Product Overview
GE ConstantColor Precise 35W MR16 FRA Spot | 12V 3000K 20° Beam | 20860
GE ConstantColor® Precise™ 35W MR16 Halogen Spot Lamp
ANSI Code FRA - 12V 3000K 20° Spot Beam - Premium retail display lighting with consistent color rendering
Product Overview
The GE ConstantColor® Precise™ 35-Watt MR16 Halogen Lamp (ANSI Code: FRA) delivers professional-grade spotlighting with GE's proprietary ConstantColor® reflector coating. This low-voltage 12V lamp produces a precise 20° spot beam with exceptional color consistency throughout its 5,000-hour rated life.
Unlike standard MR16 lamps that develop greenish tints as they age, the ConstantColor® coating ensures consistent 3000K warm white light from first use to final hour—critical for retail displays where merchandise appearance directly impacts sales.
Technical Specifications
Electrical
- Wattage
- 35 Watts
- Voltage
- 12 Volts (Low Voltage)
- Base Type
- GX5.3 Bi-Pin (GU5.3 compatible)
- ANSI Code
- FRA
Light Output
- Beam Angle
- 20° Spot Beam
- Center Beam Candle Power (CBCP)
- 3,200 cd (Correction: Not 3,900)
- Forward Lumens
- 525 lm (Added)
- Color Temperature
- 3000K Warm White
- Color Consistency
- ConstantColor® Coating (No color shift)
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
- Open Face (20826) or Covered Glass (20860 FRA/CG)
- Burn Position
- Universal
Product Codes
- Open Face Version
- 20826
- Covered Glass Version
- 20860 (FRA/CG)
- Rated Life
- 5,000 Hours
- Case Quantity
- 20 units
Performance & Benefits
- ConstantColor® Technology: Exclusive GE reflector coating prevents the greenish tint common in aging standard MR16 lamps
- Superior Color Rendering: CRI 100 for true color representation of merchandise and artwork
- High Intensity: 3,200 CBCP delivers focused punch for accent lighting
- Long Life: 5,000 hours rated life reduces maintenance costs
- Consistent Output: >90% lumen maintenance over lamp life
- Instant Start: Full brightness immediately—no warm-up delay
- Dimmable: Compatible with standard low-voltage dimmers
Recommended Applications
- Retail Display Lighting (jewelry, fashion, cosmetics)
- Museum and Gallery Exhibit Lighting
- Architectural Accent Lighting
- Track Lighting Systems
- Recessed Downlighting
- Artwork Illumination
Why ConstantColor® Precise?
Standard MR16 lamps use dichroic coatings that degrade with heat exposure, causing color shift and light loss. GE's ConstantColor® coating withstands temperatures up to 500°C without degradation, ensuring identical color temperature from lamp to lamp, throughout life.
