March 19, 2018
A 2.5 in new construction housing is now available in the Ardito line! Compatible with all Ardito 2.5 in round (NWA2R) or square (NWA2S) trims, with or without flange, this housing can dim the lights on 120V input (ELV) and 120/277V input (0-10V).
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This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
