provides a brief overview of the NEMA publication Cable Tray Installation Guidelines VE-2. The main sections of this guide are highlighted and include storage, installation, maintenance, and type descriptions for cable trays. Additional information can be viewed at www.cabletrays.org.

Steve Brewer of NEMA Surge Arresters Section discusses why testing of Surge Arresters are important and essential for keeping the electrical grid operating efficiently.

Surge Arresters | www.nemaarresters.org

NEMA Government Relations VP discusses the benefits of Hill Days to communicate policy priorities through the voices of constituents from the home state or district.

Washington Watch

Denise Pappas of the NEMA Fire, Life Safety, Security and Emergency Communications Section discusses why building owners and other stakeholders need to adopt current Standards and codes to ensure the safety of building occupants.

Life Fire Safety

How is a two-party federal legislature affecting NEMA Members? New Vice President of Government Relations Phil Squair discusses areas of concern to NEMA including climate change and infrastructure.

Washington Watch