GE 88217 M281/FMW/CG/AL 35W 12V MR16 Halogen FMW

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GE 88217 M281/FMW/CG/AL — Precise™ Alutech™ MR16 35W 12V MR16 Halogen Reflector Lamp, GU5.3 Base, 36° Beam, ANSI FMW, Closed

The GE M281/FMW/CG/AL (order code 88217) is a 35W 12V MR16 tungsten halogen reflector lamp from the Precise™ Alutech™ MR16 family, with a GU5.3 two-pin base. It produces a 36° beam at 1,300 centerbeam candela. Color temperature is 3,000K and rated life is 3,000 hours. Overall length is 50.5 mm. This is a closed lamp with a cover glass. Confirm the base type, beam angle, transformer voltage, and fixture shielding before ordering.

Wattage

35W / 12V

Beam

36°

Centerbeam

1,300 cd

Color Temp

3,000K

Rated Life

3,000 hrs

Technical Specifications

Brand	GE Lighting
Order Code	88217
Description	M281/FMW/CG/AL
Product Family	Precise™ Alutech™ MR16
Lamp Type	Tungsten halogen MR16 reflector
Bulb Shape	MR16
Base	GU5.3 two-pin
Nominal Wattage	35 W
Voltage	12 V
Beam Angle	36°
ANSI Code	FMW
Centerbeam Candela	1,300 cd
Color Temperature	3,000 K
Rated Life	3,000 hours
Overall Length	50.5 mm
Diameter	50.7 mm
Cover Glass	Yes — closed
UV Control	Yes (per catalog family listing)
Pack Quantity	10

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 Precise™ Alutech™ MR16 range, which uses a GE-developed aluminium coating to reflect heat forward and away from the fixture. The catalog positions it for heat-sensitive halogen fixtures and lists UV control.

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 1,300 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 35W 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.
Confirm the fixture accepts an MR16 lamp with a 50.5 mm overall length.
Confirm pack quantity — the manufacturer pack quantity for this order code is 10.
ANSI code FMW 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.