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homeowners and businesses, they also
stop commercial construction projects in
their tracks. Here are some ways that your
electrical contracting firm can prepare for
emergencies and help your customers when
the lights go out.
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2 Arm your crew with cell phones. For many
electrical contracting firms, this is the only
way for them to reach their customers when
all other forms of communication go down.
3 Don’t overwork your electricians. Your
crews will often have to work long hours
to get the job done, but fatigue can often
lead to mistakes, which can be costly and
life-threatening for an electrician.
4 Keep your electricians safe in the field.
While your electricians may be working
under a time-compressed schedule, make
sure they don’t take shortcuts and make sure
they wear the proper protective equipment.
5 Don’t overcommit your resources.
Following a natural disaster, it’s easy to
take on more work than you can handle,
but instead try to focus on serving your
customers to the best of your ability.
Contact your local WESCO Branch to order your customized Cooper Crouse-Hinds Portable Power solution!
For more information, download a copy at www.wesco.com/construction.
Electrical Contractors Go the Extra Mile
to Restore Power in Emergency Situations
Natural Disasters Don’t Stand in the Way of Contractors
Committed to their Customers and Communities
Hurricane Gustav hammered Baton Rouge, La. in September, ripping off part of the roof of Louisiana
Electric Co.’s building and destroying inventory in its shop. Rather than shutting down operations,
however, the residential and commercial electrical contracting company hooked up to generator
power and sent its 25 electricians out in the community to help its customers.
“There are a lot of people out of power in Baton Rouge for days after the storm,” says Jerry Eagan, office
manager, who estimated that 54 out of the 64 “parishes” or counties were still in the dark. “A lot of our
electricians also don’t have power at home, and many of them have homes that are damaged.”
The electricians were working 10 hours a day, four days a week to hook up portable, standby
generators for their customers. In most cases, the customers supplied their own generators, and
called the electricians to help get them up and running.
“They are putting in long hours, but we are not pushing them to the brink,” he says.
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After a natural disaster, such as a hurricane,
flood, or tornado, the phone often rings off the
hook at an electrical contracting company. It’s
always important, however, for companies to
not risk the safety of their employees for the
sake of increasing their profitability, Eagan
says. The electricians are using the proper
protective equipment, and if they don’t have
the right supplies, they’re making sure that
they get them before they begin work.
“We won’t go outside the Code for anything,”
he says. “The hurricane won’t make us do things
that we don’t normally do, like standing in water
to redo a service. We don’t need the money that
badly to put a man’s health and welfare at risk.”
Around the Clock
To get customers’ power back on, electrical
service companies often provide them with 24/7
emergency service. Nieding Electrical Services
in Richmond, Va., has been in business for more
than 20 years. Owner David Nieding remembers
a few years ago, when trees fell on power lines
and meter bases during Hurricane Isabel. At that
time, 300,000 people were without power.
“In the first two days, I was in the dark myself,
and I charged my cell phone in my car,” says
Nieding, who says his home/business operated
on generator power for 11 days. “After that, calls
started to come in.”
His company, which specializes in not only
residential service, but also municipal work,
is always a call away.
“If someone calls and needs something, we’ll
shoot right out there and help them,” he says.
On Hold
Natural disasters can not only disrupt power
to homeowners, they can also inflict serious
structural and financial damage to commercial
and industrial buildings under construction.
In Baton Rouge, Eagan estimated that the
construction projects in the downtown area
were postponed for about a week.
The storms can also have a long-term effect
on the electrical industry as project owners
and contractors shift spending to take care of
unplanned, necessary repairs. For example,
one riverside plant in downtown Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, sustained millions of dollars of damage
due to the recent flood. The flood created a lot
of work for electricians in the short term, but
could disrupt future construction spending in
the long run.
While it’s too soon to tell what will happen
to many of the construction projects affected
by the recent disasters, electrical contracting
companies are focusing on what they do best —
helping their customers in their time of need.
Look inside for products to help your
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TOOLBOX TALKS
Comments from Bill, Jim:
Bill Cenk
VP Industrial/
Construction East
Jim Griffin
VP Industrial/
Construction West
Featured Supplier Partners & Products
WESCO
There When You Need Us Most
“When hurricanes rip apart buildings, flood waters wash away homes, and tornados obliterate
neighborhoods, electricians are in high demand. Oftentimes, however, their resources and
supplies can run out quickly, says Jordon McAreavy, WESCO outside sales rep for national
accounts in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
If these electrical contracting companies are serviced by WESCO, however, they can take
advantage of WESCO’s capabilities.
“With WESCO being as large as we are, we have the products available and the personnel
to bring it on over,” he says.
WESCO is Here for You
WESCO and electrical contracting
companies work hand in hand when it
comes to emergencies. When a natural
disaster or other emergency strikes, WESCO
stands behind its customers and arms them
with the tools they need to get the job done.
We know that emergencies can happen
anytime day or night and in any location.
For that reason, we have 400 full-service
Branches located across the country. WESCO
also operates seven high-tech distribution
centers and has more than 215,000 products
in stock. We offer online ordering, same-day
shipment, and central order handling and
fulfillment from these distribution centers
to serve your needs.
Our employees are also dedicated
to providing 24/7 emergency service and
product availability. When an emergency
happens, electrical contractors know that
they can reach our Branch managers or sales
team members on their cell phones. Anyone
can provide 8-to-5 service, but our WESCO
Branches go above and beyond by making
sure we are available when you need us.
