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Stairwell Remote Heads: Layouts for Landings, Switchbacks & Door Thresholds
Where stairwells bend, light levels dip. This guide shows how to place and aim remote heads at landings, switchbacks, and door thresholds—so you get smooth coverage without glare and pass inspection...
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12V vs 24V for Remote Heads: Distance, Voltage Drop & Wire Size
When should you choose 12V or 24V for remote heads? This guide explains how voltage choice affects run length, voltage drop, and wire size—with practical rules, example layouts, and an inspection...
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Hazardous‑Location Remote Heads (C1D2): Listings, Wiring & Inspection Basics
A plain-English overview of Class I, Division 2 (C1D2) for remote heads—what the listing covers, where to locate the power unit, acceptable wiring methods, and how to document your plan so it passes...
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MR16 vs PAR36 Remote Heads: Beam Angles, Throw Distance & Glare Control
A practical, field-tested comparison of MR16 and PAR36 remote heads—how their optics, beam patterns, and housings affect throw distance, aiming tolerance, glare control, and outdoor performance. Last updated: October 2025...
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Outdoor IP65 Remote Heads: Spacing, Aiming & Mounting
How to place and aim IP65 (wet-location) remote heads outdoors so doorways, canopies, and exterior egress paths stay evenly lit during outages—without glare or dark spots. Last updated: October 2025...
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3.6V Remote Heads: Wiring & Load Planning
A practical, math-first guide to wiring 3.6V remote heads: how to budget load in watts, pick the right wire gauge, and keep voltage drop under control—so your remote-capable system passes inspection...
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Remote Head Compatibility Matrix: Match Heads to Hosts (Voltage, Capacity & Ratings)
Which remote heads work with which host units? Use this plain-English matrix to match voltage, wattage, and environment ratings—plus a quick checklist to avoid the classic pitfalls. For product options,...
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Wire Gauge & Distance Tables for Remote Heads (AWG 18–10, 6V/12V/24V)
Grab-and-go tables to size copper wire for remote heads using a ~5% voltage drop target. Includes one-way distance limits for 6V / 12V / 24V systems across AWG 18–10, a...
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Remote Head Spacing Guide: Corridors, Stairs & Open Areas
Practical spacing methods for remote heads—how to hit light-level targets, choose beam spreads, and set center-to-center distances for corridors, stairs, and open areas. For product options, see LED remote head emergency...
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Remote Head Code Requirements: UL 924 + NFPA 101 + NEC 700 (2025 Guide)
A plain-English breakdown of how UL 924, NFPA 101, and NEC 700 apply when you use remote heads with a remote-capable unit—what inspectors check, the light-level targets, wiring rules, and the documentation you’ll need....
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Outdoor / Wet-Location Exit Sign + Light Combo Units – Ratings, Sizing & Install Guide
This engineering guide explains how to plan, specify, and install outdoor / wet-location exit sign + emergency light combo units without guesswork. It’s intentionally informational (not a shopping page) so...
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Steel & Metal Exit Sign and Light Combos - Durability, Sizing & Code Guide
If your facility needs an exit sign with integrated emergency lights that can take abuse and stay compliant, this guide explains when to specify a steel (metal) exit sign &...
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