WORLDBEX 2019: A Successful Expo

WORLDBEX 2019: A Successful Expo

What are the key events of WORLDBEX 2019?

  1. WORLDBEX background
  2. Meiji Electric Philippines Inc.
  3. The Success of WORLDBEX 2019

 

Last month, the 24th Philippine World Building and Construction Expo, or more commonly referred to as WORLDBEX 2019 took place at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. It was a high-yielding trade event that was geared towards introducing a variety of business-to-business opportunities. From electrical suppliers in Metro Manila to various construction companies all over the Philippines, different industries were eager to participate and show off their innovations.

The theme of the event was “A World Built Bolder”. It aimed to improve the standards of excellence for the industries that participated. The event focused on showcasing products and services that uphold a commitment to continuous innovation and economic sustainability. It was also an event where people can share their knowledge and insights on the latest trends, challenges, and solutions in the global construction and design scene. Here’s how it went for Meiji Electric:

 

WORLDBEX Background

WORLDBEX Background

WORLDBEX is one of the biggest events of the year for those who are in the building and construction industry. For engineers, architects, contractors, and distributors, it’s one of their most awaited expos of the year.

In this event, notable companies from different industries are given the chance to showcase their products and services. This way, they also improve their brand in the eyes of potential clients as well as their peers.

The event is known for its welcoming and friendly atmosphere. People from different companies visit the booths of their fellow participants to test out each other’s products. This often leads to partnerships and collaborations. It can sometimes lead to a bit of friendly competition as well since, in essence, the event aims to bring the people of these industries together.

Aside from company representatives, there are also prospective customers scouting the area for their next big purchase. WORLDBEX is a great avenue wherein companies can find more prospects and boost their branding and reputation at the same time.

For 24 years, WORLDBEX has always been the place for industry leaders and newcomers to get acquainted with one another. It’s an event that helps up and coming businesses be more visible.

 

Meiji Electric Philippines Inc.

Meiji Electric Philippines Inc.

Our goal in our participation in this event is to primarily promote our brand. During the event, we offered different kinds of promos and discounts that we believed would appeal to those that were present there. The deals we had to include the following: Square Deal, Bundle Deal, and the Breaker Deal Promo.

The Square Deal promo provides a 50% discount for every switch that you buy along with a free metal box to store them in. Customers had different types of switches to choose from — from the 2-gang, all the way up to 6-gang switches. They can also come in 1- or 3-way switches and be either illuminated or non-illuminated. The promo started during the event and can still be acquired for as long as supplies last.

With so many companies offering different kinds of promos all over the event, we also decided to bring out the big guns and go toe-to-toe with them. During the whole convention, the competition for customers was at its peak.

Another promo we offered was the Breaker Deal Promo. Same with the previous one, it also provides a 50% discount. This deal, in particular, was created to promote the Circuit breakers that Meiji Electric has to offer. These range from 15A to 1250A. Also, for every set of breakers you include, you can save 50% off on your purchase!

The last promo we offered was the Bundle Deal Promo which offered you two extension sets for the price of one. This deal can be availed for PHP888, PHP1111, and PHP1300. The best part is that you’re the one who will choose from the different types of extension sets provided!

 

The Success of WORLDBEX 2019

The Success of WORLDBEX 2019

Overall, we can say that the whole event was a huge success. The venue was filled to the brim with booths from different companies and industries. A plethora of products and services, both old and new, were showcased to everyone at the event. Many companies seem to have created partnerships with one another—further enhancing the future developments of these group of industries.

Meiji Electric was able to acquire new clients that will possibly be a great help in the future. We were also able to unveil to the public some many products and services that we have. WORLDBEX 2019 has provided various opportunities for Meiji Electric and many other companies. Everyone will be looking forward to the next WORLDBEX event!

 

Key Takeaway

Seldom will you see an event that invites so many companies from a plethora of different industries. For WORLDBEX 2019, electrical suppliers in Metro Manila were given priority along with construction companies, home design businesses, and the like.

The whole event aimed to create harmony and synergy within the industries included. As stated in their main theme “A World Built Bolder”, this year, it aims to introduce an enhanced level of building with all the important factors included.

The Importance of Electrical Safety In All Establishments

The Importance of Electrical Safety In All Establishments

Why must you focus on electrical safety?

  1. Understanding electrical safety
  2. Three common types of electrical injuries
  3. Controlling the risks involved with electricity

 

Every electrical company in the Philippines aims to educate their clients and customers about electrical safety. Electricity is an essential part of our lives, which is why the next electrical accident is just waiting to happen — even with all the protective gear that is often used.

