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New India Power Cord Is Finally Here!

New India Power Cord

New India Power CordQuail Electronics would like to introduce the new power cord for India. Quail’s 8580 series was formerly used in both South Africa as well as India. However, the two are now parting ways. India has created a standard for their plug which provides the CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) approval. The plug is still the same pin configuration as South Africa. The only new difference is that the markings for the approvals will change.

Japan went through the same situation when they switched approvals from UL to PSE. The plug is still the same as the US NEMA 5-15P standard, only now, Japan requires their own PSE approval. Continue reading New India Power Cord Is Finally Here!

Russian Approval Goes from GOST to EAC

Russian Approval

EAC Russian ApprovalIn early 2013 the Russian approval, GOST R, came to an end and was no longer being issued. The new certification for Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan is the Customs Union Technical Regulation (EAC). The Customs Union was started in 2010 to make it easier to transport goods in and out of the 3 countries.

The CU TR certification by EAC and declarations will be the new standard for the 3 countries. An EAC logo will now be displayed. This new single certification can be used to replace GOST R, GOST K and STB. Quail Electronics‘ power cords, such as the 8510 series, is currently displaying the EAC marking.

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CES 2014

010814_2335_VivaSurgeCi1.jpgQuail Electronics is proudly in attendance at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada through January 10. The exposé features over 3,000 vendors, expecting to draw in over 150,000 attendees. CES is renowned for showcasing technological trends. This year’s most highly-anticipated prototypes include: wearable technology, 3D printing, biometric fitness devices, as well as ultra-High Definition curved displays the size of a motor van. While vendors are demonstrating the array of leading-edge tablets, ultrabooks, TVs and cameras wired for the inner technophile in all of us, CES promises to be the premiere exhibition for this year’s high-powered devices.  Continue reading CES 2014

Holiday Safety: Outdoor Decorations

lightsNow that the inside of your house is ready go, time to tackle the outside! There are several mistakes that people often make, and Quail Electronics wants to make sure none of those happen!

We’ve said it a million times, but we’ll say it again.  Check to make sure all the wires of your lights are not frayed.  It may seem basic, but it’s something that can be overlooked and lead to a major fire hazard. Christmas lights aren’t made to last a long time.  Also, perform a test run of your lights. Plug them in briefly to an outlet to check if any lights are burn out.  Mark the ones that are burn out with a small piece of masking tape. Then unplug the lights before replacing the bulbs. Continue reading Holiday Safety: Outdoor Decorations

Holiday Safety: Indoor Decorations

treeI love the holiday season.  I love the holiday coffee cups, the constant barrage of Christmas carols, and the gentle wafting smell of pine.  But while it’s easy to want to dive right into decorations, I always have to pause and review holiday electrical safety.  Part one will cover ways to keep your decorations inside your home festive and safe, while part two will review outdoor electrical safety. Continue reading Holiday Safety: Indoor Decorations

25th Anniversary Celebration

On November 23rd, Quail Electronics celebrated its 25th anniversary with a festive event in Walnut Grove at the Grand Island Mansion.  It was a wonderful evening full of dinner, dancing, and delight.  We’d love to share these pictures with you to show how great our employees are.

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Hospital Grade Power Strips

Power Your Critical Equipment with Hospital Grade Power StripsHospital Grade Power Cord

Hospitals can get crowded on a standard day. In times of medical and health crises, hospitals, and other facilities quickly become overwhelmed with patients needing critical care. Enter any room, and you will find an assortment of beeping electronics working hard to keep people alive.

With all of this crucial medical equipment running at the same time, there’s sure to be a decent number of internal surges.  These frequent surges can cause electronic rust or overload, which could lead to valuable equipment shutting down unexpectedly.  In the case of ventilators and other life-saving medical equipment, that is the last thing you need to happen.

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