When the power goes out, communities
depend on electrical contractors to get the
lights back on. In turn, contractors can rely
on WESCO to obtain products, services, and
support in their time of need.
For more information on WESCO’s
emergency preparedness products,
go to www.wesco.com and use the
Branch locator to contact your local
WESCO Branch.
Here are five ways that WESCO Branches have helped contractors during their time of need.
When a disaster strikes, electrical contracting
companies often work night and day to get
the power back on for their customers. Since
their product needs can change by the hour,
WESCO Branches make it a top priority to
stock their clients any time of the day.
“We called each other at home, at the office,
met at 9 p.m. or 6 a.m.,” he says. “There were
no rules. Everything was focused on getting
the plant up and running.”
When a flood struck the riverside Cargill
plants in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
McAreavy immediately called the electrical
contracting company. His client then assessed
the situation and put a laundry list of
necessary materials together.
A 500-year-flood inflicted hundreds of
millions of dollars worth of damage to plants
in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa. To make
sure the electricians had the supplies they
needed to restore power to the plants, WESCO
set up a 53-foot trailer with 600–800 items
such as wire, fuses, and conduit.
Temporary electrical supply room
“We lit the trailer with generator power, and
it was manned by WESCO personnel daily,”
he says. “It has everything the electricians
need to put the plant back together.”
Service with a smile
Electrical contracting companies often know
who to call in the event of an emergency, says
John Rucker, manager of the Van Nuys, Calif.
branch. All of his branch’s sales managers list
their home or cell phone numbers on their
business cards, he says.
When an earthquake rattled California
years ago, WESCO armed its customers
with the supplies they needed to get back
up and running.
Teamwork
WESCO works closely with the electrical
contracting companies and their customers to make sure they have what they need,
when they need it. In the aftermath of the
Iowa storm, McAreavy worked with a 30-year
inside sales veteran who knew the resources
available within the WESCO system.
• Provides a slick, easy-glide surface coating
that reduces the force required to pull wires
• Triple-layer protection (including 2 layers of
epoxy coating) stops corrosion in its tracks
• Cover includes gasket
“There was an immediate demand for so many
things it was amazing,” Rucker said. “Everyone
wanted batteries and hard hats. The branch
also sold and gave away a number of first aid
kits, flashlights and temporary lighting.”
Rucker said every situation is different,
and WESCO is always ready to provide
any supplies contractors need.
“There are always going to be emergencies,”
he said. “Stuff happens. Equipment breaks
down, machines get damaged or something
is needed that was not planned for. Our
customers know that we’re available and
they can count on us. We love to do it.”
By the Numbers
850,000 customers in Entergy’s territory
during its peak. The August 2008 tropical
storm caused 120 deaths and inflicted $20
billion in damage in the United States and
the Caribbean. In Louisiana, the hurricane
damaged Louisiana University’s football
stadium and blew off roofs and knocked
• Broadest family of
battery-powered tools
• 180˚ rotating heads
Portable plugs and connectors
Emergency adapters for temporary power
• Crimping and cutting tools
• High-visibility yellow thermoplastic
elastomer housing
• Intended for locking to straight
blade conversions
• Rugged interiors provide excellent resistance
to moisture and extreme temperatures
• Plugs and connectors feature nickel-plated metal
components for superior corrosion resistance in
abusive environments and marine applications
• Robust design for years of use
• No need to thread from either end of the rod
• Functions as a hex nut, square washer,
and flat washer combined
Steel City Metallic Boxes
and Covers
Catamount® Twist Tail™ Cable Tie
• Designed for quick, easy, tool-less installation
• After installing, remove excess tail with a simple
“bend, bend again, and twist” motion
• Tail breaks off neat and clean
with no sharp edges
• Provides a full 50 lbs. minimum loop
tensile strength
• Suitable for any general-purpose
cable tie application
• Available in 7", 11", and 14" lengths
• White and UV-resistant black 6.6 nylon
down trees in Houma, La. Alabama also
sustained multi-million dollars worth of
damage due to the hurricane.
•A flood swamped the Midwest in summer
2008, causing power outages to 27,000
Iowa homes and businesses. The flood
also shut down several grain and meat
processing plants.
• Consistent narrow width from barrel to tongue
• Double-chamfered barrel eases wire insertion
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Corrosion-Resistant Adapters
• Takes up to 43% less time than standard methods
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At any time, during any season, natural disasters or foul weather can disrupt power supplies, create hazardous working conditions, or damage
sensitive electronics. Bryant provides the necessary devices to not only safeguard personnel and equipment, but also to create safe, reliable,
and durable power connection solutions that will help supply electricity when and where it’s needed; despite adverse environmental conditions.
Watertight & Dust-tight Devices
Kindorf Trapnut Strut Fastener
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Por table and Protective Power Solutions
• Ergonomically designed
battery-powered tools for
highest efficiency
• Ideal for commercial and
industrial connector and
grounding installations
• Ideal for confined-space terminations
•Hurricane Gustav knocked out power to
Color-Keyed® 6-Ton and
14-Ton Hydraulic Tools
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Solid communication
“Most all of our contractors have our cell
numbers, and they can call us any time, day
or night,” he says. “We want for us to be the
first people they think of if they need help.”
T&B® BlueKote™ Form 7 and Form 8 Conduit Bodies
BlueKote™ (Patent Pending) is a surface coating formulated
to fight corrosion and reduce wire friction.
Around-the-clock service
When the phone lit up from six to seven
different people, McAreavy says he couldn’t
write the product orders down fast enough.
To keep in touch with the Cargill plant, which
had lost power, he relied on his cell phone.
