GE CMH20MR16/830/FL 1 MR16 Ceramic Metal Halide Lamp 20W

The GE CMH20MR16/830/FL produces the kind of warm, stable light that makes merchandise and architectural details look their best. Drawing just 20 watts while outputting 1000 lumens, this ceramic metal halide lamp delivers a luminous efficacy that eclipses traditional halogen MR16s by a wide margin. The 3000K color temperature provides a warm white tone suited to retail displays, hospitality environments, and architectural accent work, while the 25-degree flood beam angle creates a controlled pool of light that highlights without spilling into surrounding areas. The ceramic arc tube technology maintains more stable color output over the lamp's life compared to older quartz metal halide designs.

The MR16 form factor with GX10 turn-and-lock base fits into compact accent fixtures designed for ceramic metal halide sources. At 12,000 hours of rated average life, this lamp drastically reduces the frequency and cost of re-lamping in commercial installations with extended operating schedules. It does require a compatible 20W CMH ballast and operates at 95 volts, so fixture and electrical compatibility should be confirmed before specifying. The CRI of 80 serves most display and accent applications well, though environments demanding the highest color fidelity may want to consider higher-CRI alternatives.