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Wall Pack Lighting Code Compliance (UL, DLC, Title 24)
A plain‑English guide to wall pack lighting code compliance—what core UL listings mean (UL 1598, UL 924), how DLC affects rebates, and what Title 24 requires for outdoor controls. This reference is written...
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Wall Pack Specification Checklist: Choosing the Right Fixture
Use this plain‑English wall pack specification checklist to choose the right fixture for your site—fast. We cover output and distribution, CCT/CRI, wet‑location durability, surge protection, controls (photocell/motion/bi‑level), emergency egress options,...
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Wall Pack Lighting Layout & Photometric Guide
A practical, plain-English guide to planning wall pack lighting layouts using photometrics—how to choose distributions, set mounting height, estimate spacing, control glare, and verify light levels at night. Written for...
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Wall Pack Installation Guide (Step-by-Step)
A practical, plain-English walkthrough for installing wall pack lights—from planning and mounting to wiring, sealing, aiming, and testing. Built for building managers and facility engineers who want safe, code-aware installs...
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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 hazardous-location remote heads in Class I, Division 2 (C1D2)—what the listing covers, where to locate the power unit, acceptable wiring methods, and how to document your plan so...
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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 outdoor IP65 (wet-location) remote heads so doorways, canopies, and exterior egress paths stay evenly lit during outages—without glare or dark spots. Emergency lighting remote heads...
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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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