Author Archives: Electric Control
Load Break Switches
Load Break Switches are essentially giant on and off switches used to instantly cut electrical current for industrial users. Many of our load break switch customers are looking for units rated at 15KV. We carry load break switches in ranges … Continue reading
Circuit Breaker Parts
Electric Control stocks circuit breaker parts for systems dating back to 1945. In addition to our extensive supply of circuit breaker parts, our 60,000 square foot warehouse also stocks related switchgear parts for all our circuit breakers. We specialize in … Continue reading
Siemens-Powering the New World Trade Center
Siemens is one of our most trusted brands of switchgear here at Electric Control. Our facility houses various models, parts, and replacement units made by Siemens. The new World Trade center will include restaurants, an observation deck, and broadcast facilities. … Continue reading
What does “Retrofit” Mean at Electric Control?
What does “Retrofit” Mean at Electric Control? Here at Electric Control we use this phrase quite often and it seems to be catching on in other areas of power production and harnessing as well! In this article from “Business Wire” … Continue reading
Natural Disasters and the Need for Retrofitted Switchgear
Natural Disasters and Your Power Supply As recent flooding in Binghamton, NY shows us, you can never be 100% prepared in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, but having a back up plan can surely help to minimize … Continue reading
Why Choose Electric Control for Your Remanufactured Gear? 10 Reasons!
Choosing a circuit breaker can be a confusing process, and choosing a remanufactured circuit breaker can be even more so. As a recycled switchgear retailer, we here at Electric Control recognize that we are not the only ones who do … Continue reading
Top 10 Reasons Your Company Should Buy Remanufactured Switchgear
Other than being cost effective, remanufactured circuit breakers are a solid alternative to purchasing new gear for a multitude of reasons. As you may have notice, we are a fan of Top 10 Lists, and here we have compiled another … Continue reading
The Facts Behind Retrofitting Low Voltage Power Circuit Breakers
There are many different manufacturers’ retrofit kits available. Many of our clients are under the impression that you have to maintain brand continuity when replacing circuit breaker parts. For example, when you have to put a GE solid state retrofit … Continue reading
Purchasing Low Voltage Circuit Breakers
Low voltage circuit breakers are also a high demand product that we carry here at Electric Control Equipment. We stock large circuit breakers, 480 volt circuit breakers, and 5KV/15KV circuit breakers from 1945 to the present. We also house different … Continue reading
The ITE K-Line and K-Don Circuit Breaker Mounted ITE Switchgear
The ITE K-Line and K-Don Circuit Breaker Mounted ITE Switchgear The ITE Corporation (Inverse Time Element) started in 1895, with a series of open frame air circuit breakers that continued to be used throughout the early 20th century. In the … Continue reading