CROUSE HINDS HAZARDOUS WET LOC FLOURESCENT LIGHT FIXTURE 40W 277V
Breakdown of the terms
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Crouse-Hinds – A well-known manufacturer of industrial and explosion-proof electrical equipment (now part of Eaton Corporation).
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Hazardous Location – Designed for environments where flammable gases, vapors, or dust may be present (oil refineries, chemical plants, grain facilities, etc.). These fixtures are built to prevent sparks from igniting the atmosphere.
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Wet Location – Rated to operate in rain, washdown, or very damp environments.
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Fluorescent Light Fixture – Uses fluorescent tubes (often T12 or T8 depending on model).
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40W – Usually indicates a 40-watt fluorescent tube (commonly 4-ft lamps).
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277 VAC – Operates on 277-volt AC, a voltage commonly used in commercial/industrial buildings (derived from 480V three-phase systems).
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Brand New – Never used.
Typical places this type of fixture is used
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Oil & gas facilities
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Chemical plants
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Food processing plants
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Wastewater plants
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Outdoor industrial areas