One hears a lot these days about the benefits and advantages of one electrical wiring device over another. ProtectConnect’s preassembled Modular Integrated Wiring System represents the first quantum leap in electrical building construction in nearly 100 years. . . and provides a safer and more cost-effective electrical revolution for the entire industry. Modular is better. Case closed.

Here’s why
Speed: Ask most professional electrical contractors and they’ll tell you: wiring a new project with traditional switches and outlets is time-consuming, labor intensive, costly and – until now – highly inefficient. But ProtectConnect’s patented Integrated Wiring System is designed in a simple, preassembled and modular method – eliminating wasted motion, installation steps and costly mistakes. You can mount, wire and trim a perfect installation in less than five minutes – instead of the 20 it usually takes using old- fashioned methods. After rough-in is complete, the contractor has the ability to turn on power to verify proper installation. This gives contractors complete confidence that they will pass inspections and eliminate down line contingencies. No more tearing walls apart at trim to source a problem. At trim-out, simply plug in the ProtectConnect wiring device or switch in whatever color or style that’s desired, with no need to send higher pay grade electricians back for fit and finish. Our devices only plug in one way, so installation is error- free. The ProtectConnect system virtually eliminates those dreaded variable labor costs and down line contingencies that inevitably happen when trying to manage all the pieces and parts of an old fashioned installation. With us, the whole process is streamlined – and it’s lights on from rough-in forward.

Simplicity: ProtectConnect is modular, so almost every ProtectConnect part works with every other part. Changing a switch to an outlet – or a dimmer switch – is as easy as playing with a child’s locking block set. A few rough-in SKU’s replace hundreds – and it’s totally failsafe. ProtectConnect’s junction box with its telescoping mud ring gives the contractor complete flexibility and a perfect finish – regardless of the thickness of the mounting surface. The protective cover keeps drywall mud and other debris out of the box and completely shields the module – so when trim-out time comes, it’s as easy as removing the cover and plugging in the device. It’s that simple! No more labor hours wasted cleaning out boxes and searching for the correct wires before switches and outlets can be installed. And Protect Connect’s box and bracket system ensures a code-perfect flush finish, every time – no matter what.

Savings: Time is money! ProtectConnect’s preassembled Modular Integrated Wiring System dramatically reduces the time, labor and costs of wiring any size building – from skyscraper to shopping mall. The simplicity and ease of use of this system means high-traffic commercial properties like resorts, office buildings, schools and manufacturing facilities will save thousands by reducing the need for specialized training, safety equipment and risk management for their maintenance personnel. The Modular Integrated Wiring System eliminates multiple points where human error could introduce defects – and slashes pre-planning and onsite labor costs – while simultaneously raising the quality and reliability of the electrical system to a new standard. What’s more, you can cover every contingency right on the job site and virtually abolish costly back charges. Even if a competitor gave you their products for free, ProtectConnect would still save you money!

Safety: ProtectConnect preassembled modular switches and outlets literally insulate construction crews, electricians, building occupants and maintenance crews from the live current that old-fashioned wiring devices have lurking just behind the switch plate. Their modules form an impenetrable shield, allowing safe switching of the modules, even when the circuit breaker is on. That means it’s fast, easy and completely safe for construction workers and maintenance personnel to do simple switch and outlet replacement with no danger – and no power shut downs, (while still recommended) are ever necessary. Annually, an estimated 41,000 people are injured or die due to contact with – or fires caused by – direct contact with electrical wires. ProtectConnect devices can greatly reduce that number. And ProtectConnect dramatically increases electrical safety for businesses and homes at approximately the same price as traditional switches and outlets. Building professionals will see measurable savings in each new construction project –as electrical labor hours decrease substantially.

Well, there you have it. The ProtectConnect competitive advantages are clear – and the superior safety aspects of the system cannot be denied.

Speed, Simplicity, Savings and Safety. With ProtectConnect’s system, the contractor has minimal planning to worry about. It’s the same box, ring and module for almost every hole he needs to fill. There’s no limitation on production volume because you can rough-in nearly any building with less than 10 SKU’s. In addition, this same rough-in material can be used on the next job, which eliminates the costly mistakes that can happen in planning unique pre-fab operations. That means no more excess materials sitting without a home in the contractor’s warehouse. Lastly, ProtectConnect is a distributor’s dream, because they only have to stock a few primary SKU’s and they’re ready for any new project that comes up. Since the devices are modular, no one has to make the final decisions regarding color, style and such until much later in the construction cycle.

ProtectConnect has created an idea that replaces forever what was a dangerous and complicated process – with modularity, innovation and simplicity of design. The electrical contracting industry needs to THINK INSIDE THE BOX in order to save time, money and lives. They need to think about ProtectConnect. Because modular is better: case closed.

About the Author:
Steven P. Anderson is the newly appointed CEO of ProtectConnect, a modular wiring device systems company, headquartered in Irvine, CA.