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Electrical Distribution Solutions

10 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings

Electrical Distribution Solutions is a podcast for electricians, engineers, architects and more. SSDi manufacturers custom electrical distribution and control systems for C-Store’s and QSR’s worldwide. This podcast is hosted by Jerry Nelson, Adam Bohnet, and Dorothy McCarley. They are the founders of SSDi and have over 20 years of electrical trade industry experience. We all have our favorite tools, let this be one of them!

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Episodes

Mike Piatchek of Rocky Mountain Rep Agency

January 09, 2023 21:42 - 7 minutes - 7 MB

Today Adam speaks with Mike Piatcheck of Rocky Mountain Rep Agency. RMRA delivers innovative solutions that address customer needs in the petroleum products market. They cover Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.​ SSDi has been working with Mike and RMRA for almost 6 years now. During the 2022 NACS Show we hosted an Open House at our facility. We were happy to sit down and chat with Mike for a little while.  On this episode Mike shares getting started early in the industry, his tea...

Petro Energy Inc: The Role of a Manufacturer’s Rep. with Dean Dendy & Bill Rath from Houston, TX

July 12, 2022 16:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

Listen in as Dean and Bill share their journey in the industry and how the family-owned Petro Energy has grown since its founding in May 1990. They talk about the energy industry as being relationship-driven and why local leadership will always be at its core despite global developments in the space. They then explain their role as a “manufacturer’s rep” and speak on the product lines that Petro Energy has represented so far. Finally, Dean and Bill share their thoughts on the future of the...

Codale Electric Supply, Las Vegas, with Electrical Construction & Industrial Sales Representative, Casey Soliwoda

June 14, 2022 16:55 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

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Square D by Schneider Electric with Mike Razzano

May 27, 2022 17:47 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

Listen in as Mike talks about Square D’s suite of products, with a focus on the key differentiators of the company’s smart breaker. He also speaks on Square D’s reliability as a manufacturer of electrical distribution solutions, claiming that “if I get two phone calls a year from somebody saying a product is defective, that’s a lot.” Finally, Mike discusses the company’s efforts to adapt to and continue to scale in a post-COVID world. Topics Discussed: 01:11 Products offered by Square D b...

What Does an E-Stop (Emergency Stop) Push Button Do?

March 30, 2022 15:05 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

Pushing an E-Stop will instantaneously turn off all power to dispensers into the fueling system. This is important because if there is a fire or spark , the fuel will be shut off and will stop the flow.  Listen in and learn how to find and identify an E-Stop, what must be done if an E-Stop is switched, and more. Topics Discussed:  00:23 What are E-Stops? 01:27 Where wiring begins and ends with an E-Stop 03:28 How to identify an E-Stop 05:37 Why the circuit needs to be hardwired into th...

How Lighting Controls Work Inside the SSDi Electrical Cabinet

February 15, 2022 18:11 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MB

What are lighting controls? How do they make my life as a business owner easier? Are they reliable? What’s the scope of SSDi’s service for these controls? Listen in as we answer these questions and more! Topics Discussed: 00:26 What exactly are lighting controls? 01:06 Who uses lighting controls? 01:51 How do lighting controls adjust to weather changes? 03:21 Do I need separate cabinets for interior and exterior lights? 03:47 What are the failure rates? 04:34 What is the scope of our...

Newest SSDi Team Member, Paul Brown, & The Legacy of His Families 4th Generation Company W.A Brown & Son, INC.

January 18, 2022 17:34 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

Then, after giving a brief history of W. A. Brown and how they eventually became associated with SSDi, Paul expresses excitement at the potential for future growth and innovation that typically comes with a small and flexible team like ours. Paul goes on to speak on his keys to success as a salesman and decades-long business owner, which include empathy, service, curiosity, and creativity. Topics Discussed:  00:38 An introduction to Paul Brown 02:33 About W. A. Brown & Son, INC. 06:40 H...

A Breakdown of SSDi Electrical Cabinet Exterior

December 18, 2021 00:18 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

Depending on the customer, the cabinet’s layout can have as many as eight large doors with small access doors into the breakers, wiring, and other components within it. Lockable handles keep out unwanted personnel. One can also join cabinets via raceways between each if circuits need to be added. The functions of the cabinet’s buttons range from lighting overrides to an estop and a reset for the fueling control system. Lights on the front of the panel easily signal whether or not an overrid...

SSDi Space Saver Distribution Inc. Explained

January 11, 2021 14:12 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

In this episode Jerry, Dorothy, and Adam do a deep dive into Space Saver Distribution, Inc. (SSDI), a manufacturer of electrical distribution systems. The conversation touches on how SSDI’s systems benefit clients of all types, from gas stations to convenience stores to car washes. They also discuss the power-saving capabilities of the product, and how its design makes maintenance easier for electricians. Finally, they explain what separates SSDI from its competitors. Brought to you by SSD...

Introduction & Electrical Trade Background of SSDi Founders

December 13, 2020 18:23 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

The best way to kick off this podcast is to start from the beginning. In this episode , Jerry, Dorothy, and Adam discuss their history and background in the electrical trade and how they got to where they are today.  They also share their vision for SSDI, why they continue to think like small business owners in spite of their growth, and the power of failing their way to success. Topics Discussed: 00:44 An introduction to Jerry 09:31 An introduction to Dorothy 12:03 An introduction to A...

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