GE FRA 35W 12V Q35MR16C-SP20 #20826

The GE ConstantColor® Precise™ 35W MR16 is a premium 12V low-voltage halogen spot lamp engineered for demanding retail display, museum, gallery, and architectural accent lighting applications requiring precise beam control and long-term color consistency. Delivering 3,200 CBCP through a 20° spot beam with 525 forward lumens, this ANSI FRA-coded lamp features GE's proprietary Constant Color® reflector coating to maintain stable 3000K warm white output and 100 CRI color fidelity throughout its 5,000-hour rated life — eliminating the greenish color shift that degrades merchandise appearance in standard aging MR16 lamps.

ADL Supply Expert Application & Replacement Guide

The GE ConstantColor® Precise 35W MR16 is primarily specified by lighting designers, visual merchandising teams, and electrical contractors across high-end jewelry showcases, fashion boutiques, cosmetics displays, museum and gallery accent tracks, and architectural feature lighting where color consistency across a multi-lamp installation — and across the full lamp service life — is as important as the initial beam quality. The ConstantColor® reflector coating withstands temperatures up to 500°C without the coating degradation that causes the green-yellow color drift seen in standard dichroic MR16 reflectors as they age, making this lamp the correct specification when precise color rendering consistency across a bank of display lamps over months of operation is a commercial requirement. This lamp is available in two configurations — open face (GE Order Code 20826) for fixtures with an integral UV-filtering front glass, and covered glass (GE Order Code 20860, FRA/CG) for open-face fixtures where the lamp itself must provide UV containment — contractors must confirm which version their fixture requires before ordering. Both versions use the same GX5.3 bi-pin base on a standard 12V low-voltage transformer circuit and are fully dimmable with compatible low-voltage dimmers.

Before You Order

Detailed Product Specifications

• Brand: GE Lighting
• Product Line Series: ConstantColor® Precise™ Halogen MR16
• GE Order Code (Open Face): 20826
• GE Order Code (Covered Glass): 20860 (FRA/CG)
• ANSI Code: FRA
• Core Technology: Tungsten-Halogen MR16 with ConstantColor® Reflector Coating
• Wattage: 35W
• Operating Voltage: 12V Low Voltage
• Beam Angle: 20° Spot
• Center Beam Candle Power (CBCP): 3,200 cd
• Forward Lumens: 525 lm
• Lumen Maintenance: Greater than 90% over rated life
• Color Temperature (CCT): 3000K Warm White
• Color Rendering Index (CRI): 100 Ra
• Base Type Configuration: GX5.3 Bi-Pin (GU5.3 compatible)
• Maximum Overall Length (MOL): 1.99 inches (50.5mm)
• Bulb Diameter: 2.0 inches (50.7mm)
• Rated Average Lifespan: 5,000 Hours
• Burn Position: Universal — Any Orientation
• Dimmable: Yes — compatible with standard low-voltage dimmers
• Case Quantity: 20 units per case
• Mercury Content: None — standard e-waste disposal applies

Operation, Safety & Mounting Compliance

Open Face vs. Covered Glass Selection & UV Requirements

The open face version (20826) has no integral front cover glass — it must be installed inside a fixture that provides its own UV-filtering front glass or lens to contain UV radiation and pressurized envelope fragments in the event of lamp failure. The covered glass version (20860 FRA/CG) incorporates an integral front cover glass, qualifying it for use in open-face track heads and gimbal fixtures without a separate UV shield. Never install the open face version in an open-face fixture without a UV-filtering front glass — this creates both a UV exposure hazard to personnel and a safety risk from pressurized envelope fragments. The Constant Color coating withstands continuous operating temperatures up to 500°C without degradation, providing the thermal stability that sustains consistent 3000K output across the full 5,000-hour service life.

Transformer Requirements & Quartz Handling

This lamp requires a 12V step-down transformer rated for a minimum 35W continuous halogen load — both magnetic (toroidal) and electronic low-voltage transformers are compatible, provided the transformer's minimum load threshold is met. The lamp cannot be direct-wired to 120V line voltage. Never handle the quartz glass envelope or MR16 reflector body with bare skin — skin oils bond to the quartz surface during thermal cycling, creating localized hot spots that accelerate premature envelope failure. Always relamp using clean cotton gloves or a lint-free cloth. Allow a minimum 15-minute cool-down before re-lamping.

Industry Cross-Reference Data

• Osram Sylvania: 58312 / 35MR16/SP20/C/FRA (equivalent ANSI FRA 35W 12V MR16 20° spot with Constant Color-class coating)
• Philips: 415748 / 35MR16/FL20/C/FRA (equivalent 35W 12V GX5.3 ANSI FRA spot)
• Ushio: 1003339 / EXN/FRA/C 35W 12V (equivalent ANSI FRA covered glass MR16 platform)
• Legacy Cross-Reference: Direct replacement for ANSI FRA-coded 35W 12V GX5.3 halogen MR16 spot lamp positions in retail display, museum, gallery, and architectural track fixture hardware

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