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Let's be honest, keeping up with electrical code updates isn't exactly the highlight of anyone's week. But ignoring them can lead to failed inspections, costly rework, and real safety risks on the job. The 2026 NEC continues the trend of pushing for safer, smarter, and more future-ready electrical systems, and understanding these changes is essential for anyone in the field.   This edition is particularly significant. With over 3,900 public inputs,...

“I swear on my life, my guidance counselor looked me in the eyes and said 'a plumber? Why would you want to do that? Did you forget to apply to colleges or something?’” This is the first time Roman Montes, a service and repair plumber of 17 years, felt looked down on for his choice in career path.  For some reason, there is this idea that people who choose the trades over a “traditional career” are less educated or did so out of desperation rather than desire. The funny part is, many tradespeople do more math...

Choosing the right LED ceiling panel for a commercial space can get confusing fast. Between different sizes, such as 2x2, 1x4, or 2x4 LED flat panel lights, varying lumen packages, and features like selectable wattage, selectable CCT, 0–10V dimming, and emergency battery backup, it’s easy to order the wrong fixture. That mistake can lead to uneven brightness, glare, poor visual comfort, and expensive reorders...

Lighting a large commercial or industrial space requires more than just a ton of brightness—it requires a combination of efficiency, the right color temperature, and wattage. Whether you need lights for a warehouse, gym, workshop, garage, or retail space with high ceilings, you’ll want to use a high bay. But which high bay should you choose to get the best bang for your buck?  Sunco’s UFO High Bay lineup...

Have you ever been outside on a particularly sunny day and found that you get little black spots in your field of vision afterwards? While those spots tend to go away after your eyes readjust to normal levels of light, they are a reminder that sun can cause damage to your vision in a surprisingly short amount of time. But what exactly would happen if you stared at the...

Ever wondered what kind of recessed light you’d be if you were one? No? Cool, well, we wanted to help you figure it out anyway.  Take this quiz to discover whether you’re sleek, smart, cozy, creative or the secret unsung hero that saves the day. Keep track of which answers you pick and add up how many of each letter you get at the end!...