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PUBLISHER
Danny J. Salchert OFFICE MANAGER
Anita Salchert ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER
Bart Beason bart@epsmag.net CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Derek Gaylard CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Vincent R. Miller, Jr
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CIRCULATION DIRECTOR
Pam Fulmer
New Standards in NFPA 70E Protection
By Vincent R. Miller Jr, CSP PRESIDENT
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TOP PRODUCTS 12 This year’s Top Products in the Electrical Industry market
DEPARTMENTS 40 Ad Index
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FEATURE • Miller Safety Consultants, Ltd
New Standards in NFPA 70E Protection
By Vincent R. Miller Jr, CSP
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he National Fire Protection Association has released the latest consensus standard – NFPA 70E2015 edition. In the new standard, there has been an emphasis on evaluating risk. Definitions have been added to the document on hazards, risk and risk assessment. The committee also created a table – 130.7(C) (15)(A)(a) - for reference on whether a potential for an arc flash would exist in common equipment that it compares properly maintained equipment verses equipment that is not maintained. Another key item has been the elimination of the “prohibited” approach boundary. We now have two boundaries within the “shock” risk assessment – Limited approach and restricted approach. The requirements for personal protective equipment were basically the same requirements. Hazard Risk Category was removed as a reference and replaced by personal protective equipment category. PPE 0 was removed within the referenced and only arc rated clothing is listed. The requirement of properly maintaining equipment was defined as the responsibility of the owner or their representatives. This further defined who’s responsibility of managing the risk belongs to. Qualified electricians must coordinate with the owners/representatives to ensure that additional risk of injury to health is reduced. A clarification was also made on the performing of arc flash surveys verses the table methods (130.7(C)(15)(A)(b) and 130.7(C)(15)(B) ) for AC and DC voltages. The tables are not to be used if the parameters defined in the tables are not met and a arc flash survey is required. The requirements for a Electrical Safety Program now includes “maintenance” requirements. Also, is the requirement of per-
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forming “field audits” at least once per year. Most companies do perform this task in addition to auditing their safety program. Employee training includes “performance” evaluation and documentation. Although this was included in past editions of 70E, there is more emphasis in the new standard. New section added requiring the em-
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ployer to perform a risk assessment before cutting or drilling into equipment, floors, walls or structural elements where there is likelihood of contact with energized circuits. New maintenance requirements for test equipment. Must include functional verification 110.4(A)(5);250.4 There are more areas Continued on page 8
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of document clarification that provides the qualified person with the tools to evaluate their risk when required to work on or near energized equipment. The Electrical Work Permit has been defined within the definitions section to clarify the need to perform the checklist need in live electrical work. As always, de-energized work is always the preferred method. The 2015 NFPA 70E is a definite improvement providing more clarity to perform our electrical work safely. The feedback I’ve received from qualified elec8
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trical workers, project managers and safety managers has been positive support of the new standard. There are many companies that provide on-line and classroom training for your employees that provide a “heavy” awareness of the 70E requirements and the OSHA standards. The proficiency requirements for a qualified person can be met at your facility and documented in the employee’s training records. Personal protective equipment includes insulated, rated tools and clothing. All
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clothing is to be “arc rated”. There are many providers of various types of arc-rated clothing. New light-weight that is arc rated has become very popular. The new lightweight 40 Calorie suites are shown on my web site – www.millersafetyltd.com. We are adding new styles in the 12 and 20 Calorie class in the next few weeks. I’m also sharing information, as I obtain it from my manufacturers in the “Helpful Resource” section. As a manufacturer representative, I believe in an educated consumer policy. ❏
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Top Products
Each year we choose what we believe are Top Products in the Electrical Industry market. This year is no different. The products and services chosen are each unique, beneficial and reliable in their own right. Having the ability to choose the tools and services that best fits your job description and your work style is what it’s all about. We hope you agree with our choices.
