| | | | | | This article series looks at the current situation from the perspective of school facility personnel. Although commercial LED lamps and luminaires have been available for more than a decade, educational facilities have been slow to adopt LED technology. As of 2020, 78% of the lighting in U.S. educational buildings was still fluorescent. |
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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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| | | | Spark explosions are a significant hazard in various industrial settings, often resulting from igniting flammable gases, vapors, dust, or fibers. These explosions can lead to substantial property damage, injuries, and, in the worst cases, death. |
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| | Sponsored | | Designed to make LED upgrades as contractor-friendly as possible, the LEDVANCE EZ SWAP™ luminaire lets you quickly and easily retrofit an existing fixture. Offering both CCT and wattage selectability, the kit comes in 2x2, 2x4 and EMBB options. |
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| | | | See the latest Code violations from NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc. This edition looks at a troubling PVC junction box above an underwater light and some disconnect and metering equipment that is no longer readily accessible. |
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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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| | | As more commercial buildings strive to decarbonize, electrical professionals will increasingly become involved with direct current (DC) power distribution projects. Thankfully, technology, codes, and best practices are evolving to facilitate this new way of powering the built environment that can deliver higher margins and opportunities for electrical... |
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| | | The editors of EC&M are back to present the three most popular The Everyday Electrician™ videos from last month! In case you missed them, these social media videos were Trevor Ottmann's most popular in September 2024, and they include a couple from his time at NECA in San Diego! |
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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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