A Newbie Seeking Assistance

[Ez2Wire]

That could take years. I was on the panel for UL2703 for two years and didn’t make a lot of headway. Even getting a listing would mean dealing with several Standards.

If it's going to take years, then I better get started. Sounds like I need to find the right people to champion this project. Any suggestions?

 

[Ez2Wire]

Remember the old fuse boxes? I do. In fact, I'm old enough to remember the industry reluctance and push back when the early circuit breaker panels were introduced. It took time, but now they are clearly superior to the old fuse box.



The Ez2Wire plug-and-play system offers unparalleled simplicity. It may take time to evolve, but in time, it will allow switches to plug into a mounting box like a circuit breaker plugs in to a panel. I will not be deterred.

 

[bill1952]

If asked I apologize but I'd there a way to install a "legacy" device in an Ez2wire box? A header with pig tails?

 

[Ez2Wire]

Yes. Here's a slide depicting an early version of a SPST adaptor. The latest version has advanced well beyond what you see on this slide.

 

[Ez2Wire]

Here’s another example of Ez2Wire simplicity covered in our patent.

The cross wiring of a three-way switch is no longer done in the field. It’s handled internally, robotically at the factory.

In the field, you simply pull the wire between the switches and light fixtures like you do now. At trim out, you simply select the “A” position on the back of one of the Ez2Wire 3-way switches, and the “B” position on the other Ez2Wire 3-way switch. Insert the switches and you’re done. The cross-connections to the traveler wires are made internally, within the switch body. It really is that simple and safe.

 

[ICE]

Do you have a video of the product application as the workman wire and install it?

 

[socaldano]

This is my first post on this forum, so please be gentle.

While I’m new here, I’m not a virgin. I’ve been trolling this site, off and on, as a guest for quite a while. I appreciate the respectful discourse and helpful nature of the professionals on this forum. However, my real motivation for engaging now is not purely altruistic.

I need help with a unique and challenging business venture that exceeds my expertise and skill sets. I need to build a team of electrical industry professionals to help validate, test, and advance my patented concept. I need individuals who can ascertain and help facilitate the necessary NEC TIAs that will be required to advance this technology shift.

I don’t mean to be elusive in my venture description, but I respect the rules of this forum and don’t want to get bounced on my first post.

First Question…

Is it inappropriate for me to solicit this type of assistance on the forum? Assistance that could lead to a compensated position within our start-up business?

Second…

Would it be inappropriate to post a link to a brief (5-minute) introduction video I’m hosting on Vimeo?
Once again... I'm doing this to see if any forum members would be interested in joining my team.

As an engineer, I recommend that any development or implementation team in the built environment include three key perspectives:

1. A licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent technical authority to ensure sound design principles and compliance with engineering standards.
2. Experienced field professionals who have implemented similar systems or materials and understand the practical challenges of installation, maintenance, and long-term performance.
3. A former regulator or inspector, particularly someone who has dealt with compliance issues and understands the kinds of objections or complaints that often come from the regulatory side.

A close friend—formerly one of the top materials engineers in the cement industry—once summarized the problem perfectly: “The challenge with innovation isn’t technical—it’s political. Once regulators figure out what you’ve done, their instinct is often to find ways to disallow it.”


In my own experience, I've consistently encountered this dynamic. For example, despite PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) plumbing systems being well-accepted by most of the industry and backed by national code standards, some local inspectors continue to reject it. This happens even in regions like mine where PEX is clearly superior to copper due to:

• Sub-zero winter temperatures that cause frequent copper pipe bursts;
• The thermal conductivity of copper, which accelerates freezing compared to PEX’s insulating flexibility;
• The ease and lower cost of installation, particularly in homes with full basements that offer excellent accessibility;
• And real-world data—no cold-weather burst failures in any of my PEX installations to date.

Despite these advantages, some smaller municipalities still enforce outdated or unsupported restrictions on materials like PEX, citing "City Code" without technical justification. This underscores a broader issue: technical merit alone doesn’t always drive adoption—acceptance often hinges on perception, politics, and personal bias.


Some inspectors and officials will enthusiastically support innovation; others will oppose it reflexively. The key is assembling a team that anticipates these challenges—not just from a technical standpoint, but from a regulatory and human behavior perspective.

 

[Jean Tessmer-HI]

The Link: https://vimeo.com/meyer3d/ez2wireintro

The software and hardware packages compatible software and hardware do not show costs, learning curve...
Seems geared to protecting the designers and developers more. Not the contractor I watched the contractors face on the video
How does the whole team afford to have everyone involved all using the same equipment and software.
I use Bluebeam with photos. So far that has worked well for me. All my clients of some form of PDF software that BlueBeam can interact with seamlessly.

 

[ICE]

In addition to what Jean Tessmer has stated, someone from the injection molding industry might be helpful so that what you come up with can actually be accomplished or perhaps achieved in a less complicated manner.