GE 85101 CMH20MR16/830/SP 20W 3000K GX10 MR16

The GE Constant Color 85101 CMH20MR16/830/SP Lamp is a high-performance, 20-watt ceramic metal halide (CMH) spotlight engineered for architectural accenting and commercial retail display fixtures. Delivering 1,000 initial lumens of crisp 3000K warm white light, this energy-efficient MR16 reflector features a tightly focused 12° narrow spot beam angle with an impressive 7,000 center beam candlepower (CBCP). Outfitted with an industrial GX10 twist-lock ceramic base, it maintains an exceptional 96% lumen preservation rating across a long 12,000-hour rated average service life.

ADL Supply Expert Application & Replacement Guide

The GE Constant-Color 20W MR16 spotlight is widely specified across upscale retail merchandising displays, high-end boutiques, jewelry counters, museum showcases, and focused architectural art galleries. By utilizing a rigid ceramic discharge arc container inside an integrated multifaceted reflector, this spotlight maintains pristine lamp-to-lamp color consistency and resists the shifting, muddy green hues common in legacy quartz metal halide bulbs.

Critical Hardware Base Warning for Electricians: This lamp is manufactured strictly with an industrial GX10 ceramic twist-lock base arrangement. While it looks visually similar to a residential line-voltage GU10 base, a GX10 configuration features specifically modified pin dimensions to prevent line-voltage halogen or LED modules from being accidentally wired into high-voltage HID sockets. This lamp requires a compatible low-frequency electronic ballast rated precisely for **ANSI C156 or M156 circuits** supplying a 95V operating current line. This MR16 module incorporates an unprotected arc tube surrounded by a UV-filtering front glass lens, making it fully approved for open or enclosed interior fixtures across a universal burning layout.

Detailed Product Specifications

• Brand: GE Lighting (Current / Savant)
• Product Series Line: Constant-Color CMH MR16 Series
• GE Order Code SKU: 85101
• Manufacturer Part Identification Number: CMH20MR16/830/SP
• UPC Barcode Number: 043168851015
• Core Technology: Ceramic Metal Halide (CMH)
• Primary Industry ANSI Ballast Code: C156 / M156 / O Rated
• Operational Wattage: 20 Watts
• Operating Voltage Profile: 95V (Requires external low-frequency electronic HID ballast)
• Initial Luminous Flux: 1,000 Lumens
• Center Beam Candlepower (CBCP): 7,000 cd
• Beam Angle Spread: 12° Narrow Spot (SP)
• Color Temperature Configuration: 3000K Warm White (830 Code)
• Color Rendering Index (CRI): 81 (Enriched Spectral Accuracy)
• Base Configuration: GX10 Twist-Lock Ceramic Base
• Nominal Diameter Class: 2.0" Inches Nominal MR16 (50.5mm actual)
• Maximum Overall Length (MOL): 2.28" Inches (58mm)
• Rated Average Lifespan: 12,000 Hours (With 96% lumen maintenance)
• Burning Position Parameters: Universal (All-Angle Operation)
• Standard Wholesaler Case Pack: 12 Bulbs per Case

Operation, Safety & Mounting Compliance

Electronic Ballast System Compatibility

This 20W CMH lamp must operate exclusively on low-frequency electronic ballasts certified for ANSI C156 compliance frameworks. Splicing this module directly onto standard 120-volt or 277-volt line currents without an approved ballast intermediary will trigger immediate, explosive breakdown of the inner discharge tube, presenting an immediate electrical risk. Approved ballast replacements include the GE GEMH20-MSJ-MV (Order Code: 63042) or GE GEMH20-MSF-MV (Order Code: 63043) platforms.

Thermal Boundaries & Handling Protocols

Because ceramic metal halide spot capsules generate intense localized thermal loads during active shifts, always isolate line power inputs and permit a minimum 15-minute cool-down period before attempting structural re-lamping. Never touch the outer glass lens or reflector cone with bare fingers. Human skin moisture deposits natural alkaline oils that manifest localized hot spots on the quartz glass surface during operation, causing stress micro-fractures, early envelope clouding, and premature containment blowout.

Mercury Stewardship Regulations

This high-intensity discharge bulb contains small trace quantities of chemical mercury elements to stabilize its brilliant 7,000 CBCP spot output over long operation intervals. Spent lamps must be managed in accordance with local, state, and federal environmental disposal laws. Commercial properties and retail facilities should compile bulk replacements into professional lamp recycling collection programs rather than general solid waste management streams.

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