EBENSBURG Would-be copper thieves, be warned.

Anyone trying to steal copper wiring from any of the 17 towers that make up Cambria Countys 911 communications system will be caught on camera.

A $230,000 grant sought by the countys department of emergency services has allowed for installation of cameras at the towers with a direct line to screens at the dispatch center in Ebensburg.

Weve had so many copper thefts. They steal the ground lines and anything that is copper, county chief clerk Steve Ettien said. Its costing us thousands of dollars.

Not only are the thefts expensive, but they also affect the 911 system, potentially impacting the safety of everyone in the county, Ettien said.

The grant was obtained through the federal Department of Homeland Security and was sufficient to cover all of the costs involved in providing the security cameras and the links to the center, the commissioners said Thursday in announcing the project.

As soon as there is motion inside the fence, the cameras turn on and capture the images, President Commissioner Douglas Lengenfelder said. It sends an alarm to the 911 center, and the operator there has the ability to watch what is going on at the tower site.

Robbin Melnyk, deputy director of emergency services and county 911 coordinator, was credited with landing the grant.

Not only did the grant pay for multiple cameras at the towers, but there was funding to improve exterior security outside the county human services building where the 911 center is, Melnyk said.

The technology is state of the art, Ettien said.

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Anamet Electrical offers several lines of Anaconda SEALTITE suitable for the extreme environments associated with the petrochemical industry.

HTUA: Special PVC cover, Temperature range -51F to +221F (-46C to +105C) HCX: Extreme temperature jacket, Temperature range -76F to +302F (-60C to +150C) EFL: Lightweight corrosion resistant aluminum core, Temperature range -4F to +140F (-20C to +60C) ZHUA: Special Zero Halogen cover, Temperature range -40F to +176F (-40C to +80C) OR: Special Oil Resistant PVC cover, Temperature range -9F to +221F (-23C to +105C)

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Constructed of continuously interlocked hot dipped zinc galvanized steel core for exceptional crush and corrosion resistance. Durable, sunlight resistant and flame retardant thermoplastic PVC jacket that resists heat, oil and chemical breakdown. Designed for most extreme temperature applications.

NEC Articles Article 250.118 (6) Equipment Grounding Article 300.22 (D) Information Technology Equipment Article 350 Liquid-Tight Flexible Metal Conduit (LFMC) Article 501.10 (B) (2) Class I Div. 2 Article 502.10 (A) (2) and (B) (2) Class II Div. 1 2 Article 503.10 (A) (3) and (B) Class III Div. 1 & 2 Article 620.21 Elevator Wiring Methods Article 645.5 (E) (2) Under Raised Floors

Installation Conduit used with standard liquid-tight connector for easy installation. IP 66/67 Rated when installed with approved connectors. Approved for both exposed and concealed locations Rated for temperature ranges UL temps -51F to + 221F (-46C to +105C), CSA -51F to 167F (-46C to +75C). Approved as an equipment grounding conductor in sizes 3/8" through 1-1/4" if the total grounding path is 6 ft. or less and the circuit conductors are protected by over 20 amps for 3/8" and 1/2" and 60 amps or less for 3/4" through 1-1/4". Suitable for use in hazardous locations per NEC Articles 501 Class I Div. 2, Article 502 Class II Div. 1 & 2, Article 503 Class III Div. 1 & 2. Manufactured in a full range of trade sizes from 3/8" through 4". Approved for direct burial and in concrete trade sizes 3/8" through 4". Complies with UL Standard 360 File No. E18917; CSA C22.2 File No. 158897; and NEC Article 350.

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The MTA, Metro-North Railroad and New York City Transit are testing the performance and reliability of solar-powered kiosks that allow customers to access real-time train, subway and bus arrival information without connection to the electrical grid.

The two solar-powered kiosks use MTA Subway Time and MTA Bus Time to provide Metro-North customers with real-time arrival estimates for connecting subways and buses at Metro-Norths Woodlawn station. The kiosks also display Metro-North upcoming scheduled train arrivals, and they will display real-time estimates for Metro-North arrivals later this spring.