AEMC® Instruments PEL 105 Data Logger AEMC® Instruments PEL 105 is a simple to use, one, two (split phase) and three phase (Y, ) power/energy data logger. This product is ideal for electricians, engineers and contractors doing work requiring outdoor use. The PEL 105 is waterproof (including the current sensors) and facilitates pole mounting. All vital energy data is easily measured, recorded, and analyzed. Application software and an Android App is available to monitor energy costs that can be calculated and displayed quickly and easily. Data is stored on a removable SD card. Data can be retrieved using a USB, WiFi, Bluetooth and/or Ethernet (local or internet) connection or by transporting the SD card back to a PC. The comprehensive DataView® software (included) provides the ability to view data from several hundred PEL 100 series instruments on a local network or over the internet allowing the user to evaluate energy usage in a department, facility, remote site, a city, or anywhere in the world. For more information, visit www.aemc.com
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PD3259 Digital Phase Detector Innovative Phase Detector + Voltage Meter using Non- Metallic Contact Technology Hioki announces the release of the new Digital Phase Detector PD3259, which can check and test 3-phase circuit voltage and phase order all in one instrument. The PD3259 simultaneously measures voltages and detects phase order from outside insulated wires using a no-metal-contact method. The PD3259 embodies a new proposal for electrical work by integrating the voltage measurement and the phase detection functionality of those two products. Currently, two separate instruments—a phase detector for 3-phase circuit phase order confirmation and a DMM for voltage measurement—are used in the field when adding or removing equipment or switching circuits. The value of the Digital Phase Detector PD3259 lies in its ability to serve as a tool that lets these tasks be completed safely by a single worker using a single instrument. It can be used with 3-phase, 4-wire circuits that have a line voltage of 160 to 520 V AC (45 Hz to 66 Hz). For more information, visit www.hioki.com 12
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Perfect Way to Expand Scope of Work and Grow Profits When Already on the Job Installing Perfectly Warm Radiant Heat Film for Floating Floors, an in-floor electric radiant heat system from MP Global Products, can add value and profits to residential and light commercial projects that include new floors. Rollout-ready Perfectly Warm is designed to generate gentle, consistent electric heat under floating engineered wood and laminate floors and some floating tile floors. The system, which requires an electrician for wiring to the junction box, house wiring, and the thermostat that controls it. The heating film strips, which utilize innovative conductive ink technology, are laid out in parallel on the pad so if, over time, one strip is compromised or damaged, the rest of the strips continue to heat. Using just 12 watts per square foot and just 0.016” thick, Perfectly Warm Radiant Heat Film installs quickly in one day without any mortar or glue. For more informations, visit www.perfectly-warm.com
Labor Saving Electrical Brackets HB Brackets new innovative T-5 and T-8 fluorescent highbay fixture brackets have been developed for all types of applications such as warehouses and large commercial retail buildings. These facilities make it difficult to install and level this type of lighting. Typically they are installed with chains or cables, which can lead to the fixtures swinging or misalignment. HB Brackets has created an innovative solution to this typical problem created from outdated installation technique. Our patent pending design ensures that lighting fixtures are level, and installation is quick and easy. Our brackets are self-leveling, which not only makes your facility more attractive with consistent lighting placement, but is also very time-effective. Installation is a simple one person process that saves time and manpower; HB Brackets are made in the USA from 18 gauge galvanized metal and provide the most long term and durable lighting bracket on the market. It is our goal to continue to design innovative products that save labor on installation. For more information, visit www.hbbrackets.com
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Introducing the NEW LVPRO Series Low Voltage Pro Multifunctional Cable/Network Tester Kit • Web upgradeable* • Test modules available for additional features • Perform detailed wire map • Identify cables Skew, Ohms and Delay • Store up to 250 printable reports** • Measure cable length and distance to open or short • Check line voltage on RJ45 (PoE) and telephone lines** • Measure incoming data speed 10/100/1000** • Test Coax and RJ11 cables for faults • Load test batteries** *Some features described above • Backlit display are only available on the Model 20 **Some features described above • Detachable remote are only instantly available on the • 3 NEW models available Model 30 or higher LVPRO 20, LVPRO 30 & LVPRO 30SR • 1 year warranty For more information, visit www.triplett.com 14
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Brother PT-E550W Industrial Labeling Tool The PT-E550W industrial labeling tool kit comes with wireless connectivity and software/apps that integrates advanced technology into work flow processes for large projects. The labeler designs and prints wider labels and heat shrink tube using an Excel® database from a Windows® computer, iOS®/Android™ smartphone or tablet. An innovative auto cutter tool allows users to produce strips of easy to peel labels. Teams can send label design and database files to the jobsite by email or with a cloud storage service, and wirelessly transfer files to the PT-E550W using a computer, smartphone or tablet. The PT-E550W allows users to edit and upload “as built” databases as an alternative to marketing up drawings with a pen. The kit includes a rugged carrying case, software, Li-ion battery, adapter, TZeFX231 tape, and a 2-year limited exchange warranty. For more information, visit www.edgelabeling.com
Megger MIT1525, 15-kV Insulation Resistance Tester The Megger MIT1525 is a 15 kV insulation tester with a full range of DC insulation test modes and the ability to save summary readings in addition to logging results to on-board memory once every five seconds. Real-time streaming data can be captured on a laptop/tablet at a rate of once a second. The MIT1525 timer settings are set to reference timings contained in IEEE 43 and IEEE 95 standards but a user can change timer settings to suit their particular test requirement. The MIT1525 has been designed, specified and tested to meet international requirements in the industrial and OEM market sectors. In addition to being a tough, high performance insulation tester, the MIT1525 offers the ability to perform accurate insulation resistance measurements up to 15 kV test voltage with a maximum resistance of 30 T-ohm. Resistance measurement accuracy is ±5% from 1 M-ohm to 3 T-ohm!
