GE 27473 M269/BAB/CG/STD

GE 27473 M269/BAB/CG/STD — Standard MR16 20W 12V MR16 Halogen Reflector Lamp, GU5.3 Base, 36° Beam, ANSI BAB, Closed

The GE M269/BAB/CG/STD (order code 27473) is a 20W 12V MR16 tungsten halogen reflector lamp from the Standard MR16 family, with a GU5.3 two-pin base. It produces a 36° beam at 440 centerbeam candela. Color temperature is 3,000K and rated life is 3,000 hours. This is a closed lamp with a cover glass. Confirm the base type, beam angle, transformer voltage, and fixture shielding before ordering.

Technical Specifications

Product Overview

MR16 lamps are reflector lamps: a small tungsten halogen capsule sits at the focus of a dichroic reflector that collects and directs the light into a defined beam. Because the whole optical system is contained in a two-inch lamp, MR16 remains the standard source for display, accent, and retail lighting where a small aperture and a precisely controlled beam matter more than raw output.

This lamp is part of GE's Standard MR16 range of 12V halogen reflector lamps.

Voltage matters: this is a 12V lamp and requires a matching low-voltage supply.

Compatible Applications

• Retail display and merchandise accent lighting
• Track lighting and adjustable downlights
• Museum, gallery, and exhibit casework
• Hospitality, restaurant, and hotel accent lighting
• Residential accent and decorative lighting
• Display cases and cabinetry lighting
• 12V low-voltage lighting systems with a matching transformer
• Fixtures specified for a GU5.3 MR16 lamp

Before Ordering — Verify

• Confirm the beam required. This lamp is the 36° version at 440 cd.
• Confirm the socket is GU5.3 two-pin. GU5.3, GX5.3, and GU7 Turn & Lock are not interchangeable, and a lamp with the wrong base will not seat or retain correctly.
• Confirm the supply is 12V and that the transformer is rated for 20W per lamp across the total lamp count.
• This is a closed lamp with a cover glass. Confirm the fixture is intended for this style of lamp.
• Overall length is not listed in the manufacturer catalog for this order code. Confirm fixture clearance before ordering.
• Confirm pack quantity — the manufacturer pack quantity for this order code is 10.
• ANSI code BAB can be used to cross-reference equivalents from other manufacturers. Confirm cover glass, base, and voltage as well, since the ANSI code alone does not distinguish them.
• Specifications are taken from GE's European lamp catalogue (Spectrum). Confirm suitability for your installation and local requirements.

Safety and Handling Guidelines

• Disconnect power and allow the lamp to cool completely before handling or replacement. Halogen lamps run hot and stay hot well after switch-off.
• Do not touch the capsule or reflector with bare hands. Skin oils cause localized overheating and can lead to premature failure. Clean with isopropyl alcohol if the glass is touched.
• Handle the lamp by its reflector body or base, not the capsule.
• Do not operate the lamp with a cracked, chipped, or otherwise damaged cover glass or reflector.
• Operate on a 12V supply only. Overvoltage operation sharply reduces lamp life.
• Do not install a lamp with a cracked, scratched, or otherwise damaged reflector.
• Keep combustible materials clear of the lamp and fixture.
• Follow the fixture manufacturer's instructions for lamp orientation and any position restrictions.
• This lamp contains no mercury. Recycle or dispose of it in accordance with local requirements.

Compliance

• Refer to the warning and caution notices published by GE for this order code before specification or installation.
• Contains no mercury. Not subject to mercury lamp disposal or shipping restrictions.
• Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

Ordering Information

• Brand: GE Lighting
• Order Code: 27473
• Description: M269/BAB/CG/STD
• ANSI Code: BAB
• Family: Standard MR16
• Pack Quantity: 10
• Lamp: 20W, 12V MR16 halogen, GU5.3 two-pin base, closed
• Optical: 36° beam, 440 cd centerbeam, 3,000K
• Rated Life: 3,000 hours

For wholesale pricing, bulk availability, or help confirming the correct replacement lamp, contact ADL Supply at 1-800-235-3489.