We are pleased that despite one of the harshest winters on record, with multiple days of sub-freezing temperatures and at least a half dozen severe ice and snow storms, the kiosks have continued to operate as intended,"Metro-North President Joseph Giulietti said. "These kiosks have the potential for deployment in any above-ground station where running conduits for electrical and data connectivity pose a challenge.

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Powered 100% by sunlight, the kiosks draw no power from the electrical grid and can remain active for 10 days without needing to be recharged by the sun. Because they are completely solar-powered and receive the real-time information wirelessly, the kiosks are not dependent on any external wiring for installation and operation. This makes them fully self-contained and easy to install with no required street closures, electrical connections or cable installation.

While solar-powered kiosks are extensively used in Europe, this pilot is the one of the first fully solar-powered application displaying real-time information in the U.S.

The MTA is evaluating the performance of the kiosks to assess whether the solar panels, batteries and screens can withstand New Yorks year-round weather. Kiosks are topped by a photovoltaic panel and consume 70 watt hours per day, and the screens refresh every 15 seconds.

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San Diego, CA (PRWEB) April 23, 2014

San Diego Network Cabling & Fiber Optic (http://san-diego-cabling.com) has been offering premier structured cabling and telecommunications solutions to commercial and industrial customers in Southern California for over 20 years. They have expanded their service area to include Northern California, Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Tucson.

Technology and infrastructure needs are changing quickly in today's business landscape. Small to large companies have technology needs that require continual network infrastructure upgrades and innovations. In order to help its customers keep up with the network cabling and technology needs, San Diego Network Cabling and Fiber Optic has increased its team of installers and technicians to offer the latest in network cabling technology, wireless network/ WIFI network equipment, server room equipment, IP camera and surveillance, business phone systems and VOIP to 10 additional cities within California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Arizona.

In addition to expanding its reach, the sales and installation team now offer the latest in cat5, cat6, and fiber optic cabling installation, certification, and termination. They have acquired the tools and the expertise to execute underground and aerial copper and fiber installations if necessary. Fiber optics are changing the speeds that business can compete. The benefit of installing fiber optic cabling as a backbone or as a network infrastructure are higher speeds at longer distances. This allows for better connectivity to more people at lower costs. An experienced network cabling contractor can assess a company's unique needs and challenges, as well as their possible future needs, and design a network around their unique goals and budget.

San Diego Network Cabling's existing customers are extremely pleased with the expansion of services. They have many new branch locations and office remodel projects happening and feel relieved to be working with a trusted vendor on their network cabling and wiring.

For more information about the company or to request a quote, call (800) 483-8512 or visit http://san-diego-cabling.com.

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Mounting vs. Burying The Wire

How you decide to bury or mount the wire is entirely up to you and your planned layout. You can even do a combination of both - burying most of it but using a conveniently placed fence to mount the wire that runs along the fence line. Whether you bury or mount your wire depends in large part on the area you are fencing. For regularly mowed lawn it is best to bury the wire. For areas where you do not mow, or where digging would be impossible, you can simply lay the wire above ground and use lawn staples to hold it in place. The dog fence wire can also be mounted on convenient trees or existing fencing. In many situations professional dog fence installers and homeowners alike chose not to bury the dog fence wire, but rather use dog fence ground staples to secure the wire tightly to the ground, eventually the grass grows around the wire and hides it for better asthetic value.

Whether you choose to mount or bury the wire is in large part dependent on the terrain where you plan to install your electric dog fence. There are many reasons to bury the wire and just as many reasons to mount the wire.

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acre: 1.5 -2.5hours

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The ABB Low Voltage Products division has introduced a new line of heavy duty safety switches for commercial and industrial applications, meeting the necessary UL98, CSA and NEMA KS-1 standards for the most demanding service-entrance and motor-load applications.

The ABB Low Voltage Products division has introduced a new line of heavy duty safety switches for commercial and industrial applications, meeting the necessary UL98, CSA and NEMA KS-1 standards for the most demanding service-entrance and motor-load applications.

