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SATCO|NUVO’s LED T8 with Integrated Emergency Backup – CCT Selectable | Ballast Bypass

William Attardi on May 28, 2025

SATCO|NUVO’s LED T8 Lamps with Emergency Battery Backup are UL924 listed for use in emergency lighting applications. Custom lamp holders and set screws lock the lamp in place for a secure installation, and lamps feature red endcaps so they can be easily identified when inspected and maintained. The test button allows for easy testing of the battery so that you can be confident in the lamp’s performance in the event of a power failure.  KEY FEATURES:

  • UL924 Listed Emergency Lighting
  • Range Voltage 120V-277V
  • Red Endcaps for Easy Identification
  • Prewired Lamp Holders Provided
  • 3 CCT Selectable

http://www.satco.com/new-products/article/led-t8-with-integrated-emergency-backup

Spec Sheet:  SN1810_15W_T8_LED_CCT_EM_PI_4-30-25.pdf

Leviton LED Baffle Slim Downlights with Selectable CCT

William Attardi on November 26, 2024

Leviton Baffle Slim Downlights are designed for a wide range of applications: Single- and Multi-Family-Residential, Hospitality, and Light Commercial spaces. A direct mount downlighting solution that does not require an existing housing or junction box that can be used in Retrofit, Remodel or New Construction applications. The Baffle Slim Downlights are ideal for remodeling or new construction, and do not require an existing housing or junction box. The Regressed Lens with Baffle and field selectable color temperature (CCT) help reduce glare and improve visual comfort. Baffle Slim Downlights (leviton.com)

The Genesis of the U.S. Space Force – On December 20, 2019, President Donald Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, officially creating the United States Space Force, a new and independent branch of the U.S. military. The establishment of the Space Force marked a historic shift in how the U.S. views and manages its military operations in space, reflecting the growing importance of space as both a domain of strategic competition and national security. The Space Force is tasked with ensuring the U.S. maintains its superiority in space, focusing on both the defense of space assets and the development of offensive capabilities. Its mission includes:

  1. Space Operations: Overseeing space-based systems, such as satellites, that provide essential services to the U.S. military, including communication, reconnaissance, and missile defense.
  2. Space Security: Protecting U.S. space infrastructure from threats, including anti-satellite weapons, cyberattacks, and other potential forms of disruption by adversarial nations.
  3. Space Research and Development: Developing and deploying cutting-edge space technologies, including space-based defense systems, that ensure the U.S. maintains an edge in space exploration and military operations.
  4. Supporting National Defense: Integrating space capabilities into broader national defense strategies, ensuring that U.S. forces can operate effectively in space as part of a multi-domain approach to warfare.

The Space Force is designed to streamline and strengthen the U.S. military’s space operations, which were previously under the purview of the U.S. Air Force. By separating space operations into a distinct branch, the government hoped to increase focus on space as a critical area of national defense and enhance the U.S. military’s ability to respond to emerging threats. Source: Day in History