Product Overview
GE 41488 50W MR16 EXT 24V Halogen Spot | 3050K 14° Beam 8500 CBCP
GE ConstantColor® Precise™ 50W MR16 EXT 24V Halogen Spot Lamp
ANSI Code EXT/24V — 14° Narrow Spot — UV Control Cover Glass — 6000 Hour Life
⚠️ 24 VOLT LAMP — Requires 24V Transformer — NOT for 12V Systems
Key Specifications
Product Overview
The GE ConstantColor® Precise™ 50-Watt MR16 EXT 24V Halogen Lamp (Order Code: 41488) delivers high-intensity spotlighting for commercial and industrial applications requiring 24-volt operation. Featuring GE's exclusive ConstantColor® reflector coating and UV control cover glass, this lamp maintains consistent 3050K warm white light throughout its extended 6,000-hour rated life.
With a powerful 8,500 CBCP (Center Beam Candle Power) and precise 14° narrow spot beam, this lamp provides exceptional punch for long-distance accent lighting and high-ceiling applications.
Technical Specifications
Electrical
- Wattage
- 50 Watts
- Voltage
- 24 Volts (Low Voltage)
- Base Type
- GX5.3 Bi-Pin (GU5.3 compatible)
- ANSI Code
- EXT/24V
Light Output (Corrected)
- Beam Angle
- 14° Narrow Spot (Correction: Not 15°)
- Center Beam Candle Power (CBCP)
- 8,500 cd (Correction: Not 8,400)
- Color Temperature
- 3050K Warm White (Correction: Not 2950K)
- Forward Lumens
- 725 lm (Estimated for 24V version)
- Color Rendering Index
- 100 CRI
Physical
- Maximum Overall Length (MOL)
- 50.5 mm (1.99 inches) (Correction: Not 1.875")
- Bulb Diameter
- 50.7 mm (2.0 inches)
- Face Design
- Clear Cover Glass (UV Control)
- Burn Position
- Universal
Lifetime & Compliance
- Rated Average Life
- 6,000 Hours (Correction: Not 4,000 hrs)
- ConstantColor® Coating
- Yes — Maintains >90% lumen maintenance
- UV Control
- Yes — UV-C eliminated, UV-B reduced
- Product Order Code
- 41488
- Alternative Code
- 20839 (12V) / 20872 (12V CG)
Benefits of GE ConstantColor® Precise™ Technology
- Consistent White Light: ConstantColor® coating eliminates the murky, greenish tint common in aging standard MR16 reflectors
- UV Protection: Cover glass with UV control quartz capsule eliminates UV-C and greatly reduces UV-B radiation—safe for sensitive displays
- High Intensity: 8,500 CBCP delivers exceptional brightness for high-ceiling and long-throw applications
- Extended Life: 6,000-hour rated life reduces maintenance and relamping costs
- Superior Lumen Maintenance: >90% light output maintained throughout lamp life vs. 50% loss in standard dichroic lamps
- Instant Start: Full brightness immediately with no warm-up delay
- Dimmable: Compatible with standard low-voltage dimmers (24V-rated)
Recommended Applications
- High-ceiling retail display lighting
- Museum and gallery exhibit spotlighting
- Architectural accent lighting (24V systems)
- Commercial track lighting systems
- UV-sensitive merchandise illumination
- Long-throw accent lighting
Safety Information
- Keep combustible materials away from lamp — MR16 lamps operate at high temperatures
- Use only in fixtures rated for this product — Verify 24V transformer compatibility
- Do not use if outer glass is scratched or broken — Risk of implosion and UV exposure
- Allow lamp to cool before handling — Bulb wall reaches high temperatures during operation
- Turn power off before installing or removing lamp — Electrical shock hazard
- Dispose of lamp in a closed container — Quartz halogen lamps contain pressurized gas
24V vs 12V MR16 Systems
This is a 24-volt lamp requiring a 24V transformer. Key differences from 12V systems:
- Lower current draw (2.08A vs 4.17A) for same wattage—allows longer cable runs
- Reduced voltage drop issues in large installations
- Not interchangeable with 12V lamps—verify transformer output before installation
