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Craig Drabyk
Oct 19, 20232 min read
Preconstruction is Key to an Electrical Project's Success
Preconstruction services have been a cornerstone of successful projects for decades. While many firms offer this service, the key lies in...
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Craig Drabyk
Sep 29, 20232 min read
Finding Used and Reconditioned Electrical Components Can Be Well Worth the Effort
The challenge of locating replacement parts for old, discontinued, or obsolete equipment has always been a given for electrical and...
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Craig Drabyk
Sep 13, 20232 min read
Wiggy Solenoid Voltmeter was Precursor to Multimeter and Non-Contact Voltage Tester
When it comes to measuring and testing voltage, most electricians these days use digital multimeters, which can be used to measure...
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Craig Drabyk
Aug 31, 20232 min read
Electrical Apprenticeship: The Path to an Interesting and Rewarding Career
Electricity touches every aspect of our lives and people are using more of it than ever before. An ever-increasing demand for electricity...
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Craig Drabyk
Aug 15, 20232 min read
Omni Recommends Instrumentation and Control Safety Measures in Client HAZOP
A Hazard and Operability Study, or HAZOP, is a systematic examination of a complex process to identify hazards and operability problems...
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Craig Drabyk
Jul 31, 20231 min read
What is an Electrical Coordination Study?
An electrical coordination study is the assessment of an electrical system to determine the appropriate protective device settings,...
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Craig Drabyk
Jul 14, 20232 min read
Ten Tips for Lifting Properly and Protecting Your Back from Injury
We've all heard the phrase "Lift with your knees, not with your back", but good advice for preventing back injury doesn't end there. Here...
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Craig Drabyk
Jun 30, 20231 min read
Electrical Safety Devices Go Beyond Fire and Security
When you think of electrical safety devices, what usually comes to mind are fire and security alarms, horns, strobes, and exit lights....
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Craig Drabyk
Jun 12, 20231 min read
ESD Flooring in MDF and IDF Rooms
Protecting valuable electronic equipment contained in MDF and IDF rooms from damage due to static electricity is critical to any...
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Craig Drabyk
May 25, 20231 min read
AC, DC, and How They're Used
Alternating current, or AC, has been the electric power transmission system of choice over direct current (DC) since George Westinghouse...
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Craig Drabyk
May 4, 20232 min read
PoE Lighting Emerges as Up-and-Coming Smart Building Solution
A smart building solution that’s been garnering increased attention over the last few years is Power over Ethernet (PoE) lighting. PoE...
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Craig Drabyk
Apr 21, 20232 min read
The Importance of Network Cable Certification
Network certification is an essential process that verifies that network cabling meets rigorous performance and installation standards....
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Craig Drabyk
Apr 4, 20232 min read
Process Tank Problem Solved with Electric Heating Blankets
Omni Instrumentation & Electrical Services, Inc. was asked recently to come up with a solution for heating several 15,000-gallon process...
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Craig Drabyk
Mar 15, 20232 min read
Omni Client Takes Hands-On Approach to Commissioning, Training, Spare Parts, and Maintenance
Several years ago, Omni took part in the construction of a new manufacturing plant, installing all of the electrical and controls, and...
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Craig Drabyk
Mar 1, 20232 min read
Successful Electrical Shutdown and Restart at Operational Manufacturing Facility
Omni Instrumentation & Electrical Contractors, Inc. was contracted by a previous client to provide power and controls for a new fluid bed...
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Craig Drabyk
Feb 13, 20232 min read
Severe Undersupply of Electrical Steel is a Main Contributor to the Ongoing Transformer Shortage
Since 2020, lead times for distribution transformers have increased from several months to well over a year, and prices have gone up by...
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Craig Drabyk
Jan 30, 20232 min read
Fast-Tracking IT Room Completion Saves Overall Construction Schedules
Today’s world is increasingly driven by digital technology, and for many organizations, IT rooms serve as the heart of their building. On...
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Craig Drabyk
Jan 10, 20232 min read
Temporary Electrical Service Sizing for Construction Projects
Sizing and securing temporary electrical service is essential to any new construction project as it will serve as the only source of...
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Craig Drabyk
Dec 21, 20222 min read
Omni PM Project: Double-Ended Substation Maintenance
Electrical preventive maintenance at a 150,000 sq. ft. laboratory building was overdue as per the company’s SOP. Omni, who had completed...
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Craig Drabyk
Dec 1, 20221 min read
Order Parts and Materials Now for Annual End-of-Year Maintenance
Over the last two years, there’s been a lot of focus on long lead times for items like VFDs, transformers, PLCs, and other instruments...
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