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Color-Keyed® Narrow-Tongue Lugs
Electrical contracting firms have been
hit with many costly natural disasters
over the years. Here are some statistics
on two of the most recent storms —
Hurricane Gustav and the Iowa flood.
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WESCO provides superior products and services from 6,000 core suppliers and has relationships with 18,000 more. Our
broad selection of products from industry-leading suppliers enables us to meet virtually all of our contractors’ requirements.
• Notched Ears on Switch
Boxes — Steel City® Switch
Boxes feature a longer ear
and a special notch that
provides clearance for the
screws that are used to
attach wall plates to GFCI
or rocker-type light switches
• Raised Ground Screw Bump
in 4" Square, 411⁄16" and Utility
Boxes — Quicker surface mounting
by eliminating the need to remove the portion
of the screw that threads through the back of the box
• Steel City® Adjustable Mud Ring — Now there’s a quick,
easy, and economical way to insure that stud-mounted outlet
boxes fit flush with finished drywall.
–Patent-pending design, rugged steel construction similar
to standard mud ring but with greater flexibility
– Quick-release locking mechanism enables fast and easy
adjustment of inner ring
– Mounts to any standard 4" - square 21⁄8" deep - outlet box
such as Steel City® 521711234E
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• Tongue and groove plug/connector
sealing system for optimum protection
• Silicon Bronze assembly screws
• Nickel-plated contacts and blades
• Copper alloy blades, contacts, and terminals
• Stainless steel captive assembly screws
• High-visibility yellow color
• Meets NEC requirements
for “wet and damp” locations
Bryant Part #’s
26W47BRY 27W47BRY 14W47BRY 15W47BRY 8266TSP
8266TSC
8266TSC
8266TSP
Description
NEMA L5-20, 20A 125V, Locking, 2-Pole 3-Wire Plug
NEMA L5-20, 20A 125V, Locking, 2-Pole 3-Wire Connector
NEMA 5-15, 15A 125V, Straight Blade, 2-Pole 3-Wire Plug
NEMA 5-15, 15A 125V, Straight Blade, 2-Pole 3-Wire Connector
15A 125V, 2-Pole 3-Wire Grounding, Nylon, Water/Dust-tight Plug
15A 125V, 2-Pole 3-Wire Grounding, Nylon, Water/Dust-tight Connector
Weather Protective Boots
Help prevent moisture and dust
from damaging plugs
• For use with locking and straight blade
plugs and connectors
• Available in black or high-visibility yellow
• Chemical and ultraviolet-resistant
thermoplastic elastomer construction
• Closure cap available to cover connector
when not mated
Bryant Part #’s
3015 1530 2128CR 2129CR Description
5-15P L5-30R 15A Straight Blade Plug, 30A Locking Connector.
15A, 125V 30A, 125V 125V, 12/3 Type ST Cord.
L5-30P 5-20R 30A Locking Plug, 15A or 20A Straight Blade
30A, 125V 20A, 125V Connector. 125V, 12/3 Type ST Cord
5-15P L5-20R 15A Straight Blade Plug, 20A Locking Connector.
15A, 125V 20A, 125V 125V, 12/3 Type ST Cord
L5-20P 5-20R 20A Locking Plug, 15A or 20A Straight Blade
20A, 125V 20A, 125V Connector. 125V, 12/3 Type ST Cord
Generator and Pump Connection Kits
Generator Inlet Kit
Kit includes:
• Heavy-duty, industrial-grade, NEMA
L14-30 male base integrated with
cast aluminum weatherproof cover
• Single-gang 2" deep cast
aluminum box
• Mounting hardware, grounding screw, and gasket
Bryant Part #’s
RB58405 PKL520
PKL620
Description
30A, 125/250V, 3-Pole, 4-Wire Generator Kit, NEMA L14-30
Pump Kit, NEMA 5-20
Pump Kit, NEMA 6-20 Inlet
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TOOLBOX TALKS
Comments from Bill, Jim:
Bill Cenk
VP Industrial/
Construction East
Jim Griffin
VP Industrial/
Construction West
Featured Supplier Partners & Products
WESCO
There When You Need Us Most
“When hurricanes rip apart buildings, flood waters wash away homes, and tornados obliterate
neighborhoods, electricians are in high demand. Oftentimes, however, their resources and
supplies can run out quickly, says Jordon McAreavy, WESCO outside sales rep for national
accounts in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
If these electrical contracting companies are serviced by WESCO, however, they can take
advantage of WESCO’s capabilities.
“With WESCO being as large as we are, we have the products available and the personnel
to bring it on over,” he says.
WESCO is Here for You
WESCO and electrical contracting
companies work hand in hand when it
comes to emergencies. When a natural
disaster or other emergency strikes, WESCO
stands behind its customers and arms them
with the tools they need to get the job done.
We know that emergencies can happen
anytime day or night and in any location.
For that reason, we have 400 full-service
Branches located across the country. WESCO
also operates seven high-tech distribution
centers and has more than 215,000 products
in stock. We offer online ordering, same-day
shipment, and central order handling and
fulfillment from these distribution centers
to serve your needs.
Our employees are also dedicated
to providing 24/7 emergency service and
product availability. When an emergency
happens, electrical contractors know that
they can reach our Branch managers or sales
team members on their cell phones. Anyone
can provide 8-to-5 service, but our WESCO
Branches go above and beyond by making
sure we are available when you need us.
When the power goes out, communities
depend on electrical contractors to get the
lights back on. In turn, contractors can rely
on WESCO to obtain products, services, and
support in their time of need.
