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    Photo 2. This worker is attaching the current clamp from a power quality analyzer to a feeder conductor supplying a three-phase panelboard in a data facility. Study power quality to track down some of those “mysterious” equipment problems.
    Aug. 19, 2024
    Avoiding these common mistakes in electrical system evaluation and diagnosis leads to increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
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    Photo 3. Forward-thinking lighting manufacturers have designed and engineered plenum-access luminaires that allow access to the equipment in the ceiling by providing a panel or opening within the unit itself. This engineering simplifies ceiling layout, prevents the disruption caused by removing a luminaire, and permits a quick return to full function.
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