TECHNICAL GUIDE

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

 1.  Glossary of Terms

 2.  Definitions of Oversight or Regulating Bodies

 3.  Related Code

 4.  NEMA Ratings and IP Ratings

 5.  UL Hazardous  Locations Definitions

 6.  UL Cord Type Designations

 7.  UL Cord Diameter Ranges

 8.  Temperature Conversion Chart

 9.  Electrical Formulas

10. Lamp Comparison Chart

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Lamp Comparison

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This chart indicates typical light output (in lumens) and expected life (in hours) of commonly used incandescent and fluorescent bulbs.

 

 

 

 

 

Wattage

Type

Volts

Lumens

Average Life (hours)

60

Incandescent

120

865

1000

75

Incandescent

120

1190

750

100

Incandescent

120

1710

750

13

Fluorescent

120

900

10000

26

Fluorescent

120

1700

10000

 

 

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