NIPPO ELECTRIC CO.,LTD is a Japanese fluorescent lighting manufacturer who has been producing specific fluorescent lamps since 1946.In 1997, NIPPO introduced the Seamlessline product line, which in 2007 represented $26 mil in sales in Japan of a total company sales of $95 mil.
Seamlessline is a T-6 linear fluorescent lamp & fixture with the lamp contact pins mounted on the side instead of the end, like typical fluorescent lamps. This allows for continuously mounted lamps/fixtures to butt together, therefore eliminating socket shadows..
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What is Seamlessline ?
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Seamlessline is a T-6 linear fluorescent lamp & fixture with the lamp contact pins mounted on the side instead of the end, like typical fluorescent lamps. This allows for continuously mounted lamps/fixtures to butt together, therefore eliminating socket shadows.
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Who is your local Rep ?
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NIPPO Seamlessline is represented throughout the U.S. by leading Rep Agencies in each market. Please visit our website at : www.nippo-web.com/us and click on “Representatives” to view the U.S. map for your location.
Standard project orders typically ship in 2-10 days from our New Jersey warehouse.
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T-6 lamp ?
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is the diameter measurement of the lamp (six-eighths of an inch). The lamp, socket, and ballast are made by NIPPO.
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lamp life ?
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The average lamp life is rated at 20,000 hours (3 hours per start).
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Lamp Output ?
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The T-6 lumen output is comparable to a T-5 fluorescent lamp. Output exceeds 800 lumens/ft (85 lumens/watt average), consuming 9-10 watts/ft.
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Lamp color Temperature ?
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Seamlessline offers a full range of color temperatures; 2500K, 2800K, 3000K, 3500K, 4200K, 5000K, 6700K, plus RED, GREEN, & BLUE
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What is the CRI ?
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Even with such a wide range of color temperatures, all maintain a consistent 88 CRI.
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Lamp Brightness vs. Length ?
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There is no noticeable difference in brightness between various lamp lengths.
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Lamp Lengths
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The Seamlessline product family was designed with 5 lengths to offer the designer the ability to mix lamp lengths for needed continuous run dimension and illumination.
Seamlessline lengths (nominal) = 20”, 34”, 40”, 50”, and 60”.
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Dimming ?
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Seamlessline offers dimming & non-dimming fixtures in 120 or 277 volts. Dimming version is dimmable down to 10% with no flicker or striation (except for the shortest 500 (20”) length due to ballast size constraints).
The “M” designation in the Seamlessline fixture model number denotes dimming.
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Dimming components ?
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A DC to PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Converter unit is needed to control up to 20 Seamlessline fixtures per dimming circuit. The Seamlessline Converter can be connected up to 330’ from the fixture.
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Dimmer Compatibility ?
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Please consult NIPPO website for an up-to-date listing as testing is ongoing in addition to technological advances in dimming. Approved & tested are select Lutron, Leviton, Marlin,and ETC controls to name a few.
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Indoor or Outdoor use ?
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Seamlessline is presently rated for indoor use only.
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Operational Temperature ?
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The recommended operational temperature is 40 to 105 Fahrenheit.
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THD ?
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Seamlessline fixtures have a total harmonic distortion of 18% or less.
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UL Approved ?
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Seamlessline fixtures, lamps, ballasts, and sockets are all UL Approved.
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ISafety Wire ?
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The safety wire at the socket of each fixture is not required by UL but is included for use of vertical and inverted installation.
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Advantages over T-5 Lamps ?
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The Seamlessline T-6 system out- performs T-5 lamped fixtures by offering dimming down to 10% with lower lamp heat.
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Advantages over Cold Cathode ?
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Seamlessline operates at standard voltages, is more efficient, and is quick and easy to install.
