Lighting Articles
[VIDEO] LED CordLight Lumen Output Comparison
- We put the CordLights to the test! In this video, Zach and Bo take some of the most common LED CordLights and compare them to EPCO's (P/N 16140 & 16050) to see which perform the best. Watch the video to see who comes out on top!
EPA Announces ENERGY STAR Retire 12/31/24 for Lamps and Luminaires
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is retiring the ENERGY STAR specifications for lamps and luminaires effective the end of this calendar year, December 31, 2024. Brand owners are to stop using the ENERGY STAR name and ENERGY STAR mark as of 12/31/2024 as well. EPCO’s products will be replaced with a new energy efficient logo moving forward after 12/31/24.… Read More
Custom Length MC Whips
- Juggling project deadlines and safety concerns can be a constant challenge. As a contractor, you need products that are safe, efficient, and high quality. EPCO MC Whips offer benefits you can count on:Improved Safety: Minimize electrical hazards with pre-assembled, code-compliant whips. EPCO whips meet all safety regulations, giving you peace of mind.Enhanced Efficiency: Get projects done faster… Read More
[VIDEO] Assembly Comparison with EPCO's TIGRESS Prefab LED Temp Light vs the Competition
- NEW TIGRESS Prefab Temporary LED Light Fixture (P/N 15742)! This latest addition to the EPCO temporary lighting line is designed to be quick and easy to use! Don't believe us? We put it to the test! Check out our video to see how our TIGRESS Prefab stacks up against the competition. IT'S PREFABULOUS!
General Purpose LED Luminaires: Now Enhanced with On-Demand Color and Wattage Selection
- EPCO’s General Purpose Vapor Tight LED Luminaires are now enhanced with both color and wattage-select technology capabilities. These fixtures enable adjustment to the white color value on-demand and the ability to adjust energy consumption based on use and application of the luminaire. The built-in capability of these luminaires improves the overall functionality of the lighting system, increases… Read More
EPCO Prefabrication Solutions: Knowing Your True Costs
- Let's face it: time and money are precious. When you choose EPCO’s Prefabrication Solutions, you're investing in cost savings, enhanced efficiency, and unwavering quality.Prefabrication unlocks significant cost savings for contractors. With minimized on-site assembly and installation, labor costs naturally decrease. Predictable material and labor costs enable reliable and accurate project… Read More
Powering Up Safety: How EPCO’s Prefabrication Solutions Elevate Jobsite Well-being
- In the fast-paced world of construction, safety is paramount. Electrical contractors navigate a demanding landscape, balancing efficiency with the crucial task of protecting their teams. Thankfully, innovative solutions like electrical prefabrication products are emerging to tilt the scales in favor of both safety and productivity. EPCO’s Prefabrication Solutions help to a safer jobsite… Read More
EPCO's 12 Days of Giving
- EPCO, the premier wholesaler to Electrical Distributors and Contractors specializing in fixture whips, power whips, temporary and utility lighting, ground bonding, retrofit kit assemblies and custom fabrication services, is known for its commitment to giving back to the community. This year, we are celebrating the holidays with our 12 Days of Giving campaign. For 12 days, EPCO will be… Read More
Junction Box Insulation: Easy and Simple Energy Savings
- The insulation of our home or business is not as noticeable during the warmer months of the year (Spring, Summer and Fall), and you probably will not notice any issues until sometime during the winter months. For example, last February, I needed to replace a dimmer switch in a junction box located on an exterior wall. When I removed the faceplate cover, I could feel cold air pouring into the… Read More
EPCO Health Care Fixture Whips: Why They Meet NEC Article 517.2 Standard
- Lighting fixtures designed for use in health care facilities, must provide effective illumination and satisfy several demanding lighting and power requirements. Engineered Products Company’s (EPCO) Fixture Whips are the common thread among all health care and medical care facilities.Throughout our years servicing the electrical marketplace, EPCO has manufactured well over 200+ fixture whip… Read More
Retrofit or Replace Your Fluorescent Troffers: Three Points to Consider
- Switching from fluorescent-based lighting to LEDs is becoming a no-brainer. Improved lighting quality, significantly higher energy efficiency and reduced maintenance due to longer lifespans are all factors weighing in LED technology’s favor. However, the choice of which LED option to choose from, especially with the ubiquitous commercial office troffer, can be a bit more complicated. Whether to… Read More
Illumination Control Fixture Whips to Meet Code Change of 2022
- NFPA CODE CHANGE FOR 2022A new guideline will take effect in January 2022 for our Illumination Control Fixture Whip (ICFW). This code change is in response to the 2020 Edition of National Fire Protection Association* (NFPA 70), Article 410.69. Just so you know, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) changed the guidelines for 0-10 Volt dimming conductor colors.The 2020 National… Read More
Does Prefabrication Really Save Time and Money?
