Product Overview
Halco ProLED 81085 MR16EXZ/830/LED – 8W MR16 LED Lamp | 600 Lumens | 3000K | 20° Narrow Flood | GU5.3 | 10–18V
The Halco ProLED 81085 MR16EXZ/830/LED is a 8W low-voltage MR16 LED lamp with a GU5.3 bi-pin base, producing 600 lumens at 3000K soft white with 82 CRI and a 20-degree narrow flood beam. It is offered by Halco as an energy-efficient, long-life alternative to 50W halogen MR16 lamps in landscape, accent, display, and retail lighting. A wide 10–18V input range helps accommodate both short and long low-voltage wire runs, and the lamp is dimmable to 5% on compatible systems, UL listed for damp locations, and rated for 40,000 hours of useful life.
Wattage 8W 50W Halogen Equivalent | Lumens 600 lm 2800 CBCP | Color Temp 3000K Soft White | Beam Spread 20° Narrow Flood / GU5.3 Base | CRI 82 40,000 Hour Useful Life |
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Halco Lighting Technologies |
| Product Family | ProLED MR16 Series |
| Product Number | 81085 |
| Product Code | MR16EXZ/830/LED |
| Lamp Technology | LED |
| Bulb Shape | MR16 |
| Base | GU5.3 bi-pin |
| Nominal Wattage | 8W |
| Halogen Equivalent Wattage | 50W |
| Input Voltage | 10–18V |
| Color Temperature | 3000K soft white |
| Color Rendering Index | 82 CRI |
| Luminous Flux | 600 lumens |
| Center Beam Candlepower | 2800 CBCP |
| Beam Spread | 20° narrow flood |
| Useful Life | 40,000 hours (point at which the lamp maintains at least 70% of initial lumens) |
| Dimming | Dimmable to 5% on compatible dimming systems |
| Maximum Overall Length (MOL) | 1.97 in. / 50 mm |
| Maximum Diameter | 2.00 in. / 51 mm |
| Location Rating | UL listed for damp locations |
| Enclosed Fixture Use | Not for use in enclosed fixtures |
| Landscape Fixture Use | Acceptable in sealed metal landscape fixtures when protected from the elements |
| Sollos Compatibility | Approved for use in Sollos landscape lighting fixtures |
| Warranty | 5-year commercial/industrial limited warranty based on 10 hours of use per day; 20-year lamp warranty when installed in Sollos fixtures |
| Package Quantity | 1 lamp per package / 10 per inner pack |
| UPC | 807154810857 |
Product Overview
The ProLED MR16 Series from Halco Lighting Technologies is a line of low-voltage LED reflector lamps built to replace 10W, 20W, 35W, and 50W halogen MR16 lamps. The 81085 occupies the 8W position in that line and is rated by the manufacturer as a 50W halogen equivalent. All lamps in the series share a GU5.3 bi-pin base, an 82 CRI rating, a 40,000-hour useful life rating, and a 2.00-inch maximum diameter with a 1.97-inch maximum overall length, so they drop into standard MR16 sockets without changing fixture geometry.
This particular version is configured for 20-degree narrow flood distribution at 3000K soft white, delivering 600 lumens with a center beam candlepower of 2800. Halco specifies a 10–18V input range for this wattage tier, which is intended to give installers tolerance for voltage drop across longer low-voltage runs rather than forcing a strict 12V feed at the socket. Halco notes energy savings of up to 87% for the series, based on $0.11 per kWh over a 25,000-hour life.
The lamp is dimmable to 5%, though Halco states that it may not be compatible with all dimming systems and that dimming performance varies by system. Magnetic transformers are recommended for dimming applications, and the lamp may not be compatible with all electronic transformers. Halco also notes that these lamps are acceptable for use in sealed metal landscape fixtures when protected from the elements, and that the lamp can be used in Sollos fixtures.
Compatible Applications
- Landscape lighting — path, accent, and specimen fixtures using GU5.3 MR16 sockets
- Accent and display lighting in residential and commercial interiors
- Retail merchandise and showcase lighting
- Replacement for 50W halogen MR16 lamps in existing low-voltage fixtures
- Sollos landscape lighting fixtures
- Sealed metal landscape fixtures where the lamp is protected from the elements
- Systems supplying 10–18V at the lamp, including runs with meaningful voltage drop
Before Ordering – Verify
- Confirm the fixture uses a GU5.3 bi-pin base. GU10 twist-lock and GU4/MR11 bi-pin sockets will not accept this lamp.
- Confirm the supply voltage at the lamp falls within 10–18V. This wattage tier is rated for that range, and other tiers in the ProLED MR16 series use a different range.
- Confirm the beam spread. This lamp is 20° narrow flood; the series is also offered in 20° narrow flood, 40° flood, and 60° wide flood versions.
- Confirm the color temperature. This lamp is 3000K; other options in the series include 2700K, 3000K, and on selected wattages 5000K.
- Verify transformer type. Magnetic transformers are recommended for dimming; the lamp may not be compatible with all electronic transformers.
- Verify dimmer compatibility by testing in the actual application before committing to a full installation, since dimming performance varies by system.
- Confirm the fixture is not an enclosed fixture, which is outside the manufacturer’s rated use.
- Confirm the fixture location is dry or damp, not wet, unless the lamp is inside a sealed metal landscape fixture that protects it from the elements.
Safety and Handling Guidelines
- Disconnect power to the fixture or transformer before installing or replacing the lamp.
- Allow the existing lamp to cool before removal, particularly when replacing halogen lamps.
- Handle by the lamp body; avoid applying force to the GU5.3 pins during insertion or removal.
- Seat the pins fully and squarely in the socket to avoid arcing or intermittent operation.
- Do not install in enclosed fixtures, where trapped heat can shorten LED and driver life.
- Do not operate the lamp outside its rated input voltage range.
- Inspect landscape fixture gaskets and lenses so the lamp remains protected from moisture.
- Installation should follow all applicable national and local electrical codes.
Compliance
- UL listed for damp locations
- 82 CRI per the manufacturer’s published ordering information
- Useful life rated to 40,000 hours at 70% lumen maintenance (L70)
- 5-year commercial/industrial limited warranty from date of purchase, based on 10 hours of use per day
- 20-year lamp warranty when the lamp is installed in Sollos fixtures
- Specifications per Halco Lighting Technologies ProLED MR16 Series documentation; all sizes and specifications are subject to change by the manufacturer
Ordering Information
- Halco product number: 81085
- Halco product code: MR16EXZ/830/LED
- UPC: 807154810857
- Packaging: 1 lamp per package, 10 lamps per inner pack
- Series alternatives: 2.5W, 4W, 4.5W, and 8W tiers covering 10W, 20W, 35W, and 50W halogen equivalents
- Case and pallet quantities available for project and contractor orders
For wholesale pricing, bulk availability, or help confirming the correct replacement lamp, contact ADL Supply at 1-800-235-3489.
