Product Overview
GE 20814 BAB 20W 12V MR16 Flood | 40° Beam 2900K 525 CBCP | ConstantColor
GE ConstantColor® Precise™ 20W BAB MR16 Flood Lamp
ANSI Code BAB — 12V 40° Flood Beam — 2900K Warm White — Open Face Design
Key Specifications
Product Overview
The GE ConstantColor® Precise™ 20-Watt BAB MR16 Halogen Lamp (Order Code: 20814) delivers consistent, high-quality flood lighting for retail, residential, and commercial applications. Featuring GE's exclusive ConstantColor® reflector coating, this open-face lamp maintains stable 2900K warm white light throughout its 5,000-hour rated life—eliminating the greenish tint common in standard MR16 lamps as they age.
With a broad 40° flood beam and 525 CBCP (Center Beam Candle Power), this lamp provides excellent wall washing and general illumination for track lighting, recessed fixtures, and display cases.
Technical Specifications
Electrical
- Wattage
- 20 Watts
- Voltage
- 12 Volts (Low Voltage)
- Base Type
- GX5.3 Bi-Pin (GU5.3 compatible)
- ANSI Code
- BAB
Light Output
- Beam Angle
- 40° Flood Beam
- Center Beam Candle Power (CBCP)
- 525 cd
- Forward Lumens
- 240 lm (approximate)
- Color Temperature
- 2900K Warm White
- Color Rendering Index
- 100 CRI
Physical
- Maximum Overall Length (MOL)
- 47.6 mm (1.875 inches)
- Bulb Diameter
- 50.7 mm (2.0 inches)
- Face Design
- Open Face (No Cover Glass)
- Burn Position
- Universal
Product Codes
- Open Face Version
- 20814
- Covered Glass Version
- 20857 (BAB/CG — 475 CBCP)
- UPC
- 043168990080
- Rated Life
- 5,000 Hours
Benefits of GE ConstantColor® Precise™ Technology
- Consistent White Light: ConstantColor® coating eliminates the murky, greenish tint that develops in standard MR16 reflectors as they age
- Superior Color Rendering: CRI 100 ensures true color representation of merchandise and décor
- Reliable Output: 525 CBCP provides consistent flood illumination for general lighting applications
- Long Life: 5,000-hour rated life reduces maintenance and relamping costs
- Excellent 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
- Fully Dimmable: Compatible with standard low-voltage magnetic and electronic dimmers
Recommended Applications
- Retail display and merchandise lighting
- Residential track and recessed lighting
- Art gallery and museum general illumination
- Architectural wall washing
- Office and commercial downlighting
- Display case and cabinet lighting
Two Versions Available
This product comes in two configurations:
- 20814 (Open Face): 525 CBCP, no cover glass, maximum light output
- 20857 (BAB/CG): 475 CBCP, with UV-control cover glass for sensitive applications
Both share identical electrical characteristics (20W, 12V, 2900K, 40° beam, 5,000 hr life).
Safety Information
- Keep combustible materials away from lamp — MR16 lamps operate at high surface temperatures
- Use only in fixtures rated for this product — Requires 12V transformer compatible with 20W load
- 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
