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Spend Money to Save Money: Smart Investments That Will Help You Survive the Recession
Energy Conservation

Spend Money to Save Money: Smart Investments That Will Help You Survive the Recession

By CableOrganizer®

In times of recession and inflation, we’re all looking for ways to cut costs and save money wherever we can. While clipping coupons and bargain hunting can be a big...

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Installing Your ENERGY STAR® Programmable Thermostat
Energy Conservation

Installing Your ENERGY STAR® Programmable Thermostat

By CableOrganizer®

A thermostat is an important and sometimes overlooked energy-saving item in households and businesses. Manufacturers make mercury-free versions of the old-style dial thermostats for those who prefer its simplicity. Programmable...

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Guidelines for Using Your Programmable Thermostat
Energy Conservation

Guidelines for Using Your Programmable Thermostat

By CableOrganizer®

Consistency is key in saving electricity and cash when using any type of thermostat. Programmable thermostats are both an energy and money saver if set correctly. Smart thermostats are also...

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Automatic Lighting Controls Save Energy and Money
Energy Conservation

Automatic Lighting Controls Save Energy and Money

By CableOrganizer®

Property owners should consider making automated lighting devices or programmable timers a standard fixture in homes, offices, hotels and any other place where appliances or lights need to be switched...

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5 Bright Ideas for Updating Your Home Lighting
Energy Conservation

5 Bright Ideas for Updating Your Home Lighting

By CableOrganizer®

Want to update the look, control or energy efficiency of your home lighting but don't know where to start? Check out our five brightest ideas for home lighting makeovers and...

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Fire Stop
Fire Safety

What Are Firestop Devices?

By CableOrganizer®

A firestop is something designed to seal up openings or pass-throughs in fire-rated walls, ceilings or floors to slow the spread of flames. They are also known as Multi Cable...

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Which Firestop Product Should I Use for My Application?
Fire Safety

Which Firestop Product Should I Use for My Application?

By CableOrganizer®

If you need to install a firestop system but aren’t really sure about which products to opt for, CableOrganizer® is ready to help get you on the right track with...

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Kill A Watt
Energy Conservation

The Benefits of Using Energy-Saving Products

By CableOrganizer®

At CableOrganizer® we know the value of a dollar as well as the importance of conserving electricity to improve the health of our planet. Doing so helps to protect valuable...

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ionized smoke alarm
Fire Safety

Smoke Alarm Roundup

By CableOrganizer®

Are All Detectors Created Equal? Odds are we've all got a little disc-shaped device in our homes that lets us rest easy — and no, we’re not talking about your...

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Top 10 Products for Fire Protection
Fire Safety

Top 10 Products for Fire Protection

By CableOrganizer®

Okay, our name may scream “cable organization products,” but the truth is, CableOrganizer® is also your comprehensive, one-stop shop for fire protection solutions. We carry a wide variety of firestop...

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Protecting Your Pets with Corrugated Wire Loom Tubing
Pet Safety

Protecting Your Pets with Corrugated Wire Loom Tubing

By CableOrganizer®

Cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets and similar pets see household wires as chew toys and playthings. When animals chew wiring it not only causes damage to appliances but also puts them...

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Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Fire Safety

Carbon Monoxide Safety Q&A

By CableOrganizer®

WHAT IS CARBON MONOXIDE AND WHERE DOES IT COME FROM? For some, the term “The Silent Killer” may read like an overused cliché because it is an expression that is...

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What are Arc Hazard Categories?
Electrical Safety,
Fire Safety,
Workplace Safety

What are Arc Hazard Categories?

By CableOrganizer®

Arc hazard risk categories, also known as HRCs, are National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) classifications that rate the risk of arc flash-related injuries based on actors like arc voltage, and...

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Arc Flash Warning
Electrical Safety,
Fire Safety,
Workplace Safety

What is Arc Flash?

By CableOrganizer®

An "arc flash" is an electrical short circuit that originates from an exposed live conductor and then travels through the air until it reaches another conductor or the ground. Arc...

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UL Listing
Electrical Safety,
Product Standards & Material Safety,
Specs & Standards

UL Listing

By CableOrganizer®

It’s something recognizable to many consumers — the small “UL” logo found on varied electrical products we have around our homes and workplaces. The sight of it may provide a...

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