GE 25480 Q20MR16FL BAB 20W 12V MR16 Bulb

The GE Q20MR16FL BAB is a 20W 12V low-voltage halogen MR16 flood lamp engineered for precision accent, display, retail, and architectural lighting applications requiring controlled beam spread and excellent color fidelity. Delivering 275 initial lumens of 2900K warm white output at 1,500 CBCP through a standard GX5.3 bi-pin base, this compact 2-inch MR16 reflector provides reliable directional flood illumination with 100 CRI full-spectrum halogen color rendering across a 2,000-hour rated service life.

ADL Supply Expert Application & Replacement Guide

The GE Q20MR16FL BAB (Order Code 25480) is primarily specified by lighting designers, electrical contractors, and visual merchandising teams for display showcases, retail accent tracks, museum and gallery focal lighting, architectural recessed gimbals, and specialty optical equipment where the standard ANSI BAB designation is the equipment specification. This lamp operates on a standard 12V low-voltage circuit and is compatible with both electronic and magnetic 12V step-down transformers rated for 20W halogen MR16 loads — confirm the transformer's minimum load threshold is met, as some electronic transformers require a minimum connected load of 20W or more to operate correctly. The GX5.3 bi-pin base uses a 5.3mm round pin spacing format standard across the 12V MR16 halogen platform. This lamp carries no integral UV-filtering front glass — confirm your fixture provides a UV-filtering lens or front glass if UV containment is required for merchandise or artwork protection. As a standard halogen MR16 without a dichroic cool-beam reflector, this lamp directs heat forward through the beam as well as rearward; confirm the fixture is rated for a standard halogen forward-heat MR16, particularly in enclosed display case applications.

Before You Order

Detailed Product Specifications

• Brand: GE Lighting
• Product Line Series: Halogen MR16 Reflector
• Model Number: Q20MR16FL
• GE Order Code: 25480
• ANSI Code: BAB
• Core Technology: Tungsten-Halogen MR16 Reflector
• Wattage: 20W
• Operating Voltage: 12V Low Voltage
• Initial Lumens: 275 lm
• Center Beam Candle Power (CBCP): 1,500 cd
• Beam Type: Flood
• Color Temperature (CCT): 2900K Warm White
• Color Rendering Index (CRI): 100 Ra
• Base Type Configuration: GX5.3 Bi-Pin (5.3mm pin spacing)
• Maximum Overall Length (MOL): 1.875 inches (47.6mm)
• Reflector Diameter: 2.0 inches (50.8mm) — MR16
• Rated Average Lifespan: 2,000 Hours
• Burn Position: Universal — Any Orientation
• Mercury Content: None — standard e-waste disposal applies

Operation, Safety & Mounting Compliance

Transformer Requirements & UV Considerations

This lamp requires a 12V step-down transformer rated for a minimum 20W continuous halogen load — both magnetic (toroidal) and electronic low-voltage transformers are compatible, provided the transformer's minimum load threshold is met and it is rated for halogen MR16 loads. The lamp cannot be direct-wired to 120V line voltage. This lamp has no integral UV-filtering front cover glass — in retail showcase, gallery, or artwork illumination applications where UV protection is specified, the fixture must provide a UV-filtering lens or front glass to contain ultraviolet radiation output. Standard halogen MR16 lamps without dichroic coatings direct a portion of their thermal output forward through the beam; confirm the fixture and any materials in the beam path are rated for standard forward-heat halogen MR16 operation.

Quartz Glass Handling & Disposal

Never handle the quartz glass envelope or reflector body with bare skin — skin oils bond to the quartz surface during thermal cycling, creating localized hot spots that accelerate premature envelope failure. Always relamp using clean cotton gloves, a lint-free cloth, or the lamp's original packaging. Allow a minimum 15-minute cool-down before relamping. This lamp contains no mercury; standard electronic waste disposal applies at end of service life.

Industry Cross-Reference Data

• Osram Sylvania: 58314 / 20MR16/FL (equivalent ANSI BAB 20W 12V MR16 flood)
• Philips: 415723 / 20MR16/FL/BAB (equivalent 20W 12V GX5.3 BAB flood)
• Ushio: 1000569 / BAB 20W 12V MR16 FL (equivalent ANSI BAB platform)
• Legacy Cross-Reference: Direct replacement for ANSI BAB-coded 20W 12V GX5.3 halogen MR16 flood lamp positions in display, retail, track, and architectural accent fixture hardware

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