Eaton 717B-C2 Industrial Globe & Guard - IP66
Part Number: 717B-C2
Quick Summary
The Eaton 717B-C2 industrial globe and guard delivers rugged ceiling lighting for non-hazardous industrial spaces. Engineers often struggle with fragile glass globes, brass guards prone to corrosion, and wiring that complicates installation. This model carries IP66 ingress protection, NEC/CEC compliance, and Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations approval, providing reliable performance in harsh environments. By combining high durability with easy through-feed wiring and compatibility with common A-19 lamps, it delivers improved uptime, lower maintenance costs, and predictable long-term operation for industrial lighting projects.
Product Information
Extended Description
717B-C2 Eaton: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Pauluhn 717 industrial globe and guard, Medium base, 50/60 Hz, Glass globe, With cast brass guard, Incandescent, Brass, A-19 max. lamp size, Ceiling mount, Through feed, 3/4", 300 Vac, 100W
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Pauluhn 717 industrial globe and guard
Catalog Number
717B-C2
UPC
662276385771
Product Length/Depth
4.5 in
Product Height
9.13 in
Product Width
5.13 in
Product Weight
6.5 lb
Area classification
Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations
Standards type
NEC/CEC
Ingress protection (IP) ratings
IP66
Material
Brass
Mounting Method
Ceiling
Lamp type
Incandescent
Wattage
2 x 27W
Lamp size - max
A-19
Trade size
3/4"
Base type
Medium
Globe material
Glass
Guard type
With cast guard
Guard material
Brass
Voltage rating
300 Vac
Frequency rating
50/60 Hz
Special features
Through feed
Crouse-Hinds series Pauluhn 700 Globe and Guard catalog pages
IF LBL1390 - Pauluhn 717 Incandescent
Eaton Specification Sheet - 717B-C2
Brass guard and glass globe assembly provide robust physical protection while resisting corrosion in demanding factory environments, translating to fewer lamp replacements and less downtime during maintenance. Through-feed wiring simplifies installation along long ceiling runs, reducing labor time and enabling clean, scalable electrical layouts for industrial facilities. The fixture’s 300 Vac rating and 50/60 Hz compatibility align with standard plant electrical systems, supporting seamless integration with existing control gear and power distribution. With a medium base and 3/4 inch trade size, the unit supports easy lamp replacement and compatibility with widely available A-19 incandescent lamps up to 100 W, ensuring quick maintenance decisions. The combination of IP66 protection and a brass guard communicates a clear reliability story to procurement, while NEC/CEC compliance minimizes risk during audits and inspections. Ceiling mounting and glass globe selection are optimized for shop floors, maintenance bays, and assembly lines, delivering industry-ready performance with familiar installation procedures and reduced total cost of ownership.
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FAQs
The 717B-C2 installs on a ceiling junction box using a standard 3/4 inch trade size and a medium base for the lamps. It supports 2x27W incandescent lamps with an A-19 maximum size, runs on 300 Vac, and suits 50/60 Hz systems. The through-feed design simplifies wiring, allowing daisy-chaining along the run. Ensure the fixture is in Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations per NEC/CEC guidelines and use a glass globe with the brass guard for best protection.
Key specs include IP66 ingress protection, brass guard, glass globe, 300 Vac voltage rating, 50/60 Hz frequency, and a lamp configuration of 2x27W incandescent with a maximum A-19 lamp size. The mounting is ceiling-based with a 3/4 inch trade size and medium base. These features together support reliable operation in non-hazardous industrial spaces while ensuring regulatory compliance and ease of maintenance.
Yes. The 717B-C2 is rated for Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations and is designed to meet NEC/CEC standards. Its IP66 protection helps withstand dust and water ingress in typical factory ceilings, while the brass guard and glass globe provide durable protection against impact and abrasion in high-traffic areas such as manufacturing floors and loading bays.
The 717B-C2 complies with NEC/CEC standards and is approved for Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations. It features IP66 ingress protection and is designed for ceiling-mounted use with Brass guard and Glass globe construction. This combination supports safer operation, reduces audit risk, and eases procurement by aligning with common industrial electrical codes and local regulations.
Expect lower maintenance through a durable brass guard and glass globe that resist corrosion and impact, minimizing replacement frequency. The through-feed wiring reduces installation time, lowering labor costs on new installs or renovations. Standard lamp compatibility (A-19 up to 100W) simplifies part sourcing and stocking, leading to shorter downtime during lamp changes and a favorable total cost of ownership over the fixture’s life cycle.