LED Work Lighting Helps Contractors Get the Job Done; Planning for Consumer Solar Energy Installations; Prefabrication Adds Power to Electrical Contractors’ Installation Work; The Buzz and more

January 19, 2023

LED Work Lighting Helps Contractors Get the Job Done

Chuck Ross

It truly amazes me how LEDs have transformed the lighting industry in just a decade. In 2012, manufacturers introduced the first bulbs to match the output of a standard 60W incandescent. They weren’t dimmable and could cost $25 or more. Fast forward to 2023, and LEDs now dominate the lighting market, and inexpensive replacement lamps can cost less than $5 and last 10-20 years.

Planning for Consumer Solar Energy Installations

Steve Maurer, IME

Alternative energy sources— green, clean solar and wind power—certainly get a lot of “air time” of late. (Pun intended.)

Of course, water power has been around a long time. And still is for power generation on a large scale. But it’s not so convenient for single user electrical supply, or even most municipalities.

Prefabrication Adds Power to Electrical Contractors’ Installation Work

Chuck Ross

Electrical contracting is, by its nature, a bespoke profession – that is, every installation features its own unique design quirks requiring customization. At the same time, though, contractors also now are often dealing with the need to do more with fewer workers. As a result, prefabrication is becoming a bigger part of many companies’ operations.

In the Spotlight

This Issue's Smart eCat Features: Intermatic Product Catalog

From basic mechanical time switches and pool and spa controls to robust commercial lighting controls, our product line has evolved to meet the many unique needs of our customers. Today, you'll find Intermatic solutions in a wide variety of residential, commercial, industrial, and utility applications, as well as integrated into OEM solutions.

Open eCatalog Library

[Walks into bookstore]

Me: Do you have any books on turtles?

Worker: Hard back?
Me: Yeah, with little heads.

Watch – Keep Me Current Videos

How to Adjust Settings for Intermatic’s In-Wall Dimming Occupancy/Vacancy Sensors

In this how-to video tutorial we will show you how to set up and adjust your IOS-DOV-D PIR and IOS-DOV-DTD Dual-Technology dimming sensors.

EPCO Fixture Whips

Engineered Products Company (EPCO) are the leading American manufacturer for power and lighting fixture whips for the electrical construction industry. Our pre-wired armored cable fixture whips are typically used for lighting and power distribution in commercial and hospital buildings.

The NEW Diva Smart Dimmer by Caséta

Easy, precise dimming control with built-in smart technology, now in a customer-favorite design.

AttaBox® Enclosures Provides Side Panel And Weight Distribution Shelf Solutions to the Challenge of Reliable Support for Interior Mounting of Heavy Equipment

Winter Thermal Gloves are Latest Addition to Lineup of Klein Tools® Winter Gear

Split Grounding Bushings - Install on Conduit AFTER conductors

Stahlin® Enclosures Introduces New Interior Mounting Solutions for Ultimate Flexibility and Strength When Installing Equipment in Non-Metallic Enclosures

Hilti to add more than 30 new cordless tools to all-on-one nuron battery platform

Save Time and Money with the UL-Listed Electronic All-Purpose Contractor Box

Refined Power: discover the NEW (GEN2) Flat Back Cylinders from Juno Trac

Leviton Launches Electric Vehicle Charging Stations with My Leviton App Compatibility

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