Ensure Safety and Efficiency with EPEC Solar Solutions' UL 891 Switchboards

What is UL 891?

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is a renowned independent organization that tests and certifies products for safety and performance. When you see a UL certification, you can trust that the product has undergone rigorous testing to meet high safety standards.

UL 891 is a specific standard for dead front switchboards: UL 891 Deadfront switchboards are enclosed, free-standing structures designed to distribute electrical power safely and efficiently. To earn the UL 891 certification, switchboards must pass a series of stringent tests conducted by UL to ensure they can perform reliably under various conditions.

How UL 891 Switchboards are Tested

To achieve UL 891 certification, switchboards undergo a comprehensive testing process. This includes :

Electrical Performance Tests : Assessing the switchboard’s ability to handle overload and short-circuit scenarios without failure.

Environmental Exposure Tests : Ensuring the switchboard can withstand extreme weather conditions, such as high temperatures, humidity, and severe storms.

Safety Evaluations : Verifying proper grounding, electrical isolation, and overall safety design to protect users from electrical hazards.

These tests ensure that UL 891 switchboards are reliable, safe, and capable of maintaining high performance in diverse operational environments.

Why Choose EPEC Solar Solutions?

EPEC Solar Solutions stands out as a leading UL 891 switchboard manufacturer in United States. Here’s why you should choose us:

UL 891 Deadfront Switchboards : These switchboards are designed with a solid front panel, enhancing safety by preventing direct contact with live parts. Ideal for applications where safety and ease of maintenance are critical, our dead front switchboards are a preferred choice among professionals.

Expertise and Experience : Our team of engineers and technicians has extensive knowledge and experience in the industry, ensuring that every UL 891 deadfront switchboard meets the highest standards of quality and performance.

Local Manufacturing : Being based in United States allows us to maintain strict quality control and provide quicker delivery times for our local clients.
Customer-Centric Approach: We prioritize your needs, offering personalized service and support from the initial consultation through to installation and beyond.

Customization : We provide tailored solutions that fit your unique electrical system needs, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.

The Capabilities and Features of EPEC’s UL 891 Switchboards

EPEC Solar Solutions’ UL 891 switchboards are designed to offer a convenient and economical means of distributing electric power. Our switchboards feature :

Versatility and Flexibility : Available for most 480/600/800VAC systems and BoS Family switchboards ranging from 400A to 4000A. They can accommodate various configurations, including main breaker or main lug only (MLO) setups.

Enhanced Safety : Our switchboards are enclosed, free-standing structures that contain circuit breakers or fusible overcurrent protection, ensuring enhanced safety for users.

Direct and Cable Connections : They support direct or cable connections to medium voltage (MV) transformers, providing flexibility for different installation requirements.

No Nuisance Tripping : Equipped with electronic trip molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs) on the main and all feeders, our switchboards prevent nuisance tripping, ensuring uninterrupted operation.

Reduced Cable Sizing : Our 100% rated MCCBs allow for minimized cable sizes, reducing installation costs and complexity.

Compact Design : Despite their powerful capabilities, our switchboards are compact, fitting a main breaker and up to 30 feeders within a 90” x 60” x 36” footprint.