Built for accent light that lastsThis lamp belongs to the VIVID Series of LED MR16 bulbs, ordering code VIV-MR16/6.5W/30/FL25/GU10/D. The MR16-style reflector body with an integrated
GU10 twist-and-lock base is designed to drop into existing halogen track heads, gimbal trims and accent fixtures. Efficient thermal management inside the lamp body protects the electronics and helps keep light output stable over the years, which is exactly what you want in a fixture that runs several hours a night. One important limit to respect: it is
not suitable for use in totally enclosed luminaires, so give it a housing that can breathe.
Light quality you can seeAt
3000 K, the light is a warm white — soft enough for a living room, clean enough for a kitchen or a boutique. With a
CRI of 80+, colours stay honest: red peppers look red, oak floors keep their grain, and skin tones don't turn grey. The
25° FL beam is a true spot: 1442 centre beam candlepower punches through ambient light so a painting, a bottle display or a stone backsplash actually pops instead of blending into the background.
Technical specificationsSKU: LCB-GU10-6.5W-30K
Ordering code: VIV-MR16/6.5W/30/FL25/GU10/D
Wattage: 6.5 W
Replacement: 40 W incandescent
Base: GU10
Voltage: 120 V
Lumens: 480 lm
CCT: 3000 K
CRI: 80
Beam angle: 25°
C.B.C.P.: 1442
Rated life: 25,000 hours
Dimmable: Yes
M.O.D.: 1.97 in
M.O.L.: 2.17 in
Location: Damp location approved
Operating temperature: -20 ˚C ~ +45 ˚C
Listings: cULus, Energy Star
Warranty: 3-year limited
Electrical and installationBecause it runs on
120 V line voltage, there is no transformer or driver to source — it wires nowhere, it simply twists in. Cut power at the breaker, let the old halogen cool, insert the two pins and rotate gently until the lamp seats. For
dimming, use an LED-rated dimmer and keep identical lamps on the same circuit; mixing wattages, colour temperatures or brands on one control is the usual cause of flicker and uneven low-end response. Replacing a full run at once also keeps beam spread and colour consistent from head to head, which is the difference between a professional-looking ceiling and a patchy one. The damp location approval covers bathrooms with ventilation, covered porches and sheltered entries.
Applications, companions and documentationThink track lighting over a retail counter, pot lights aimed at a fireplace wall, display case lamps in a jewellery or bakery cabinet, picture lights in a hallway gallery, or task spots over a workshop bench. For homeowners finishing a whole-house LED conversion, complete the job with
LED bulb A19 9W 5CCT in the main fixtures,
LED bulb G30 5W for vanity bars, and
LED bulb G4 2.5W for under-cabinet and cabinet-interior fittings. The full
technical spec sheet (PDF) with the ordering guide, dimensional drawing and complete photometric table is available in the Documentation tab — handy when you need to hand specs to an electrician or an inspector.