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Wed, Oct 19, 11 at 20:49
| I'm hoping someone may be able to help me with a question about bulb types. I am changing the trim on some 4" line voltage recessed lights (insulated) and the manufacturer is recommending a 35w es16 bulb for the type of trim I've chosen. I've never heard of an es16 bulb and am wondering how it differs from an mr16 or gu10. Is there a safety issue using a gu10 instead of an es16? Any insight would be very much appreciated.
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| Small halogen reflector bulb with a two button base. They can be pricey so shop around. |
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- Posted by granite_man (My Page) on Tue, Oct 25, 11 at 19:53
| An ES16 is a metal halide (HID) which has the appearance of an MR or PAR lamp. Most seem to use the GX10 base type and sell for around $65-$70. |
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