The 600V and 200kA rated switches use the same globally rated bodies as ABBs market leading rotary-style switches, providing increased performance, reliability and safety to the heavy duty market segment. They are the first heavy duty switches in the industry to offer touch-safe visible blades and operating mechanisms that are fully enclosed and protected from dirt and debris. All enclosure types come with gaskets, are free of sharp edges and offer a spacious interior for easier and safer wiring and installation of optional accessories.

The new ABB heavy duty safety switches range from 30 to 1,200 Amperes, and are available as fused and non-fused, with Types 1/12/3R/4X steel or stainless steel enclosures. They are suitable for many heavy commercial and industrial applications including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), food and beverage processing, material handling and conveyors, water and wastewater treatment, commercial construction, marine, petrochemical processing and mining.

The new ABB heavy duty switches use the same proven, state-of-the-art switch bodies and technology as our rotary switches, which are generally regarded as the best in the industry, said Russ Janowski, ABB project manager. We are pleased to extend this technological leadership to the safety switch market.

The new ABB safety switches are maintenance-free, unlike competitive switches that require regular lubrication, and are fully field-serviceable, with the switch body, mechanism, fuse-holders, handle and enclosure door easily and quickly replaceable.

Additional features of the new line include:

The new ABB line of heavy duty safety switches is now available from authorized ABB distributors.

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April 19, 2014 New Riviera marquee going in

Staff Reports The Tonawanda News The Tonawanda News Sat Apr 19, 2014, 03:00 AM EDT

Tonawanda News The installation of the Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Centers newly restored marquee is set to begin next week, Director of Development Gary Rouleau announced in a statement.

The work will begin Tuesday and will be completed Friday, and the box office will remain open during the installation.The project marks the end of a three-year fundraising effort to restore the marquee to its original glory and give it technological improvements.

The iconic 1947 marquee was removed in October and transported to Ohio, where the Wagner Electric Sign Company completed the restoration. The marquee will be transported on a flatbed truck and installed in its original location.

Frey Electric Co. also completed electrical updates to the Riviera Theatre in preparation for the marquees reinstallation.

The improved marquee features its original 1947 paint scheme, which was discovered through testing and research, the restoration of its green and neon lights, metal restoration, new wiring and electronics, including LED display panels that mimic the appearance of the original lettering.

With the resurgence of the historic Riviera Theatre as an anchor, the Webster Street Canal Corridor has seen a resurgence of economic development activity over the past several years with many new restaurants and businesses opening, a statement from the theater reads. Restoration of the historic marquee will contribute to the positive activity in the canal corridor.

Although the buildings marquee received state-of-the-art restoration, the theater worked with the New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation to make sure it was restored to its original look. The buildings status as a historic landmark means exterior renovations must be approved by a state panel and must seek to maintain the buildings historic nature.

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Posted on April 17, 2014 at 7:17 PM

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SEATTLE Puget Sound Energy (PSE) will spend the next several years trying to find gas line installation problems that can lead to deadly explosions.

In thousands of cases nationwide, gas line installers accidentally punctured sewer lines with directional drill bits, then ran the gas lines through the sewer. Its called a cross bore and it usually never results in a problem.

But Duane Henderson, PSEs Manager of Gas System Integrity, said if a plumber or do-it-yourselfer tries to clear a clogged sewer line with a common cutter tool, they can unknowingly sever the gas line. Gas can then travel up sewer lines and into homes or businesses.

The structure can fill up with gas and if it finds an ignition source, then we have some serious damage, said Henderson.

Several people have died in explosions and fires caused by severed cross bores in several states. There have been no explosions in Washington state and PSE wants to make sure it doesnt happen with any of their lines.

They have spent just one year inspecting their 24,000 miles of pipes and have already discovered more than 500 cross bores. They will spend many more years looking for them and will dig up and repair each one they find.

