Is GU10 the same as MR11?

what fitting do I need? MR11 – the small but bright MR11 halogen or LED light bulb utilizes a GU4 2 pin fitting. The GU10 fitting is 2 pin is 10mm apart and only used only in the GU10 light bulb , other variants including compact fluorescent lighting – CFL have used the GU10 as a fitting.

What size are MR11 bulbs?

MR lamps are designated by symbols such as MR16 where the diameter is represented by numerals indicating units of eighths of an inch. Common sizes for general lighting are MR16 (16⁄8 inches, 51 mm) and MR11 ( 11⁄8 inches, 35 mm), with MR20 ( 20⁄8 inches, 64 mm) and MR8 ( 8⁄8 inch, 25 mm) used in specialty applications.

Can you put LED bulbs in old fixtures?

LEDs can be used in any light fixture, as long as it’s not enclosed or air-tight, and is not an old-style dimmer system. Both these will shorten the lifespan of LED bulbs.

Is G4 the same as MR11?

They are more energy efficient compared to traditional lighting technologies. G4 and GU4 stand for the type of socket, MR11 is the shape of the LED Bulb. Some of the Philips G4 & GU4 LED Bulbs are dimmable, with the filter on the left side of the screen you can quickly select the product you need.

Is Gu 5.3 same as MR16?

3? It’s simply another name for an MR16. It might sound confusing, but the one thing to remember is that GU5. 3 refers to the actual fitting on an MR16 (the 2 spiked prongs).

Which is bigger MR11 or MR16?

Size Matters. The size of each MR bulb is indicated in the name itself, with the number at the end of the bulb’s name standing for how many eighths of an inch wide the bulb measures. For example, the MR11 is 11/8 inches, while the MR16 is 16/8 inches wide.

What happens if you put a 60W LED bulb in a 40W socket?

Using a light bulb with too high of wattage can lead to overheating of the light bulb. This heat can melt the light socket as well as the insulation of the wires. Once that happens, you put yourself at risk of arc faults, and this is something that could even lead to property fires.