MR16 GU7 halogen light bulbs with low voltage 12 volt rating.

There are time when manufacturers wanted to utilize a low voltage lighting application but wanted a more positive contact in the socket. In cases where this is desired, the MR16 GU7 halogen light bulbs are a great choice. The GU7 halogen has a special base which is a twist lock base. It's better than just a push-in pin, because the socket base makes a more positive connection without coming loose. These lamps are very small, only 2 inches at the opening of the reflector, but they produce a lot of light and have great beam control.

MR16 lamps come in a variety of voltages like this 12 volt but there is also 120 volt used in track lighting in homes and in retail stores. Many times when people speak of MR16 lamps they assume that they are always a 12 volt version. now they come in many different voltages including 24 volt and 120 volt with a variety of bases too. Some people like the variations of voltages so that they can use line voltage if they want to add not have to change the entire electrical scheme to accommodate a low voltage system. For those people and businesses that have already invested in a 12 volt system, they can still get either the 5.3mm pins or these GU7 bases, but they are not interchangeable.

It can be a little confusing as there are so many different variations of these lamps, but MR16 bulbs are very distinct between the different types. Always remember the things that matter the most are the wattage, voltage, the beam spread and the pin configuration. If you know these things then you can determine easily which one that you have right now. All of them come with a dichroic coating which allows for better light output and heat that goes out the back of the lamp. Many people think that MR16 halogen bulbs can only be used indoors. They can be used outdoors as well and are in many landscape lighting situations where the fixture has adequate sealing.

So no matter what kind of bulbs you may need whether it be MR16 GU7 halogen light bulbs or some 120 volt version, we have the right one for you. If you have any questions please give us a call and we'll be able to help you. Also remember to check out our new line of full spectrum MR16 that will give you a more natural daylight color. You'll like our high quality lamps as they work with almost any fixture that you might have right now. Call us if you have questions about these or any other types of lighting equipment you see on our web site.