- Product customization and pre-fabrication services is a time and labor-saving investment for Distributors and Contractors that have taken advantage of this service from EPCO. Why? Because our customization and prefabrication service are built exactly to Distributor and Contractor specifications to meet their application requirements. GOOD PROJECT PLANNINGPrefabrication involves identifying… Read More
Updated Vapor Tight Luminaires — Configurable, Reliable, and Durable: Part II
- To follow up on the article from earlier this summer (Updated Vapor Tight Luminaires), some of the key takeaways mentioned in addition to our vapor tight lighting products configurability were: “End-user” applicable LED Luminaires Light fixtures using T5/T8 LED lamps Fluorescent light fixtures (still relevant and manufactured) Design Lights Consortium (DLC) Certification The reference to… Read More
Single vs. Dual End Powered Lamps - Which LED Lamp Do I Use, and When?
- by Allen Guidry, III Marketing Manager So I received a call from a contractor that just opened a lighting retrofit business. He was retrofitting an old warehouse and the lighting system was strip-type light fixtures using old T12 fluorescent lamps. He told me the building owner was on a very tight budget and wanted to get the best sustainable lighting at the lowest possible cost. In… Read More
Updated Vapor Tight LED Luminaires: Configurable, Reliable, and Durable
- It’s no secret that EPCO’s LED Vapor Tight Linear Luminaires are essential for industrial, commercial, and retail buildings, warehouses, convenience stores, manufacturing production, food service facilities, car washes — basically anywhere a reliable and durable, indoor and outdoor water-resistant lighting solution is required that will operate for years while withstanding the exposure to cold… Read More
Power Equipment Whips for Retrofit, Mobile, and New Facilities
- As more energy efficient products continue to flood the marketplace, EPCO responded in the summer of 2019 by introducing the Power Equipment Whip (PEW). This new, lower cost equipment whip was developed to electrically connect two (2) or more devices using 12 AWG conductors which cost-effectively supports the transfer of electrical power without using 10 or 8 AWG heavier gauge conductors.How It’s… Read More
Health Care Grade Fixture Whips for Retrofit and New Facility Applications
- Health care was one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy prior to the current worldwide Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Now, it is in extremely high demand as more and more people test positive for the virus every day. Hospitals are struggling to keep up with the pandemic. To prepare and accommodate the anticipated coronavirus surge, existing buildings (ex… Read More
The (LED) Times They Are a-Changin'
- I might be dating myself, but I remember a time when an LED was a simple indicator light. Now, as Bob Dylan said... “The Times They Are a-Changin”. One major change in the electrical construction industry over the last three years has been the use of LEDs for job site lighting. Lamp-based string lighting has been the standard on the construction job site for decades, and we all know it as not… Read More
Does LED Lens Color Matter?
