| | | | | | October evenings find birds across North America reading the night sky as they migrate to their wintering grounds, making the hazards of outdoor illumination a timely topic. Fittingly, the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) is putting finishing touches on a presentation focused on ways to mitigate light pollution that hampers not only birds and other wildlife... |
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| | Sponsored | | Vive wireless installs up to 70% faster than wired options, allowing you to get on and off jobs more quickly. Available and in stock at most electrical distributors, Vive is simple and scalable for code-compliant control on commercial jobs. |
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| | | | NECA 2024 in San Diego continues and the editors of EC&M have returned to the show floor to scope out the latest products. For this gallery, Editor Michael Morris brings you some of the most interesting lighting products that were on display at this year's show. |
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| | Sponsored | | Between a federal law phasing out CFLs by 2025 and a flurry of new state restrictions, it’s clear that fluorescent lamps are on the way out. Energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly LEDs are the lamps of the future. And the best time to switch is now. |
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| | | | This year's NECA convention in San Diego was one for the books — Trevor Ottmann, president of 3/0 Electric and EC&M's Everyday Electrician, had a blast. Check out his highlights from his time at the show — he had a great time meeting people, testing out some cool products, and even seeing some adoptable rescue puppies on the show floor! |
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Sponsored | | What does a classroom have in common with a hotel ballroom or retail clothing store? At first glance, not a ton. However, when thinking of these indoor spaces in terms of lighting control needs, they’re more similar than different. Each project likely has multiple load sources, a need to adjust levels based on ambient lighting, multiple... |
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| | | The NECA 2024 Show in San Diego rolls on and the editorial team of EC&M returned to the show floor for Day 2. Flip through these slides to see the products that caught Group Editorial Director Mike Eby’s attention on the second day of NECA. If you missed his Day 1 picks, check out the photo gallery on our website, and stay tuned tomorrow for his final... |
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| | | As design engineers and electrical contractors, you play a unique role with your clients as an unbiased, honest broker. Providing invaluable counsel as to the most effective lighting system for each project positions you as a trusted, collaborative partner. Understanding and implementing these lighting best practices will help achieve each project’... |
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| | | Electrical switches are essential to operating and controlling motors, luminaires, and appliances used daily in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. As an electrical apprentice, it’s critical to understand all facets of the Code. Although switches are obviously a simple device, the NEC guidelines may not be quite as straightforward... |
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| | | Fluorescent tubes have long been a staple in the US, illuminating warehouses, offices, and public buildings across the nation for decades. However, recent legislative actions in several states signal a significant shift in lighting landscape. According to BriteSwitch, a firm specializing in capturing local, utility, state, and federal rebates/incentives... |
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| | | Panel discussion from Day 2 of NECA 2024 in San Diego allows industry leaders to share real-world electrical examples of AI. Kicking off the presentation, Lazarian explained the basics of AI in electrical construction and why writing a solid prompt is so important. Oakes began with surveying the audience on what practical things they were using AI ... |
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| | | From the EC&M e-books library: Why upgrading existing spaces in many cases makes sense |
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| | | One of the most important areas covered by the National Electrical Code (NEC) is the installation and selection of luminaires (aka “light fixtures”) — essential electrical equipment used in residential, commercial, and industrial lighting applications and systems. This handy article covers fixture type selection, terms associated with luminaires, location... |
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