For more information on WESCO’s
emergency preparedness products,
go to www.wesco.com and use the
Branch locator to contact your local
WESCO Branch.
Here are five ways that WESCO Branches have helped contractors during their time of need.
When a disaster strikes, electrical contracting
companies often work night and day to get
the power back on for their customers. Since
their product needs can change by the hour,
WESCO Branches make it a top priority to
stock their clients any time of the day.
“We called each other at home, at the office,
met at 9 p.m. or 6 a.m.,” he says. “There were
no rules. Everything was focused on getting
the plant up and running.”
When a flood struck the riverside Cargill
plants in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
McAreavy immediately called the electrical
contracting company. His client then assessed
the situation and put a laundry list of
necessary materials together.
A 500-year-flood inflicted hundreds of
millions of dollars worth of damage to plants
in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa. To make
sure the electricians had the supplies they
needed to restore power to the plants, WESCO
set up a 53-foot trailer with 600–800 items
such as wire, fuses, and conduit.
Temporary electrical supply room
“We lit the trailer with generator power, and
it was manned by WESCO personnel daily,”
he says. “It has everything the electricians
need to put the plant back together.”
Service with a smile
Electrical contracting companies often know
who to call in the event of an emergency, says
John Rucker, manager of the Van Nuys, Calif.
branch. All of his branch’s sales managers list
their home or cell phone numbers on their
business cards, he says.
When an earthquake rattled California
years ago, WESCO armed its customers
with the supplies they needed to get back
up and running.
Teamwork
WESCO works closely with the electrical
contracting companies and their customers to make sure they have what they need,
when they need it. In the aftermath of the
Iowa storm, McAreavy worked with a 30-year
inside sales veteran who knew the resources
available within the WESCO system.
• Provides a slick, easy-glide surface coating
that reduces the force required to pull wires
• Triple-layer protection (including 2 layers of
epoxy coating) stops corrosion in its tracks
• Cover includes gasket
“There was an immediate demand for so many
things it was amazing,” Rucker said. “Everyone
wanted batteries and hard hats. The branch
also sold and gave away a number of first aid
kits, flashlights and temporary lighting.”
Rucker said every situation is different,
and WESCO is always ready to provide
any supplies contractors need.
“There are always going to be emergencies,”
he said. “Stuff happens. Equipment breaks
down, machines get damaged or something
is needed that was not planned for. Our
customers know that we’re available and
they can count on us. We love to do it.”
By the Numbers
850,000 customers in Entergy’s territory
during its peak. The August 2008 tropical
storm caused 120 deaths and inflicted $20
billion in damage in the United States and
the Caribbean. In Louisiana, the hurricane
damaged Louisiana University’s football
stadium and blew off roofs and knocked
• Broadest family of
battery-powered tools
• 180˚ rotating heads
Portable plugs and connectors
Emergency adapters for temporary power
• Crimping and cutting tools
• High-visibility yellow thermoplastic
elastomer housing
• Intended for locking to straight
blade conversions
• Rugged interiors provide excellent resistance
to moisture and extreme temperatures
• Plugs and connectors feature nickel-plated metal
components for superior corrosion resistance in
abusive environments and marine applications
• Robust design for years of use
• No need to thread from either end of the rod
• Functions as a hex nut, square washer,
and flat washer combined
Steel City Metallic Boxes
and Covers
Catamount® Twist Tail™ Cable Tie
• Designed for quick, easy, tool-less installation
• After installing, remove excess tail with a simple
“bend, bend again, and twist” motion
• Tail breaks off neat and clean
with no sharp edges
• Provides a full 50 lbs. minimum loop
tensile strength
• Suitable for any general-purpose
cable tie application
• Available in 7", 11", and 14" lengths
• White and UV-resistant black 6.6 nylon
down trees in Houma, La. Alabama also
sustained multi-million dollars worth of
damage due to the hurricane.
•A flood swamped the Midwest in summer
2008, causing power outages to 27,000
Iowa homes and businesses. The flood
also shut down several grain and meat
processing plants.
• Consistent narrow width from barrel to tongue
• Double-chamfered barrel eases wire insertion
4
Corrosion-Resistant Adapters
• Takes up to 43% less time than standard methods
™
At any time, during any season, natural disasters or foul weather can disrupt power supplies, create hazardous working conditions, or damage
sensitive electronics. Bryant provides the necessary devices to not only safeguard personnel and equipment, but also to create safe, reliable,
and durable power connection solutions that will help supply electricity when and where it’s needed; despite adverse environmental conditions.
Watertight & Dust-tight Devices
Kindorf Trapnut Strut Fastener
®
Por table and Protective Power Solutions
• Ergonomically designed
battery-powered tools for
highest efficiency
• Ideal for commercial and
industrial connector and
grounding installations
• Ideal for confined-space terminations
•Hurricane Gustav knocked out power to
Color-Keyed® 6-Ton and
14-Ton Hydraulic Tools
®
Solid communication
“Most all of our contractors have our cell
numbers, and they can call us any time, day
or night,” he says. “We want for us to be the
first people they think of if they need help.”
T&B® BlueKote™ Form 7 and Form 8 Conduit Bodies
BlueKote™ (Patent Pending) is a surface coating formulated
to fight corrosion and reduce wire friction.
Around-the-clock service
When the phone lit up from six to seven
different people, McAreavy says he couldn’t
write the product orders down fast enough.
To keep in touch with the Cargill plant, which
had lost power, he relied on his cell phone.