It’s hard to eliminate the risk of electrical hazards in many establishments. The best you can do is to manage the flow of electricity in order to lessen its severity. That being said, that’s not always the case. In the Philippines, most workplaces are not as electrically protected as they should be. From your typical office space to the more rugged construction sites, electrical hazards are everywhere.

Electrical safety is not as simple as buying the appropriate electronics to prevent hazards. Although they are a great help, you also need education and proper training to ensure that these devices work as intended. If all of those are put into play, only then will you be able to fully integrate electrical safety into your workplace. In this day and age, electrical safety should be your number one priority. Here are the reasons why:

 

Understanding Electrical Safety

The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is a non-profit organization that has dedicated itself to promoting electrical safety in homes and in workplaces. They have provided a good set of statistics on occupational electrical injuries and fatalities to help people understand that electrical safety should not be ignored.

One of the most prominent points they’ve mentioned is the obvious overlooking of some electrical violations in the past few years. One of them is the use of personal protective and lifesaving equipment, particularly eye and face protection. Something so simple should not be disregarded. Protective gear is there for a reason. Ignoring safety gear signifies blatant neglect of electrical safety that leads to injuries and fatalities.

Another factor to point out is the fact that from 2003 to 2017, a total of 54% of fatal electrical injuries occurred in the construction industry.

When it comes down to it, this is arguably because of the working conditions that you have in most construction sites. Often, the rugged and messy worksite is littered with electrical hazards all over. From unprotected extension cords or cables to faulty, sometimes broken generators (or all of these hazards in some of the truly worst cases) one is significantly more at risk of electrical injuries at a construction site.

To put it in a more general perspective, take note that contact with electricity is the sixth most common cause of workplace fatalities. That means it doesn’t matter if you’re working in a construction site or in a small office space — electricity is always at play. There is always a certain level of threat when electrical equipment is not used correctly.

 

Three Common Types of Electrical Injuries

Three Common Types of Electrical Injuries

Every kind of electrical system has the potential to cause harm to the typical user. The type of electrical injury that you might receive can be different depending on how the incident happened. To differentiate between them, here are the three common types of electrical injuries:

  1. Electrocutions – This is the most fatal among the different types of electrical injuries. In fact, the word comes from “electro” and “execution” — death by electricity. Electrocutions happen when one is exposed to a large or lethal amount of electrical energy.
  2. Electric Shocks – This one happens when your body suddenly becomes part of an electrical circuit. It happens in the blink of an eye and is usually followed up by a sudden reflex response to move away from the electricity source.
  3. Electrical Burns – these are burns caused by electricity, usually through arc flashes, thermal contact, and even electric shocks.

Keep in mind that there are other kinds of electrical hazards that can happen to you. But instead of affecting one individual, they can affect large areas at a time. While they don’t fit in any particular category of injuries, they can still result in the three mentioned above. These include Arc Flashes/Blasts, Fires, and Explosions.

 

Controlling the Risks Involved with Electricity

Controlling the Risks Involved with Electricity

As mentioned above, electrical hazards can’t be completely avoided, but the good thing is that it’s very easy to prevent them. Electrical safety devices are some of the most effective things that help reduce the chances of electrical hazards to extremely low percentages.

Other than that, you can also follow professional guides when you need some DIY electrical work done, however, if you or others find any of these processes overly complicated, it’s highly preferred that you still have professionals do it. That way you reduce the chances of electrical hazards from happening.

 

Key Takeaway

The importance of electrical safety should be emphasized, not just by an electrical company in the Philippines, but also by everyone that makes use of electrical devices. Electrical hazards, injuries, and fatalities are not things that you can easily shrug off. They’re a lingering threat to your home and your workplace so you have to make sure that you and everyone you care about are as safe as possible when working with electricity.

What Are Power Surges And How Do You Prepare For Them?

What Are Power Surges And How Do You Prepare For It?

What should you know about power surges?

 

  1. What are power surges?
  2. Causes of power surges
  3. Protecting your homes from power surges

 

Electrical suppliers in Manila have been researching and manufacturing new technologies that will help protect establishments from electrical hazards. One of these hazards is known as the power surge. This happens suddenly, with little to no signs of it happening, therefore making it a dangerous electrical threat.

However, it is still possible for you to protect your home and yourself from the dangers of power surges. But in order to do that, you have to understand the basics of power surges.

 

What are Power Surges

Also referred to as line surges, or just a surge for short, a power surge is a quick increase in voltage within a circuit.

Keep in mind that in the Philippines, the power we get is on average, at 220v AC power. However, the voltages usually fluctuate between a specific range. When that fluctuation goes above the upper limit, that is called a power surge. This causes an increase in the electrical current. It can also go the other way: an increase in electrical current will result in the voltage levels surpassing the upper boundary of voltage.