- Does the color of our sustainable LED Utility Luminaires matter? That depends on the application. Different colors have different meanings. EPCO’s ProSeries LED Color Luminaires are an investment essential to visual messaging, ensuring public safety, and there is important consideration when selecting the appropriate LED indicator color. So how do you know what color is best for your application… Read More
Networked Lighting Control Rebates are More Standardized
- Most utility rebate programs will incentivize networked lighting control systems. While traditional lighting system rebates have been remarkably stable over the past 10 years, rebates for “networked” lighting controls are very different from one utility to another. Design Lights Consortium (DLC) has introduced their new Networked Lighting Control (V3.0 Category) for "networked" lighting controls… Read More
LED Lamp Types
- Convert your existing linear fluorescent fixture to LED lighting without needing a comprehensive reinstall. LED lamps are ideal for those seeking high energy savings with minimal installation time. These are the three (3) LED Lamp Types: TYPE A LED LAMP - EASIEST INSTALLATION: LED Lamp with Integrated Driver – Works with Existing or New Linear Fluorescent Lamp Ballast Type A… Read More
[VIDEO] Three Solutions for Retrofitting Strip Fixtures
- EPCO’s Good, Better, Best LED Retrofit Conversion Kits provide energy efficient and cost-effective LED lighting solutions.
As Seen On: EPCO’s LED Closet Luminaire featured on Ask This Old House
- Engineered Products Company’s (EPCO) Motion Sensing LED Closet Luminaire was featured on the TV Series Ask This Old House: Season 15, Episode 3. The LED Closet Luminaire is a simple solution to upgrade small spaces to sustainable, energy efficient LED lighting. The Energy Star Rated Motion Sensing LED Closet Luminaire provides more lumens per watt and includes a three-way operating… Read More
[INFOGRAPHIC] How Much Energy Can You Save with EPCO’s LED Closet Luminaire?
- EPCO’s LED Closet Luminaire provides Significant Energy Savings and is a reliable and sustainable LED Lighting solution for small areas!
The Key to Safe Landscape Lighting
- In a perfect world, all electrical connections for landscape lighting luminaires would be performed correctly. Splices would always be tight and circuits would always be properly grounded and free of potential shock hazard. But in reality, the quality of outdoor electrical installation varies among electricians and accidents do occur. While it is not feasible to protect against every unwelcome… Read More
LED Technology Has Come a Long Way
- In addition to overcoming early performance problems with heat, moisture and color, improvements in LED technology have significantly lowered the cost of LED luminaires and lamps. Not only are today’s LEDs more energy efficient as a light source compared to the 1980’s when they were used as equipment indicators, but also produce more lumens per watt. Energy Star LEDs are rated at more than 100… Read More
Safe Landscape Lighting Starts with the Right SplicePost
- After one of the harshest winters on record in Minnesota (and many other parts of the country), summer is finally here. Our thoughts have turned to the great outdoors, lawns and landscaping. For us, that means landscape lighting, and more specifically safety. The National Electrical Code Section 314.17(B) for Conductors Entering Boxes Conduit Bodies or Fittings has been updated to preclude… Read More
Surge Protection
- Since the release of our “new” ProSeries LED Utility Luminaire and LED Luminaire Upgrade, the response on these products in all markets has been very favorable. While the benefits and features of these lighting products are significant, we recommend using some type of “surge” protection system during the installation process. In a commercial office building or an agricultural… Read More
Who Doesn’t Love a Short Cut for Installing Fixtures?
- I’d be surprised if there were an electrical contractor who isn’t looking to make fixture installation easier and faster. That’s exactly why EPCO came up with a brilliant short cut for installing our 4-, 8- and our new 2-foot gasketed fluorescent luminaires—a way that gets rid of the cost and time it takes to install a fixture whip and junction box cover plate. With the Surface Mount… Read More
T5 Heat Dissipation Problem is No More
- Tube guard users, rejoice! If you’ve considered T5HO fluorescent lamps for their many virtues (excellent performance, good lumen maintenance and efficacy, long-rated life, good color rendition, virtually instant re-strike, more efficient than T8s), but were concerned about heat dissipation, read on. T5HO lamps dissipate about 85% of their total lamp power as heat, so we found a way to… Read More
CFLs vs. LEDs: Illuminating the good, the bad, the confusing
- CFLs and LEDs have found the spotlight (and scrutiny) with the impending disappearance of incandescents. Nearly everyone finds a reason to complain about these newer lamps and stock up on incandescents. Bad experiences and rumors have caused prejudice and shortsightedness among facility managers and consumers. Here’s an update to share. CFLs CFLs in their early years flickered shed poor color,… Read More
