Why choose a flat G4Most G4 capsules glow all around. The flat format lays its LEDs on one face of a wide board, so they all point the same way: a fixture with a reflector, a frosted lens or a puck body gets a broad, directional output instead of light trapped behind the bulb. This
Type 2 board is wider and longer than the first flat version and carries more LEDs for a stronger result. Check that your lens or housing has room for it; if space is tight, the
smaller flat version is the compact alternative on the same
G4 base.
Light colour and aimingWarm white suits RV interiors, cottage kitchens and bedroom reading lights, where a softer tone feels like home;
cool white is the pick for range hoods, workbenches, boat galleys and anywhere you want a bright, clean look on the counter. Both colours are offered on this page, so you can match what is already installed nearby. Because the light is directional, orient the flat face toward the area you want to light: in a ceiling puck that means facing down, in a range hood it means facing the cooktop, and in a cabinet module it means facing the shelf or counter.
Specifications at a glanceBulb style: flat G4, Type 2
Pins: G4 bi-pin
Supply: 12V DC
Consumption: 1.5W
Dimming: yes
Colour options: warm white and cool white
Brand: LED MONTREAL
Electrical notes and installationCars, boats and RVs already run on
12V DC, which makes this bulb a straightforward swap there. In a house, check the transformer or driver feeding the fixture before you start, because older halogen kits often used AC transformers that this bulb cannot accept; replace such a unit with a DC
LED driver first. Then switch off, give the halogen time to cool, remove it, and push the flat bulb's pins fully into the socket with the LED face toward the opening of the fixture. To dim, use a dimmer built for low-voltage DC loads, and keep the combined wattage of the bulbs on one supply below its rating.
Where it shinesCeiling and reading lights in campers and motorhomes, cabin lights on sailboats and pontoons, under-cabinet modules in kitchens and kitchenettes, range hood lamps, closet pucks, and display shelves with recessed puck fixtures. For off-grid camps powered by
12 volt batteries, its modest draw means longer evenings before the next charge, and in a
range hood, its forward-facing light lands right on the pots.