Lighting Articles
EPCO IP66 TIGER XL: Rugged Temporary LED Lighting for Extreme Jobsites
- Construction, retrofit, and renovation projects often face environmental challenges that can slow work or create safety hazards. Rain, dust, and moisture are common issues on commercial and industrial jobsites. EPCO’s IP66-rated TIGER XL (P/N 15748) is engineered to provide reliable, high-output lighting that keeps contractors productive and safe in even the toughest conditions.Rugged Design for… Read More
Hi-Bay LED Vapor Tight Luminaire: Practical Lighting Solutions for Contractors
- Effective lighting is essential for maintaining safety and productivity in industrial, commercial, and agricultural facilities. Contractors face the challenge of installing lighting that illuminates large spaces while meeting operational, maintenance, and safety requirements. EPCO’s improved Hi-Bay LED Vapor Tight Luminaire is designed to address these challenges by providing high lumen output,… Read More
Landscape Lighting Simplified: Power and Receptacles Made Easy
- For electrical contractors, outdoor projects bring a unique set of challenges. From powering landscape lighting to installing receptacles in wet environments, contractors need solutions that balance safety, code compliance, and long-term durability. In these applications, the Landscape Receptacle Post (P/N LSPB-RECEP) plays an essential role in delivering reliable power and illumination.EPCO… Read More
The ROI of Prefabrication: Time and Cost Savings for Electrical Contractors
- In today's fast-paced construction world, where every minute and dollar counts, product customization and prefabrication services aren't just a nice-to-have – they're a strategic advantage. For electrical distributors and contractors, leveraging these services from EPCO translates directly into significant time and labor savings. But how, exactly, does prefabrication deliver on this promise?Good… Read More
Understanding EPCO's Illumination Control Fixture Whips: ½", ⅜", and Five-Wire Options
- When it comes to modern lighting installations, precision and efficiency are key. EPCO offers a range of illumination control fixture whips designed to streamline the wiring process and ensure reliable performance. Among our popular offerings are the ½" conduit whips, ⅜" conduit whips, and five-wire whips. Let's break down the differences to help you choose the right solution for your next… Read More
The LED Upgrade Dilemma: Retrofit vs. New Fixture
- The transition from traditional fluorescent lighting to LED technology isn't just an option anymore; it's practically a given for commercial and industrial spaces. The compelling benefits of LEDs – including superior lighting quality, dramatically higher energy efficiency, and significantly reduced maintenance thanks to their extended lifespans – make the switch an undeniable smart choice.However… Read More
Seamless Lighting for Healthcare: Fixture Whips for New Builds & Retrofits
- The healthcare sector has always been a cornerstone of our economy, and its importance has only intensified in recent years. While the initial surge of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted an urgent need for rapid facility expansion and adaptation, the lessons learned have permanently reshaped how healthcare infrastructure is approached. Hospitals and care centers continuously adapt to evolving… Read More
Powering Education: The Essential Role of Fixture Whips in School Electrical Systems
- For electrical contractors, navigating the complexities of school electrical systems presents unique challenges and critical responsibilities. Schools are lively places where safety, smooth operations, and the ability to adapt for the future are important. In this landscape, the component of a fixture whip plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and life of lighting installations.As… Read More
EPCO’s TIGRESS Prefab: Now Offered in 150W
- Introducing the 150W TIGRESS Prefab Temporary LED Light Fixture (P/N 15743), the latest addition to EPCO's temporary lighting line. Building upon the success of its predecessor, the 100W TIGRESS Prefab (P/N 15742), this powerful light fixture delivers an impressive 22,500 lumens of light output, illuminating your jobsite brighter than ever before. The TIGRESS Prefab family boasts a range of… Read More
[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!
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
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 LuminairesLight fixtures using T5/T8 LED lampsFluorescent light fixtures (still relevant and manufactured)Design Lights Consortium (DLC) CertificationThe reference to the DLC… Read More
Single vs. Dual End Powered Lamps - Which LED Lamp Do I Use, and When?
- by Allen Guidry, III Marketing ManagerSo 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 addition… 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
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