What are G9 Bulbs? Why you should use MR16 Bulbs?

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Due to the great advancement of technology, every aspect of our life has changed. The invention of gadgets, home appliances and other sorts of devices made our lives easy and convenient. Even in the realm of bulbs and lighting solutions, great changes have taken place. G9 bulb is the very future of the lights and when you check out the design you realize that the light is just a science fiction. Both in looks and in functionality, such lights are different from the conventional ones. You will find here looped metallic prongs in order to access electricity. There is no Edison socket here and you may easily identify this type of bulb due to its out-of-the-box shape. They are energy efficient as you can swap the sockets. Utilizing the mix of processes, it is energy efficient and consumes less of electricity. Then, it has more life than traditional bulbs and they are long lasting as well. Available in varied sizes, you may use the bulbs in different settings. Being highly flexible in nature, use such bulbs in the wall sockets and lamps. Consumer appliances requiring less of light can use the G9 bulbs. Apart from this, MR 16 LED bulbs are also energy efficient solution that may be used in commercial and residential setting.

What are MR16 bulbs?

MR16 Bulb is the multifaceted reflector bulb having the diameter of 2 inches. But, the same kind of bulb may even be procured in different diameter as well. If you want smaller sizes MRs, you can go for MR8 spotlights and MR11 lights. But, MR16 bulbs do operate at a much lower voltage and feature the GU5.3 fitting. They can operate at just 12Volts of current and if bulbs are not sensitive to polarity, you can install them both ways. Thus, the bulbs may operate both on AC and Dc current.

Some useful features of MR 16 bulbs

The MR16 Bulb has the reflecting surface and indeed the internal portion is comprised of aluminium and pressed glass material of cheaper version. Since the surface is a reflecting one, the light intensity is controlled and thus the bulb is prevented from exploding. The light is spread and thus you even get more illumination from the bulb. You may avail the bulbs with different beam angles right from 10 degree to the 60 degrees. But, the frequently used spotlight is 45-60 degrees. The colour and the temperature of MR16 is warm, light yellow and the intensity of light can be altered. You can dim the intensity where less of illumination is needed.

How is MR16 LED different from halogen bulbs?

LED MR16 spotlights have reflective inner surface much unlike halogen MR16 light. The beam angle is also pretty controlled here. The colour temperature is also varied here. Different colours of LED MR16 lights may be procured as well. The lights are eco-friendly and have longer lifespan.

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The author of this article has an extensive knowledge in the field of Mr16 Bulb and G9 Bulb.