NUVO Lighting TH498 LED, 12W Piston Track Head, Brushed Nickel, 24 degree Beam Angle
LED - 12 Watt Piston Track Head - Brushed Nickel - 24 deg. Beam Angle
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Product Specs
- CCT Selectable:
- No
- CRI:
- 90
- Dimmable:
- Yes
- Lamp Base:
- Integrated
- Lamp Shape:
- Integrated LED
- Location Rating:
- Dry
- Lumens:
- 1020L
- Product Type:
- Track Head
- RoHS Compliant:
- Yes
- Safety Listing:
- cETLus
- Subcategory:
- Track Head
- Technology:
- LED
- Warranty:
- 3 Year Limited - Fixtures
- Bulb Base:
- Integrated LED
- Bulbs Included:
- Integrated
- Extension:
- 5.75"
- Product Group:
- Indoor Lighting
- Product Subgroup:
- Track Lights
- Avg Rated Hours:
- 30000
- CA Prop 65 Chemicals:
- Lead
- Base Material:
- Aluminum
- Location Indoor/ Outdoor:
- Indoor
- Instructions:
- https://assets.satco.com/dj18eqo18/image/upload/v1713463030/products/TH498/TH498_Instructions.pdf
- Specifications:
- https://media.satco.com/specsheets/pdf/TH498.pdf
- Product Voltage:
- 120V
- Product Length:
- 2.75"
- Mounting Method:
- Ceiling
- Product Style:
- Modern
- Product Height:
- 2.75"
- Product Category:
- Track Lighting
- Product Weight:
- 0.77lbs
- Product Width:
- 2.75"
- Product Wattage:
- 12W
NUVO Lighting TH498 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can the NUVO TH498 track head be used outdoors or in a damp location like a covered patio or bathroom?
No. The TH498 piston track head is rated for dry locations only and is listed for indoor use. Keep it out of bathrooms with open showers, covered exterior soffits, and unconditioned spaces. For a canopy or patio run you need a track head carrying a damp or wet location rating.
2) Is the NUVO TH498 track head dimmable, and what voltage does it run on?
It is dimmable and runs on 120V line voltage, so it drops onto a standard 120V track circuit with no transformer. The LED module is integrated, so dimming performance comes from the fixture's own driver paired with your wall dimmer rather than from a swappable lamp.
3) Is a 24 degree beam angle too narrow for general room lighting?
Yes, for ambient fill it is. The TH498 throws a 24 degree narrow spot at 1020 lumens, which is an accent beam meant for artwork, retail merchandise, signage, or a display case. For washing a wall or lighting a whole room off track, use a wider flood head and keep the 24 degree heads for the pieces you actually want highlighted.
4) Can I replace the bulb in the NUVO TH498 piston track head when it burns out?
No, there is no lamp to change. The 12W LED is integrated into the head and rated for 30,000 average hours, so at end of life you swap the whole head rather than a bulb. Worth knowing for MRO stocking: you carry spare heads, not spare lamps.
5) How far does the NUVO TH498 track head hang down below the track?
Extension is 5.75 inches, and the head body itself measures 2.75 inches in length, width, and height. That 5.75 inch drop is the number to check against ceiling height, soffit depth, and any clearance to shelving or door swing. The head weighs 0.77 lbs, so it is a light load on the track.
6) Will the NUVO TH498 give accurate color for retail displays and artwork?
It rates 90 CRI, which is the level typically specified for retail merchandising, galleries, and showroom display where fabric and finish color have to read true. Output is 1020 lumens from 12W. The color temperature is fixed, not field selectable, so every head on a run will match.
7) Is the NUVO TH498 track head safety listed for commercial installation?
It carries a cETLus safety listing, covering both US and Canadian requirements, and the fixture is RoHS compliant. Note the California Prop 65 disclosure for lead, which matters if you are shipping into or specifying for a California project.
8) What is the NUVO TH498 housing made of, and will it hold up in a high-traffic commercial space?
The housing is aluminum, which also serves as the heat sink for the integrated LED. Finish is brushed nickel, and the piston body is a modern cylinder form that sits well in retail, hospitality, and office fit-outs. Mounting is ceiling, onto track.
9) Where can I get the spec sheet and wiring instructions for the NUVO TH498?
NUVO publishes both. The full specification sheet is at media.satco.com/specsheets/pdf/TH498.pdf and the installation instructions are hosted at assets.satco.com under the TH498 product folder. Useful if a submittal package or an electrician's RFI needs the printed cut sheet.
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Absolutely. The NUVO Lighting TH498 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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