8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
GU10 halogen light bulb -- Rather narrow beam,
December 15, 2009 John H. Williams (Pittsburgh PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 50 WATTS MR16 GU10 BASE EXN FLOOD HALOGEN LIGHT BULB WITH LENS COVER 120 VOLTS 4,000 HOURS 36 DEGREE BEAM SPREAD (Misc.)
This product is exactly what it says it is, but I wish I'd looked at the description or picture more closely.
These work perfectly for what they are intended for, but note that the beam is rather narrow (36") and that the inside coating is reflective, rather than translucent. I bought these for a chandelier with translucent glass shields, and I didn't realize that translucent bulbs are really important for this use. These reflect a greater amount of light towards the subject and thus less into the rest of the room through the translucent glass. But that was my bad, not the bulbs. The bulbs are, as I said, exactly what they say they are and I didn't sufficiently appreciate what I should have for my application.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Great lamp, Exactly as advertised,
January 20, 2012 HighQC - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 50 WATTS MR16 GU10 BASE EXN FLOOD HALOGEN LIGHT BULB WITH LENS COVER 120 VOLTS 4,000 HOURS 36 DEGREE BEAM SPREAD (Misc.)
As a previous ALA certified lighting specialist, I especially appreciate this product and the description associated with it.
Quick lesson along with the review for those not familiar.
It is a 50W lamp (or bulb). The more wattage that passes through a bulb, the brighter it gets. ... and the more electricity it burns. Consider this when making your choice.
MR16 bulbs are bi-pin, directional bulbs which push into the socket. GU10 refers to the fact that this bi-pin pushes into the socket AND twists into place.
Some fixtures, like track lighting, that use this type of bulb have their own glass lenses. If that is your case, look for a bulb without a lense cover. As advertised, this bulb has a lense cover.
This bulb is engineered for "line voltage" or 120 volts. Other MR16 bulbs can be built for Low voltage, usually 12 volts. Be sure to get the right kind for your fixture or you are wasting your money.
This bulb says that its average life is...Read more
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Good light bulb,
December 22, 2010 E. Lo - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 50 WATTS MR16 GU10 BASE EXN FLOOD HALOGEN LIGHT BULB WITH LENS COVER 120 VOLTS 4,000 HOURS 36 DEGREE BEAM SPREAD (Misc.)
I originally use Philips bulbs. Recently changed to this. It's not as white (more orangish/reddish than white) and bright as the ones I used to have. One thing to note is that the surface of the bulb is not flat - it has a little bulge. So if you need a bulb with 100% flat surface, this is not for you. I barely manage to fit it into the UV filter I have for my light fixture.
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