NEMA Publishes Performance Requirements for retrofit LED lamps.

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NEMA SSL 4 Retrofit Lamps: Minimum Performance Requirements applies to integral Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps, which are defined as lamp with LEDs, integrated LED driver, and base that meets appropriate American National Standards (ANSs) and connects to branch circuit via lampholder/socket that also meets appropriate ANSs. Criteria applies to integral LED lamps of non-standard form as well as those intended to replace standard general service incandescent, decorative, and reflector lamps.



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NEMA Publishes NEMA SSL 4 Retrofit Lamps: Minimum Performance Requirements



ROSSLYN, Va. - The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published NEMA SSL 4 Retrofit Lamps: Minimum Performance Requirements.

This publication applies to integral Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps, which are defined as a lamp with LEDs, an integrated LED driver, and a base that meets appropriate American National Standards (ANSs) and is designed to connect to the branch circuit via a lampholder/socket that meets appropriate ANSs. The criteria applies to both integral LED lamps of non-standard form, and those intended to replace standard general service incandescent lamps, decorative (candelabra style) lamps, and reflector lamps.

The contents and scope of SSL 4 may be viewed at www.nema.org/stds/ssl4.cfm. A hard or electronic copy may be purchased for $45 by visiting global.ihs.com or contacting IHS by phone at 800-854-7179 (U.S. only) or 303-397-7956 (international).

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