Female Entrepreneur Interview with Patty Knowles Patty Knowles, a young woman entrepreneur, went into business and started Power Assemblies back in 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada with the goal in mind to provide electrical distributors with an alternative solution for custom fabricated power distribution equipment. All Power Assemblies’ products are manufactured in-house right here in […]
Power Assemblies Works to Combat Supply Chain Issues It’s not recent news that global supply chains have become a major problem today for both manufacturers and consumers. Increased demand for goods combined with a reduced national workforce means that products are going out of stock faster, resulting in backorders and longer lead times for goods. […]
Gearing up all your equipment for a show or concert can be a hassle, especially if you’re uncertain about which type of setup is best for you. No matter what, you’re going to need some means of disconnect at the event to meet local guidelines and safety standards. Often times this leaves the person in […]
A spider box or power distribution box is a compact, safe, and convenient way to deliver portable or temporary power at a designated location whether that may be a construction site, an entertainment event, or a wet location such as a marina or dock. This spider box includes all the necessary materials and outlets to […]
October is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. Statistically, 1 in every 8 women has this disease, that’s why this month is focused on conducting research for a potential cure. Power Assemblies is a woman-owned business that participates each year to this cause by […]
Portable power, also referred to as temporary power, is defined as an electrical system that supplies electrical power distribution for a project that is only intended for a short period of time. This particular electrical system is typically supported by two different forms of generators – standby generators and portable generators. While the names of […]
A Day in Power Assemblies Warehouse Power Assemblies warehouse associates are vital to the success of our daily operations. Our engineers and warehouse associates work together to ensure all of our standard and custom projects are built with precision according to applicable codes and are completed and out the door in a timely manner. We […]
Camlock Panels are a great alternative to drilling individual holes for each camlock connector, saving hours of time and creating a cleaner and more professional look to your power distribution equipment. Drilling individual holes require precise measuring, integral planning of the position of each camlock, and the assembly of dozens of screws to fasten each […]
Connecting Your Home to A Generator Via Transfer Switch Without the help of a generator and transfer switch in the event of a power outage, you and your family will be left in the dark. Utility companies will be dispatched immediately, working around the clock to restore power to the grid, although this could take […]
Continuity is the idea that two things are electrically connected or continuous. In order for electricity to flow through an electrical circuit there can’t be any breaks in the pathway or there won’t be a continuous flow of electricity. Put simply, imagine a road with a drawbridge. When the bridge is up, no traffic can […]
Those in need of temporary and portable power products will often purchase wire and cable by the foot along with individual camlock connectors and install them onto the cables themselves. Some may already have usable cables on hand, and just need inline camlock connectors to attach to their cables. However, for those who have yet […]
Copper may not be a precious metal, but for those of us involved in the electrical and temporary power business, it sure feels like one. In recent months, copper prices have soared to an all-time high for the first time in over a decade, breaking new records for the metal in recent years. The red […]
What Are Medium Voltage Type SH Cables? Electrical substations are part of an electrical generation, transmission, and distribution system. Substations frequently allocate routine maintenance times for testing, repairs, and to guarantee safe connections on all wire terminals. These maintenance breaks will often occur after a large storm has passed and an assessment of damages are […]
Online Ordering Available for Distributors A positive and smooth customer experience is pivotal for success in today’s business world. To maximize our customer experience in the temporary power industry, Power Assemblies is encouraging distributors to use our online site to their advantage in order to create completely custom orders that will be built by our […]
New Construction requires a great deal of planning and permitting before workers can start hammering away. One of the initial requirements needed for a new construction site is to provide a safe and reliable temporary power system for construction workers to use daily. Generally, all new construction sites are going to require access to electricity […]
Transformers are electrical devices that have the capability to change or transform the electrical current and voltage that flows through them, hence the name transformer. In simple terms, they adjust the voltage from one value to another through the use of coils which creates a higher or lower output voltage. Transformers that raise the voltage […]
Prepare for the winter season
As hurricane season comes to an end, we are here to help states susceptible to winter conditions prepare for power outages due to ice, snow, and wind. Power outages in extreme cold can be especially dangerous, requiring an immediate resumption of power. Power Assemblies products work in conjunction with utility and generator power to help restore power in extreme winter conditions.
Power Assemblies, first established in Las Vegas, Nevada, is extremely excited to announce the addition of a new facility in the South Florida area. The South Florida location increases our manufacturing capabilities so we can reach new markets and distributors along the east coast.
Power Assemblies, as an essential supplier, has remained open during this terrible crisis and plans to remain open. Many of our projects involve temporary power for emergency applications and we are working hard to help the country recover as quickly as possible. We feel it is our responsibility to keep the costs for the products […]
A manager of a large gold mine once told me after I commented on the two hour drive to the mine off the main road, that they don’t build mines in the middle of cities. I had never thought about that before but reflecting on his comment and applying it to my experience selling to […]
As most people know by now, Amazon is the world’s largest and fastest growing retailer with over 50% of the B2C market. The rapid growth puts a strain on their fulfillment warehouses and data centers requiring new facilities to be built constantly. These facilities are being built all over the country, including several on the […]
Over the past 14 years, Power Assemblies has provided cable assemblies. portable power equipment and services to Caterpillar dealer rental companies throughout the United States. The cat dealer network consists of over 60 independently owned distributors of Caterpillar earth moving equipment and generators. These dealerships all have rental divisions, and most rent generators and associated […]
Power Assemblies attended several events in 2018. It was a busy trade show year for us, attending several events such as the Governors Hurricane Conference from May 13 to the 18th, the Affiliated Distributors meeting held in Grapevine Texas in October, and the CES show held in Las Vegas, Nevada in January. Preparing for Hurricane Season […]
As the name suggests, emergency power distribution equipment often needs to be quoted, manufactured and built within a very short period of time. The shortened time frame creates many challenges which include creating designs and drawings for fast customer approval as well as designing the products with readily available materials, tooling and labor. There is […]
What is a Beetle Box Electricians, entertainment contractors and people involved in mobile music venues have all used spider boxes at one time or another. Spider box, being the generic name of a small portable electrical distribution box, gets its name from the legs coming down from the main body of the enclosure, giving it […]
Smaller generators power a large portion of the portable power market. Homeowners, county fairs, concerts and events use portable generators for mobile temporary power to power lights, air conditioners and other critical loads. Most of the power requirements for the events are less than 200 amps at 240 volts single phase, which would require a […]
Introduction/Background In the face of natural disaster, power outages are inevitable. Preparation is key to limiting damage and the loss of property and life. When storm warnings are issued people begin stocking up on food, water, gas, batteries, and other supplies to get them through. Some people assume that stores and stations will remain operational […]
Patricia Ann Knowles – Owner, Power Assemblies Creating the culture Culture is a buzzword that has been the center of discussions in boardrooms and management meetings over the last several years. Good leaders understand that the right company culture has many benefits, including acclimating new employees, employee retention, work ethic and mutual respect. Company culture […]
As the end of the year approaches, most businesses look for ways to save money on their taxes. There are a lot of tax advantages to utilize, especially in the electrical industry. You can leverage them to subsidize equipment purchases and grow your business. Here are three business tax breaks you probably don’t know about […]