In our line of work, it's all too easy to let your bad experiences inform your present and future experiences. That is especially true if you have a high emotional range. Having “emotional range” is a polite way of saying that you're a bit up and down (maybe even neurotic). We don’t believe that sensitivity […]

This article was written by Regan Murphy. Thanks, Regan! Disclaimer: Any percentages used are the opinion of the author and not based on any actual facts. You are probably already used to getting the model and serial numbers of the equipment. You may have even made a habit of getting the part number, but there […]

A while back, I had a tech who was having some trouble finding a 35 PSI (2.41 bar) make-on-fall pressure switch. One adjustable switch in the catalog said (SPDT), but he didn't quite understand what that meant. In that case, it means single-pole, double-throw, and the “double-throw” part means that the switch has terminals in both the […]