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Real results from the field: CES-One Line Service at work

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen you’re on a tight deadline, waiting weeks or months for panelboards and switchboards can stall an entire project. CES One-Line…

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Electrical maintenance checklist for commercial facilities before spring storm season

Reading Time: 3 minutesSpring storm season can put commercial electrical systems under serious stress. Lightning, grid disturbances, and power fluctuations can impact everything from distribution panels to sensitive building equipment. According to the National Weather Service, the United States sees about 25 million lightning strikes each year, making surge events a real concern for facilities across…

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Common causes of circuit breaker trips — and how to troubleshoot them

Reading Time: 6 minutesIf you’re an electrician or contractor, chances are you’ve been on a job where a breaker keeps tripping, and just resetting…

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Smart electrical systems every electrician should understand

Reading Time: 3 minutesBeing an electrician is more than installing wire or drilling nuts, screws, and bolts. Although an essential part of day-to-day work,…

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Differences between key electrical components

Reading Time: 2 minutesSafety and compliance are always top of mind for any professional working in the trades, especially for electricians, who are more…

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Spring clean your toolkit: Tool maintenance guide for safer jobsites

Reading Time: 4 minutesAfter winter, some of the tools you depend on may be a little worse for wear. As we enter a new…

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Top 10 tools new electricians should consider adding to their tool kit

Reading Time: 7 minutesWhen new electricians receive a starter tool kit from a trade school or a scholarship, they often receive the basic essentials…

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Winter essentials to support jobsite safety

Reading Time: 3 minutesA hard day’s work on the jobsite doesn’t stop with the seasons, but winter weather can bring different challenges than those…

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Five electrical product categories shaping jobsites in 2026

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat electrical contractors are seeing more of — and how to prepare As electrification, energy management, and connected systems continue to…

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CES One-Line Service: panelboards and switchboards without the wait

Reading Time: 3 minutesWith our decentralized network of locally operated branches, strong community ties, and commitment to personalized service, City Electric Supply (CES) has…

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Product spotlight: Generac Next Generation Air-Cooled Home Standby Generators

Reading Time: 4 minutesPower like you’ve never seen it. Generac’s Next Generation (Next Gen) of Air-Cooled Home Standby Generators is now at City Electric…

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Product spotlight: Lutron Diva Dimmer with Night Mode & XactSense Humidity Sensor Switch 

Reading Time: 4 minutesLevel up your next project or renovation  Take your work from good to great with two new game-changing products from Lutron®. Now available at…

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10 tools every electrician needs (2025 Edition)

Reading Time: 4 minutesA well-stocked electrician tool kit allows you to accomplish a wide variety of tasks on the jobsite. Whether you’re building out…

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Product spotlight: Littelfuse® Industrial Shock Block®

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe scoop on solutions built to perform, protect, and last The Littelfuse® Industrial Shock Block® is now available at City Electric…

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Ultimate guide to electrical safety: codes, tools & tips

Reading Time: 5 minutesIt’s that time of year again! As City Electric Supply (CES) recognizes National Electrical Safety Month, we’ve created a comprehensive, living…

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Heat illness prevention: Stay safe on hot jobsites

Reading Time: 5 minutesAs the spring season winds down and temperatures steadily rise, outdoor working conditions may feel more intense than usual. According to…

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5 essential supplies to help restore communities

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe aftermath of a severe weather event can leave widespread destruction. The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) report that, in 2024 alone,…

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PPE for electrical safety: Essential gear for electricians

Reading Time: 7 minutesWondering what personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for electricians?  Electrical safety PPE isn’t just about compliance — it’s about being prepared on…

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Milwaukee Demo Day returns

Reading Time: 3 minutesCity Electric Supply (CES) Montgomery IL and longtime partner Milwaukee Tool teamed up once again to help a local fire department…

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Are you ready for storm season?

Reading Time: 4 minutesIn recent years, the United States has experienced a concerning increase in the frequency and intensity of severe weather events. Climate scientists…

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EC&M announces their products of the year, and CES carries three of them!

Reading Time: 3 minutesWe are thrilled to share the news that three of the products we carry have won their category in the prestigious…

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Milwaukee Tool heated gear: Stay warm, stay mobile, stay safe

Reading Time: 3 minutesWant apparel that’s light yet warm, durable yet flexible, with multiple heat settings for adjustable temperature selection? Then, keep reading to…

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Wiha Tools: Sets for apprentice to pro

Reading Time: 3 minutesWiha provides tool sets that help people succeed, whether it’s their first day on site or they’re a 30-year veteran. Learn…

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Intermatic: Effortless energy management

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs more homes and businesses look for solutions to save money and reduce their carbon footprint, automated energy management grows as…

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