Astonishing Stock Selection from Civic Recycling

As Canada’s leading expert and its largest provider of circuit breakers nationwide, Civic Recycling maintains an enormously large inventory of all types of breakers, transformers, fuses, motor control units, service panels, and a wide variety of electrical supplies. Our catchphrase, “From the obsolete to the obvious!” says it all when it comes to our coverage of electrical items and systems, both new and reconditioned. We’re known across Canada for being the “go to guys” when it comes to finding old, obsolete molded case circuit breakers (MCCB). Our stock selection is excellent and we have about every size there is.

But what makes our used MCCBs unique is that every single one goes through extensive testing and reconditioning before being allowed to go back into service, a process conducted by our staff of certified breaker technicians.

Outstanding Stock Selection and Brands

We create outstanding stock a couple of different ways in our business, both of which represent an excellent opportunity for our customers to benefit. When we run into a great buying scenario for something we want to stock, we may overbuy just because we’ll have the opportunity to sell these items at significant discounts to our clients which, of course, they appreciate.

Since we purchase a good number of used items that we test, recondition and then resell, we may also find companies out there that have accumulated outstanding stock of either new or used electrical items that they want Civic Recycling to buy from them. Often they may have large amounts of electrical equipment in their operations that are either no longer being used or that have broken down and been pulled out of service.

For business owners in this outstanding stock position (having items sitting around taking up space to no advantage whatsoever) – we offer the opportunity to relieve them of the equipment. So rather than sending it to the landfill or junkyard, we can help you earn some money by recycling with us and High Fiving the environment at the same time.

Saving You Time and Money

Our breaker selection covers the entire range from the smallest residential MCCBs to large mains systems for commercial and industrial use. We carry all the popular brands, some that aren’t so popular and others that are nearly impossible to locate because of their rarity. We even stock some unique items typically used in Asia or Europe.

Our most recognizable brands include:

• Westinghouse

• General Electric

• Federal Pioneer

• Schneider

• Homeline

• Seimens/ITE

• Eaton

• Cutler-Hammer

• Crouse-Hinds

• CEB

• Sylvania

• Commander

Scroll down on the Electrical Products page to find out more about our brands. Click the “plus” icon to the right for more details on the brand names listed above. For Example Schneider lists as follows:

Schneider Square D / Homeline

Stock Selection: Residential style breakers

• All push-in, bolt-on and mid mount 1 pole, 2 pole and 3 pole ground fault and arc fault

• QOB, QOBVH, QOBEPD, QOBGFI, QO, QOVH, QODFI, QOEPD, QOM, QOU, MB, M2, QB, A1L, A1B, Q1B, Y1B, XO, CHOM, CHOMGFI, CHOMT, CHOM115AFI

Moulded case breakers

• 100 amp frame – FA, FH, FC, FD, FG, FJ, FAL, FAP, FHP, FCL GJL, ML, EDB, EGB

• 150 amp frame- HDA, HGA, HJA, HLA, HDL, HGL, HJL, HLL

• 250 amp frame – Q2, Q2H, Q2L, QBA, QDA, QGA, QJA, QBL, QDL, QGL, QJL, KA, KH, KC, KI, KAL, KHL, KIL, KCL, JDA, JGA, JJA, JLA, JDL, JGL, JJL, JLL

• 400 amp frame – Q4, Q4L, LA, LH, LC, LI, LAL, LHL, LCL, LIL

• 600 amp frame – LC, LX, LE, LI, LXI, LCL, LIL

• 800 amp frame – MA, MH, MG, MJ, MX, ME, MAL, MHL

• 1200 amp frame – MAL, MHL, NA, NC, NX, NE, PG, PJ, PL, NT-H, NT-L

• 2000 & up frame – PA, PAF, PCF, PH, PHF, PAL, PC, SED, SEF

Powering the Future of Canadian Electricity

The Canadian Electricity Association released a fantastic report that outlines the Canadian energy strategy and the role of electricity. The report gives a series of seven recommendations and continues into infrastructure investment, diversification and powering the future of innovation in the industry.

“Electricity is the backbone of Canada’s energy system, powering our economy as well as our homes, offices and lifestyles. It is the engine of economic growth for manufacturing, mining, energy and industries across the country. A balanced Canadian energy strategy needs to emphasize the role of electricity.”

