What is the difference between GU10 and GZ10 bulbs?

What is the difference between GU10 and GZ10 bulbs?

The difference between GU10 and GZ10 lamps lies in the bottom side. GU10 bulbs have a rounded bottom, while a GZ10 bulb has straight lines. As a result, a GU10 lamp fits both in a GU10 as in a GZ10 fitting, while a GZ10 only fits in a GZ10 fitting. Hence the letter ‘u’ – which stands for ‘universal’ – in its name.

What does +C mean on GU10 bulb?

Traditionally in the commercial or entertainment lamp industry, a notation of +C on a GU10 simply refers to plus cover. Often an additional glass will be over the lamp for color, safety or emmissions control.

What is GZ10?

The GZ10 lamp is basically a GU10 (PAR16) lamp with a dichroic coating instead of an aluminium reflector. Dichroic reflectors reflect visible light forward while allowing the invisible infrared light (radiated heat) to pass out of the rear of the fixture, resulting in a beam of light that is ‘cooler’.

Will GU10 bulbs be phased out?

While GU10 bulbs have previously been available as halogens and compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), the phase out of these bulbs across Europe now means that the GU10 LED bulb is the most common remaining option.

Are all GU10 LED bulbs the same size?

No official GU10 measurement exists. However, many modern GU10 LEDs now comply with a standard 53 mm height and 50 mm width.

What light is the GU10 in?

The GU10 is the most common type of spotlight bulb found in most homes today. It is otherwise known as a PAR16 light bulb and is often used in places where a bright, directional light is needed, such as kitchens and workspaces.

Can GU10 bulbs be replaced with LED?

Most non-dimmable GU10 Halogen bulbs can be easily replaced with an equivalent GU10 LED as electrical current conversion happens at the bulb.

Do all GU10 bulbs fit?

GU10 bulb fittings are the most popular downlight fitting on the market and currently outsell the low voltage MR16 design fitting 8-1. They can be fitted in any variety of GU10 luminaires including recessed downlights, surface area installed downlights, track lights, area lights and wall lights.

Are GU10 bulbs different sizes?

As we know, there is no official GU10 bulb size. If you are unsure, assume your standard home lighting fixtures will accommodate GU10 bulb dimensions of 53 mm in height and 50 mm in width.

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