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Primary Location: Houston, TX Schedule: Full-time Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time Salary & Target Bonus: $72K to $82K with a 10% bonus opportunity, DOE

Overview: We're looking for an Instrument and Controls Engineer who will Lead instrument design efforts to support the development of basic and detailed design of new plants and their infrastructure as well as additions or modifications to existing facilities, in coordination with Project Managers and other Design Disciplines.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED IN: P&ID development for instrumentation Instrument list development Interlock and continuous control logic development Knowledge and implementation of DCS and PLC systems Knowledge of wiring and installation of field instrumentation including selection of installation details Knowledge of Hazardous Area Classification for instrument selection Calculate sizing on control valves and flow meters Preparing specifications and performing bid evaluations for: o Field instrumentation o Package unit equipment for instrumentation and control Reviewing Vendor drawings for specification compliance Coordination and direction of instrument Design/Drafting activities (in-house and outside contractor), including but not limited to: o Instrument index o Loop sheets and wiring diagrams o Instrument location plans o Instrument installation details o Control Room/Rack Room equipment arrangement drawings o Control panel design Monitoring the type of work described above when performed by outside contractor engineers and designers for timeliness and cost effectiveness Interpretation and adherence to industry standards and regulatory codes Interface with Operations, Vendors, and Contractors throughout design, construction, and startup

EXPERIENCE DESIRED IN: Preparation of estimates for I&C scope Preparation of I&C design basis Preparing specifications and performing bid evaluations for: o SIS (user requirements specifications) o DCS (user requirements specifications) Knowledge of DCS control for batch operations Perform FAT and commissioning for DCS, SIS, and field instrumentation Participate in plant start-up and troubleshooting Knowledge of Hazardous Area Classification for instrument selection Familiar with industry SIS standard IEC 61511

Required: BS in Electrical or Chemical Engineering and 3 or more years of professional engineering experience. At least 1year of experience as an Instrument and Controls Engineer, preferably in a chemical, petrochemical or similar manufacturing operation. Basic familiarity with engineering, purchasing, accounting and construction practices. Good communication and computer skills. Self starter with high level of results orientation. Valid TWIC card

In order to apply for this position, applicants MUST meet the following criteria. If your resume does not match these criteria, you will not be able to apply for this position.

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Tampa, Fla. (PRWEB) April 16, 2014

RedVector.com, the leader in online continuing education and workforce training solutions for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries, launched new National Electrical Code (NEC) change coursework this month, closing out its 2014 series of NEC change eLearning.

First published in the late 1800s, The NEC is now updated every three years in order to set standards for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment. NEC is not itself a U.S. law but its frequently mandated by state or local governing bodies.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there were 3,745 proposals submitted recommending changes for the 2014 NEC. In addition, there were 1,625 comments concerning the NEC Code-Making Panels responses to these proposals.

RedVector enables professionals in the electrical design, installation and maintenance fields to understand the noteworthy changes that occurred in the 2014 edition of the NEC more quickly and easily. The last training component of the series provides a summary of the significant changes for chapters 5-8 of the 2014 NEC, including new requirements, new articles, revisions to existing requirements and deletions to existing requirements.

RedVector is very proud of its newest NEC course series and its ability to offer relevant training so quickly after the 2014 NEC was adopted, said Matt Casey, Ph.D, Vice President of Content and Accreditations at Red Vector. Our team of experts interprets the changes in the NEC so that our customers can more quickly and easily understand the new version. In other words, our expertly-guided courses focus on explaining the changes in the code, rather than simply reciting the new code, making it easier for them to get up to speed with the latest standards.

About RedVector RedVector sets the standard for excellence in online continuing education and training for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries and holds more than 60 state and national accreditations. RedVector offers individual courses as well as large-scale corporate training solutions for AEC firms featuring customizable and easily accessible online universities with a full range of tracking and reporting features. With an online library exceeding 1,100 courses authored by more than 100 subject matter experts, RedVector.com serves more than 130,000 AEC professionals in all 50 states. The recipient of numerous community honors and industry awards, RedVector was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. For more information, call 1-866-546-1212 or visit http://www.RedVector.com.

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