Powering the Future of Canadian Electricity

"Electricity is essential to our lives at home and at work, and to our prosperity as a nation. Canada’s sophisticated and reliable electricity system has attracted investment and given Canadian industries a competitive advantage by delivering clean and affordable electricity. It is also a sector that supports 108,000 jobs in communities across the country. Electricity is an enabler for every other sector in the economy and an essential input for growth in energy, manufacturing, mining and emerging clean technology sectors"

For the full report click here:

www.electricity.ca/media/ReportsPublications/PowerForTheFutureElectricityRoleCanadianEnergyStrategyE.pdf

Breaker Testing? Our Standards Have Your Back

With a 20+-year reputation as Canada's number one circuit breaker specialists, Civic Recycling employs the most stringent breaker testing program in the business to ensure that every used or reconditioned breaker we sell meets or beats industry standards set out by such organizations as:

• PEARL (Professional Electrical Apparatus Recyclers League)

• NETA (InterNational Electrical Testing Association)

• NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association)

• IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

All breaker testing we perform is done by certified circuit breaker technicians and, for your absolute quality assurance, every electrical item we sell – new, used or reconditioned, is backed up by our industry-leading, 100%, one-year guarantee. 

Out With the Old, In With the New

With electrical equipment technologies changing rapidly, just like most things these days, updated models of breakers, panels and panel switches, transformers and motor control units are coming out all the time. While we maintain a huge inventory of these new items in stock, what sets us apart is our wide selection of older, obsolete equipment not readily available in the marketplace.

Older circuit breaker brand units from manufacturers such as CEB, Taylor, Commander, Sylvania and Bulldog that may be an integral part of your operation may require replacement or reconditioning. Not only is this equipment nearly impossible to find elsewhere, but even if located may not operate properly or be safe to use. This is where Civic Recycling comes in.

Certified Breaker Testing

Circuit breaker testing is an involved process and, when done properly and accompanied by a written test results report, is the only way to determine if the breaker is safe to use and capable of doing the job for you or your customer. Once tested, each breaker is assigned its own unique tracking number corresponding to the test results documentation. If you're an electrician providing reconditioned breakers to your customers, especially out-of-date, obsolete units, they assume a big liability by not insisting that a certified technician has tested and approved the equipment and that it comes with written test results.

In addition to testing the circuit breakers we ourselves sell, we also provide a testing service for companies having a need to get equipment tested to verify its proper operation. Testing on used or reconditioned MCCBs (Molded Case Circuit Breakers) incorporates the following:

• Starting with a thorough cleaning both inside and out, all breakers then undergo a complete, 36-point sight-inspection.

• Testing takes place on a breaker's three major components: the insulation, the contacts and the trip mechanism. Three separate machines are needed to complete this process.

• The insulation resistance test verifies the condition of the breaker's insulating materials.

• The contact resistance test verifies that presence of any bad connections, dirty or burnt contacts or dirty hinge points. Each phase is tested separately.

• The over current trip-test verifies the breaker's reaction to a simulated overload by measuring the time it takes to trip. Each phase is tested separately. We have acquired the trip curves for more than 2000 breaker manufacturers and test each brand of breaker against the specifications provided by its maker.

With Canada's largest stock of circuit breakers – new, used, reconditioned and obsolete, and decades of front-line experience, Civic Recycling is proud to be of service to our many customers, saving them time, money and the headaches of locating difficult to find electrical items. Whether you need a simple 15-amp breaker for residential use or a large, 3000-amp mains used for running your entire operation, we can provide what you need and at a cost you'll appreciate.

Don't hesitate to give us a call and let us know what you need!

The Top Electric Brands You Need

If you work as an electrician or in the electrical industry, then you know that certain electrical products can make it harder to do your work. The development of electrical equipment moves quickly with new, updated models coming out all the time. Then, old equipment and past brands become obsolete and are hard to find, repair or replace.

That leaves you in a bad spot when a client needs a specific brand or piece of equipment. You are the expert, the electrician who comes in to fix the problem, the specialist who can find, fix or replace any part, right? What do you do when you can’t find the brand or part that you need? You call in Civic Recycling, the Circuit Breaker Specialist!

Breakers, Panels, and Transformers

Civic Recycling has the electrical parts, brands and experience that you need to save the day. As the leading circuit breaker specialist in Canada, we have been supplying new and reconditioned circuit breakers and equipment since 1995. If you are an electrical contractor, in the manufacturing, oil and gas or agriculture industry, then we have the obsolete parts and brands you’re looking for.

When we say "obsolete," we mean it.  At Civic Recycling, we earn the title of Canada's Circuit Breaker Specialist by carrying obsolete circuit breaker brands such as Bulldog, CEB, Commander, Sylvania and Taylor.

As proof of our commitment to quality, we also offer a One Year 100% Warranty on the electrical products we sell.

