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Military Barracks & Family Housing

Much of our military housing is aging, making its electrical systems difficult to maintain, inadequate for the demands of modern technology and lacking in modern safeguards against hazards.

Eaton can help renovate and modernize barracks and other military housing into safer, more comfortable homes for those who serve our country. We offer a wide range of products and services that make homes better able to support modern technology like high-speed Internet access, as well as providing up-to-date safeguards against hazards like electrical shock and water damage. And those homes will be more cost-efficient and easier to maintain. When it comes to new construction for military barracks and family housing, Eaton supplies a product and service portfolio that is unmatched in the industry.

Reduced fire risk
Fires claim many victims and destroy many buildings every year. Concealed arcing faults are one possible cause of fires. Eaton’s FIRE-GUARD arc fault circuit interrupter uses advanced technology to recognize arc faults when they happen, then interrupts the flow of electricity in the circuit to reduce the risk of fire.

Reliable emergency power
Hurricanes, tornados and other violent weather can leave living spaces without utility power. Without access to power, buildings are unsafe and uncomfortable, and refrigerated food quickly begins to spoil. Eaton home standby generators provide a quieter, more fuel-efficient source of emergency power.

Reduce risk from leaks
When water escapes from a plumbing system, significant damage can result, whether it’s a leaky toilet, an old water heater or a burst water pipe. Eaton’s Home Heartbeat product can monitor for water leaks. If a leak is found, a valve on the water line can be closed, and residents notified by cell phone text or e-mail. The amount of water leakage, and the resulting damage, is minimized.

Safer living spaces
People can be injured by electrical shock if small appliances come into contact with water. These ground faults are a hazard most commonly found in kitchens and bathrooms. Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) help provide lifesaving protection by interrupting the flow of electricity in the circuit when a ground fault occurs.

Meet 21st century needs
Many barracks and homes were not wired to handle the power demands from today’s electronic equipment. Structured wiring products make it easier to distribute Internet, TV, telephone and audio signals throughout the building. Integrated Facility System (IFS) switchboards containing lighting control panels meet the need for space and labor-saving installations.

Cleaner power
Power systems are at risk from surges in an electrical circuit caused by lightning, power grid switching and many other factors. These surges can damage computers and other sensitive equipment connected to the circuit. Eaton surge protection devices can protect the power system at the point where electrical service enters the building in addition to point-of-use locations.