3
Color-Keyed® Narrow-Tongue Lugs
Electrical contracting firms have been
hit with many costly natural disasters
over the years. Here are some statistics
on two of the most recent storms —
Hurricane Gustav and the Iowa flood.
2
WESCO provides superior products and services from 6,000 core suppliers and has relationships with 18,000 more. Our
broad selection of products from industry-leading suppliers enables us to meet virtually all of our contractors’ requirements.
• Notched Ears on Switch
Boxes — Steel City® Switch
Boxes feature a longer ear
and a special notch that
provides clearance for the
screws that are used to
attach wall plates to GFCI
or rocker-type light switches
• Raised Ground Screw Bump
in 4" Square, 411⁄16" and Utility
Boxes — Quicker surface mounting
by eliminating the need to remove the portion
of the screw that threads through the back of the box
• Steel City® Adjustable Mud Ring — Now there’s a quick,
easy, and economical way to insure that stud-mounted outlet
boxes fit flush with finished drywall.
–Patent-pending design, rugged steel construction similar
to standard mud ring but with greater flexibility
– Quick-release locking mechanism enables fast and easy
adjustment of inner ring
– Mounts to any standard 4" - square 21⁄8" deep - outlet box
such as Steel City® 521711234E
5
• Tongue and groove plug/connector
sealing system for optimum protection
• Silicon Bronze assembly screws
• Nickel-plated contacts and blades
• Copper alloy blades, contacts, and terminals
• Stainless steel captive assembly screws
• High-visibility yellow color
• Meets NEC requirements
for “wet and damp” locations
Bryant Part #’s
26W47BRY 27W47BRY 14W47BRY 15W47BRY 8266TSP
8266TSC
8266TSC
8266TSP
Description
NEMA L5-20, 20A 125V, Locking, 2-Pole 3-Wire Plug
NEMA L5-20, 20A 125V, Locking, 2-Pole 3-Wire Connector
NEMA 5-15, 15A 125V, Straight Blade, 2-Pole 3-Wire Plug
NEMA 5-15, 15A 125V, Straight Blade, 2-Pole 3-Wire Connector
15A 125V, 2-Pole 3-Wire Grounding, Nylon, Water/Dust-tight Plug
15A 125V, 2-Pole 3-Wire Grounding, Nylon, Water/Dust-tight Connector
Weather Protective Boots
Help prevent moisture and dust
from damaging plugs
• For use with locking and straight blade
plugs and connectors
• Available in black or high-visibility yellow
• Chemical and ultraviolet-resistant
thermoplastic elastomer construction
• Closure cap available to cover connector
when not mated
Bryant Part #’s
3015 1530 2128CR 2129CR Description
5-15P L5-30R 15A Straight Blade Plug, 30A Locking Connector.
15A, 125V 30A, 125V 125V, 12/3 Type ST Cord.
L5-30P 5-20R 30A Locking Plug, 15A or 20A Straight Blade
30A, 125V 20A, 125V Connector. 125V, 12/3 Type ST Cord
5-15P L5-20R 15A Straight Blade Plug, 20A Locking Connector.
15A, 125V 20A, 125V 125V, 12/3 Type ST Cord
L5-20P 5-20R 20A Locking Plug, 15A or 20A Straight Blade
20A, 125V 20A, 125V Connector. 125V, 12/3 Type ST Cord
Generator and Pump Connection Kits
Generator Inlet Kit
Kit includes:
• Heavy-duty, industrial-grade, NEMA
L14-30 male base integrated with
cast aluminum weatherproof cover
• Single-gang 2" deep cast
aluminum box
• Mounting hardware, grounding screw, and gasket
Bryant Part #’s
RB58405 PKL520
PKL620
Description
30A, 125/250V, 3-Pole, 4-Wire Generator Kit, NEMA L14-30
Pump Kit, NEMA 5-20
Pump Kit, NEMA 6-20 Inlet
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TOOLBOX TALKS
Comments from Bill, Jim:
Bill Cenk
VP Industrial/
Construction East
Jim Griffin
VP Industrial/
Construction West
Featured Supplier Partners & Products
WESCO
There When You Need Us Most
“When hurricanes rip apart buildings, flood waters wash away homes, and tornados obliterate
neighborhoods, electricians are in high demand. Oftentimes, however, their resources and
supplies can run out quickly, says Jordon McAreavy, WESCO outside sales rep for national
accounts in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
If these electrical contracting companies are serviced by WESCO, however, they can take
advantage of WESCO’s capabilities.
“With WESCO being as large as we are, we have the products available and the personnel
to bring it on over,” he says.
WESCO is Here for You
WESCO and electrical contracting
companies work hand in hand when it
comes to emergencies. When a natural
disaster or other emergency strikes, WESCO
stands behind its customers and arms them
with the tools they need to get the job done.
We know that emergencies can happen
anytime day or night and in any location.
For that reason, we have 400 full-service
Branches located across the country. WESCO
also operates seven high-tech distribution
centers and has more than 215,000 products
in stock. We offer online ordering, same-day
shipment, and central order handling and
fulfillment from these distribution centers
to serve your needs.
Our employees are also dedicated
to providing 24/7 emergency service and
product availability. When an emergency
happens, electrical contractors know that
they can reach our Branch managers or sales
team members on their cell phones. Anyone
can provide 8-to-5 service, but our WESCO
Branches go above and beyond by making
sure we are available when you need us.
When the power goes out, communities
depend on electrical contractors to get the
lights back on. In turn, contractors can rely
on WESCO to obtain products, services, and
support in their time of need.