In addition to our extensive inventory of obsolete and hard to find circuit breakers, we also carry a massive inventory of brand new circuit breakers, panels, panel switches, motor control, transformers and offer breaker testing services, fluorescent recycling and electrical surplus purchasing. 

Get What You Need

You have many options for searching our inventory for the perfect part or piece of equipment. We ship anywhere in Canada for your convenience. We welcome your visit to our Calgary store locations at Bay #122, 11051 –  50 Street Southeast, Calgary Alberta Canada T2C 3E5 or contact us. Our goal is to supply the equipment you need in a timely fashion with outstanding customer service.

One Small Step for Civic Recycling

Small Step for Civic Recycling Online

Our new website? One small step for Civic Recycling – one giant step for our customers! Since 1995, Civic Recycling has developed an excellent reputation as a supplier of new, used and reconditioned electrical equipment, and we continue to grow and expand. Our 7,500 square-foot warehouse is overflowing with the best deals on electric parts in Canada, and ... drum roll please ... we're excited to launch our new website! Have a look around; let us know what you think.

Our new site is a big milestone and really reflects our journey over the last several years. Our roots remain in ensuring our customers are 100% satisfed with uncompromising product quality, delivery and the largest selection of breakers anywhere in Canada.

Thanks for being our customer!

Scott Wearmouth
General Manager
Civic Recycling

June is National Electricity Month (Updated)

As the national voice of the electricity industry in Canada, the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) has designated June as National Electricity Month for the second consecutive year. In communities nationwide, CEA member utilities will be opening the doors of their facilities to the public, offering tours and answering questions about how the electricity system works.

Some of the electric utilities that have activities planned for National Electricity Month include:

• AltaLink
• BC Hydro and Power Authority
• Capital Power Corporation
• ENMAX Corporation
• FortisAlberta Inc.
• Manitoba Hydro
• Nalcor Energy
• New Brunswick Power Holding Company
• Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
• Horizon Utilities Corporation
• Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc.
• Saint John Energy
• SaskPower
• Yukon Energy Corporation

June is National Electricity Month

For more on National Electricity month and a quick video, visit this link: http://powerforthefuture.ca/national-electricity-month/

By allowing consumers to see how the system works first-hand, CEA hopes to foster a national conversation on the value of electricity, stimulating and informing the discussion about the choices that need to be made today if Canada is to maintain a reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity grid.

Want to learn more about participating utilities?

http://powerforthefuture.ca/participating-utilities/

Looking to discover more about electricity across Canada? Utilize the information from Power For the Future and their "Virtual Open House" Feature page:

http://powerforthefuture.ca/virtual-open-house/

Tomorrow’s economy will be built on a solid foundation of clean, sustainable growth. Growth that will drive new technologies; increase productivity; and create jobs for Canadians. Growth that will be powered by safe, reliable, sustainable Canadian Electricity.

A New Electricity Vision for Canada

The Canadian Electrical Association has introduced "Vision 2050: The Future of Canada's Electricity System" ... a framework more making decisions about electricity, including the electricity system’s unique and important features, the likeliest future scenario and variables that may impact on it, as well as the important drivers of change and decisions that Canadians will need to make in the next five to 10 years. You could call it a New Electricity Vision for Canada.

This is important as Jim Burpee mentions in this video from the Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design, discussing Vision 2050:

Our electricity infrastructure is replaced only very slowly—the life of a nuclear plant is 40 to 60 years, a coal plant operates for 50 or more years, and there are hydroelectric plants more than 100 years old operating today. With such a slow pace of turnover, it is easy to see how a decision made today will have an impact for decades.

Full information about Vision 2050 can be found here: www.powerforthefuture.ca/vision-2050/

Introducing Vision 2050: The Future of Canada’s Electricity System.

Vision 2050 centers on a commitment to renew Canada’s electricity system through the optimal evolution of electricity supply and demand, so as to deliver maximum value to customers and citizens, and contribute to a lower carbon economy.

Vision 2050 comes in 6 parts:

1. Part 1 discusses the fundamental characteristics of the electricity system that should be considered in any strategic planning or visioning exercise.

2. Part 2 discusses the most likely scenario for the power generation mix and includes data for future energy supply and demand scenarios.

3. Part 3 identifies the key variables that will impact the future of the system including the size, composition, management and economic variables that highlight the important choices that must be made over the next decade in Canada.

4. Part 4 makes the case for the urgency of action.

5. Part 5 Considering these earlier discussions, Part 5 offers a vision for Canada’s electricity future, its objectives and proposed recommendations.

6. Part 6 Vision 2050 creates an opportunity to continue delivering the three pillars of a strong electricity system – reliability, affordability and sustainability.

New Electricity Vision

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