Skip to main content

800.336.1976 | 5401 Smetana Drive Minnetonka, MN 55343

Get the Newsletter Contact Us EPCPRO Login
Home
Main navigation
  • Products
    • Prefabricated Whips
    • Lighting
    • Ground Bonding
    • Splice Kits / Heat Shrink Tubing
    • Product Accessories
  • Resources
    • Literature
    • Data Sheets
    • Federal Legislation
    • Installation Guides
    • Videos
    • NEC References
    • MSDS Sheets
  • Find Sales Rep
  • Find Distributor
  • Support
    • Newsletter Sign Up
    • Contact Us
    • Customer and Technical Support
    • Literature Request
    • Product Warranty
    • Terms and Conditions of Sale
  • About
    • Who we are
    • Press Releases
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Contact Us
  • Blog
  • Search

Breadcrumb

  1. Home
  2. Blog
  3. Lighting Articles

Lighting Articles

Lighting Articles

15743 TIGRESS Prefab

EPCO’s TIGRESS Prefab: Now Offered in 150W

January 7, 2025 - 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
Zach and Bo

[VIDEO] LED CordLight Lumen Output Comparison

October 26, 2024 - 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!
Energy Star Certified Electrial Product

EPA Announces ENERGY STAR Retire 12/31/24 for Lamps and Luminaires

June 25, 2024 - 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
MC Cable

Custom Length MC Whips

June 3, 2024 - 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
TIGRESS Prefab Temporary Light Fixture

[VIDEO] Assembly Comparison with EPCO's TIGRESS Prefab LED Temp Light vs the Competition

March 12, 2024 - 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 Linear luminaire product photo

General Purpose LED Luminaires: Now Enhanced with On-Demand Color and Wattage Selection

March 11, 2024 - 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

February 22, 2024 - 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

February 20, 2024 - 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
12 days of giving

EPCO's 12 Days of Giving

December 6, 2023 - 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
wall plate insulation gasket image

Junction Box Insulation: Easy and Simple Energy Savings

July 25, 2022 - 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
Stranded Screw-In 3/8 Die-Cast Fixture Whip

EPCO Health Care Fixture Whips: Why They Meet NEC Article 517.2 Standard

July 25, 2022 - 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

March 11, 2022 - 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

December 29, 2021 - 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?

November 1, 2021 - 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
LED Vapor Tight Linear Luminaire Blog Post

Updated Vapor Tight Luminaires — Configurable, Reliable, and Durable: Part II

December 3, 2020 - 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
T8 LED Lamp Dual-End Fixture Backet Retrofit Kits 4-Foot and 8-Foot

Single vs. Dual End Powered Lamps - Which LED Lamp Do I Use, and When?

December 3, 2020 - 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
LED Vapor Tight Linear Luminaire Blog Post

Updated Vapor Tight LED Luminaires: Configurable, Reliable, and Durable

September 15, 2020 - 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

Power Equipment Whips for Retrofit, Mobile, and New Facilities

May 21, 2020 - 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

Health Care Grade Fixture Whips for Retrofit and New Facility Applications

April 17, 2020 - 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
LED Temp Lighting Blog Article

The (LED) Times They Are a-Changin'

October 30, 2019 - 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?

July 25, 2019 - 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

May 6, 2019 - 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

February 27, 2019 - 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
three solutions for retrofitting strip fixtures

[VIDEO] Three Solutions for Retrofitting Strip Fixtures

April 24, 2018 - EPCO’s Good, Better, Best LED Retrofit Conversion Kits provide energy efficient and cost-effective LED lighting solutions.
EPCO’s LED Closet Luminaire featured on Ask This Old House

As Seen On: EPCO’s LED Closet Luminaire featured on Ask This Old House

July 21, 2017 - 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?

September 12, 2016 - 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

June 14, 2016 - 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

[INFOGRAPHIC] EPCO's ProSeries LED Utility Luminaire

December 17, 2015 -

LED Technology Has Come a Long Way

February 24, 2015 - 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

June 26, 2014 - 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

April 28, 2014 - 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?

March 18, 2013 - 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

CFLs vs. LEDs: Illuminating the good, the bad, the confusing

July 10, 2012 - 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

Energy Efficient Lighting - WIIFM

February 6, 2012 - With the phase-out of the Edison-base lamps, we are seeing much advancement in energy efficient lighting technology, like vapor tight fluorescent and led luminaires. However, the Edison base bulbs are not quite dead and only have a brief reprieve. They will still be available, but only short term. So why push to switch to energy efficient lighting – What’s In It For Me (WIIFM… Read More

T12 Lighting Technology Phase-out: 75% Potential Savings

February 6, 2012 - Fluorescent linear T12 lighting was the most widely used technology in commercial buildings until about 10 years ago. Now a declining technology, the rising popularity of its challengers T8 and T5 is due to better performance and energy efficiency—and most important for building owners and managers, savings in lighting costs. I’ve seen savings as high as 75% in some estimates, depending on which… Read More

Blog Categories

Ask the Electrician
Ask the Engineer
Case Studies
Electrical News & Trends
Fixture Whip Articles
Ground Bonding Articles
Lighting Articles
Notes from the Corner Office
Product Accessories
Splice Kits/Heat Shrink Tubing
Uncategorized
Video
Footer Menu
  • Products
    • Prefabricated Whips
    • Lighting
    • Ground Bonding
    • Splice Kits / Heat Shrink Tubing
    • Product Accessories
  • Resources
    • Literature
    • Data Sheets
    • Federal Legislation
    • Installation Guides
    • Videos
    • NEC References
    • MSDS Sheets
  • Customer Service
    • Customer and Technical Support
    • Literature Request
    • Email Sign Up
    • Find a Sales Rep
    • Find a Distributor
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Press Releases
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Why Buy from EPCO?
  • Blog
    • Blog Home
    • Ask the Electrician
    • Ask the Engineer
    • Case Studies
    • Electrical News & Trends
Phone: 800.336.1976   |   Fax: 800.336.2801   |   5401 Smetana Drive Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343   |   Login »
Follow Us!