Fixture Whips
Engineered Products Company (EPCO) is the leading American manufacturer of fixture whips for the electrical construction industry. Our pre-wired armored cable fixture whips are factory fabricated wiring assemblies typically used for lighting and power distribution in commercial buildings.
Our Fixture Whips consist of flexible metal conduit (FMC), primarily in .375mm (3/8”) and .5” (1/2”) trade sizes and meet all requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC) Article 348.
Pre-assembled and fully tested, EPCO Fixture Whips provide an excellent mechanical protection and a cost effective, reliable electrical installation. The connectors used are designed to simplify the connection to metallic junction boxes and lighting fixtures. Typical applications include both new and remodeled commercial buildings, industrial facilities, shopping centers, hotels, as well as health care, educational and recreational facilities.
Why Contractors Use UL Listed EPCO Fixture Whips.
- 100% of the Fixture Whips produced by EPCO are assembled in the USA using American manufactured UL Listed or UL Recognized components.
- EPCO Fixture Whips are permitted for use by virtually all local building codes and approved by Electrical Inspectors in the majority of municipalities across the U.S.
- The UL label attached to every EPCO Fixture Whip as an immediate identifier to the Electrical Inspector and Contractor that our fixture whips have been inspected at the factory by UL inspectors and comply with the National Electrical Code.
- EPCO provides product liability insurance as additional protection in the event of product defects that may cause a liability to that Contractor.
Advantages For The Contractor:
- A cost effective and efficient alternative to traditional labor-intensive pipe and wire installation methods.
- Significantly reduces installation time to connect branch circuit power distribution and lighting systems.
- Fixture whip accessory products are available for the Contractor to expedite and facilitate installation. For information on Fixture Whip Accessories click here…
- Engineered Products Company can also build “custom” labor saving Fixture Whips to the Contractor’s specifications. For more information on Customer Fixture Whips click here…
EPCO
Retrofit Fixture
Whips
Rebates are a
popular incentive
among utilities
promoting energy
efficiency. In fact,
many utilities are
helping their
customers buy and
install efficient
lighting equipment
as part of their
demand-side
management (DSM)
programs. This is a
way of reducing
electricity demand
and benefits the
utility because it
allows the utility
to put off building
expensive new power
plants.
EPCO’s labor saving Retrofit Fixture Whips help the Contractor expedite installation of new energy saving ballasts. These fixture whips are typically 10-Feet in length and meet requirements of the 2008 NEC, Article 410.77 (C) as follows:
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“Wired
luminaire (fixture)
sections are paired,
with a ballast(s)
supplying a lamp or
lamps in both. For
interconnection
between paired
units, it shall be
permissible to use
metric designator 12
(trade size 3/8)
flexible metal
conduit in lengths
not exceeding 7.5 m
(25 ft) in
conformance with
Article 348.
Luminaire (fixture)
wire operating at
line voltage,
supplying only the
ballast(s) of one of
the paired
luminaires
(fixtures), shall be
permitted in the
same raceway as the
lamp supply wires of
the paired
luminaires
(fixtures).
Your local utility can be a good source of information on designing and implementing lighting retrofits. Many utilities around the country have programs that are saving money for both their customers and the utility. A rebate from your utility can shorten the already impressive paybacks for investing in energy-efficient lighting. The local utility can also be a good source of information on designing and implementing lighting retrofits.
Energy-efficient lighting in new buildings on retrofits is a winning strategy. Local governments save a substantial amount of money in reduced energy costs, utilities reduce electrical demand (and the need to build expensive new power plants to meet that demand), and, when standard fluorescent lighting systems are replaced, employees enjoy adequate lighting without noise, flicker, and color distortion.
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