Power surges would usually last just about a fraction of a second, but the damage that it brings can be devastating—specifically to power-sensitive appliances.

 

Causes of Power Surges

Causes of Power Surges

Because of the possible damage that power surges can bring, it’s important that every electrical supplier in Manila makes an effort to educate people on what might cause these in the first place. The more people know about what causes surges, the better they can prepare themselves once they happen.

 

Electrical Overloads

When too much power is drawn from a single circuit, an overload will occur. One of the most common reasons for this is the misuse of extension cords. Good quality extension cords will be able to handle all of the outlets used if they’re within their capacity. However, if it exceeds this limit, then it will potentially get overloaded. They are only designed to (as their name suggests) extend the range of outlets.

Electrical overload can lead to power surges. The overloaded circuit may receive an immense spike in current due to too much power being drawn.

 

Power Outage

The sudden failure of the electric grid is quite common in the Philippines, especially during the rainy season where storms basically come and go. As most Filipinos are aware, when storms come, power outages are to be expected. But that alone isn’t too harmful to your appliances.
Once power is restored, however, there’s a chance wherein the sudden jump in the current can create a power surge, damaging any of the unpowered and plugged-in appliances.

 

Faulty Wiring

As with any electrical system, the wiring is the most crucial and arguably one of the most important aspects. Aside from its importance as the path in which electricity flows through, it’s also one of the more easily damaged parts of the whole electrical system. When the wiring is damaged or its casing is exposed, power surges can happen.

Damaged wires may result in increased electrical resistance. Any conductive material can and will spike the current that flows through the wire to dangerous levels.
Pay attention to burn marks on your outlets, buzzing sounds from the outlets, or your circuit breakers frequently tripping.

 

Lightning

While lightning strikes are a relatively uncommon cause of power outages, they still do happen nonetheless. Electrical systems can easily be compromised by lightning. If your electrical system is struck, it is forced to accept the gargantuan amount of excess current.

 

Protecting Your Homes from Power Surges

Protecting Your Homes from Power Surges

It’s dangerous for your appliances to experience power levels above their specified ranges. Electrical systems in appliances are designed to function with a set boundary in mind. Any more or less than what’s set will damage electronics in some way.

Due to the nature of power surges, it’s relatively hard to prepare for it. Aside from making sure that your wiring is updated and your appliances are turned on or off and plugged in or out, your best bet is to make use of surge protectors.

There are many types of surge protectors, all of which are specialized for individual plugs or whole establishments.

For example, the whole-house surge protectors are connected directly to the panel box. This prevents power surges from happening in your home. You can also use extension cords in the Philippines with in-built surge protection capabilities. Whichever you choose, having one will ultimately be great for your home!

 

Key Takeaway

Electrical appliances are sensitive devices, especially when it comes to their electrical system. Power surges are some of the most dangerous electrical hazards that you might experience. Although power surges are some harder hazards to prepare for, you can still make use of devices such as surge protectors to lessen their effects on your house!

Types of Electrical Circuits and Their Importance to Home Electrical Systems

Types of Electrical Circuits and Their Importance to Home Electrical Systems

What do you need to know about electrical circuits?

  1. Definition of electrical circuits
  2. Types of electrical circuits
  3. The importance of understanding circuits

 

Every electrical company in the Philippines should emphasize the necessity of one of the most important foundations of electrical systems — the electrical circuit.

Most of us would probably already know that electrical circuits are utilized to bring power to residential, commercial, and industrial areas. There’s a slight underappreciation of electrical circuits even though it’s crucial in everyday life.

A lot of things rely on circuits, especially when it comes to electrical systems. Most of the time, this is where electrical hazards happen. So, for you to be able to identify more easily the problems you have within electrical systems, you have to learn about circuits.

 

Definition of Electrical Circuits

A circuit can be defined as a closed path where a circulating electric current can flow through. Another way to define circuits is that it’s a system of electrical conductors and components forming a complete path.

Every light switch that you see is a juncture where you can complete a circuit. When you turn one on, you let electricity flow freely through the circuit.

You can categorize electrical circuits between power circuits and electronic circuits. Power circuits transfer and control huge amounts of electricity. These are the circuits found within the walls of establishments and power stations.

Electronic circuits process and transmit information. These can be found inside computers, smartphones, tablets, and TVs.

 

Types of Electrical Circuits

Types of Electrical Circuits

Aside from categorizing electrical circuits based on what they carry, there are three more basic types of electrical circuits, all of which are meant to carry power.

But before carrying on to the particular kinds of circuits, open and closed circuits should be discussed first. Their difference is simple: a closed circuit has a complete path created, while an open circuit does not. Circuits will only work when it’s closed, meaning electricity will be able to flow properly.

