GU4 bulb
Advantages of the GU4 bulb: efficient lighting in a compact format
The GU4 bulb belongs to the pin base category. BanqueDeLamps.fr sells several types with different light temperatures: cool, warm, neutral or with a yellow tint. GU4 bulbs are used in spot lighting systems and table lamps.
GU4 bulbs are not only a great way to save energy, but also the best tool for adding individual elegance to an apartment, house or office.
How to select GU4 bulbs: parameters and selection guide
When installing an LED fixture, you need to pay attention to the following points:
- Operating voltage: 12 and 220 V.
- Shape: circular, star-shaped, capsule, influencing voltage value. Unwrapped cardboard, silicone or plastic casing.
- Technology: the number of LEDs on the device, which determines the power and color temperature of the luminous flux.
This wholesaler offers the following popular spotlight types:
- STAR TRADING LED Lamp GU4 MR11 Spotlight Glass ;
- OSRAM DECOSTAR® 35 10 W 12 V 36° GU4 ;
- LEDVANCE LED MR11 P 4.2W 827 GU4 ;
- LEDVANCE LED MR11 P 2.5W 840 GU4 ;
- OSRAM DECOSTAR® 35 TITAN 35 W 12 V 10° GU4.
Many types of chandeliers and lamps have unstable output voltages, leading to failure of a given lamp category. It is therefore important to pay attention to the voltage source.
Comparing GU4 bulbs and other types: what to consider when making your choice
When comparing GU4 bulbs with other types, the following characteristics of GU4 versions should be taken into consideration:
- long life and efficiency: 50,000 hours ;
- low heat transfer threshold (flame retardant);
- resistance to impact and mechanical action.
It's worth noting that their relatively high cost is offset by their long-term performance: almost 9 years.