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For more information, visit www.megger.com
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Top Products TCP’s DirecT8™ Series of LED T8 Replacement Tubes
TCP’s DirecT8™ series of LED replacements for 32 watt fluorescent T8 tubes used with instant start ballasts are the ideal replacement for traditional fluorescent. DirecT8 LED T8 tubes provide up to 40 percent energy savings over existing fluorescent lamps, a 50,000 hour rated life and are Design Lights Consortium (DLC) qualified product. This allows commercial applications to immediately take advantage of energy and maintenance savings while maximizing utility rebates. Our DirecT8 LED tubes are shatterproof, mercury free and our driver design includes a feature that automatically shuts the lamp off if significant arcing occurs. For more information, visit www.tcpi.com
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FlashTrack Electricians, contractors, and other electrical workers use FlashTrack™ by Facility Results™ to catalog, document, and capture required nameplate information for arc flash analysis. This single-source solution for data collection, label installation, and change management ensures you gather what you need the first time. Label installation is 30% faster with the FlashTrack Inventory Report, organized by location, including up to four photographs for each piece of equipment. Easily master FlashTrack’s drag-and-drop, Windows-based environment, with convenient drop-down menus, component libraries, and keyboard shortcuts. Contractors use FlashTrack to generate recurring revenue. Some even increased profits by as much as 60%. Set yourself apart with FlashTrack by Facility Results for faster, more efficient arc flash analysis. Available free of charge for limited use and $2,995 for unlimited use. FlashTrack is fully compliant with electrical engineering software tools like SKM Power*Tools, EasyPower, ETAP, ARCAD, and more. For more information, visit FacilityResults.com
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Adhesive Pipe Markers More and more specifications are requiring the labeling of all electrical systems. Kolbi has the labels required to meet your needs. Manufactured in the USA, most items are in stock or ship within 48 hours. For more information, visit www.kolbipipemarkers.com
Quick and Reliable Termination of Flexible Cables
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PT-FX Shoo-Pintm all-copper compression adapters quickly terminate high-strand flexible cables. These Shoo-Pin adapters provide a pin of stranded Class B copper cable for a reliable, reusable insertion directly into set-screw type connectors. The compression barrel assures a solid, reliable termination of the flex cable, and the smoothly flared opening allows easy insertion of all the fine strands into the barrel. Insulation covers are provided. The adapters are UL listed and CSA certified in standard sizes for #4 – 777DLO cable. The manufacturer’s sizing chart includes information for use on various classes of flex cable, in addition to DLO cable. Special variations can also be fabricated for unique circumstances such as long pin requirements. Compression lugs are also available for direct bolting onto equipment. For more information, visit www.greaves-usa.com
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Hartman Hole Dome ..Meets OSHA safety guidelines for covering construction site holes in floors and solid walls. Your Hartman Hole Dome will selfadjust to securely cover various diameter holes in floors and solid walls, quickly, without tools. To install just “Twist” and push into the hole. To remove just “Twist” and pull out of the hole. Your durable, reusable covers also self-adjust to plug various size pipe and conduit. Use only 3 color-coded plugs/covers to fit 22 different size holes, counting in 1/4” increments. * 10 gauge steel plate embedded in Hole Dome top to bridge across larger openings. Hartman Hole Domes are patent pending. The Hartman Hole Dome... an investment in Safety. For more information, visit www.hartmanproducts.com
Connect Generators with the InterLock Kit
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Connect portable and standby generators to home panels with the InterLock Kit. Safe and easy-to-use, the InterLock Kit is designed to provide contractors and homeowners a low cost alternative to a transfer switch. The InterLock Kit is a safe and legal device that allows users to connect their generators to existing panels for quick and convenient use of all original circuits. The InterLock Kit retrofits to any existing panel and requires no additional wall space. The InterLock Kit meets NEC article 702.6 and NFPA 70 requirements. The InterLock Kit is a much-needed product that will save your business time and increase over-all sales. Make more money today by offering your customers the InterLock Kit. Generator InterLock Technologies offers same day shipping on all 45 models. For more information, visit www.interlockkit.com
