A contractor must have temporary construction lighting that is effective and affordable. The good news is the choices are plentiful to meet a variety of needs. HID and compact fluorescent luminaires and commercial outdoor string lights help create a work environment that is safe, productive, and enables quality work.
Here’s a guide to help you choose the temporary light fixture that works best for your project:
• HID light fixtures, such as Engineered Products Company’s (EPCO) TIGER 400 HID for high-bay sites and TIGERcub 175 HID for smaller, low-bay environments, produce more natural, brighter light than halogens while providing wet-location protection. They also last three times longer than halogen lamps and consume 30% less energy than halogens.
• CFL lighting, such as EPCO’s TIGRESS 105-watt CFL fixture, are four times more energy-efficient than incandescent bulbs and last 10 times longer. CFL lighting is kind to the environment as well as reducing mercury pollution.
• Temporary string lights offer a range of protection for a variety of indoor and outdoor construction environments. EPCO’s commercial grade outdoor string lights include Contractor Grade CordLights for the budget-minded looking for reliable temporary lighting (heavy-duty 14/2 flat cord in 100-foot length). For harsh environments, EPCO’s Deluxe CordLight provides protection against dust, dirt, chemical vapors, salt spray, and other corrosive elements.
When choosing temporary construction lighting, look for products from an established provider with a reputation for:
• Innovative product features
• Easy-to-install products
• Consistent, high-quality customer service
• Risk-free and error-free on-time delivery
• Electrical industry expertise
