A Note on How to Field Cut Elite Rope Light.

The question has come up as to where you can cut the Elite rope light, since there are no marks on the jacket indicating where to do so.  Cutting is permitted every three feet, starting where the power cord is attached to the coil.  At each cut area, there are two solder points approximately one inch apart from one another.  The cut can be made between these solder marks.  Attached is a picture that shows what the area should look like.  Note that there won't be any lamp leads within this area, so the void should be noticeable.

LED Yardblaster from Rab Lighting.

Impressive lumen output.

YBLED blasts the competition out of the yard. 26 Watts of LED generates a stunning 2689 lumen output, head and shoulders above the competition.

With or without arm.

YBLED Yardblaster is available in both wall and arm mount models,
making it easy to install in new and retrofit applications.

Energy savings.

Get a whopping 85% reduction in energy and 96 lm/W when replacing 175W MV. YBLED also replaces 100-150W HPS barn lights, delivering the efficiency you want in LED.

Light where you need it. Lots of it.

YBLED delivers impressive coverage and widespread light distribution for large yards, barns, docks, entrances, porches and driveways. Available in cool, neutral and warm color temperatures to match your landscaping needs.

Dusk to dawn.

YBLED has an integrated dusk to dawn photocell for peace-of-mind security and best-in-class energy efficiency.

Built to last.

The vandal resistant YBLED will stand up to tough environments in a big way, while keeping a small profile at under 6" in height.

Available January 2014.

NovaT 0-10V Dimmer and PowPak Dimming Module with 0-10V Control Now Available! 

With the introduction of LED lighting to our industry over the past couple years, we watched a new frontier emerge, a modern day version of the Wild West, if you will.  With no standardization on technology, it seems you see marketing for LED lamps everywhere you turn claiming "long life!" and "dimmable!"  

However, much of the product in the marketplace is unreliable since there are no standards that manufacturers must follow.  We are happy to say that this is changing.  The larger lighting manufacturers such as Cooper, Lithonia, and Cree are introducing hi-bay or lay-in LED fixtures comparable to the standard fluorescent fixtures standard with 0-10V dimming capability. 

The question that arises is what controls you use to dim these new 0-10V LED fixtures.  Our friends at Lutron Electronics recently released two very exciting product solutions:  the 0-10V Nova T wallbox control and the PowPak Dimming Module with 0-10V single room control, which works seamlessly with Lutron's line of Energi Tri-Pak products including Pico controls and Radio Powr Savr wireless occupancy sensors.

The NovaT 0-10V wallbox dimmer is rated for 120-277 volt control of 0-10V rated LED drivers or ballasts.  You can control loads up to 8 amps without a power pack.  The NovaT 0-10V dimmer is considered a small control, which means it installs nicely in a single gang box.  It is available in the standard matte finishes, and is coming soon to a Hein Service Center near you.
*Please note:  The NovaT 0-10V wallbox dimmer is only available in single pole. 

The PowPak dimming module with 0-10V control allows you to control 0-10V drivers, ballasts, or fixtures, and works seamlessly with the wireless daylight sensors, occupancy sensors, and Pico controls. Perfect for multi-location.  Also coming soon to a Hein shelf near you.

Both options are cost-effective at only $90 each, and are perfect for use in areas such as classrooms, hallways, warehouses, office spaces, and conference rooms. 

As always, our Lighting Department is happy to help. 

adorne Under Cabinet Lighting System - In Stock at Hein Electric Supply!

Hein Electric Supply is your source for adorne Undercabinet Lighting Systems.  We stock the modular track in 12", 18" and 27" sections with an integral duplex receptacle. Seamlessly add dimming options, a USB plug-in module, and a mobile phone or tablet cradle.  The solutions are endless.  This system is on display at our Brookfield Service Center. 

LED Light Bulbs - GE energy smart® LED BR30s

Replace existing incandescent lamps with GE LED lamps in your home or business and start saving today.  Hein Electric Supply has a broad selection of LED lamps in stock including A-line for table lamps, BR30 LEDs for downlights, MR16s for track lighting, and PAR lamp LEDs for flood lights. 

Cooper Lighting Safety Recall Notice

Cooper Lighting Division

1121 Highway 74 South

Peachtree City, GA 30269

770 486-4800

October 1, 2013

Dear Valued Customer:

As part of our ongoing commitment to product quality and safety, we want to inform you of a unique set of circumstances that may cause some SureLites Exit Signs not to illuminate. If the signs are installed on a sub circuit serviced by power factor correction capacitors (typically used to reduce heavy inductive loads like rotating motors), then the sign may not function during a power outage. This is a rare combination of events and we are aware of only one instance of this occurring. The affected catalog numbers are LPX7, SLX7, CX7, EXL7 and CHX7 product families that were sold with date codes between February 4, 2010 and August 26, 2013.

All AC-only designs and self-powered designs with Eagle Eye self-diagnostics are not affected by this issue. These products would have a "6" or "SD" in the catalog number. For example, LPX6 or SLX7SD would not be affected.  All products sold after September 1, 2013 have new designs and are not affected.

Eaton's Cooper Lighting makes this announcement voluntarily and with an abundance of caution.  If you suspect you have a problem, please call 1-800-954-7228 8 AM to 5 PM EST and we will ship replacement exit emergency fixtures at our cost as well as answer any questions you may have.

We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the integrity of these products. We regret any inconvenience this may cause you and your customers.

Sincerely,

Cooper Lighting

New Line of Emergency Lighting Products Now In Stock!.

We recently added Hubbell's Compass Emergency line of off-the-shelf products to our inventory.  Our Brookfield warehouse, along with every Hein Service Center, is fully stocked with a complete assortment of the most popular items.  

Here is a rundown of the catalog numbers and features:

CCRRC - Combo Emergency/Exit with LED heads.  One of the smallest combo profiles on the market.  Capacity for remote head.

CER - LED Exit.  Matching profile to the CCRRC.  Standard battery operation, no remote capacity.

CORD - Dual LED outdoor remote head.  Must be used with the CCRRC when providing outdoor path of egress.

CU2 - Two headed LED emergency light.  Our designs have shown we can space these units out to 18ft on center, equaling that of the Lithonia ELM2, significantly farther than the Philips VU6 (12ft on center).  As always, spacing suggestions are to be used as a guide.  If your client wishes, we can provide and egress layout showing exact mounting locations.  

Please contact our Lighting Department and let us know how we can help.