 

Series Circuit

 

In this circuit, the same current flows through all the components in the path. The current has only one path to take in a series circuit. One common example of a series circuit is the Christmas light. If at least one component of the series circuit is not functioning, the whole circuit will fail to power up. This is why Christmas lights will fail to function if even just one of the lightbulbs is missing or burnt out.

 

Parallel Circuits

 

This is a circuit where the components are arranged in a way where the current must break up before meeting and combining again. Because of the division, each component will be assured of a charge. Unlike the series circuit, however, when one component breaks, other paths will still work because they don’t rely on each other. This circuit is used in establishments so that if one light burns out, the rest of your house will still have power running through it.

 

Short Circuits

 

More commonly referred to as an electrical malfunction, short circuits are also technically considered circuits that allow a current to travel along an unintended path. It encounters no resistance and bypasses certain paths. What distinguishes it as an electrical hazard is its potential to cause a fire. This is because when short circuits happen, the wires tend to rapidly heat up enough to produce flames.

 

The Importance of Understanding Circuits

The Importance of Understanding Circuits

Having an idea on the different types of circuits will let you comprehend how certain electrical hazards and malfunctions occur. It also provides more insight into why exactly certain electrical devices are important in every establishment.

Electrical circuits are what make up the whole electrical system. Without them, power will not be easily distributed in houses, much less the whole country.

Bear in mind that the entire electrical grid is basically a giant circuit filled with smaller series and parallel circuits. The grid supplies power into your home, goes through the panel box, and is distributed into multiple parallel circuits all over your home.

This makes it easy for you to identify problems that come up every so often. For example, when an outlet suddenly stops working or if a bunch of your light bulbs won’t power on, you’ll be able to pinpoint the problem easily if you know what kind of circuits, they are in.

 

Key Takeaway

Your home is filled with electrical circuits. Power circuits can be found in structures, connecting outlets and other appliances to the main grid. Electronic circuits, on the other hand, power up your devices. Every electrical company in the Philippines should educate their customers and clients on the importance of circuits. They’re the foundation of electrical systems. Without them, modern day living will not be the same.

Easy Ways to Prevent Electric Shocks

Easy Ways to Prevent Electric Shocks

How can you prevent electric shocks?

  1. Turn off the power source
  2. Use insulated tools
  3. Switch to GFCIs
  4. Make use of outlet covers
  5. Never unplug while in use
  6. Keep away from water

 

Every electrical supplier in Manila is steadfast in its mission to educate the Filipino people on how to prevent electrical shocks. In most homes and establishments, there is always a risk of experiencing an electrical shock.

To avoid getting the risk of experiencing an electrical shock, you have a lot of choices. Most of them will require you to go into a routine, or just simply place things in appropriate places. Take a look at these easy ways to prevent electrical shocks from happening in your home or office!

 

Turn Off the Power Source

Turn Off the Power Source

The first point in this list is also the most common one. Every time that you have to work on your electrical system, even if you were just going to replace a loose screw at one of the outlets, it’s important that you turn off the main power. At the very least, turn off the specific circuit where the outlet can be found.

It’s much more important when you’re going to work on the wiring. Any kind of alteration or simple repair that needs to be done will also need you to turn off the power for safety reasons.

 

Use Insulated Tools

Use Insulated Tools

Another common insight when working with electrical systems is to use tools that are insulated — even if you choose to turn off the power supply. Keep in mind that you can never be too safe when it comes to electrical work.

On the off chance that minor accidents such as tools slipping or dropping happen, it will likely lead to an accidental electrical connection. However, the minimal amount of exposed metal on these insulated tools will likely prevent catastrophes from happening.

 

Switch to GFCIs

GFCIs are probably one of the best options that you have to ensure that you not only prevent electrical shocks but also protect your appliances from any electricity-related damage.

GFCI receptacles are equipped with a sensor that measures the voltage levels of the current that passes through it. If it becomes volatile and goes above or below the standard levels, the GFCI receptacle will automatically cut off the power, reducing the risk of electrical shocks or any damage to your appliances.

 

Make Use of Outlet Covers

Make Use of Outlet Covers

Although most adults have enough awareness to not tamper with outlets, that’s not necessarily true for kids who are usually curious enough to do so. The only way to prevent these, aside from educating them about why they shouldn’t do it, is to cover up these electrical outlets.

Plastic covers are often enough, but you can also make use of your furniture to hide them from plain sight.

 

Do Not Unplug While in Use

When appliances are plugged into outlets and you’re using them, they’re considered under load. That means the device is drawing power and electricity is flowing to and from the device and back to the source.

If there’s a continuous flow of electricity, an electrical circuit is formed. Unplugging from the outlet while it’s under load is a real danger. You’re basically cutting an electrical circuit abruptly. The flow of electricity might create an arc—meaning the electricity might literally jump across the gap between the outlet and the plug.

