PEARL 'Monster of the Potomac' Saves  U.S. Declaration of Independence   It was July 1 when PEARL member Monster Fuses received a call from fellow PEARL member Potomac Testing saying the U.S. National Archives needed help getting their document storage dehumidification system back up after recent flooding rains...Read more Tech Talk: Answer the Challenge for Chance to Win a 4GB IPOD!!  What does MCOV stand for? We'll draw a winner from all correct entries received by July 30...Enter Contest CONGRATULATIONS to Doug Decherd, of Midwest Engineering Consultants, Ltd., out of Moline, IL for winning last month's Tech Talk Challenge! Here's the simple key to ranking high in the search results of Google and Yahoo. Learn the In's and Out's of 600-V Dry Transformers This class of transformer has few or no moving parts, so you might think there is little to do to a transformer to keep it in running condition. In fact, transformer failures are not uncommon and most often the cause of a failure can be traced back to application, environment, or lack of maintenance. All too often, transformers are not treated to the kind of maintenance and regular testing that might greatly increase their lives...Learn More More Industry News Right Size Commercial Loads From nominal voltages to rounding and neutral calculations, Mike Holt explains how to calculate commercial loads in the field...Read More   Arc Flash and Myth of Flame Resistant Clothing Flame resistant materials limit incident energy to the skin to 1.2cal/cm2 -- enough for second degree burns. Know how to calculate arc flash hazards to make sure your people are protected...Read More   Electrical Analyst Says Industry Won't Turn Until late 2010 Commercial projects are expected to decrease the second half of 2009 while residential construction stays flat at more than 20% below 2008...Read More Find a PEARL Member Supplier in Your Area!! Issue: 4, July 2009 In This Issue Win An 4GB IPOD!! 600V Transformer Maintenance Calculate Commercial Loads, Arc Flashes, Counterfeit Lawsuit, Electrical Economy COME SEE PEARL!   National Electrical Contractors Association - NECA     September 12-15, 2009     Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Seattle, WA APWA International Public Works Congress & Exposition     September 13-16, 2009     Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH   Circuit Breaker Test & Maintenance Training Conference - Finepoint     October 5-9, 2009     Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta, GA PEARL would like to thank the following 2009 Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors: CBS ArcSafe Industrial Machinery Digest Intellirent Magnetics & Controls Inc. National Switchgear Systems Inc. Southern Electrical Resources Inc. U.S. Electrical Supply Co., Inc. PEARL Ways & Means Committee Report The Ways and Means has been working with the Internet Committee to establish a Web store to sell PEARL Collar shirts, T- Shirts, Caps, and other items. Currently, these items  are available from PEARL headquarters. The standards in bound form are also being put together for publishing and will be hosted on the PEARL web site for purchase. Each book will be bound with PEARL standards that associate with the equipment used in the section. These will be a great addition to your shop and technicians for quick reference to the PEARL standards.