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How Does an Automatic Transfer Switch Work?

Automatic transfer switches (ATS) are essential components in commercial power systems. They switch between primary and backup power to ensure continuity and prevent unnecessary disruptions. Offering
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How to Test an Existing Circuit Breaker Like a Pro

Periodic circuit breaker tests are essential for ensuring optimal safety and reliability. Testing is necessary when you experience frequently tripped breakers, have a newly installed
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What’s the Difference Between a Switchgear, Switchboard & Panelboard?

A commercial electrical system is the backbone of any business, providing the vital power that keeps everything running smoothly. In industrial and business settings, a
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The Differences Between Automatic Transfer Switches & Interlock Switches

If your business depends on uninterrupted power, you likely have generators standing by to provide power in the event of an outage. When an outage
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How Three-Phase Power Works

When discussing electricity, “Phase” refers to a power load’s distribution. A circuit with two-wire alternating current (AC) uses single-phase power; one wire is the phase
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How Do Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) Differ From Switchgear?

What Are the Differences Between Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) & Switchgear? Maintaining an uninterrupted power supply is paramount to maintaining smooth operations in commercial and
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What Makes a Good Control Panel?

Find the Best Control Panel for Your Business With Salient At Salient, our decades of experience aren’t the only thing that makes our OEM custom
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Types of Automatic Transfer Switches

With a Variety of Transfer Switch Options, How Can You Pick the Right One? When you want the surety and dependability of a generator and
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Soft Starters vs. Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)

When an electric motor first starts, it takes large amounts of energy to overcome the weight of the motor and any residual magnetism, as well
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Buyer’s Guide to Manual Transfer Switches

When you run a business, one of your central roles is to ensure the lights stay on when the electricity doesn’t. Whether you’re facing issues
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Buyer’s Guide to Automatic Transfer Switches

Find the Best Automatic Transfer Switch With Salient Many businesses and organizations require stable, uninterrupted electrical power during outages, whether to keep food cold in
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Buyer’s Guide to Generator Tap Boxes

Commercial facilities like grocery stores, gas stations, utility providers, data centers, and hospitals need a reliable backup power source in case of outages. A generator
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