In most cases, this is only safe to do with small devices that don’t have on/off switches. Anything other than that, particularly the larger appliances like washing machines, electric heaters, air conditioning units, and dyers can all create dangerous arcs when you abruptly disconnect them.
Make sure that you turn off the device first before you unplug it.

 

Keep Away from Water

Keep Away from Water

We all know that water and electricity is not a good combination. That’s a recipe for disaster. Remember to keep electrical appliances away from water and moisture to avoid any kind of disaster from happening. When a plugged-in appliance accidentally falls into the water, do not attempt to get it or unplug it. Before you do anything, make sure that your home’s panel board shuts the power off first.

Water is a conductive material which lets electricity freely move through it—making it dangerous.

Be sure to never put water near appliances so that you won’t have to risk any spills happening.

 

Key Takeaway

There are many ways in which you can prevent electric shocks from happening. Keep your appliances away from water and be disciplined on how you remove the plugs out of outlets. Be aware of whether the power is turned on or off when you decide to remove their plugs from the outlet.

Electric shocks may be a common occurrence, but it’s also something that, when actively sorted, can be prevented with simple measures.

3 Reasons to Own a Step-down Transformer

3 Reasons to Own a Step-down Transformer

Why do you need a step-down transformer?

  1. You use foreign appliances
  2. Avoid damaging your appliances
  3. For your personal safety

 

Different electrical devices are necessary for most households. Every electrical company in the Philippines believes that in order to make full and safe use of all your electronics, you must have at least a few protective devices installed.

One of the most useful electrical devices in the Philippines is a step-down transformer. This device is essential for households that make use of appliances or devices that were manufactured in other countries.

Power is a necessity. But when it isn’t handled properly, it can be harmful to people. That’s why it’s important to have some of these utility electrical devices so that you can safely use all of your devices.

Focusing on one of the many devices, here are a few reasons why you would need a step-down transformer.

 

You Use Foreign Appliances or Devices

You Use Foreign Appliances or Devices

The most popular reason why Filipinos need a step-down transformer is that they have appliances or devices from other countries. The appliances that are manufactured in the west, for example, all require around 110 volts because this is their standard working voltage there.
In the Philippines, however, the standard working voltage is at 220v—double the required voltage of foreign machines.

With a step-down transformer, you’re basically altering the voltage levels provided by the grid and tuning it down to 110v or 120v, depending on what’s required for specific appliances.
This is relevant in the Philippines because of the very active community of OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) that commonly bring home appliances from the country that they resided in. If these devices are from the U.S. or Europe, they would usually require 110v — half of the national standard.

In order to use these properly, you will need a step-down transformer.

Keep in mind that this is not limited to foreign appliances (although it does apply to the majority of appliances that need a step-down transformer).

Always remember to check the voltage requirements of your devices and appliances before you plug them in.

 

Avoid Damaging Your Appliances

Another great feature of step-down transformers is that it doubles as a voltage protector. It already decreases the voltage level to the optimum amount. But at the same time, it also allows the electricity to stay in a safe range so that there won’t be any fluctuations in the voltage.

Keep in mind that even a slight over- or under-voltage can lead to your devices getting damaged. Electronics are designed to function with a single, consistent flow of electricity. Too much power and it’ll overheat and probably damage the system. Too little and the electrical system would either not function properly or it will force itself to operate at even if it wasn’t getting enough power. Both can lead to serious issues when left unchecked.

When your appliances are plugged into a step-down transformer, you’ll be sure that it won’t experience any volatility with its voltage and electricity levels because the transformer changes the voltage levels to what it needs.

 

For Personal Safety

For Personal Safety

Not only can the appliances be damaged, the people who use them may be in danger too every time that there’s an unstable current or volatile voltage levels. Often, this won’t be easily seen because everything is happening in the electrical system.

It’s important for your safety and the safety of everyone around you that you make sure that your appliances are functioning properly. This requires that the source of electricity is also proper and balanced.

With step-down transformers, you make sure that your appliances are provided with the right voltage in the optimum range, and that it won’t cause any kind of damage to the appliance.
When the appliance is well maintained, you need not worry about it suddenly shocking you out of nowhere.

 

Key Takeaway

There are many Filipinos that live overseas working to find a better life. For their relatives back home, a step-down transformer is the beacon of light that allows them to graciously enjoy the pasalubongs from their loved ones.

Meiji Offers different types of step-down transformers. For instance, the TC MODELS rated from 50 watts to 750 watts & the ST MODEL where you can choose from 1000 Watts to 10,000 watts step-down transformers are perfect for your home.