For more information on WESCO’s
emergency preparedness products,
go to www.wesco.com and use the
Branch locator to contact your local
WESCO Branch.
Here are five ways that WESCO Branches have helped contractors during their time of need.
When a disaster strikes, electrical contracting
companies often work night and day to get
the power back on for their customers. Since
their product needs can change by the hour,
WESCO Branches make it a top priority to
stock their clients any time of the day.
“We called each other at home, at the office,
met at 9 p.m. or 6 a.m.,” he says. “There were
no rules. Everything was focused on getting
the plant up and running.”
When a flood struck the riverside Cargill
plants in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
McAreavy immediately called the electrical
contracting company. His client then assessed
the situation and put a laundry list of
necessary materials together.
A 500-year-flood inflicted hundreds of
millions of dollars worth of damage to plants
in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa. To make
sure the electricians had the supplies they
needed to restore power to the plants, WESCO
set up a 53-foot trailer with 600–800 items
such as wire, fuses, and conduit.
Temporary electrical supply room
“We lit the trailer with generator power, and
it was manned by WESCO personnel daily,”
he says. “It has everything the electricians
need to put the plant back together.”
Service with a smile
Electrical contracting companies often know
who to call in the event of an emergency, says
John Rucker, manager of the Van Nuys, Calif.
branch. All of his branch’s sales managers list
their home or cell phone numbers on their
business cards, he says.
When an earthquake rattled California
years ago, WESCO armed its customers
with the supplies they needed to get back
up and running.
Teamwork
WESCO works closely with the electrical
contracting companies and their customers to make sure they have what they need,
when they need it. In the aftermath of the
Iowa storm, McAreavy worked with a 30-year
inside sales veteran who knew the resources
available within the WESCO system.
• Provides a slick, easy-glide surface coating
that reduces the force required to pull wires
• Triple-layer protection (including 2 layers of
epoxy coating) stops corrosion in its tracks
• Cover includes gasket
“There was an immediate demand for so many
things it was amazing,” Rucker said. “Everyone
wanted batteries and hard hats. The branch
also sold and gave away a number of first aid
kits, flashlights and temporary lighting.”
Rucker said every situation is different,
and WESCO is always ready to provide
any supplies contractors need.
“There are always going to be emergencies,”
he said. “Stuff happens. Equipment breaks
down, machines get damaged or something
is needed that was not planned for. Our
customers know that we’re available and
they can count on us. We love to do it.”
By the Numbers
850,000 customers in Entergy’s territory
during its peak. The August 2008 tropical
storm caused 120 deaths and inflicted $20
billion in damage in the United States and
the Caribbean. In Louisiana, the hurricane
damaged Louisiana University’s football
stadium and blew off roofs and knocked
• Broadest family of
battery-powered tools
• 180˚ rotating heads
Portable plugs and connectors
Emergency adapters for temporary power
• Crimping and cutting tools
• High-visibility yellow thermoplastic
elastomer housing
• Intended for locking to straight
blade conversions
• Rugged interiors provide excellent resistance
to moisture and extreme temperatures
• Plugs and connectors feature nickel-plated metal
components for superior corrosion resistance in
abusive environments and marine applications
• Robust design for years of use
• No need to thread from either end of the rod
• Functions as a hex nut, square washer,
and flat washer combined
Steel City Metallic Boxes
and Covers
Catamount® Twist Tail™ Cable Tie
• Designed for quick, easy, tool-less installation
• After installing, remove excess tail with a simple
“bend, bend again, and twist” motion
• Tail breaks off neat and clean
with no sharp edges
• Provides a full 50 lbs. minimum loop
tensile strength
• Suitable for any general-purpose
cable tie application
• Available in 7", 11", and 14" lengths
• White and UV-resistant black 6.6 nylon
down trees in Houma, La. Alabama also
sustained multi-million dollars worth of
damage due to the hurricane.
•A flood swamped the Midwest in summer
2008, causing power outages to 27,000
Iowa homes and businesses. The flood
also shut down several grain and meat
processing plants.
• Consistent narrow width from barrel to tongue
• Double-chamfered barrel eases wire insertion
4
Corrosion-Resistant Adapters
• Takes up to 43% less time than standard methods
™
At any time, during any season, natural disasters or foul weather can disrupt power supplies, create hazardous working conditions, or damage
sensitive electronics. Bryant provides the necessary devices to not only safeguard personnel and equipment, but also to create safe, reliable,
and durable power connection solutions that will help supply electricity when and where it’s needed; despite adverse environmental conditions.
Watertight & Dust-tight Devices
Kindorf Trapnut Strut Fastener
®
Por table and Protective Power Solutions
• Ergonomically designed
battery-powered tools for
highest efficiency
• Ideal for commercial and
industrial connector and
grounding installations
• Ideal for confined-space terminations
•Hurricane Gustav knocked out power to
Color-Keyed® 6-Ton and
14-Ton Hydraulic Tools
®
Solid communication
“Most all of our contractors have our cell
numbers, and they can call us any time, day
or night,” he says. “We want for us to be the
first people they think of if they need help.”
T&B® BlueKote™ Form 7 and Form 8 Conduit Bodies
BlueKote™ (Patent Pending) is a surface coating formulated
to fight corrosion and reduce wire friction.
Around-the-clock service
When the phone lit up from six to seven
different people, McAreavy says he couldn’t
write the product orders down fast enough.
To keep in touch with the Cargill plant, which
had lost power, he relied on his cell phone.