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Snap-In Stud Bracket System Orbit’s prefab Snap-In Stud Bracket System, SSB-4S, is a first-of-its-kind adjustable bracket for the installation of boxes between wood or metal studs. The bracket system consists of the rigid Simple Support Bracket, SSB, preassembled with a Universal Mounting Adapter, UMA, and a 4” square box with 10” pigtail. Adjustable from 16” to 24”, the bracket maintains rigidity throughout. The SSB-4S is also compatible with Orbit’s Universal Adjustable Ring Series, the WBAR Series. Available in 1 and 2-gang models and adjustable from 1/4” to 11/4”, the WBAR can be screwed to the SSB-4S for low voltage applications. The WBAR is also compatible with unlimited 3/4” extensions. All parts also sold separately. UL Listed. In stock, ready to ship. For more information, visit www.orbitelectric.com
Quik-Pull Custom Wire & Cable Assemblies
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Utilize our custom bundling, marking, printing, shielding and jacketing to support your final wire and cable assembly needs. For all configurations, you specify wire type, gauge, color and stranding. Key Features: • Factory-bound with strong nylon binder • Continuous, sequential footage tape for accurate length determination • Each wire identified with alpha-numeric IDs over the entire length at every 2” • UL listed custom assemblies For more information, visit www.ptsupply.com
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SEPCO SolarViper The SEPCO SolarViper is a solar powered LED area lighting system used for streets, parking lots, pathways, and many different area lighting applications. The Viper fixture is a contemporary Cobrahead style fixture and comes complete with LEDs and driver used to operate the fixture from the solar charged batteries. The SolarViper ranges from 15 to 90 Watts LED and comes with Type II, III, IV and V Distribution patterns, and provides 90+ Lumens per Watt. The SolarViper bracket can either be a long elliptical arm SP – Side of Pole Bracket ranging from 4’ to 8’ or a short arm ST – Side of Pole Tenon Bracket ranging from 5” to 24”. The SolarViper high powered LED solar lighting system comes complete with solar power assembly, fixture, bracket and all mounting hardware to attach to an existing pole or customer supplied pole, or as a turnkey package with pole provided by SEPCO. For more information, visit www.sepco-solarlighting.com
Fault Trapper™
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• In-line monitoring of energized dedicated circuits up to 300 VAC and 40 amps • Allows unattended monitoring of intermittent or sustained electrical events • No Splicing – Plug in with existing wiring • Identifies opens, shorts and arc faults • Detects the last event whether or not the breaker trips
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• Runs on in-line power in monitor mode • Fault location reported as distance from the Fault Trapper in feet/ meters • Easy-to-use three-button operation • Backlit LCD display for dark areas • Back-up battery allows capture of breaker trips/unpowered display of results For more information, visit www.platinumtools.com
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Cannon 10K™ iTOOLco’s Cannon 10K™ is the first wire puller in the industry to utilize a dual capstan design. With four speeds, the Cannon 10K can pull from 9’ to 18’ per minute on low speed and from 20’ to 40’ per minute on high, making it the fastest and strongest wire puller on the market. This versatile puller fits easily into tight spaces and has a pivoting arm that reconfigures quickly from side pulls to overhead or underground. Fully self-contained and collapsible, the Cannon 10K transports easily and does not require anchoring or disassembly. It is the only 10,000 lb. wire puller that can be attached to the receiver hitch on a truck. Note: Patented. For more information, visit itoolco.com
SUMMIT Series
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The SUMMIT Series is the latest addition to Mitsubishi’s UPS family and is truly a game changer for the industry. The SUMMIT Series’ utilization of powerful SiC (silicon carbide) semiconductors for the power modules allows higher switching frequencies and lower switching losses, contributing to higher efficiencies and lower power consumption. In addition, silicon carbide inherently offers higher thermal conductivity, thereby promoting heat dissipation and effectively reducing the operational temperature of the equipment. The presence of the SiC semiconductors enables the SUMMIT Series to deliver efficiencies greater than 98 percent at 50 percent load with a maximum efficiency 98.2 percent while operating in on-line double conversion mode. This is significant since data centers frequently operate at loads much lower than 100 percent. These higher efficiencies translate to lower energy usage and cooling costs and also contribute to a lower total cost of ownership. For more information, visit www.meppi.com