Not only will the step-down transformers enable you to use appliances with different voltage requirements optimally, it will also help protect these appliances, and yourself from the many possible electrical hazards that can happen.

Trust the advice of an electrical company in the Philippines when it comes to the overall usefulness of step-down transformers.

Why You Should be Wary of Electrical Faults

Why You Should be Wary of Electrical Faults

Why should you be aware of electrical faults?

  1. What are electrical faults?
  2. The causes and effects of electrical faults
  3. How you can prevent electrical faults from happening

 

A common concern of every transformer supplier is electrical faults. Not only are these dangerous, they also have the capacity to render transformers, and many other electronics completely useless. These electrical faults are incredibly dangerous and should be actively prevented to maintain a safe home or workplace.

You have to be knowledgeable about these in order to prevent them from happening. That being said, here’s a short discussion on what electrical faults are:

 

What are Electrical Faults?

Basically, an electrical fault is an imperfection in the electrical circuit that leads to the current deflecting from the intended path. It disturbs the normal flow of electric current and usually ends up damaging the piece of equipment or the circuit in general.

These interruptions in the electricity flow are very dangerous. Oftentimes these have enough power to inflict severe damage to your equipment and even cause death.

Considering only the basics of the nature of electrical systems, there are two principal types of electrical faults. They can be categorized as follows:

Short-circuit Faults – This happens when there is a failure with the insulation. This is the most common cause of electrical failures. Aside from being common, they’re also severe and can result in an abnormally high current through equipment. These will almost always lead to extensive damage to equipment and electronics.

Open Circuit Faults – This is a failure happens within the path of electricity. Electricity flows in a circuit — a continuous path that always goes back to its source. When an interruption is strong enough to break this path or stop the electricity flow at a point in that path, then an Open circuit fault happens. The voltage and currents will either change or cease to exist, and that sudden break in the circuit will likely damage the whole circuit.

 

The Causes and Effects of Electrical Faults

The Causes and Effects of Electrical Faults

There are a number of factors that can lead to electrical faults. Often, they’re related to the existing power system in an area. It’s important to know the causes of these faults so that you can have an idea on how to prevent them from happening to begin with. Take a look at these causes of electrical faults.

 

Equipment Failure

Probably the most common cause of electrical faults, defective electrical equipment should be considered dangerous no matter what they’re used for or where they’re placed. Devices such as generators, motors, transformers, switching devices, and the likes can cause short circuit faults simply by malfunctioning. The equipment might be too old for any use, or maybe its cables are already failing when it comes to insulation.

Human Error

Hand-in-hand with equipment failure are the more probable human errors that can happen from time to time. A single mistake in rating a piece of equipment or device or forgetting things after servicing or maintenance can lead to so many unnecessary and preventable short-circuit faults happening.

Smoke

Smoke, particularly from open fires, can cause the air to ionize and result in the surrounding overhead transmission lines to spark between the lines or between conductors to insulators. This can cause insulators to lose their insulating capacity due to high voltages.

 

After reviewing a few of the possible causes of electrical faults, here are the most common effects that result from them:

Overcurrent flow. When faults happen, the circuit affected would usually have a very low impedance path for the current flow. Because of this, a high current is drawn from the supply and provided to everything that’s connected to the circuit. This causes relays to get tripped, insulation gets damaged, and sometimes sparks might appear.

Loss of Equipment. Electrical devices, when not protected, are usually sensitive to electrical problems. In fact, they can be burnt completely when exposed to a heavy current due to short circuit faults. Oftentimes, short circuits can even lead to electrical equipment literally getting destroyed.

Electrical Fires. In the case of smoke and short-circuiting, there’s a high probability that it will result in an electrical fire.

 

How Can You Prevent Them from Happening?

How Can You Prevent Them from Happening?

Electrical faults are dangerous and should not be taken lightly. You can prevent it from happening by doing a few simple things in your home or in any establishment. Here are a few things that you can do to prevent electrical faults from happening:

Install GFCI Outlets

These devices are able to detect any imbalance in the amount of electricity that flows through an appliance. When it senses a sudden difference above or below what’s the standard deviation, it will automatically cut off the power going through. This will help protect equipment that is sensitive to electrical problems and also prevent them from short-circuiting.

Know Your Appliances

You have to know the appliances you use. Are they still relatively new, or are they old and starting to malfunction a little? Plug them in GFCI outlets and unplug them as soon as you’re no longer using them. The less they’re connected to the electric grid, the fewer chances they’ll be affected by an unforeseen electrical fault.

Use Protective Electrical Devices

Nowadays there are many devices that specialize in electrical augmentation and protection. Try installing these protective machines as they will make sure that your home will be safe from most electrical hazards. Some electronics you can try out are the Uninterruptible Power System, Automatic Voltage Regulators, Protective Transformers, and so much more!

