Explosion proof lighting, it may seem like such a far off world of lighting. What is it and why would someone need a light that is strong enough to withstand an explosion? Well, explosion proof lighting aka hazardous location lighting or intrinsically safe lights are used in areas where there are flammable petrochemical vapors and other potential hazards. These lights are closely regulated and in order to officially fall into this category need to be UL certified and compliant to OSHA’s safety standards.
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Explosion proof lights are UL rated per class and division, depending upon where they will be used at. Some of the uses for hazard lighting include offshore lights, rig lights, industrial locations such as factories and industrial painting applications. Keep in mind this is industrial lighting, made for performance and safety.
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There are no fancy hand blown Murano glass pendants, so far. However the newbie on the hazard lighting scene is LEDs. The incorporation of LED lighting into the explosion proof lighting scene makes it not only long lasting but damage proof.
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Explosion proof lighting has been around for some time, and has been and still are used in factories and barns. A few designers appreciate the vintage industrial style of these old time pieces and with the incorporation of new light bulb styles have completely turned an industrial design into a chic industrial light fixture, perfect for the man cave or eclectic decor.
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