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Install Peace of Mind! First there was 4 square... And now the REVOLUTIONARY 5 Square Box! You’ve struggled with 4 Square boxes for years - you know how small, cramped and time consuming they are. Finally, there is a solution that allows you the space you have always needed. The 5 Square® Boxes (5” x 5” x 2-7/8”) provide up to 88 in³ of interior volume which more than doubles that of most existing boxes on the market. Create a robust and unrivaled infrastructure for the life of your facility with the 5 Square® Products! For more information, visit www.randl-inc.com
Parallel Connected Surge Protective Devices (SPDs)
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Surge Suppression Incorporated® parallel connected surge protective devices (SPDs) provide the brute strength and unsurpassed durability needed to protect critical systems during lightning strikes and transients that result from severe power system faults. Designed to safeguard delicate microprocessor-based electronics, our SPDs allow critical systems to stay operational, keeping your company in business while neighboring facilities (often competitors) suffer extensive damage, extended downtime and lost revenue. This is a competitive “Advantage” that is critical to your company’s well-being, bottom line, and future. By blending advanced computer circuit modeling with tried-and-true design principles learned over the past twenty-five years, the Advantage® series of parallel connected SPDs has the lowest let-through voltage, providing the highest possible protection levels. Component-level thermal fusing combined with patented, internal, circuit board mounted over-current fusing and Voltage Responsive/Frequency Responsive Circuitry, gives the Advantage series unmatched performance, safety and makes it the most advanced SPD available today! For more information, visit surgesuppression.com
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SEEMEGLO Safety Vest Integrate SEEMEGLO Yarn lights into your safety gear alongside reflective strips for extra visibility and safety, in case of danger coming your way that may not produce light to reflect off the vest. For more information, visit www.innovatechled.com
Dialog Room Controller
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Dialog Room Controller by Douglas Lighting Controls is part of a complete room control system that eliminates wiring complications, ensures code compliance (ASHRAE 90.1 & California Title 24), simplifies control systems, and improves the commissioning experience. The complete system (kit) includes the controller, occupancy sensors, switch stations, and daylight sensors. Kits are designed for specific room classroom and office spaces and are delivered with Plug ’n Control™ capability right out of the box. The Dialog Room Controller includes four relays, four independent 0–10V dimming channels, and an optional two-relay Expansion Pack that is UL924 certified to control emergency lighting. Color-coded wires and labels, quick-connect low voltage terminal blocks, and on-board wiring instructions make installation easy and helps avoid wiring complications. For added functionality, the Dialog Room Controller can connect to a Dialog Network or an independent Energy Management System via BACnet IP. For more information, visit www.douglaslightingcontrols.com
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Advertiser INDEX This advertisers index is compiled as a courtesy to our readers. While every effort is made to provide a complete and accurate listing of companies, page numbers and reader service numbers, the publisher is not responsible for errors.
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AEMC INSTRUMENTS ALFRA USA, LLC AMERICAN CONNECTORS BROTHER MOBILE SOLUTIONS, INC. CALIFORNIA TURBO CONDUIT REPAIR SYSTEMS DABMAR LIGHTING DOUGLAS LIGHTING CONTROLS DYNATECH E-Z METER ELECDIRECT.COM LLC FACILITY RESULTS GENERATOR INTERLOCK TECHNOLOGIES GENSCO GREAVES USA HARTMAN PRODUCTS HB BRACKETS HIOKI USA INNOVATECH INTERNATIONAL, INC. ITOOLCO KOLBI PIPE MARKER CO.
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KRENZ & COMPANY LARSON ELECTRONICS MEGGER MILLER SAFETY CONSULTANTS, LTD MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC POWER PRODUCTS NONCONDUCTIVE TOOL CO., LLC NORTHWEST LIGHTING SYSTEMS ORBIT INDUSTRIES PHASE-A-MATIC PLATINUM TOOLS POWER & TEL RANDL INDUSTRIES SEPCO SURGE SUPPRESSION INC. TCP THE HOME DEPOT TRIPLETT / BYTE BROTHERS UNDERGROUND DEVICES UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC CORP. UTILITY METALS
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