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ESL Power Blog – Recent News- Sourcing Wayside HEP Power Systems for Rail YardsHead End Power Unit Configurations for Passenger Trains In the late 1990s, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), implemented practices for Head End Power sources throughout the passenger rail industry. According to 3.1.3 in APTA RP-R-015-99, Head End Power (HEP) is defined as “A system by which 480 VAC 3-phase electrical power, to operate auxiliaries,... […]
- How to Prevent Exploding Reefer Plugs & ConnectorsThose who have plugged in Refrigerated Containers (a.k.a “reefers”) know firsthand that water intrusion can cause reefer plugs and connectors to explode. This is extremely dangerous and can result in injury to the operator, damage to the plug, receptacle, and surrounding equipment. And obviously, the refrigerated cargo is no longer being cooled. Experienced operators will... […]
- Download ESL’s Enclosure Type PresentationESL’s Enclosure Type presentation is now available for download! This deck includes all you need to know in an easy to reference slide format for various enclosure type ID’s, NEMA and UL requirements and the intended application for each enclosure. How Can We Help?If you have any questions or require a project quote, ESL is... […]