Do you need to replace your home halogen lighting ? what are the size codes of my light bulb
Thinking of going LED for replacing your spot lights ? what fitting do I need ?
12Vmonster is going to explain to you in detail on what all these spot light codes mean - we will start off first with low voltage bulbs ( 6V - 12V - 24V )
MR8 - smallest halogen spot light
The MR8 utilizes a 2 pin GU4 fitting ,
The GU4 fitting is 2 pin , 4mm apart and only used in the MR8 and MR11 bulb
MR8 size is 25mm in diameter and widely use for novelty lights and interior of low voltage vehicles ( buses , RV , boats , yachts ) \\
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MR11 - the small but bright MR11 halogen or LED light bulb utilizes a GU4 2 pin fitting.
The GU4 fitting is 2 pin and 4mm apart and only used in the MR11 and MR8 bulb
MR11 size is 35mm in diameter and widely use for track and ceiling spot lighting
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MR16 - the most widely used halogen or LED light bulb . The MR16 utilizes a GU5.3 2 pin fitting. ( similar to G5.3 fitting used on JC and JCD light bulbs )
The GU5.3 fitting is 2 pin and 5.3mm apart and used in the MR16 spot lights
MR16 size is 50mm in diameter and widely use for track and ceiling spot lighting , LED replacements are soon phasing the traditional halogen out.
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Now to regular household 120 volt and 240 volt spot lights
GU10 - household high voltage halogen spot light - This bulb utilizes a 2 pin GU10 fitting , the fittings is twist and lock , use caution when replacing as they need a bit of a twist to open but the halogens run very hot and can burn you.
The GU10 fitting is 2 pin is 10mm apart and only used only in the GU10 light bulb , other variants including compact fluorescent lighting - CFL have used the GU10 as a fitting.
GU10 size is 50mm in diameter and widely use for home spot lighting , track and rail lamps and also standing and ceiling lamps
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PAR20 - The most common screw base household high voltage halogen spot light - This bulb utilizes a E26 - E27 spiral screw fitting , , use caution when replacing as they need a bit of a twist to open but the halogens run very hot and can burn you.
The PAR20 screw fitting is 26mm - 27mm in diameter and used in a large variety of light bulbs , other variants including compact fluorescent lighting - CFL , vintage light bulbs , JDD halogen and more.
PAR20 size is 65mm in diameter and widely use for home spot lighting , track and rail lamps and also standing and ceiling lamps
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PAR30 - The larger screw base household high voltage halogen spot light - This bulb utilizes a E26 - E27 spiral screw fitting , , use caution when replacing as they need a bit of a twist to open but the halogens run very hot and can burn you.
The PAR30 screw fitting is 26mm - 27mm in diameter and used in a large variety of light bulbs , other variants including compact fluorescent lighting - CFL , vintage light bulbs , JDD halogen and more.
PAR20 size is 95mm in diameter and widely use for home spot lighting , track and rail lamps and also standing and ceiling lamps
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If you have any further questions regarding sizing or fitting , please use the contact us form on the bottom right , we will be glad to answer any questions that you may have.
Until next time
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2 comments
12 Nov 2017
Just found the article date – March 2015, thanks.
Can you say whether 12V MR16 LEDs need AC or DC input?
Andrew
12 Nov 2017
What is the date of this article? How do I judge whether the technical info is current?
Thanks,
Andrew