 

Key Takeaway

Electrical faults are just one of the many electrical hazards that can be damaging to equipment and establishments in general. You have to be actively looking for ways to prevent these from happening. Being knowledgeable about electrical faults is the first step in making sure that you’re safe from these electrical problems.

Meiji Electric Joining the WORLDBEX 2019

Meiji Electric Joining the WORLDBEX 2019

Meiji Electric Philippines, one of the country’s finest and most reliable electrical companies, will be joining WORLDBEX 2019 — the biggest and most attended construction show in Asia!

The event showcases anything and everything related to construction equipment, building materials, lighting systems, energy-optimizing devices and many more!

Meiji Electric will showcase its innovative and reliable products in their own booth, Nos. 320-321.

The event will happen from March 13 to 17, 2019. It will go on from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm at the World Trade Center, Metro Manila.

Meiji Electric Joining the WORLDBEX 2019

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Smx Floor Plan

 

Meiji Electric is located at Booth No: 320-321

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The Importance of Panel Boards in Every Establishment

The Importance of Panel Boards in Every Establishment

Why should every establishment have a panelboard?

  1. Organized Electrical Distribution
  2. Protection of Fragile Electrical Components
  3. Personal and Structural Safety

 

Every electrical company in the Philippines openly shares the importance of panel boards to their clients and customers. These devices may not seem like much, but they are absolutely integral to the optimization of an establishment’s electrical flow.

As defined by the National Electrical Code, a panelboard is a single panel or group of panel units that are designed for assembly in the form of a single panel. This includes buses and automatic overcurrent devices. It can be equipped with or without switches for the control of light, heat, or power circuits. In most cases, it’s designed to be placed in a small cabinet or cutout box in or against a wall, partition, or other forms of support. Lastly, it is usually only accessible from the front.

These electronic devices are essential in keeping any establishment powered at all times. That being said, buildings can function without a panel board, but so many things about the electrical supply of the building can go wrong. Here are a few reasons why panelboards can be considered essential to every establishment.

 

Organized Electrical Distribution

Organized Electrical Distribution

To the layman or anyone who isn’t knowledgeable about electrical installation, a panel board will most likely look like just another storage box or a seemingly innocuous metal plate on the wall.

Once opened, however, they’ll probably be overwhelmed with the number of circuit breakers, wirings, and other components within.

Only a skilled electrician would fully understand the foundations of what happens in a panelboard — and for good reason! Basically, the panelboard is the lifeline of your whole establishment.

A panel board would usually have a row or a column of individual panels with circuit breakers in each of them. Each breaker signifies an electrical circuit that goes to and from the panel board. Each circuit allows electricity to flow around the house, evenly distributing power.
Once you turn off one of the circuit breakers, you’re basically cutting off the power on that specific route. When you turn off the whole panel board, then you’re shutting down the power for the whole establishment.

In many cases, the panel board is almost always labeled. This is to make identifying each electrical circuit easier.

Overall, the panel board is kind of like the heart where all the electrical circuits start and end. Without one, you’ll have a hard time pinpointing electrical circuits, for many applications!

 

Protection of Fragile Electronic Components

The electrical parts placed within a panel board are placed there not just for easy management, but also for protection from unwanted matter. Circuit breakers, open wires, and electrical panels should not be left out in the open because even the slightest drop of water or a sudden impact on it can easily damage it.

The metal box encasing the panelboard is meant to be locked so that the insides can’t easily be tampered with. Even the design choice of putting it in a wall is to further increase the security of the components within.

It’s important to note that most components of electrical systems are fragile. They do not bode well with impact, water, and a number of other alterations. They need to be treated with the utmost care and respect so that they’ll last as long as they’re intended to.

 

Personal and Structural Security

Personal and Structural Security

Panelboards greatly help in ensuring that people within an establishment are free from harm’s way—particularly those caused by electrical problems such as short circuits, and circuit overloads.

Today, a lot of the protection comes from advancements in circuit breaker technology—especially those that are designed with arc fault circuit interrupters. Most of the time, the safety provided by panel boards are not visible to many, because it prevents things from ever reaching too far from the source.

Aside from these invisible, yet rather potent electrical flaws that are prevented by panel boards and other electronic devices, panel boards also help support the structure in many ways. They protect and organize the electrical wiring system, which is by far the most fragile, and dangerous set of wires that encircle an establishment.

The panel board serves as a place to put the most important components of an electrical system so that it’s easily fixed by experts.

 

Key Takeaway

A panelboard is one of the most important electrical devices that should be found in every establishment. It makes the lives of every electrician easier when they have to fix an electrical problem because aside from the wirings, everything they need to inspect is right there!
Consult every electrical company in the Philippines that you know and they’ll most likely recommend that you get a panel board for your establishment. Having one nowadays is not a luxury but a necessity.