3
Color-Keyed® Narrow-Tongue Lugs
Electrical contracting firms have been
hit with many costly natural disasters
over the years. Here are some statistics
on two of the most recent storms —
Hurricane Gustav and the Iowa flood.
2
WESCO provides superior products and services from 6,000 core suppliers and has relationships with 18,000 more. Our
broad selection of products from industry-leading suppliers enables us to meet virtually all of our contractors’ requirements.
• Notched Ears on Switch
Boxes — Steel City® Switch
Boxes feature a longer ear
and a special notch that
provides clearance for the
screws that are used to
attach wall plates to GFCI
or rocker-type light switches
• Raised Ground Screw Bump
in 4" Square, 411⁄16" and Utility
Boxes — Quicker surface mounting
by eliminating the need to remove the portion
of the screw that threads through the back of the box
• Steel City® Adjustable Mud Ring — Now there’s a quick,
easy, and economical way to insure that stud-mounted outlet
boxes fit flush with finished drywall.
–Patent-pending design, rugged steel construction similar
to standard mud ring but with greater flexibility
– Quick-release locking mechanism enables fast and easy
adjustment of inner ring
– Mounts to any standard 4" - square 21⁄8" deep - outlet box
such as Steel City® 521711234E
5
• Tongue and groove plug/connector
sealing system for optimum protection
• Silicon Bronze assembly screws
• Nickel-plated contacts and blades
• Copper alloy blades, contacts, and terminals
• Stainless steel captive assembly screws
• High-visibility yellow color
• Meets NEC requirements
for “wet and damp” locations
Bryant Part #’s
26W47BRY 27W47BRY 14W47BRY 15W47BRY 8266TSP
8266TSC
8266TSC
8266TSP
Description
NEMA L5-20, 20A 125V, Locking, 2-Pole 3-Wire Plug
NEMA L5-20, 20A 125V, Locking, 2-Pole 3-Wire Connector
NEMA 5-15, 15A 125V, Straight Blade, 2-Pole 3-Wire Plug
NEMA 5-15, 15A 125V, Straight Blade, 2-Pole 3-Wire Connector
15A 125V, 2-Pole 3-Wire Grounding, Nylon, Water/Dust-tight Plug
15A 125V, 2-Pole 3-Wire Grounding, Nylon, Water/Dust-tight Connector
Weather Protective Boots
Help prevent moisture and dust
from damaging plugs
• For use with locking and straight blade
plugs and connectors
• Available in black or high-visibility yellow
• Chemical and ultraviolet-resistant
thermoplastic elastomer construction
• Closure cap available to cover connector
when not mated
Bryant Part #’s
3015 1530 2128CR 2129CR Description
5-15P L5-30R 15A Straight Blade Plug, 30A Locking Connector.
15A, 125V 30A, 125V 125V, 12/3 Type ST Cord.
L5-30P 5-20R 30A Locking Plug, 15A or 20A Straight Blade
30A, 125V 20A, 125V Connector. 125V, 12/3 Type ST Cord
5-15P L5-20R 15A Straight Blade Plug, 20A Locking Connector.
15A, 125V 20A, 125V 125V, 12/3 Type ST Cord
L5-20P 5-20R 20A Locking Plug, 15A or 20A Straight Blade
20A, 125V 20A, 125V Connector. 125V, 12/3 Type ST Cord
Generator and Pump Connection Kits
Generator Inlet Kit
Kit includes:
• Heavy-duty, industrial-grade, NEMA
L14-30 male base integrated with
cast aluminum weatherproof cover
• Single-gang 2" deep cast
aluminum box
• Mounting hardware, grounding screw, and gasket
Bryant Part #’s
RB58405 PKL520
PKL620
Description
30A, 125/250V, 3-Pole, 4-Wire Generator Kit, NEMA L14-30
Pump Kit, NEMA 5-20
Pump Kit, NEMA 6-20 Inlet
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cable. We offer time-saving
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assemblies providing safe and reliable portable power solutions:
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5 Don’t overcommit your resources.
Following a natural disaster, it’s easy to
take on more work than you can handle,
but instead try to focus on serving your
customers to the best of your ability.
Contact your local WESCO Branch to order your customized Cooper Crouse-Hinds Portable Power solution!
For more information, download a copy at www.wesco.com/construction.
Electrical Contractors Go the Extra Mile
to Restore Power in Emergency Situations
Natural Disasters Don’t Stand in the Way of Contractors
Committed to their Customers and Communities
Hurricane Gustav hammered Baton Rouge, La. in September, ripping off part of the roof of Louisiana
Electric Co.’s building and destroying inventory in its shop. Rather than shutting down operations,
however, the residential and commercial electrical contracting company hooked up to generator
power and sent its 25 electricians out in the community to help its customers.
“There are a lot of people out of power in Baton Rouge for days after the storm,” says Jerry Eagan, office
manager, who estimated that 54 out of the 64 “parishes” or counties were still in the dark. “A lot of our
electricians also don’t have power at home, and many of them have homes that are damaged.”
The electricians were working 10 hours a day, four days a week to hook up portable, standby
generators for their customers. In most cases, the customers supplied their own generators, and
called the electricians to help get them up and running.
“They are putting in long hours, but we are not pushing them to the brink,” he says.
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After a natural disaster, such as a hurricane,
flood, or tornado, the phone often rings off the
hook at an electrical contracting company. It’s
always important, however, for companies to
not risk the safety of their employees for the
sake of increasing their profitability, Eagan
says. The electricians are using the proper
protective equipment, and if they don’t have
the right supplies, they’re making sure that
they get them before they begin work.
