For your convience we've listed many of the Frequently Asked Questions below. If you have a specific question that you don't see addressed here, we'd love to hear from you.


Q: How does HWA support mission critical facilities?

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HWA promotes a systems approach combining the critical UPS power, air conditioning, emergency power and  monitoring. The result is a customized solution that optimizes cost, time, space and reliability. We also make sure the system can adapt to the rapidly changing markets that our customers are experiencing.


Q: How can HWA assist consultants in critical projects for Northern California?

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Through our many years of experience, we know your business and how to guide you in specifying products and systems that are proven and will exceed your clients' expectations.  When the project is done, your client will be excited about the equipment and recommend your company to other end users.  Not only will they like the equipment that they have installed, but they will also agree to the value in the cost of ownership!

Q: HWA has been promoting APC's InfraStruXure products and systems.  Can you provide a summary of why these products are so good?

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InfraStruXure provides an integrated UL labeled solution combining UPS power, cooling, racks, cabling, management systems and service. With this approach, we can increase reliability and availability of your IT system. Many times, these solutions come from several different manufacturers and this adds complexity and chances for confusion and mis-operation. We are also able to adapt to changes in the environment and technology because of our scalable designs. Also by being scalable, we can reduce the upfront and operating costs. Lastly, with this modular architecture we can deploy these systems ranging from wiring closets and computer rooms to large data centers.

Q: How can HWA assist us in applying and installing Variable Frequency Drives? 

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HWA has been successfully applying Variable Frequency Drives in the Industrial, Commercial and Municipal markets for over 25 years. We understand the critical issues such as motor compatibility, adhering to Electrical and Fire Codes, harmonic currents, serial interface with automation systems, coordinated drive systems, motor speed and torque requirements and environmental concerns. We can also supply a range of harmonic current mitigation solutions specific to your project.

Q: Why would a critical facility choose Russelectric over other manufacturers for Generator Paralleling Switchgear and Automatic Transfer Switches?

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Russelectric is unique in that they are the only privately owned company that is a major supplier in their industry.They provide and support more of the Fortune 500 companies than any other manufacturer. An example of their unique philosophy, their Service Department is not for Profit, it is designed to support the products.Their mission is to supply the best designed, highest quality UL construction, Utility Grade components and the best Direct Field Service Department in the industry. To back up this mission, they do not just assemble the equipment, they manufacture it! They start from sheet steel and cooper and build the enclosures, bus, bracing, all the way down to the power contact in the Transfer Switches.

Q: What differentiates HWA from other Representatives and Direct Sales Forces?

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HWA has been in business since 1960 in Northern California. It is imperative that each product we sell, each application we assist in, each product that we service, each design we assist in and each order that we enter must meet or exceed the customer's expectations. If we do not perform we loose a customer! We do not loose customers and that is why we have been successful for over 45 years!