Guides from the factory floor
Practical guides written by the engineers who design, build and test our switchboards, enclosures and LED lighting in 10th of Ramadan City, Egypt. Standards explained plainly, checklists you can use on your next project.
Latest guide · Switchboards
IEC 61439 Explained: What a Type-Tested Switchboard Really Means
"Type tested" is still the phrase on most tender specs, but IEC 61439 speaks of design verification and routine verification. Here is what each means and what to ask your panel builder for.
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Switchboards
Forms of Separation 1 to 4b Explained (IEC 61439-2)
Form 4b on the drawing adds cost, size and heat to a switchboard. Here is what each form of separation really protects against, and how to choose the one your project needs.
Enclosures & Testing
IP54, IP65, IP66, IP67: IP Ratings for Enclosures and Luminaires
An IP rating is two digits and a test behind each one. Here is what IP54, IP65, IP66 and IP67 really test, the mistakes buyers make, and how to choose for panels, enclosures and outdoor lighting.
Lighting
How to Choose an LED Street Light: A Buyer's Checklist
Comparing street lights by watts leads to bad projects. Here is the checklist our lighting engineers use: efficacy, optics, photometric files, CCT, IP and IK, surge protection and the documents to ask for.
Buyer Guides
Switchboard RFQ Checklist: What to Send for a Fast, Accurate Quote
Most switchboard quotes are slow because the request is missing three or four facts. This checklist lists everything a panel builder needs, in the order engineers read it.
Export & Logistics
Importing Switchboards and LED Lighting from Egypt: An Importer's Guide
Egypt's trade agreements can cut or remove import duty on electrical products for buyers in Africa, the Arab world and Europe. Here is how it works, and the documents a shipment needs.
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