The Use of AVRs & Step-down Transformers for Overseas Filipino Workers

The Use of AVRs & Step-down Transformers for Overseas Filipino Workers

Why should OFWs get AVRs and step-down transformers?

  1. Optimal Device Function
  2. Protection from Voltage Problems
  3. For Home and Family Use

 

The primary function of an AVR, or Automatic Voltage Regulator, as its name suggests, is to regulate voltage. Oftentimes likened to a voltage stabilizer, these two are almost identical if not for very specific differences. Transformer suppliers in the Philippines explain their difference as follows: A voltage regulator is designed to provide a constant voltage at a given output, regardless of the changes in the prior load current. A voltage stabilizer, on the other hand, provides a constant voltage on a specified output regardless of changes in the incoming voltage.

Technically speaking, a voltage regulator is overall better, while the voltage stabilizer can be more specific at times.

Because of this, it’s a well-known fact that AVRs are practical to have, especially if you’re an OFW. When there’s a difference between the required voltage of appliances and the source of power, AVRs are what you need!

Many OFWs who bring their own devices and gadgets practically need to have an AVR as well for all the right reasons. Here are several reasons why OFWs need AVRs!

 

For Optimal Device Function

For Optimal Device Function

Every electronic device has a set voltage requirement. This indicates the amount of voltage it needs to function at an optimal state. Any lower and the electronics will suffer a few hiccups or become slow. Higher voltages won’t mean better performance, rather it might actually damage the device because of overvoltage.

Why is it important to be wary of voltage requirements? Because there are different voltage levels in different countries.

The most common ones, 110v, 120v, 210v, and 220v are the usual standards. As it may seem, there’s a large difference between 110v and 220v.

In the Philippines, most devices are designed to operate with 220v while in Western countries, most devices require 110v. Step-down transformers are perfect for this because it’s primary function is to lower the voltage level to a certain amount. In this case, it can lower 220v to 110v in an instant. They also double as a voltage protector so you can enjoy twice the benefits with one device!

This makes all the difference to OFWs who work in western countries because most of their devices work to get powered optimally with 220v outlets. However, in a country that has only 110v outlets, you’ll always experience undervoltage when you’re plugging into an outlet—potentially damaging your devices.

That being said, with the help of voltage regulators, you’ll be able to plug in your device and automatically get the voltage that you need.

This will help appliances and chargers’ function at their best capabilities.

 

For Protection from Voltage Problems

There are many factors that might lead to voltage related problems, particularly under- and overvoltage. Oftentimes they’re not bad enough to warrant repairs. However, constant exposure to these will have a significant effect on your devices.

Undervoltage occurs when your device is not able to receive the minimum required voltage in order for the device to function properly. This can lead to electronics becoming underpowered, unable to function normally.

Overvoltage, on the other hand, happens when the voltage received exceeds the normal values required which can cause insulation damage to the devices. When left unwarranted, these can lead to short circuits and other damaging effects.

Most of the time, these conditions happen because of unforeseen voltage fluctuations caused by different circumstances—oftentimes on the side of the electricity provider. Some of the more common causes include the following: voltage surges, lightning, and power overload.
Again, automatic voltage regulators are probably the best countermeasure against this for specific appliances because it takes into consideration all these instabilities of voltage and compresses it into something more consistent. By doing so, it protects the devices plugged into it from the damaging effects of experiencing under- and overvoltage.

 

For Home and Family Use

For Home and Family Use

One of the most important reasons why OFWs need an AVR is the fact that they will be in the midst of appliances and devices from two countries. And unless they have the same standard for voltage, you’ll definitely need at least one AVR for you and the family you have back home.
A lot of the times, you’ll be bringing devices and appliances back with you from the country you’ve worked at. And that would mean you’ll have some electronics that require different voltage levels.

Because of this, automatic voltage regulators will probably become a staple in your home because of all the appliances that need it. But that also goes for you as the one who’s working overseas. You will need the help of an AVR for you to safely and optimally charge your phone, tablet, or laptop which you use to stay connected with your family.

Nowadays, your phones or your tablets make it incredibly easy to talk with your family over long distances. However, as accessible as it may be, you still need to take care of your devices so that it will last a very long time.

 

Key Takeaway

The life of an OFW is hard. Living in one country while thinking of your home can get unforgiving at times. With that being said, one thing that’s a constant anywhere you go is electricity and electronic devices. Both of which are important in keeping you safe and connected.

Be sure to buy an AVR from your nearest transformer supplier in the Philippines so that you’ll have a safe and optimized way of powering up your gadgets wherever you go!