“We won’t go outside the Code for anything,”
he says. “The hurricane won’t make us do things
that we don’t normally do, like standing in water
to redo a service. We don’t need the money that
badly to put a man’s health and welfare at risk.”
Around the Clock
To get customers’ power back on, electrical
service companies often provide them with 24/7
emergency service. Nieding Electrical Services
in Richmond, Va., has been in business for more
than 20 years. Owner David Nieding remembers
a few years ago, when trees fell on power lines
and meter bases during Hurricane Isabel. At that
time, 300,000 people were without power.
“In the first two days, I was in the dark myself,
and I charged my cell phone in my car,” says
Nieding, who says his home/business operated
on generator power for 11 days. “After that, calls
started to come in.”
His company, which specializes in not only
residential service, but also municipal work,
is always a call away.
“If someone calls and needs something, we’ll
shoot right out there and help them,” he says.
On Hold
Natural disasters can not only disrupt power
to homeowners, they can also inflict serious
structural and financial damage to commercial
and industrial buildings under construction.
In Baton Rouge, Eagan estimated that the
construction projects in the downtown area
were postponed for about a week.
The storms can also have a long-term effect
on the electrical industry as project owners
and contractors shift spending to take care of
unplanned, necessary repairs. For example,
one riverside plant in downtown Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, sustained millions of dollars of damage
due to the recent flood. The flood created a lot
of work for electricians in the short term, but
could disrupt future construction spending in
the long run.
While it’s too soon to tell what will happen
to many of the construction projects affected
by the recent disasters, electrical contracting
companies are focusing on what they do best —
helping their customers in their time of need.
Look inside for products to help your
company prepare for emergencies.
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3 Don’t overwork your electricians. Your
crews will often have to work long hours
to get the job done, but fatigue can often
lead to mistakes, which can be costly and
life-threatening for an electrician.
4 Keep your electricians safe in the field.
While your electricians may be working
under a time-compressed schedule, make
sure they don’t take shortcuts and make sure
they wear the proper protective equipment.
5 Don’t overcommit your resources.
Following a natural disaster, it’s easy to
take on more work than you can handle,
but instead try to focus on serving your
customers to the best of your ability.
Contact your local WESCO Branch to order your customized Cooper Crouse-Hinds Portable Power solution!
For more information, download a copy at www.wesco.com/construction.
Electrical Contractors Go the Extra Mile
to Restore Power in Emergency Situations
Natural Disasters Don’t Stand in the Way of Contractors
Committed to their Customers and Communities
Hurricane Gustav hammered Baton Rouge, La. in September, ripping off part of the roof of Louisiana
Electric Co.’s building and destroying inventory in its shop. Rather than shutting down operations,
however, the residential and commercial electrical contracting company hooked up to generator
power and sent its 25 electricians out in the community to help its customers.
“There are a lot of people out of power in Baton Rouge for days after the storm,” says Jerry Eagan, office
manager, who estimated that 54 out of the 64 “parishes” or counties were still in the dark. “A lot of our
electricians also don’t have power at home, and many of them have homes that are damaged.”
The electricians were working 10 hours a day, four days a week to hook up portable, standby
generators for their customers. In most cases, the customers supplied their own generators, and
called the electricians to help get them up and running.
“They are putting in long hours, but we are not pushing them to the brink,” he says.
1 Have a written safety plan in place. Before
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FROM CONCEPT THROUGH CONSTRUCTION
Safety Matters
After a natural disaster, such as a hurricane,
flood, or tornado, the phone often rings off the
hook at an electrical contracting company. It’s
always important, however, for companies to
not risk the safety of their employees for the
sake of increasing their profitability, Eagan
says. The electricians are using the proper
protective equipment, and if they don’t have
the right supplies, they’re making sure that
they get them before they begin work.
“We won’t go outside the Code for anything,”
he says. “The hurricane won’t make us do things
that we don’t normally do, like standing in water
to redo a service. We don’t need the money that
badly to put a man’s health and welfare at risk.”
Around the Clock
To get customers’ power back on, electrical
service companies often provide them with 24/7
emergency service. Nieding Electrical Services
in Richmond, Va., has been in business for more
than 20 years. Owner David Nieding remembers
a few years ago, when trees fell on power lines
and meter bases during Hurricane Isabel. At that
time, 300,000 people were without power.
“In the first two days, I was in the dark myself,
and I charged my cell phone in my car,” says
Nieding, who says his home/business operated
on generator power for 11 days. “After that, calls
started to come in.”
His company, which specializes in not only
residential service, but also municipal work,
is always a call away.
“If someone calls and needs something, we’ll
shoot right out there and help them,” he says.
On Hold
Natural disasters can not only disrupt power
to homeowners, they can also inflict serious
structural and financial damage to commercial
and industrial buildings under construction.
In Baton Rouge, Eagan estimated that the
construction projects in the downtown area
were postponed for about a week.
The storms can also have a long-term effect
on the electrical industry as project owners
and contractors shift spending to take care of
unplanned, necessary repairs. For example,
one riverside plant in downtown Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, sustained millions of dollars of damage
due to the recent flood. The flood created a lot
of work for electricians in the short term, but
could disrupt future construction spending in
the long run.
While it’s too soon to tell what will happen
to many of the construction projects affected
by the recent disasters, electrical contracting
companies are focusing on what they do best —
helping their customers in their time of need.
Look inside for products to help your
company prepare for emergencies.
© Copyright 2008 WESCO Distribution, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Printed in the USA. 0908/0809_1369