MR16 light fixtures are commonly used in residential and commercial settings for directional lighting. The “M R” of “MR16” stands for multifaceted reflector, which is what controls the direction and spread of light cast from a MR16 lamp. MR16 light bulbs provide precise center beam intensity and beam control. And with the correct light fixtures and dimmers in place, the brightness and color temperature of MR16 bulbs can be adjusted.
MR16 light bulbs often operate at 12 volts, but are available in other voltages. MR16 lamps run on low voltage and many times require a power transformer in order to function properly. Most MR16 lamps in use today consist of a Halogen light bulb; however, there are other MR16 lighting options available, including MR16 LED lamps, which provide countless benefits to users.
MR16 Halogen Light Bulbs
MR16 Halogen light bulbs are more energy-efficient than incandescent light bulbs, they emanate bright and crisp light, and they can last between 2,000 and 6,000 hours; however, they are not as energy-efficient as fluorescent or LED lamps. Furthermore, Halogen bulbs can reach an incredibly hot temperature, which increases the risk of fire if anything flammable were to come in contact with the bulb.
With the increasing popularity of LED light bulbs, there are a variety of MR-compatible LED lamps available for purchase today. MR16 LED light bulbs provide precise center beam intensity and beam control—similar to their Halogen counterparts—and a variety of designs are available featuring different beam widths, light colors, efficiency, and luminous power.
MR16 LED light bulbs consume 50% less power than MR16 Halogen bulbs and can function up to 100,000 hours. Compared to the 2,000 to 6,000 hour lifetime of a MR16 Halogen bulb, the installation of MR16 LED light bulbs eliminate the need for constant bulb replacement and require less maintenance over time.
How to Replace a MR16 Halogen Bulb with LED
To change your MR16 bulb, you must first identify the wattage of the bulb and the rating of the transformer that you are currently using. To determine how many and what wattage bulbs you should install, check the transformer rating. It should tell you the maximum and minimum wattage permitted.
It is important to keep in mind that some power supplies require a minimum load of 20 or 30 watts. LED light bulbs generally have extremely low wattage, like 3 watts each. Therefore, consider replacing your current power supply with one designed for LED lighting. Before installing MR16 LED light bulbs into your MR16 light fixture, make sure the power supply can properly handle the correct load of LED light bulbs.
Superior Lighting Supplies MR16 Halogen and MR16 LED Lighting Options
As an authorized distributor of countless light bulbs and light fixture selections, Superior Lighting supplies an assortment of MR16 Halogen and LED light options. LED light bulbs have many advantages over Halogen light options; however, LED lamps are significantly pricier. Therefore, our company supplies both options.
Superior Lighting offers purchasers a variety of lens and base choices for MR16 Halogen bulbs. The bases we sell include screw, pin, and LED GU10 MR16. Customers have the opportunity to choose between a number of color temperatures and wattages. The Halogen MR16 Bi-Pin Open Face 12V is used in almost all residential and commercial lighting applications.
Our MR16 LED options have a bright and warm output along with the reliability of LED. Any of our MR16 LED light selections are a great choice for customers seeking to retrofit recessed and landscape lighting in residential or commercial applications.
Replace Your MR16 Halogen Bulb with Superior Lighting Today
Visit Superior Lighting’s website today to view our entire collection of MR16 Halogen and LED lighting options. Reach out to our team with any questions or comments by calling 1-800-545-7778 or fill out our online contact form.