Pool-light part numbers can look cryptic. For homeowners and builders evaluating Spa Electrics lighting, N3F L12 L3 CMP identifies a specific ARGON 3-inch MULTI PLUS package intended for fiberglass pools.
Breaking down N3F L12 L3 CMP
N3F identifies the ARGON 3-inch fiberglass configuration. L12 identifies the 12V AC lighting platform. L3 identifies the package with a 100-foot cable. CMP identifies the complete MULTI PLUS package configuration.
According to Spa Electrics' current U.S. catalog, N3F L12 L3 CMP includes one ARGON 3-inch MULTI PLUS light, fiberglass niche, fiberglass clamp kit and 100-foot cable.
What is MULTI PLUS?
MULTI PLUS is Spa Electrics' RGB+W LED system. That means the fixture provides color capability plus a dedicated white channel. Spa Electrics lists compatibility with wall-switch operation and several major pool-control systems.
ARGON performance
The current ARGON specification lists 10.5–13V AC input, 15 watts, IPX8 ingress protection and approximately 1,000 lumens for the MULTI PLUS configuration. Spa Electrics also incorporates a quick-connect plug system and a forward-facing heat-sink design intended to support serviceability and LED cooling.
Why the fiberglass-specific package matters
Fiberglass pool walls require the correct mounting components. The N3F package is not simply a loose light head: it is the fiberglass installation configuration with the matching niche and clamp hardware. Selecting the installation type correctly during design helps avoid field substitutions later.
100-foot versus 150-foot cable
The L3 package uses a 100-foot cable. Spa Electrics also offers an L4 fiberglass configuration with a 150-foot cable. Cable length should be determined from the actual pool and equipment/electrical layout rather than assuming the shorter cable will always be sufficient.
Electrical planning
ARGON requires an appropriate 12V AC UL-listed transformer. Transformer capacity, cable routing, controls and code compliance should be determined as part of the electrical plan by qualified professionals.
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